Academy 12329 1/48 USN SBD-5 Dauntless Model Kit  [AC-12329]

Academy 12329 - 1/48 USN SBD-5 Dauntless from the Philippine Sea Campaign

The Academy 12329 kit gives model builders a detailed replica of the USN SBD-5 Dauntless, an aircraft that played a key role in the Battle of the Philippine Sea. This 1/48 scale plastic kit is produced to reflect the Dauntless' operational look, making it a solid choice for collectors and hands-on modellers.

War Service and Modelling Interest

The SBD-5 Dauntless earned its reputation in major Pacific engagements, including the Battle of the Philippine Sea, often cited for its impact on carrier operations. This kit captures the aircrafts silhouette and surface detail, letting hobbyists reconstruct a historic naval fighter-bomber with accuracy.

Assembly Experience and Display

Targeted at modellers with some prior kit experience, the Academy 12329 features finely moulded parts that reward careful assembly and painting. The finished model makes an attractive display piece for a military aviation shelf or diorama.