--- product_id: 998748 title: "Revell B17G Flying Fortress 1: 48 Scale" brand: "revell" price: "VT56706" currency: VUV in_stock: false reviews_count: 3 category: "Toy" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/998748-revell-b17g-flying-fortress-1-48-scale store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # 148 precision parts detailed engine & cockpit 1:48 scale authenticity Revell B17G Flying Fortress 1: 48 Scale **Brand:** revell **Price:** VT56706 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🛩ī¸ Build history, own the sky! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Revell B17G Flying Fortress 1: 48 Scale by revell - **How much does it cost?** VT56706 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/998748-revell-b17g-flying-fortress-1-48-scale) ## Best For - revell enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted revell brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - â€ĸ **Perfect Display Piece:** Lightweight and designed for display, this model is a must-have for hobbyists and collectors alike. - â€ĸ **Matte Finish for Realism:** A sleek gray matte finish that captures the vintage military aesthetic perfectly. - â€ĸ **Intricate 148-Part Assembly:** Experience the thrill of building a true-to-life Flying Fortress with every piece. - â€ĸ **Functional Bomb Bay & Turrets:** Show off movable bomb doors and detailed gun turrets that bring history to life. - â€ĸ **Authentic Engine & Cockpit Detailing:** Dive into precision with realistic engine fronts, cowlings, and a fully detailed cockpit. ## Overview The Revell B17G Flying Fortress 1:48 Scale model kit features 148 detailed parts including raised panel lines, realistic gun turrets, landing gear, and a fully detailed cockpit and bomb bay. Crafted with precision plastic components and a matte gray finish, this lightweight kit is perfect for hobbyists seeking an authentic and display-ready scale model of the iconic WWII bomber. ## Description RevellB17G Flying Fortress 1: 48 Scale ## Features - 148 parts in silver, black and clear with raised panel lines - Detailed gun turrets, landing gear and wheels, full interior framing - Detailed engine fronts and cowlings; correct nose and chin turret, detailed cockpit with instrument panel, seats, and controls - Detailed bomb bay with bomb racks, bombs and position able bomb doors - Illustrated assembly instructions ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0006JNS5E | | Brand Name | Revell | | Collection Name | All | | Color | Gray | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (901) | | Finish Types | Matte | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00076513056001 | | Included Components | Model Airplane Building Kit | | Item Depth | 15 inches | | Item Dimensions D x W x H | 15"D x 21"W x 11"H | | Item Type Name | Car | | Item Weight | 8.84 Grams | | Manufacturer | Revell | | Manufacturer Part Number | RM5600 | | Manufacturer Warranty Description | Limited 1 year warranty for defective parts. | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Number | 85-5600 | | Model Year | 1944 | | Mounting Type | Tabletop | | Number of Items | 1 | | Product Care Instructions | Wipe Clean | | Seasons | All Seasons | | Size | 1:48 scale | | Style | Flying Fortress | | Theme | Building, Military, Model Airplane Kits, Model Airplanes | | UPC | 885834005885 885865854759 787551916423 772223690282 743181562454 885159155487 885258535760 885379217200 658109666193 885783657081 787799875711 076513056001 | | Unit Count | 148 Count | | character | Army | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Revell - **Color:** Gray - **Material:** Plastic - **Style:** Flying Fortress - **Theme:** Building, Military, Model Airplane Kits, Model Airplanes ## Images ![Revell B17G Flying Fortress 1: 48 Scale - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41mEYRRr9QL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Style** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: how fast and high it go?** A: As fast and as high as you can throw it. **Q: L. M. Fuke strongly encouraged the use of glue clamps for putting together the B-17 Flying Fortress. What are the best glue clamps to use?** A: I used spring clothespins with excellent results. BTW, after you put in countless hours meticulously painting and detailing this excellent model, don't become suicidal after an adult recipient tries to see if it will function as a glider. (It doesn't) and tosses the shattered remains unceremoniously into the trash. Don't ask how I know this. **Q: how big is it??** A: The wingspan is about 26", and it's about 18" long. A nice size model with a lot of detail. It's about the same size as the B24 Liberator, but much smaller than the B29. **Q: have not build a model ever, 75 years old male, want to build a model for grandson. is this plan i should start with if not what do u suggest?** A: I know I'm almost a decade late answering, but maybe another person can.be helped by my 2 cents. This is my first build in 35 years and this B-17G kit is absolutely not for beginners BUT, the 1/48 scale size is way less frustrating than building a 1/72 scale with such tiny parts. Do research into the restored examples, download photos, watch YouTube videos of step by step builds, read the instructions a few times, get familiar with the parts, and make sure to learn the basics like how the glue reacts with plastic to form a weld. Scrape the excess flash from the parts, removing the parts without damaging, washing the parts, and make sure you have the necessary tools. This build can have very satisfying results if you take it seriously, don't get discouraged when you screw up because you absolutely will learn thr hard way. You can fix almost any screw up. I think it's a great bonding and learning experience because this aircraft has a lot going on and a very notable example of WWII fighters. I was an avid car modeler starting at age 7, peaked in my teens and tapered off by mid twenties. I'm 65, came across this kit for 7 bucks at Salvation Army which sparked my renewed interest. So, I went all in, got an airbrush, a variety of acrylic, lacquer, and enamel paints from various manufacturers, and scratch building interior detail. Working on the radio compartment right now. Very tedious but worth the time and pain. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not the visible B-17 *by T***D on August 6, 2011* This kit's molds have been around for a long time and despite that it is still a great, highly detailed model. The interior is super detailed and fairly accurate for the scale. Problem is that most of it is not visible as is. You'll have to be creative with some battle damage if you want to see any of it. This kit is in 1/48 scale, so a man in that scale is about 1.5 inches tall. This kit is huge then! It will take up alot of shelf space. And remember this is a model kit. You will need to paint, build and finish the kit. It's really for display and will be a most impressive sight in your collection but it will take alot of time and work to make it so. It is not a toy to play with although there are moving parts. As a child my first one was just slapped together and played with, but did not last too long as some of the small parts (guns, turrets, wheels etc) are fragile even in this scale. But my intent then was for a toy, not a display piece.Overall a modeller will have a great time with this kit, and you mostly know that already if you build models regularly. For the novice, this is a hard kit to get started on, it's way too busy. But with some experience you'll be able to make a beautiful model even without many aftermarket parts.The main problem I had was with Amazon itself. I searched for "visible B-17" as Revell-Monogram has recently reissued that classic. That version has a clear half of the fuselage to display the interior, a great concept that they didn't repeat with some of the other classic models. Regardless, this kit came up on the search and I jumped on it. However I did not read through the description and ordered this instead. Again, this is NOT the VISIBLE B-17 kit even though their search took me there.Returning the kit was a very odd experience. I printed the return label and shipped the kit back. Then Amazon charged me approximately $7 each to return when the total amount was about $7. Still not happy with the way they handled that. I somehow have a credit but have been unable so far to use it, doesn't show up when I check out. So beware with any returns to Amazon. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What a fun build! I used to build tons of models ... *by T***T on July 29, 2016* What a fun build! I used to build tons of models as a kid since all of us would build our arsenals and wage war in our yards in California. Ships, planes, tanks, etc. I decided to get back into model building, as my older brother has been doing for many years now, and have a hobby as I have basically retired and started working part time for my employer. It took me a couple of months to put this puppy together but I am a detail person (some say I'm an anal perfectionist). The parts fit together quite well overall and I had to use very little putty to fill in what gaps there were. I took the time to do all the detail painting of the compartments of the interior and found, as my brother said, that you can't see any of it. Don't care, it was r and r for me. I spent a lot of time painting the details and glad I did. The overall finish is worth building a glass enclosed table to put her and avoid the dust factor. The only real defect was a molding problem on the bottom of one wing with a small hole and indentation where it was an incomplete fill.......... took a bit of silver and black paint and ...... flak damage! Looks great. Good model, good instructions. Hope this helps if you are wondering if it's a fun project or a chore. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ B-17G - Flying Fortress Classic *by M***Y on January 10, 2008* This B-17G model kit is a Monogram, now Revell-Monogram, classic. It is a huge model that is fun to build. The kit has been around for a long time and is the only 1/48 scale kit available of this magnificent World War II bomber. The interior, engines, guns, and landing gear have plenty of detail for the novice and expert modeler alike. The kit also includes a bomb cart, 4 bombs and a few aircrew figures for display purposes. The instructions are straight forward, the decals are the normal Monogram-Revell quality, a little thick but fairly decent. The decals allow for two different paint schemes, either olive drab over neutral grey or an all natural aluminum finish. A nice brochure with photos and tips on how to build a diorama is also included if one desires to make a diorama to display the finished model. Plenty of aftermarket decals and other accessories for the B-17 are avialable through online hobby retailers like Squadron.com, MeteorProductions.com and SprueBros.com, to name a few. I built my model just using a set of aftermarket decals, with some hand crafted details and an airbrushed finished paint job. The completed model more than met my expectations. Most of the pieces fit together very nicely. I had to apply some putty along the bottom edge of the wing to fuselage joints and to one edge of both waist gunner windows. Other than that everything came together quite well. I am more than likely going to purchase another one soon and hang the next one from my ceiling. ## Frequently Bought Together - Level 4 Model Kit Boeing B17-G Flying Fortress Bomber Aircraft 1/48 Scale Model by Revell - Testors 3509C Testors Plastic Cement Value Pack - Rustark 9Pcs Gundam Model Tools Kit Hobby Building, Repairing and Fixing Set for Kids --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.vu/products/998748-revell-b17g-flying-fortress-1-48-scale](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/998748-revell-b17g-flying-fortress-1-48-scale) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-03*