KIT5711 85571100200 B-29 Superfortress

The B-29 "Superfortress" that first took flight on September 21, 1942, was dropped the world’s first nuclear weapon on the city of Hiroshima. Followed the culmination of a war department request issued to aircraft manufactur- by the dropping of another such weapon on the city of Nagasaki, three days ers in January 1940. Production of the B-29 would become the single larg- later. Following the Japanese surrender, B-29s were retained as the United est aircraft program of the war, and when production ceased nearly 4000 States premier strategic bomber. aircraft had been delivered to the USAAF. In the summer of 1950, the "Superfortress" returned to combat in the With its’ wingspan over 141 feet, its’ length of 99 feet and its’ four 2,200 skies over Korea. The first unit to see combat was brought up from Guam horsepower engines, this "Superbomber" designed by the Boeing aircraft to be stationed at Kadena AB on the Island of Okinawa. Other B-29 units company would be in service with 61 (VH) Very Heavy Bombardment were deployed to Yokota AB in Japan. From these bases, the bombers squadrons when the war ended. could easily range to any Korean target. The B-29 was in combat shortly The island hopping campaign developed by the war department was after the Korean War started through to the last day of the conflict. designated to liberate strategically located islands from the Japanese. The "Superfortress" was fitted with two pressurized crew compart- These islands would become home to the airfields of the vast airborne ments that were designed to improve aircrew comfort on the fatiguing armada of B-29 "Superfortresses". long-range missions. Nearly twenty thousand pounds of ordnance could be Although initially deployed to remote airfields in China and India. The carried in the two huge bomb bays; four powerful Wright "Cyclone" engines liberation of the Marianas Islands during the summer of 1944 signaled the equipped with dual exhaust driven superchargers, were nestled in stream- beginning of the massive "Superfortress" build-up. Operating from hastily lined nacelles. The "Superforts" were heavily armed with ten machine guns constructed airfields on the islands of Guam, Saipan and Tinian, waves of mounted in four remote controlled turrets and two additional machine guns heavily laden B-29s initiated the strategic bombing campaign that would and a twenty-millimeter cannon (deleted on later aircraft) were fitted in the cripple the Japanese war effort. tail of each B-29. On the morning of August 6, 1945 a single specially modified B-29

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READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER This optional paint guide is provided if you choose to detail paint your model. * Study the assembly drawings. * Etudier les schémas de montage. Ce guide de peinture vous sera fourni si vous choisissez * Each plastic part is identified by a number. * Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro. * In the assembly drawings, some parts will be de peindre votre modèle en détail. * Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont marked by a star (★) to indicate chrome ★ plated plastic. marquées d'une étoile ( ) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en Aircraft Gray Gris aéronef plastique chromé. * For better paint and decal adhesion, wash Aluminium Aluminium the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution. * Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants, Blue Testors 1110 Rinse and let air dry. laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente Bleu * Check the fit of each piece before peu concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air. Emerald Green Vert émeraude cementing in place. * Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant Flat Black Noir mat * Use only cement for polystyrene plastic. de la coller en place. * Scrape plating and paint from areas Flat Brown Brun mat * N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène. to be cemented. Flat Dark Green Vert foncé mat * Allow paint to dry thoroughly before * Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture. handling parts. * Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces. Flat White Blanc mat * Any unused parts may be discarded. * Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée. Flat Yellow Jaune mat Gloss Black DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS Noir brilliant Gunmetal Bronze 1. Cut desired decal from sheet. 1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille. Leather 2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds. 2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes. Cuir 3. Place wet decal on paper towel. 3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier. Light Gray FS 16492 Gris clair 4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing. 4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son support Military Brown 5. Place decal in position on model, face up and en papier. Brun miliaire slide backing away. 5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur Olive Drab Olivet 6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth. le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever. Red 7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal 6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air. Rouge adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any 7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à Rubber Caoutchouc excess adhesive. améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au Silver 8. Do not touch decal until fully dry. séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif. Argent 9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before 8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec. Steel Acier applying clear coat. 9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant Tan d'appliquer une couche transparente. Havane NOTE: Decals are compatible with Wood REMARQUE: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec Bois setting solutions or solvents. les solutions de fixage ou les solvants. Yellow FS 13538 Jaune

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16 A 45 B 124 34 ARMOR PLATE 167 REAR WALL SEAT SUPPORT FLAT DARK DOOR FLAT DARK GREEN SIDE PANEL OPERATOR FLAT DARK GREEN FLAT DARK GREEN GREEN FLAT DARK GREEN 123 TAN BELTS GLOSS SEAT BLACK FLAT DARK GREEN

125 CONTROL 46 COLUMN COVER FLAT DARK FLAT DARK GREEN GREEN

63 66 SEAT NAVIGATOR’S TABLE FLAT DARK FLAT DARK GREEN GREEN (PAINT BOXES FLAT (PAINT BELTS BLACK) 47 TAN) 59 62 15 SIDE PANEL SIGHT BOMB RELEASE FLIGHT DECK FLAT DARK FLAT BLACK FLAT DARK GREEN FLAT DARK GREEN GREEN (PAINT KNOBS FLAT BLACK)

C D 127 68 BUCKET SEAT CONSOLE PIECE 77 FLAT BLACK PANEL BACK ✱ MILITARY BROWN 65 1 17 3 FLAT DARK 64 INSTRUMENT ENTRANCE ON REVERSE GREEN INSTRUMENT PANEL 2 DOOR SIDE PANEL FLAT BLACK FLAT BLACK TAN

FLAT DARK GREEN

TAN

70 171 CONSOLE PANEL BACK TAN PIECE FLAT DARK FLAT DARK GREEN GREEN

126 126 SEAT SEAT MILITARY BROWN MILITARY BROWN ✱ NOTE: DOOR (17) OPEN ON GROUND, CLOSED IN FLIGHT

E F 149 G WINDOW 67 TABLE CLEAR 69 WOOD FIRST LADDER FIRST SILVER THIRD 71 RADIO PACKAGE (SHOWN IN PAINT SHELVES FLAT PLACE) 10 DARK GREEN AND BULK HEAD BOXES FLAT BLACK FLAT DARK 60 GREEN TABLE FLAT BLACK 1 FUSELAGE HALF FLAT DARK GREEN (INTERIOR)

72 NAVIGATION SECOND CABINET FLAT DARK GREEN NOTE: WIRING ON FUSELAGE HALF IS LIGHT GRAY 2 INTERIOR ASSEMBLY

108 A TUNNEL HALF FIRST FLAT DARK GREEN

PAINT INTERIOR ALUMINIUM 10 (REPEAT FOR BULKHEAD OTHER SIDE) FLAT DARK GREEN 14 CATWALK FLAT DARK GREEN 1 THIRD FUSELAGE HALF REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE 11 BULKHEAD FLAT DARK GREEN SECOND

B C

PAINT FUSE SILVER

12X

REPEAT FOR 172 135 OTHER SIDE BOMB HALF BOMB HALF OLIVE DRAB OLIVE DRAB

D E

25 ARMOR PLATE 127 FLAT DARK GREEN BUCKET SEAT (PAINT BOXES FLAT BLACK) FLAT DARK GREEN (PAINT BELTS TAN) 110 155 SEAT BACK BLISTER 24 FLAT DARK GREEN CLEAR SEAT 109 FIRST SUPPORT FLAT WHITE BED FLAT DARK PILLOW BACK GREEN OLIVE DRAB 110 SEAT BACK PAINT BELTS FLAT DARK TAN, PAINT REPEAT FOR GREEN SEAT LEATHER OTHER SIDE

PAINT BELTS TAN, PAINT SEAT LEATHER

128 22 GUNSIGHT WAIST GUN GLOSS BLACK FLAT 109 COMPARTMENT WHITE FLOOR PILLOW BED BACK OLIVE DRAB FLAT DARK GREEN 2 INTERIOR ASSEMBLY CONTINUED

F G 73 FLAT DARK 23 ARMOR PLATE GREEN FLOOR FLAT DARK GREEN FLAT DARK GREEN (PAINT GUNSIGHT (PAINT BELTS TAN) SIGHT GLOSS BLACK)

13 BULKHEAD FLAT DARK 12 GREEN FIRST BULKHEAD FLAT DARK GREEN

H REPEAT FOR I OTHER SIDE USING 157 160 WINDOW CLEAR 61 BOMBARDIER’S 151 FLAT BLACK BOX 26 WINDOW 2 PANEL TAIL SKID CLEAR FUSELAGE FLAT BLACK FRONT FLAT DARK GREEN

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FLAT DARK GREEN 27 LIGHT GRAY WIRING FLAT DARK GREEN TAIL SKID BACK ALUMINIUM

J K 7 FRONT SPAR FLAT DARK GREEN

79 PLATE FLAT DARK GREEN

8 DETAILS OMITTED REAR SPAR FOR CLARITY FLAT DARK GREEN

L 150 WINDSHIELD FIRST CLEAR

158 NOSE CLEAR

58 SECOND NOTE: REMOVE PORTION SHOWN IF YOU GUN SIGHT DECIDE ON USING LEANING FIGURE GLOSS BLACK 3 TAIL AND WING ASSEMBLY

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101 100 STABILIZER HALF STABILIZER HALF

152 101 100 WINDOW STABILIZER HALF STABILIZER HALF CLEAR

B C

REMOVE SHADED AREA WHEN DOING THE CREAM OF THE 75 CROP VERSION 35 MACHINE GUN TAIL NOTE: SHADED GUNMETAL AREA IS RECESSED INTO TAIL SECTION TAN

75 MACHINE GUN 74 GUNMETAL 20MM CANNON GUNMETAL

D E F REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE 4 USING 162 WING BOTTOM REPEAT FOR 44 OTHER SIDE COMPLETED WHEEL PLATE WING ASSEMBLY

4 WING BOTTOM

REPEAT FOR OTHER SIDE USING 43 AND 163 3 WING TOP

G H 32 I NOSE FLAT DARK NOSE WHEEL STRUT GREEN 169 33 ALUMINIUM INSIDE DRAG ALUMINIUM WHEEL HALF RUBBER STRUT ALUMINIUM 5 DOOR NOTE: USE THE TEM- PLATE ABOVE FOR 164 DOOR WHEEL COVERS FOR SILVER WHEEL HALF 169 ON THE HUMPING HONEY VERSION ONLY, USE 55 .010 THICK PLASTIC WHEEL HALF SHEET RUBBER 4 WHEEL AND DOORS ASSEMBLY

A B MAIN WHEEL 113 REPEAT FOR RETRACTING OTHER SIDE MOTOR ALUMINIUM FLAT DARK GREEN

SILVER SILVER

FLAT DARK GREEN 56 170 WHEEL HALF WHEEL HALF RUBBER RUBBER

C

112 RETRACTING SCREW REPEAT FOR ALUMINIUM OTHER SIDE 114 168 STRUT DOOR ALUMINIUM FLAT DARK FLAT DARK 104 GREEN GREEN EXTENSION DOOR ALUMINIUM

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102 122 DOOR SUPERCHARGER FLAT BROWN

122 ✱ REPEA T SUPERCHARGER 122 SUPERCHARGER ✱ ON OUTBOARD ENGINES FLAT BROWN

159 165 D 48 FIRST SUPPORT 78 BOMB DOOR FIRST * DOOR CYLINDER POST OXYGEN BOTTLES ALUMINIUM * 42 SILVER FLAT YELLOW FLAT DARK GREEN 49 CLEAR (PAINT INTERIOR DOOR RADOME SILVER DOOR CYLINDER FLAT DARK GREEN) LIGHT GRAY SILVER FLAT DARK GREEN 53 RADOME SILVER LIGHT GRAY 175 BOMB DOOR ALUMINIUM (PAINT INTERIOR DOOR FLAT DARK GREEN)

6 BOMB DOOR ALUMINIUM (PAINT INTERIOR DOOR FLAT DARK GREEN) 176 BOMB DOOR SECOND USE WITH CREAM OF THE * ALUMINIUM (PAINT INTERIOR DOOR CROP VERSION ONLY FLAT DARK GREEN) 5 BODY ASSEMBLY

A 75 B 36 GUN TURRET BARRELS 76 153 GUNS BLISTER GUNMETAL 154 GUNMETAL CLEAR BLISTER 115 CLEAR TURRET

39 38 GUN GUN RETAINER PIVOT GUNMETAL 116 116 TURRET TURRET RETAINER RETAINER FLAT DARK FLAT DARK GREEN GREEN

C NOTE: ENGINE PAINTING D MAGNETO AND ROCKER COVERS - GLOSS BLACK FLAT BLACK REPEAT FOR WIRING SHIELD - SILVER CYLINDERS - FLAT GRAY/SILVER OTHER SIDE CRANKCASE - AIRCRAFT GRAY PUSH RODS TUBES - SILVER SILVER

161 121 POSITION LIGHT BEARING CLEAR

YELLOW

55 119 103 PROPELLER ENGINE COWLING E 28 ANTENNA 29 ANTENNA FLAT BLACK NOTE: LOCATION HALF OF ANTENNA FOR THE HUMPIN 30 HONEY VERSION ANTENNA ONLY HALF

111 ANTENNA 111 ANTENNA

FRONT VIEW FOR POSITIONING

29 NOTE: LOCATION OF F ANTENNA ANTENNA FOR THE 50 HALF CREAM OF THE CROP SCR-729 VERSION ONLY ANTENNA 30 BASE ANTENNA HALF

SCR-729 52 51 SCR-729 SCR-729 ANTENNA ANTENNA 31 CENTER PITOTS 6 DECAL PLACEMENT DECAL

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