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1:32 TBF-1C Avenger
The Grumman TBF Avenger was introduced to the US Navy in 1942, as a replacement for the Douglas TBD Devastator. It was a large carrier based aircraft powered by a single Wright R2600-8 engine of 1700hp. Its role is a torpedo bomber, and it has a 3-man crew. The Avenger was distinguished by having a power-operated turret just behind the cockpit. The Avenger had a distinguished wartime record from its disastrous debut at Midway, to bombing raids over Tokyo. The TBF-1C was developed to deal with TBF-1’s shortcoming, the .30-calibre cowl gun being deleted in favour of two .50 calibre machine guns mounted in the wings. The other noticeable external change to the TBF-1C was the relocation of the antenna mast a little further aft to the rear of the turnover pylon. Internally, the seat was removed from the second cockpit and replaced with radio equipment. Development of the Avenger continued post-war, with the Fleet Air Arm putting 100 TBM-3Es into service in 1953.
| Model Brief | Length: 385mm Wingspan: 526mm |
| Total Parts | 489pcs |
| Metal Parts | Aileron & Flap shaft |
| Photo Etched Parts | One sheet for Aileron & Flap hinges, another for engine ventilation grill & bomb bay doors |
| Film Parts | Instrument part |
| Resin Parts | n/a |
| Total Sprues | 17pcs sprues plus clear rotating gun turret plus 3 rubber tires |
| Paint Schemes | VT-2 TBF-1C (95) in June 1944, painted in the tri-color scheme |
| More Features | Full detail Engine, Workable flaps |
Additional Information
| Article No | TRU02233 |
|---|---|
| Article No of Manufacturer | 02233 |
| Аvailability | AVAILABLE |
| Colour | For colouring |
| Scale | 1:32 |
| Manufacturer | TRUMPETER |
| Brand | GRUMMAN |
| Series | No |
| EAN | 9580208022338 |
| Material | Polystyrene (plastic). |
| Epoch | 1939-1945 World War II |
| Age recommendation | Not suitable for children under 14 years. |
