Monogram B-29 Superfortress Assembly Manual

The B-29 "Superfortress" that first took flight on September 21, 1942, was
the culmination of a war department request issued to aircraft manufactur-
ers in January 1940. Production of the B-29 would become the single larg-
est aircraft program of the war, and when production ceased nearly 4000
aircraft had been delivered to the USAAF.
With its' wingspan over 141 feet, its' length of 99 feet and its' four 2,200
horsepower engines, this "Superbomber" designed by the Boeing aircraft
company would be in service with 61 (VH) Very Heavy Bombardment
squadrons when the war ended.
The island hopping campaign developed by the war department was
designated to liberate strategically located islands from the Japanese.
These islands would become home to the airfields of the vast airborne
armada of B-29 "Superfortresses".
Although initially deployed to remote airfields in China and India. The
liberation of the Marianas Islands during the summer of 1944 signaled the
beginning of the massive "Superfortress" build-up. Operating from hastily
constructed airfields on the islands of Guam, Saipan and Tinian, waves of
heavily laden B-29s initiated the strategic bombing campaign that would
cripple the Japanese war effort.
On the morning of August 6, 1945 a single specially modified B-29
* REPEAT SEVERAL TIMES * OPTIONAL PARTS
* A REPETER PLUSIEURS FOIS * PIECES EN OPTION
READ THIS BEFORE YOU BEGIN
* Study the assembly drawings.
* Each plastic part is identified by a number.
* In the assembly drawings, some parts will be
marked by a star (★) to indicate chrome
plated plastic.
* For better paint and decal adhesion, wash
the plastic parts in a mild detergent solution.
Rinse and let air dry.
* Check the fit of each piece before
cementing in place.
* Use only cement for polystyrene plastic.
* Scrape plating and paint from areas
to be cemented.
* Allow paint to dry thoroughly before
handling parts.
* Any unused parts may be discarded.

DECAL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

1. Cut desired decal from sheet.
2. Dip decal in water for a few seconds.
3. Place wet decal on paper towel.
4. Wait until decal is movable on paper backing.
5. Place decal in position on model, face up and
slide backing away.
6. Press out air bubbles with a soft damp cloth.
7. Milkiness that may appear is for better decal
adhesion and will dry clear. Wipe away any
excess adhesive.
8. Do not touch decal until fully dry.
9. Allow the decals 48 hours to dry before
applying clear coat.
NOTE: Decals are compatible with
setting solutions or solvents.
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KIT5711
B-29 Superfortress
* DECAL * ALTERNATIVE ASSEMBLY
* DECAL COMANIE * ENSEMBLAGE ALTERNATIVE
LIRE CE QUI SUIT AVANT DE COMMENCER
* Etudier les schémas de montage.
* Chaque pièce en plastique est identifiée par un numéro.
* Sur les schémas de montage, certaines pièces sont
marquées d'une étoile (★) pour indiquer qu'elles sont en
plastique chromé.
* Pour une meilleure prise de la peinture et des autocollants,
laver les pièces en plastique avec une solution détergente
peu concentrée. Les rincer et les laisser sécher à l'air.
* Vérifier que chaque pièce s'ajuste bien avant
de la coller en place.
* N'utiliser que de la colle pour polystyrène.
* Gratter les parties à coller pour enlever le chrome et la peinture.
* Laisser la peinture bien sécher avant de manipuler les pièces.
* Toute pièce inutilisée peut être jetée.
DIRECTIVES D'APPLICATION DES AUTOCOLLANTS
1. Découper l'autocollant désiré de la feuille.
2. Tremper l'autocollant dans de l'eau pendant quelques secondes.
3. Placer l'autocollant mouillé sur une serviette en papier.
4. Attendez que l'autocollant puisse être déplacé sur son support
en papier.
5. Mettre l'autocollant en position sur le modèle face sur
le dessus et faire glisser le support pour l'enlever.
6. Appuyer avec un chiffon doux humide pour éliminer les bulles d'air.
7. La substance laiteuse qui peut apparaître est destinée à
améliorer l'adhésion de l'autocollant et devient incolore au
séchage. Essuyer pour enlever tout excédent d'adhésif.
8. Ne pas toucher l'autocollant tant qu'il n'est pas bien sec.
9. Laisser l'autocollant sécher pendant 48 heures avant
d'appliquer une couche transparente.
REMARQUE: Les autocollants sont compatibles avec
les solutions de fixage ou les solvants.
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dropped the world's first nuclear weapon on the city of Hiroshima. Followed
by the dropping of another such weapon on the city of Nagasaki, three days
later. Following the Japanese surrender, B-29s were retained as the United
States premier strategic bomber.
In the summer of 1950, the "Superfortress" returned to combat in the
skies over Korea. The first unit to see combat was brought up from Guam
to be stationed at Kadena AB on the Island of Okinawa. Other B-29 units
were deployed to Yokota AB in Japan. From these bases, the bombers
could easily range to any Korean target. The B-29 was in combat shortly
after the Korean War started through to the last day of the conflict.
The "Superfortress" was fitted with two pressurized crew compart-
ments that were designed to improve aircrew comfort on the fatiguing
long-range missions. Nearly twenty thousand pounds of ordnance could be
carried in the two huge bomb bays; four powerful Wright "Cyclone" engines
equipped with dual exhaust driven superchargers, were nestled in stream-
lined nacelles. The "Superforts" were heavily armed with ten machine guns
mounted in four remote controlled turrets and two additional machine guns
and a twenty-millimeter cannon (deleted on later aircraft) were fitted in the
tail of each B-29.
* CEMENT TOGETHER
* A COLLER
This optional paint guide is provided if
you choose to detail paint your model.
Ce guide de peinture vous sera fourni si vous choisissez
Aircraft Gray
Aluminium
Blue
Emerald Green
Flat Black
Flat Brown
Flat Dark Green
Flat White
Flat Yellow
Gloss Black
Gunmetal
Leather
Light Gray
Military Brown
Olive Drab
Red
Rubber
Silver
Steel
Tan
Wood
Yellow
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de peindre votre modèle en détail.
Gris aéronef
Aluminium
Testors 1110
Bleu
Vert émeraude
Noir mat
Brun mat
Vert foncé mat
Blanc mat
Jaune mat
Noir brilliant
Bronze
Cuir
FS 16492
Gris clair
Brun miliaire
Olivet
Rouge
Caoutchouc
Argent
Acier
Havane
Bois
FS 13538
Jaune