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| About the Model |
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This 1/32 scale SBD-3 Dauntless Hobby Master model features the colors of the Battle of Midway . This particular model depicts the model flown by aviatior Wade McClusky. Like all Hobby Master models, this piece comes with a highly detailed paint scheme, movable canopy, retractable gear, movable rudder and rolling wheels. Being a 1/32 model, this thing is huge! Only 800 pieces will be sold worldwide. This model is destined to be the centerpiece of any collector's collection |
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About the Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless |
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The Northrop BT-1 provided the basis for the SBD, which began manufacture in 1940. It was designed by designers team lead by Ed Heinemann with a 1,000 horsepower Wright Cyclone powerplant. A year earlier, both the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps had placed orders for the new dive bombers, aptly designated the SBD-1 and SBD-2 (the latter had increased fuel capacity and different armament). The former went to the Marine Corps in late 1940, and the latter went to the Navy in early 1941.
The next version, designated SBD-3, began manufacture in early 1941. It provided increased protection, self-sealing fuel tanks, and four machine guns. |
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