{"product_id":"acd12329","title":"Academy 1\/48 SBD-5 Dauntless USN Battle of the Philippine Sea Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/48 SBD-5 Dauntless USN Battle of the Philippine Sea Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of the most famous American naval dive bombers of World War II with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/48 Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless USN Battle of the Philippine Sea plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. The Douglas SBD Dauntless played a critical role in the Pacific Theater, earning a reputation for its precision dive-bombing capabilities, rugged construction, and important contributions to American naval victories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis detailed 1\/48 scale aircraft model represents the SBD-5 Dauntless in a Battle of the Philippine Sea-themed release, featuring finely engraved surface details, a highly detailed cockpit, realistic dive brakes, and authentic wartime markings. With photo-etched detailing parts, canopy masking materials, and high-quality Cartograf decals, this Academy kit offers a detailed project for World War II aviation enthusiasts and experienced scale model builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/48 scale Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless US Navy dive bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBattle of the Philippine Sea-themed World War II aircraft model\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed two-seat cockpit with interior equipment and instrument panels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely recessed panel lines and realistic rivet detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed radial engine and landing gear assemblies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositionable dive brakes with closed, landing, or fully opened configurations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBomb armament and machine gun details\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhoto-etched metal detailing components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-cut masking materials for clear canopy parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCartograf waterslide decals with three aircraft marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIllustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit requiring painting and assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eDouglas SBD Dauntless\u003c\/strong\u003e was a carrier-based scout and dive bomber operated by the United States Navy and Marine Corps during World War II. Designed for precision attacks against enemy warships and other important targets, the Dauntless became one of the most successful American naval aircraft of the Pacific War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the marking guide before selecting colors. Dry-fit the major airframe parts and plan cockpit painting before closing the fuselage. Paints, masking materials and tools can be selected to suit the finish you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-1-48\"\u003eAcademy 1\/48 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-wwii-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy WWII Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960937250890,"sku":"ACD12329","price":33.74,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd12329-01.jpg?v=1794452217","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd12329","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}