TBM-3 Avenger Bunker Hill

This is the 1/48 Scale TBM-3 "USS Bunker Hill" Plastic Model Kit from Academy. Suitable for Ages 14 & Up.

Academy TBM-3 Avenger Bunker Hill Plastic Model Airplane Kit 1/48 Scale #12285
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 Academy Plastics # acy12285
$43.39
 
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Academy Plastics Item # acy12285
Features :
  • Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in gray and clear.
  • Detailed cockpit.
  • Waterslide decals.
  • Illustrated instructions.
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Spotlight Review

 
"dissatisfaction"
normaandgary
Over the past year or so I have assembled some fifty or more models This TBM model was probably the worst in my limited experience. The instructions were terrible. The decals refused to separate from the backing paper. I was using warm water which has always worked very well. This was my first and last Academy kit. Gary Richardson

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Features

  • Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in gray and clear.
  • Detailed cockpit.
  • Waterslide decals.
  • Illustrated instructions.

Specs

  • Scale: 1/48

Includes

One plastic model


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Reviews

  
 
"Tricky but satisfying results"
tmancini219
This is a pretty tricky kit with some notable fitment issues and very vague instructions. However, if you stick with it, the results can be very satisfying with impressive detail. I personally loved the thin decals that melt into the surface, but am not happy with the bomb bay doors which should fold accordion style.

 
"best build ever, even with the odd instructions"
jctoymaker
I have built model aircraft for over sixty years. This is the best aircraft kit in 1/48th scale I have ever build, period. Every single part fit together properly, once I figured out how from the strange instructions. I believe that the illustrator was doing has job in another language I had a hard time understanding. There is a support piece for the turret I still haven't figured out how to place it. I spent more time on this kit deciphering the plans. All the time was worth it. the cockpit/fuselage was done extremely well, as were the bomb bay and bottom turret, and landing gear. It was fun and satisfying to do. Not for beginners or those who don't need no instructions.

 
"In the box review"
lbrown65
In The Box Review: Received this kit yesterday. The kit is awesome, with a LOT of detail. But I could only give it 4 stars because of the instructions. They are very lacking. The decals beautiful and include a lot of the tiny little notations found on airplanes. I've used Academy's decals previously on the SBD and they were wonderful. I expect the same from this set. Recommended for experienced modelers.

Markings

  • One decal sheet with markings for 2 versions
  • 1) TBM-3 U.S.S. Bunker Hill
  • 2) TBM-3 U.S.S. Essex

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