Academy TBF-1 Avenger
Product ID: 28453397
Details
- Age Range (Description)14+
- BrandACADEMY HOBBY
- ColorNavy
- Item dimensions L x W x H4.5 x 9.25 x
- ThemeMilitary
🪖Detailed cockpit with pilot figure
✈️1/72 scale precision
🛠️Fully engraved panel lines
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🛩️ Own a piece of history — the Avenger that changed the Pacific theater!
The Academy TBF-1 Avenger is a highly detailed 1/72 scale plastic model kit replicating the iconic U.S. Navy torpedo bomber from WWII. Featuring fully engraved panel lines, an authentic cockpit with pilot figure, precise landing gear, and a top-mounted machine gun turret, this kit includes a desktop display stand for immediate showcasing. Perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts aged 14+, it combines historical accuracy with display-ready elegance.
| ASIN | B0006MZRNM |
| Age Range (Description) | 14+ |
| Age Range Description | 14+ |
| Art Craft Kit Type | ART_CRAFT_KIT |
| Brand | ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS |
| Brand Name | ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS |
| Color | Navy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 144 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00603550016516 |
| Included Components | desktop display stand |
| Item Dimensions | 4.5 x 9.25 x 1.75 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.12 Kilograms |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 4.5 x 9.25 x 1.75 inches |
| Manufacturer | Model Rectifier Corp. |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Paint Type | enamel or acrylic |
| Scale | seventy-second scale |
| Seasons | All Seasons |
| Size | Small |
| Subject Character | Military |
| Theme | Military |
| UPC | 603550016516 763366196441 |
| Unit Count | 1.0 Count |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer will repair at its expense any product proven defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials. Manufacturer will repair said product without charge for necessary parts or labor. If the product can not be repaired, it will be replaced with another product of equal or greater value. This warranty only extends to the original purchaser. Warranty repairs must be returned freight … |
P**A
Good details
Great model for a collector
J**S
Nailed it!
Speedy service! Great price! Just what I wanted! Highly recommended!
L**O
Five Stars
great model for the beginners . Parts fit right very little trimming and looks great when finished .
S**Z
Challenging build
This kit is quite impressive, with lots of detail, but building it is quite challenging and I don't recommend it for beginners. The main problem is the instructions. They're confusing because they are poorly illustrated and have major gaps in the sequence of assembly. I had to spend considerable time studying what little was shown in the instructions and doing test fitting to figure out how certain parts were supposed to go together, and if I didn't have a detailed book about the TBM-3 that had photos of the cockpit and interior, I might still be trying how to figure it all out. Another disappointment is that while the kit comes with different types of bombs for the weapons bay, no parts for a standard torpedo are included despite that the Avenger was a torpedo bomber. I was able to modify the armaments into depth bombs and a small homing torpedo and painted the plane in the Atlantic ASW scheme instead of the Bunker Hill/Essex livery that the kit depicts. If you're willing to put in the time and effort, this kit is worth it, but if you're looking for a quick, easy build, this is not a kit to start with.
J**L
Beautiful airplane
Beautiful airplane. Easy assembly. Love it
A**R
Lacking detail
The kit is not as detailed as I would of liked
F**S
Accuracy of model to the actual aircraft.
It isn't a good representation of a TBF-1 Avenger. I was not satisfied with my purchase.
B**K
Major firmament issues
Cockpit and top turret wouldn't fit right. They took lots of effort and filler. Wings wouldn't stay in place even after sanding and dry fitting. Finished model was too embarrassing to display and it literally went into the garbage can. Very disappointing considering many hours of work went into try to make it "acceptable" for my display shelf. As an moderately experienced model builder I would only recommend this product to an expert builder with a ton of patience. I will never buy another Academy model and stick to Hasagawa or Airfix instead.
K**G
👍
Bonne réception !
A**E
Modellbau
... sehr guter Baukasten, kann ich nur weiter empfehlen
J**A
Soddisfatta
soddisfatta
F**O
Excelente
Excelente, se entregó a tiempo
P**U
paul
i build models these are really nice planes
Trustpilot
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