Academy 1/48 USN SB2U-3 Battle of Midway Bomber Scaled Plastic Model Kit

Product Description

Capture a hero of the Battle of Midway with the SB2U-3 Vindicator, a detailed 1/48 Academy replica of the early-war US Navy dive bomber

Key Features

• 1/48 Scale USN SB2U-3 Vindicator Model Kit
• An early-war U.S. Navy & Marine Corps dive bomber
• Special "Battle of Midway 80th Anniversary" edition
• Includes photo-etched parts and canopy paint masks
• An excellent project for intermediate modellers

Overview

The Vought SB2U Vindicator was a carrier-based dive bomber that served with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps during the crucial early stages of World War II. Though considered obsolete, these crews bravely flew their "Wind Indicators" into the thick of the fighting at the pivotal Battle of Midway in June 1942.

This 1/48 scale kit from Academy is a special 80th Anniversary edition, commemorating the Vindicator's service at the Battle of Midway. The model is enhanced with the inclusion of photo-etched parts for finer details and a pre-cut masking seal to aid in painting the large "greenhouse" canopy. The kit includes three historic marking options, including aircraft flown by VMSB-241 at Midway and a plane from Pearl Harbour.

Features

• The kit accurately captures the form of the early-war dive bomber

• Photo-etched parts are included for fine interior and exterior details

• A pre-cut masking seal is provided for the large 'greenhouse' canopy to aid with painting

• The fabric-covered fuselage and wing surfaces are realistically rendered

• Three different marking options are provided for historic aircraft from Midway and Pearl Harbour

• A detailed cockpit interior and radial engine are included

• The distinctive 'bicycle' style landing gear is faithfully reproduced

• Genuine Academy Product

Specifications

• Scale: 1/48

• Length: N/A

• Width: N/A

• Height: N/A

• Pieces: N/A

• Decal Schemes: 3

• Skill Level: Intermediate

Included Items

• 1x Model Kit

• 1x Photo-Etched Fret

• 1x Sheet of Canopy Masks

• 1x Decal Sheet

• 1x Instruction Manual

Required Items

• Plastic Safe Paint

• Modelling Glue

• 1x Tweezers

• 1x Scissors

• 1x Modelling Knives

• 1x Modelling Files