USN SBD-2 Battle of Midway 1:48 Academy 12335

Plastic model airplane to assemble: USN SBD-2 Battle of Midway 1:48 Academy 12335

We present the plastic model of the USN SBD-2 Dauntless airplane, which played a key role during the Battle of Midway in June 1942. This 1:48 scale model was created by the renowned company Academy and is an excellent representation of one of the most important aircraft of World War II.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Manufacturer: Academy
• Catalog number: 12335

History of the Douglas SBD Dauntless:

The Douglas SBD Dauntless was an American scout and dive bomber aircraft, produced by Douglas Aircraft from 1940 to 1944. It was the primary scout and dive bomber based on United States Navy aircraft carriers from mid-1940 to mid-1944. The SBD was also used by the United States Marine Corps, both from land bases and aircraft carriers.

The SBD Dauntless earned the nickname "Slow But Deadly" due to its initials SBD and combat effectiveness. Although it was formally replaced by the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver in 1944, experience showed that the earlier model performed better, and both aircraft fought side by side until the end of the war.

The Battle of Midway:

The most significant contribution of the SBD to the United States' war effort was the Battle of Midway. Four squadrons of SBD dive bombers attacked and sank or severely damaged all four Japanese aircraft carriers present on the battlefield, neutralizing three of them in just six minutes. This success was crucial for the course of the war in the Pacific.

Assembly and painting kit. Does not include paints or glue. To assemble, separately sold modeling tools are needed (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.