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Friday, October 09, 2015 - 12:36 AM UTC
Revell USA have sent us details of a really welcome re-release. Monogram's mammoth quarterscale kit of the Superfortress first appeared in the 1970s and is still the only game in town for anyone wanting to model this iconic aircraft in this scale.
Monogram® B-29 Superfortress
1/48 scale # 85- 5718


On August 6, 1945 a single modified B-29 took off on a historic bombing mission that would change the world forever. It was carrying the first atomic bomb to be used for its intended purpose. It was dropped on the city of Hiroshima and lead to the end of WWII. This couldn’t have been done without the development of the B-29 bomber. It featured major advances in payload capacity and flight performance. Kit details include:

• 2 atomic bombs, “Fat Man” and “Little Boy”
• Full interior details
• Two styles of propellers


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Here's hoping it comes with markings for Enola Gay or Bockscar.
OCT 09, 2015 - 01:56 AM
Out of the box it can only build those two(or any others of their squadron mates in the 509th Group). It needs replacement propellers if you want to build a standard conventional bomber. Back in the Bad Olde Days KMC used to do a set of propellers. Here's hoping that True Details got those moulds when they bought the KMC sets.
OCT 09, 2015 - 03:06 AM
Jessica didn't read the info. This kit comes with two styles of propellers.
OCT 09, 2015 - 04:58 AM
Then that means Revell changed the moulds. When it was first released it only had the cuffed, reversible pitch Curtiss props that the Project Silverplate bombers used.
OCT 09, 2015 - 06:08 AM
There have been upgrades and changes to the molds incorporated in a prior re-issue. Not a huge number but they include a very nice set of Hamilton Standard props and accurate side antenna around the nose. I actually built one of these a few years ago. It's a LOT of work. However, I am very happy I did: an early OD scheme.
OCT 09, 2015 - 06:31 AM
Man, i have everything to do a silverplate except four feet by four feet of display space!
OCT 09, 2015 - 11:02 AM
There is a new sprue with the HS propellers and antennas. See here: http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/rm/images/rm_b-29_parts4.jpg
OCT 09, 2015 - 04:25 PM
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