This is a 1/144 Scale B-17 "Bit O' Lace" Plastic Model Kit by Minicraft.
This historic aircraft was named after Miss Lace, created by famous
cartoonist Milton Caniff. It was painted by U.S. airman, Nick Fingelly. After
completing his armament training in 1943, Fingelly was sent to England and
joined the 709th Squadron, 447th Bomb Group. Due to his artistic background, he
was sought after for nose art. As he remembered, "I believe I painted nine or
ten aircraft and this I did in my spare time."
FEATURES: Metallic grey plastic pieces molded to sprue trees.
Clear pieces for canopy included.
Detailed gun barrels.
Recessed panel lines give authentic look.
Detailed landing gear.
Realistic propellers.
Detailed pictorial instructions.
MARKING
OPTIONS: One decal sheet with markings for one aircraft:
1: Boeing B-17G "A Bit O' Lace".
Aircraft Colors:
-Aluminum, White, Yellow FS13538, Olive Drab FS34087, Gray FS36270,
Flat Black.
INCLUDES: One 1/144 Scale B-17 "Bit O' Lace" Plastic Model Kit.
REQUIRES: Assembly
Cement, HCAR3415
Hobby Knife HCAR0130, or Sprue Cutter
Tweezers, TESR1652
Water for Waterslide Decals
Paint: (See MARKING OPTIONS)
Paint Brushes
Pin Vise HCAR0696, or Drill
Glue Tips or Toothpicks
SPECS: Scale: 1/144
Length: 5-7/8" (14.9cm)
sdw 12/24/03
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