{"product_id":"hong-kong-models-01f015-ltd-douglas-boston-iii-us-db-7b-le-3d-1-48-model-kit","title":"Hong Kong Models 01F015-LTD Douglas Boston III \/ US DB-7B - LE 3D 1:48 Model Kit","description":"Plastic model kit to build a Douglas DB-7B Boston III bomber\u003cbr\u003e\n   \u003cstrong\u003eLimited Edition - 900 pieces worldwide  \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions (built): Length 300.5 mm \/ Wingspan 391 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e259 parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3D printed cockpit set and twin machine guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtremely detailed surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed cockpit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNose weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal landing gear sets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo marking options: RAF and US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnbuilt, unpainted\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint and glue not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Douglas DB-7B Boston III was a twin-engine light bomber manufactured by the American Douglas Aircraft Company and belonged to the successful DB-7\/A-20 family. The designation Boston III was used by the British Royal Air Force (RAF) for this version built specifically for Great Britain. From 1941, the aircraft was used in bombing, ground attack, and anti-ship operations and earned an excellent reputation for its high speed and reliability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe DB-7B was a cantilever, all-metal, low-wing monoplane with retractable nose landing gear. Powered by two Wright Cyclone radial engines, each producing up to 1,600 hp, it reached speeds of around 550 km\/h. The crew consisted of three to four men. Its internal bomb bay could carry up to 907 kg of bombs, supplemented by several machine guns for forward and rear defense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThanks to its robust construction, good flight performance, and versatility, the Boston III became one of the most successful Allied light bombers of World War II. It proved its worth in both precise low-level attacks and conventional bombing missions, making a significant contribution to the RAF's air operations in Europe and North Africa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hong Kong Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54103220191569,"sku":"HKM01F015-LTD","price":109.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0865\/4992\/2129\/files\/hkm01f015-ltd_1.jpg?v=1781928373","url":"https:\/\/www.jadlamracingmodels.com\/products\/hong-kong-models-01f015-ltd-douglas-boston-iii-us-db-7b-le-3d-1-48-model-kit","provider":"Jadlam Toys \u0026 Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}