Description
Product Info
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator remains a classic choice for model enthusiasts, and our 1:72 scale kit is perfect for those with more experience. Comprising 258 components and offering two distinct US Air Force liveries, you have the opportunity to recreate a piece of aviation history.
Key Features
- 1:72 scale model with 258 components for a rewarding assembly process
- Includes two genuine US Air Force paint schemes
- Skill level 3 – ideal for seasoned modellers
- Measures 298mm in wingspan upon completion
- Recommended for ages 8 and older
History
The Consolidated B-24 Liberator, the second of America’s significant four-engine heavy bombers during World War II, was developed after the Army Air Corps requested Consolidated to manufacture B-17 Flying Fortresses. Dissatisfied with this task, Consolidated suggested they could design and build their own bomber within the same timeframe needed to set up production lines, claiming it would surpass the Flying Fortress.
The XB-24 prototype’s maiden flight on 29th December 1939 revealed a markedly different aircraft compared to the B-17 Flying Fortress. With its high-mounted slender wings, deep yet narrow body, and twin-tail design, it bore a resemblance to a maritime aircraft.
Introduced to the USAAF in 1941, the B-24 Liberator was mass-produced and operated across all theatres of the Second World War, playing a crucial role in the Allied victory.
