USN TBF1C Battle of Leyte Gulf Bomber

Item Number: acy12340

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USN TBF1C Battle of Leyte Gulf Bomber

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This is the 1/48 scale USN TBF1C Avenger Battle of Leyte Gulf Bomber plastic model airplane kit by Academy. The TBF Avenger was a torpedo bomber developed for the United States Navy and Marine Corps, playing a crucial role during World War II, notably in the pivotal Battle of Leyte Gulf in 1944.

Product Rank

#199 in 1/40-1/49 Scale
#561 in Airplanes
#3811 in Plastic Models

Includes

Plastic sprues for assembly of one TBF1C Avenger model
Decal sheet with US Navy markings specific to the Battle of Leyte Gulf
Instruction manual with detailed assembly steps and painting guide

Features

1/48 scale
Highly detailed plastic pieces molded in grey, clear, and multiple colors
Accurate representation of the TBF1C Avenger variant
Detailed cockpit interior with instrument panel and crew figures
Movable parts including folding wings, rotating turret, and optional position landing gear
Authentic markings and waterslide decals for aircraft involved in the Battle of Leyte Gulf
Clear canopy parts for realistic visibility into the cockpit

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Review Summary

The reviews highlight a generally positive reception of this model kit, noting its good fit, challenging yet rewarding interior assembly, and overall quality despite being a reissue of an older design. Some criticisms include inconsistent or confusing instructions, particularly regarding interior details and painting callouts, as well as minor fit issues and the lack of certain decals like an instrument panel. A few reviewers also mentioned specific assembly difficulties with components like the landing gear and bomb bay doors, and one expressed strong dissatisfaction with the instructions and accuracy of certain parts.

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Grumman Avenger

By: abbattior199091

This is still one of the best kits in this scale of the Avenger. First issued by Accurate Miniatures in the late 1980's it is still a very good kit. I used my old AM instruction sheet to build it because the color callouts were more accurate and it helped to address some of the vague areas in the Academy instructions. I painted the pilot's cockpit Bronze Green and the rest of the interior Chromate Green. The only thing I didn't use were the kit decals because I wanted to use aftermarket decals. Overall it still fits well for moulds that are almost forty years old.

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Very intricate kit

By: aj4grade (Palmer Lake, Colorado)

This is a great model of a big airplane. This is a good size model and is straightforward to build. This model does provide a challenge on building the interior. When painting the interior, do plenty of research. The interior is the most challenging of the assembly. The instructions are straightforward but can be a bit confusing when doing the interior. This is still a great kit overall and provides a great challenge for all builders.

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A USN WWII must have

By: jehogga

Wanting to add a TBF Avenger to my carrier wing, without congressional budgetary approval, I settled on this kit. Although I did have some minor fit issues, but overall, it was a pleasant build, and the end product looks nice on my deck.

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