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1/48 Academy USN SBD-5 Dauntless Battle of the Philippine Sea 12329

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SKU: ACD12329IH
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Build a detailed 1/48 scale plastic model of the Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless as flown by US Navy and Marine Corps units during World War II. This Academy Models kit is designed for aircraft modelers who want a historically themed dive bomber with distinctive Philippine Sea markings. The kit is unassembled and requires assembly.

Kit Features

  • Scale: 1/48
  • Material: Plastic model kit with photo-etched detail parts
  • Subject: Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless dive bomber
  • Kit format: One unassembled model kit requiring assembly
  • Markings: US Navy Battle of the Philippine Sea markings and decals
  • Detail options: Perforated dive flaps, optional canopy sections, and optional landing gear positions
  • Included kit details: Detailed cockpit, Wright R-1820 radial engine, bombs and ordnance, twin .30 caliber defensive machine guns, panel lines, rivets, assembly instructions, historical notes, and a painting guide
  • Item number: 12329
  • Origin: South Korea

Historical Background

Battle of the Philippine Sea

The Battle of the Philippine Sea took place on June 19–20, 1944, during the Marianas Campaign. The markings on this kit represent the SBD-5 Dauntless in its US Navy carrier aviation setting during this major World War II battle.

About the SBD-5 Dauntless

The SBD-5 was a carrier-based scout and dive bomber introduced in 1943. Its perforated dive brakes, rugged construction, and accurate bombing capability made the Dauntless a significant aircraft in US naval aviation history.

Build Information

This plastic model kit requires assembly. Plan on using plastic cement, paint, and modeling tools to complete the build, following the included instructions and painting guide.

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