Revellof Germany B-17F Memphis Belle Plastic Model Kit

This is a highly detailed model both inside and out. I am about 80% complete and so far so good. The interior was a bit slow going but that was because I added a 10 man crew and each one had to be customized for it's station and not because of the model itself. The instructions however are a bit limited and I ended up referring to the online instructions for it's sister model Revells B-17G 1/72 #5861 which were almost exactly the same but much more detailed (actually saved me from missing a critical step). This kit includes a lot of extra parts that you could use to customize for several different variations of the "F" model which is nice. Other then referring to the instructions for the #5861 the other tip that might be helpful to some is this. The highly detailed interior sections are built mainly outside the fuselage separately then installed one by one. Each time you are ready to install a new section of the interior (there are 5 sections) test it to be sure the two halves of the fuselage fit together before glueing the section in. It may require a little very light sanding to allow for a clean fit of the fuselage halves because the clearances are very precise/tight.

Incredible detail inside the fuselage and with parts to be added. Very nice panel lines, but slightly deep. Lot's of parts, if you're new to modeling this may not be the kit for you. But, if you're experienced, this is an exceptional kit. Buy it, it's worth the price, but don't plan to do it on a weekend. This model will take you several hours to build and paint.

Wonderful quality and price. Enjoyed making this

This is a complex model with lots of pieces! The finished product will be awesome. But it has taken some re-deign of parts and creative sculpting to make some pieces fit where they are supposed to. Instruction diagrams are difficult to follow in some places. I am enjoying the challenge, but this one is not for the beginner hobbies!

THIS 1/72 SCALE MODEL OF A B-17G IS FINE RENDITION OF THE LEGENDARY AIRCRAFT. THIS IS A REVELL OF GERMANY KIT THAT IS MOLDED IN GREYTHAT COMES WITH EVERTHING YOU NEED TOBUILD A SUPERIOR AIRPLANE.WHILE THE INSTUCTIONS ARE IN GERMAN THE DIAGRAMS ARE EASY TO FOLLOW SO DONT LET THAT DETER YOU. I.M TRYING THE 1/72 SCALE BEFORE I TRY A 1/48 SCALE VERSION.

I always expect the best from Revell Germany and I always get it.

As a kid I did many Revell model kits. I broke my leg so I'm home for a bit so decided to relive my childhood. I started with the large Tamiya Enterprise aircraft carrier. Amazing kit. Ordered all the planes from Tamiya in larger scales as well. Well unfortunately, now I'm completely spoiled. Their is really no comparison in the quality. I obviously didn't notice this as a kid. The fit it poor, required much exacto work cleaning up plastic press bleeds on almost every piece. Tolerances are terrible. Instructions look more like a comic book drawing. With filler and patience the kit came out fine, but I shouldn't have to whittle this model to fit.

Very good model, lots of detail with good instructions. Some interior details were unneeded since you can’t see them after model is finished.