{"title":"In Stock 1\/48 Academy Models Prop Aircraft","description":"\u003cp\u003eBuild legendary WWII fighters and bombers with precision 1\/48 scale propeller aircraft kits from \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/academyhobby.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003eAcademy Models\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, featuring exceptional detail and accessible pricing. This comprehensive collection showcases iconic aircraft from Pacific and European theaters, including American fighters like the P-38 Lightning and P-47 Thunderbolt, Japanese Zero fighters, British Spitfires, German Messerschmitts, Soviet Sturmoviks, and multi-engine bombers. 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This kit represents the aircraft as it appeared during the Battle of the Philippine Sea in June 1944, one of the largest carrier battles in history where Dauntless dive bombers played a crucial role in the decisive American victory known as the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed 1\/48 scale plastic model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurate SBD-5 variant with distinctive features\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit interior with instrument panel and crew positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched parts for enhanced detail and realism\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerforated dive flaps in open or closed positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Wright R-1820 radial engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAuthentic US Navy Battle of the Philippine Sea markings and decals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional position canopy sections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed landing gear with optional positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes bombs and ordnance loadout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwin .30 caliber defensive machine guns\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccurately detailed panel lines and rivets throughout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear assembly instructions with historical notes and painting guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance - Battle of the Philippine Sea\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Battle of the Philippine Sea (June 19-20, 1944) was the largest carrier-to-carrier battle in history and a decisive American victory. SBD-5 Dauntless dive bombers from US Navy carriers participated in strikes against the Japanese Mobile Fleet, contributing to the destruction of three Japanese carriers and the loss of over 600 Japanese aircraft in what became known as the 'Great Marianas Turkey Shoot.' This battle effectively ended Japanese carrier aviation as an offensive force and secured American control of the Marianas Islands, bringing B-29 bombers within range of the Japanese home islands.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout the SBD-5 Dauntless\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Douglas SBD (Scout Bomber Douglas) Dauntless was the United States Navy's main carrier-based scout and dive bomber from mid-1940 through mid-1944. The SBD-5 variant, introduced in 1943, featured increased ammunition capacity for the forward-firing .50 caliber machine guns (from 360 to 1,000 rounds) and a more powerful 1,200 horsepower Wright R-1820-60 engine. The Dauntless earned its legendary status at the Battle of Midway in June 1942, where it delivered fatal blows to four Japanese carriers. The type earned its nickname 'Slow But Deadly' from its SBD initials. During its combat service, the SBD proved to be an excellent naval scout plane and dive bomber, possessing long range, good handling characteristics, maneuverability, potent bomb load, great diving characteristics from the perforated dive brakes, good defensive armament, and exceptional ruggedness.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkill Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate to Advanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eItem Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e 12329\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academy Models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e South Korea\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAircraft Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless Dive Bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eService Branch:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States Navy, United States Marine Corps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHistorical Period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II, Battle of the Philippine Sea (1944)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCampaign:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marianas Campaign\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis unassembled plastic model kit requires plastic cement, paint, and modeling tools. We recommend using authentic USN colors including Light Gray, Blue Gray, and Non-Specular Sea Blue for period-accurate finishes representing Dauntless aircraft during the Philippine Sea campaign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eComplementary Products\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEnhance your SBD-5 Dauntless build with these related items from our store:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/9429056127207\" target=\"_self\"\u003eSquadron Signal SBD Dauntless In Action Reference Book\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/9438683988199\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/48 Academy USMC SBD-1 Dauntless Pearl Harbor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/products\/9438607180007\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/48 Art Scale USN SBD-3 Double-Sided Express Mask\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/420582654183\" target=\"_self\"\u003e1\/48 Scale Model Aircraft Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout Academy Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcademy Models is a renowned South Korean manufacturer of high-quality plastic model kits. With decades of experience, Academy produces accurate, well-engineered kits across multiple scales and subjects. Visit \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.academyhobby.com\/\" target=\"_self\"\u003eAcademy's official website\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e to learn more about their complete product line and company history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cu\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/pages\/1-48-aircraft-menu\" target=\"_self\"\u003eView Our Complete 1\/48 Aircraft Menu\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy Models","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43407476818151,"sku":"ACD12329IH","price":33.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/products\/148-academy-usn-sbd-5-battle-of-the-philippine-sea-12329-mpm-hobbies-1.jpg?v=1750780893"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0636\/7798\/9095\/collections\/image_9cc747b6-cc95-40f3-abfb-a1dcbc3b325f.png?v=1772912767","url":"https:\/\/mpmhobbies.com\/collections\/1-48-academy-models-prop-aircraft-copy.oembed","provider":"MPM Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}