Hobby Master 1:32 Air Power Series HA0202
Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless Diecast Model
USMC VMSB-231 Ace of Spades, Marshall Islands, 1944
| 1:32 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless | | 12.5" | | 15.75" |
The SBD was considered out-dated and the US had planned to replace the Dauntless but the attack on Pearl Harbor changed all that. By the end of WWII the SBD had become one of the most famous dive-bombers ever built. Even though the SB2C Helldiver was slowly replacing the Dauntless it continued to play a significant role in the major battles of the Pacific. The final large action for the SBD was the Battle of the Philippine Sea in 1944. By the end of production 5, 936 Dauntless had been manufactured.
VMSB-231 nicknamed the “Ace of Spades” had the oldest insignia in the Marine Corps dating back to WWI. Based in the Marshall Islands from 1944 – 45 the squadron operated from Majuro Atoll. Their mission was to bomb the smaller islands in the chain that had initially been by-passed. Maj. Elmer Glidden and M/Sgt James Boyle flew SBD-5 “White 1”. Major Glidden was the services leading dive-bomber pilot having flown SBD’s at Midway and Guadalcanal. On Majuro he flew another 77 combat dives for a war total of 104.
An optional metal display stand, HM-HS0001, is available separately if you wish to display this model "in-flight".
Limited Edition of 700 pieces worldwide.
First flowin in 1938, The Douglas SBD Dauntless was the United States Navy's main dive-bomber during World War II. 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 cockpit accommodated the pilot, who doubled as the bombardier and manned a fixed-forward gun. The rear cockpit contained a machine gun and played a major defensive role. During the Battle of Midway, SBD dive-bomber attacks fatally damaged all four of the Japanese aircraft carriers, and heavily damaged two cruisers.© Copyright 2003-2010 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Hobby Master "1:32 Air Power Series" presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft. Hobby Master offer the more price-sensitive collector a cheaper alternative to models from leading manufacturers like Corgi and Century Wings. Hobby Master "1:32 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Hinged extending/retracting landing gear.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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