Academy 12452 TBF-1 Avenger (1/72) – plastic aircraft model kit

Presenting the plastic model kit Academy 12452 TBF-1 Avenger in 1:72 scale – a faithful reproduction of one of the most famous torpedo planes of World War II. This model has been developed by the renowned manufacturer Academy, ensuring high quality details and attention to every element.

History and use of the TBF-1 Avenger

The Grumman TBF-1 Avenger is an American carrier-based aircraft, being one of the main torpedo bombers of the US Navy during World War II. Its maiden flight took place in 1941, it entered service in 1942, and took active part in operations in the Pacific, including the Battle of Midway and Guadalcanal. It also served with the British Royal Navy’s Fleet Air Arm (FAA) as the Tarpon/Avenger and other Allied fleets. The aircraft remained in use until the 1950s.

• Model scale: 1:72
• Manufacturer: Academy
• User nations: United States, United Kingdom, Canada, New Zealand
• Period of use: World War II, post-war years (up to the 1950s)
• Historical deployment: Battle of Midway, Pacific War, Allied naval air operations

Features and advantages of the Academy 12452 model

• Material: high-quality plastic
• Detail accuracy: crisply rendered panel lines, realistic canopy shape, landing gear and cockpit interior details
• Parts require assembly and painting (the kit does not include glue or paints)
• Possibility to build various camouflage versions from the Pacific War period
• Category: plastic model kit – aviation, World War II

Recommendations and difficulty level

Academy 12452 TBF-1 Avenger is recommended both for historical modeling enthusiasts and collectors of World War II aircraft. It is a great choice for intermediate and advanced modelers (difficulty level: 3/5). The model provides an excellent base for your own enhancements, such as installing photo-etched parts or painting Allied fleet markings.

Discover the Avenger’s significance in history and enrich your model collection with the precise Academy 12452 kit – guaranteed satisfaction and educational value!