TBF1 Avenger US Bomber

Name: TBF1 Avenger US Bomber
Brand: Academy
Price: 13.09 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.1 (41 reviews)

This is the Academy TBF-1 Avenger US Navy Torpedo Bomber 1/72 scale plastic model airplane kit.

Academy TBF1 Avenger US Bomber Plastic Model Airplane Kit 1/72 Scale #12452

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Features :

Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey..
The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved pane lines and rivet detail..
Highly detailed cockpit interior includes a pilot and controls..
At the end of the long windowed cockpit a clear bubble houses a sea from which a deadly machine gun may be fired at the enemy..
Authentic engine assembly with propeller..
Sports optional position landing gear..
Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit..
Includes a grey plastic stand for display purposes..
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly..

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Spotlight Review

"Basic Kit - Low stress build"

petepags

This is a basic kit, good for a low stress build over a weekend or so. The fit is good, with the exception of the canopy. There was a gap between the canopy and the fuselage after mating the two. A little white glue filler addressed the worst of it. The detail is basic though there is good panel line engraving in my opinion.

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Features

Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey..
The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved pane lines and rivet detail..
Highly detailed cockpit interior includes a pilot and controls..
At the end of the long windowed cockpit a clear bubble houses a sea from which a deadly machine gun may be fired at the enemy..
Authentic engine assembly with propeller..
Sports optional position landing gear..
Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit..
Includes a grey plastic stand for display purposes..
Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly..

Specs

Scale: 1/72
Length: 4-1/2" (112mm) (approximately)
Width: 9-1/4" (233mm) (approximately)
Height: 1-3/4" (43mm) (approximately)

Includes

One 1/72 Plastic TBF-1 Avenger US Navy Torpedo Bomber

Requirements & Suggestions

Assembly
Plastic cement (TES3501) (PLS00002) (TAM87012) or glue (HLC107)
Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)
Brushes
Sprue Cutter (XUR410A) (EXL55594)
Modeling Knife (EXL16001) (EXL16018)
File or Emery Board
Scissors (XUR9180ET) (TAM74068) (TAM74031)
Tweezers (TAM74003) (EXL30416)
Water for Decals
Glue Tips or Toothpicks
Cloth
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Product Rank

#10 in Plastic Model Airplanes 1/70-1/79 Scale

#31 in Plastic Model Airplanes

#233 in Plastic Models

Reviews

"Better Than Expected Avenger for Size by Academy"

smiffy93

My first Academy and chose a 1/72 plane model as an example. Mildly surprised at the quality of parts and fit even from the small number of parts in this model. Pretty simplistic detail owing to the scale but this model may change your mind about Academy kits like me. Cannot wait to try other Academy kits but with greater scale and detail. Bonus was the fit between parts and no filler was required.

"Not perfect, but..."

exogen

Not perfect, but the only game in town in this scale. Fit is good. Detail is average. Some inaccuracies. But it looks nice hanging. Gear up option. Excellent relief on canopy rails for painting. Only one choice of markings. I did mine in aftermarket decals for a Midway TBF. Recommend. But it could be better.

"long lived mould... Still buildable though!"

jclemente1980 (Coimbra, Portugal)

So, I've built this kit long time ago, when it had another box... But I googled it, and it is still the same mould, the same parts. The fitting is nice, the engine is not complex, but has enought details... The cockpit could be more elaborate, but its not bad, even if it has a lot of clear, we dont see that much unless we really look for. It is a simple kit, of a complex airplane. The heavyest one engine bomber that fooled the japanese airforce, who thought it was a fighter, and placed relaxed behind them... and didn't knew what hit them, didn't expected the rear pointing machine guns. It was projected after the pear harbour attack, it was meant to avenge them. It did its job. Even if the kit is not that elaborate, Its nice to start with, to have it even if it is your one time model.

Information

The TBF-1 Avenger was available in sufficient numbers to be present for the outbreak of WWII despite the fact that it only made its first flight on 1 August 1941. The Avenger was especially popular because it could carry a full size submarine torpedo. This requires a weapons bay capable of carrying up to 2,000 pounds of bombs or other weapons. The Avenger also carried more defensive armament than many craft. The Avenger remained in use both during and after World War II.