1/48 B-17 G recommended for Revell-Monogram-Hasegawa

The Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress is one of the most famous American heavy bombers of World War II, and the G version was the most numerous and best armed variant of this type. The B-17G was produced from mid-1943 and carried a distinctive nose turret with twin 12.7 mm machine guns to counter frontal attacks by German fighters. The machine was deployed primarily in daylight raiding formations over Europe with the USAAF's 8th and 15th Air Arm, where its rugged construction and strong defensive armament allowed it to survive even heavy damage. The B-17G's cockpit was equipped with extensive instrumentation for navigation, flight control, and bombing coordination, making it the most technically advanced machine of its time.

The Yahu Model kit offers etched instrument panels with color printing to replace the standard plastic or decal solutions in Hasegawa, Monogram and Revell kits. The etched technology allows the fine detail of the hands, scales and controls to be displayed with a precision that conventional injection molded parts cannot achieve. Color printing then gives the instruments a realistic appearance without the need to hand paint small details. Installation requires the parts to be carefully removed from the etched frame and glued into the cockpit according to the kit's instructions - the result is a significantly more detailed and visually convincing interior, especially on models with an open or transparent cockpit cover.