Academy 12517 - 1/72 USAF B-29A Old Battler Model Kit Scale Superfortress  [AC-12517]

Academy 1/72 B-29A Old Battler: Scale Superfortress Kit

The Academy 1/72 B-29A Old Battler is designed as a detailed scale representation of the B-29A, offering modellers a chance to recreate a significant WWII heavy bomber. The kit focuses on proportion and surface detail to reflect the original aircraft's appearance.

Operational Significance in Small Scale

The Boeing B-29 Superfortress conducted high-altitude, long-range sorties that influenced late-war operations. This 1/72 model aims to convey the aircraft's role through accurate external detailing and scale-correct shapes.

Modelling Notes and Display Advice

Assembly rewards attention to small parts and careful finishing; the fuselage, wings, and cockpit parts present clear detail that benefits from precise painting. Completed models make impressive additions to historical collections or static displays.