
Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress
Hyper Detailed Kit and Collectible in 1/8 and 1/16 Scales
In cooperation with museum Hangar Thirteen, we present the 1/8th and 1/16th Scale Ball Turret Collectible by Merlin Models
Hangar Thirteen, a dedicated restoration museum, is undertaking the incredible task of rebuilding the iconic B-17F Lucky Thirteen. Thanks to their blueprints and precise 3D scans, Merlin Models is proud to release the most accurate and detailed representation of a Flying Fortress ever brought to the collectibles market.
Our B-17F fuselage will be released in five meticulously crafted sections, starting with the Ball Turret Section. New sections will follow annually, offering collectors an extraordinary experience piece by piece.
The Ball Turret Section is now available for pre-order! With every purchase, you’re directly supporting the restoration of Lucky Thirteen and helping preserve this historic aircraft for future generations.
600+
Premium Quality Cast Parts
10+
Luxury Materials
1000+
Hours of Development
"I'm a seasoned model maker. Yours is beyond everyone else. First saw your AT-AT with Adam Savage. The model is like a good book: want to finish it but don't want it to end!" -Xwing Model Kit
~ Eugene | Model Maker ~
Merlin is built on a foundation of perfection. A goal that is unreachable. But one that creates a driving force to constantly evolve and improve. To strive for the best with everything that we touch. With every new project, we look for the best material and technology. We push the boundaries of production, paint, accuracy, and service. Our devotion to our clients is second to none.

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Every time that you look at your collection, it takes you back to a special moment. One that is frozen in time; preserved. We aren't collectors of wood, plastic, and metal. We preserve memories.
Maybe you're the hero who overcomes impossible odds. Or the pilot that bravely finishes a mission that you won't return from.
That's what you're collecting when you buy from Merlin Models. The perfect representation of your favorite memories. Always ready to take you back. All it takes is a glance.
