![]() ![]() The center-mounted bomb can be displayed in a swung position when the model is mounted to a display stand, and the main landing gear is hinged, allowing for easy gear configurations. All control surfaces are movable and the speed brakes can be fully deployed for a dive-bombing run. The free-spinning metal propeller can be removed, which allows the cowling to also be removed—revealing a finely-detailed Wright R-1820 radial engine. The cockpit interior is exceptionally rich in detail the instrument panel, scale flight controls, and side mounted equipment and control panels are beautifully recreated. Hobby Master's 1:32 scale SBD Dauntless is a large model packed with features. Authentic detachable artillery cargoes complete with placards.Display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".Extended / retracted interchangeable landing gear.opening of awnings, revealing detailed within the cockpit.Inscriptions and posters printed with a stamp that do not fade or fall off like decals.Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details. ![]() Molded metal construction with plastic components.Hobby Master "1:32 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature: During the Battle of Midway, SBD dive-bomber attacks fatally damaged all four of the Japanese aircraft carriers, and heavily damaged two cruisers. The rear cockpit contained a machine gun and played a major defensive role. The cockpit accommodated the pilot, who doubled as the bombardier and manned a fixed-forward gun. The Dauntless featured "Swiss cheese" flaps-dive brakes punched with 3-inch holes, which helped it achieve pinpoint accuracy when diving to the target. The aircraft couldn't be flown until repairs had been made.įirst flown in 1938, The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the United States Navy's main dive-bomber during World War II. When White 2 landed they counted 179 holes in the aircraft. Card had been wounded but managed to continue shooting. White 2 pressed on and flying at 400 feet released their bomb on the Hiryu. The squadron commander was shot down so Richard Fleming and Eugene Card flying Dauntless White 2 took the lead. On Jthe Japanese fleet was spotted off Midway and 16 SBD-2s from VSMB-241 were launched to attack the Japanese carriers. Douglas SBD-2 Dauntless USMC VMSB-241, White 2, Richard Flemming and Eugene Card Battle of Midway June 4th, 1942 Hobby Master 1:32 HA0212 The American dive bombers were about ready to return to their carriers, until the enemy was spotted. ![]()
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