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Guillow B-24D Liberator
Brand: Guillow
Part No: GUI2003
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The Guillow B-24D Liberator (GUI2003) is a large, 1:28 scale balsa model kit capturing the imposing lines of the famed WWII bomber. With a 1,231.90 mm (48.5 in) wingspan, this Giant Scale WWII kit offers impressive presence and classic Guillow craftsmanship for dedicated scale modellers.
Built in greater numbers than any other U.S. bomber of World War II, the B-24 featured the revolutionary Davis wing, enabling it to carry a payload comparable to the B-17 at higher speed and over greater range. The prototype XB-24 first flew on 29 December 1939, and more than 18,000 Liberators were produced. This kit depicts "Jerk's Natural," a survivor from the dramatic Ploesti oil refinery raid of 1 August 1943.
Part of Guillow’s Giant Scale WWII and Model Kits ranges, this balsa construction kit emphasises scale realism for detail-focused builders, along with lightweight construction suited to those who build and fly. Some kits in the series feature true-to-life action parts such as movable flying surfaces, sliding canopies, retractable landing gear and drop-able bombs.
Recommended for ages 14+, the B-24D Liberator provides an engaging, historically rich build that will stand out in any collection or display.
Key Features
- 1:28 scale
Tech Specs
- Product wingspan: 1,231.90 mm / 48.5 in
- Scale: 1:28
- Shipping weight: 1.14 kg / 2.51 lbs
- Age recommendation: 14+
- Colour: Brown
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The B-24 Liberator was built in greater quantities than any other U.S. bomber of World War 2. The prototype model was produced by the Consolidated Aircraft Corp. with the first XB-24 taking to the air on Dec. 29, 1939. It featured the revolutionary Davis wing design that enabled the B-24 to carry the same payload as its rival the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress but at a much greater speed and range. Over 18,000 Liberators were built during the war. Of all the European operations in which B-24s were involved, the initial raid on the Ploesti oil refinery in southern Romania on Aug. 1, 1943 was by far the most dramatic because it was heavily defended by anti-aircraft guns as well as squadrons of German Luftwaffe and Royal Rumanian Air Force Fighters. Of the 164 B-24s engaged, 53 were shot down or lost enroute, 23 were forced down and only 88 returned to base. "Jerk's Natural", the subject of this kit, was a Ploesti bomb group survivor.
Giant Scale WWIISome of the most popular airplanes in WWII, in large scale detail. A few of these kits feature true to life action parts such as movable flying surfaces, sliding canopies, retractable landing gear, and drop-able bombs.
Model KitsQuality scale balsa model airplane kits. These model construction kits have scale realism for the super detail fan and light weight for those who build and fly. Each model is a small but faithful replica of an airplane widely known for deeds in wartime or present day popularity.
Guillow B-24D Liberator Key Features:
- 1:28 Scale
Guillow B-24D Liberator Tech Specs:
- Shipping Weight: 1.14kg / 2.51lbs
- Product Wingspan: 1,231.90mm / 48.5in
- Scale: 1:28
- Age Recommendation: 14+
- Colour: Brown
- Material: Array
Key Info:
- Brand: Guillow
- Part No: GUI2003
- Barcode: 72365020030
- Flying Style: Chuck Gliders
- Assembly Level: Kit (Unassembled)
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