Product Description
Academy 12335 SBD-2 Battle of Midway USN Dive Bomber 1/48 Model Kit (ACY-12335)
Note: Model Kit Assembly Required
The Douglas SBD Dauntless was developed as a scout and bomber plane in the late 30’s. It entered it’s first service in 1939. It was delivered in two versions the SBD-1 which went to the Marine Corps and the SBD-2 that went to the Navy. The big moment for the Dauntless came in 1942 at the Battle Of Midway. By then the SBD-2’s had been phased out by the Navy for the new SBD-3’s. It was these that came into a pivotal role in the battle by sinking no less than four major Japanese aircraft carriers. Some SBD-2’s (as this kit pictures) had after their service in the Navy been handed over to the US Marine Corps that operated from the Midway islands. The Dauntless also saw service in the French air force and navy and in the Royal New Zeeland Air Force.
Features:
- Dive bomber of US Navy during WWII
- Sprues from Accurate Miniatures
- Includes new photo-etched parts and masking seal
- 1,000lb and 100lb armaments included
- Detailed cockpit
- Optional assembly of canopy/dive flap open or closed
Needed to Complete:
- Paint
- Plastic Cement
Includes:
- (1) 1/48 Scale Plastic Model Kit
