12452 1/72 US Navy TBF-1 Avenger (Part # ACYS1651)

  This is a 1/72 Plastic TBF-1 Avenger US Navy Torpedo Bomber from Academy     
                     Plastics. It's for ages 10 and up.                        
                                                                               
     The TBF-1 Avenger was available in sufficient numbers to be present for   
the outbreak of WWII despite the fact that it only made its first flight on    
1 August 1941. The Avenger was especially popular because it could carry a     
full size submarine torpedo. This requires a weapons bay capable of carrying   
up to 2,000 pounds of bombs or other weapons. The Avenger also carried more    
defensive armament than many craft. The Avenger remained in use both during    
and after World War II.                                                        
                                                                               
FEATURES: Plastic pieces attached to sprues and molded in grey.                
          The surface of the plane is decorated with fully engraved panel      
            lines and rivet detail.                                            
          Highly detailed cockpit interior includes a pilot and controls.      
          At the end of the long windowed cockpit a clear bubble houses a seat 
            from which a deadly machine gun may be fired at the enemy.         
          Authentic engine assembly with propeller.                            
          Sports optional position landing gear.                               
          Clear plastic canopy allows close inspection of cockpit.             
          Includes a grey plastic stand for display purposes.                  
          Detailed pictorial instructions guide you through assembly.          
                                                                               
MARKING                                                                        
OPTIONS:  One Decal Sheet with Markings for One Aircraft:                      
            1: TBF-1 Avenger US Navy Torpedo Bomber                            
          Airframe and Detail Colors:                                          
            Dark Blue, Intermediate Blue, Yellow, White, Black                 
                                                                               
INCLUDES: One 1/72 Plastic TBF-1 Avenger US Navy Torpedo Bomber                
                                                                               
REQUIRES: Assembly                                                             
          Cement                                                               
          Paint (see MARKING OPTIONS)                                          
          Brushes                                                              
          Sprue Cutter                                                         
          Modeling Knife                                                       
          File or Emery Board                                                  
          Scissors                                                             
          Tweezers                                                             
          Water for Decals                                                     
          Glue Tips or Toothpicks                                              
          Cloth                                                                
          Adult Supervision                                                    
                                                                               
SPECS:    Scale:   1/72                                                        
          Length: 4-1/2"  (112mm) (approximately)                              
          Width:  9-1/4"  (233mm) (approximately)                              
          Height: 1-3/4"  (43mm)  (approximately)                              
                                                                               
COMMENTS: Keep small parts and sharp edges away from children.                 
          Care should be taken when using tools and modeling knives.           
          Modeling paint should only be used by an adult in a well-ventilated  
            area.                                                              
                                                                     jtt 8/9/00
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BOX DIMENSIONS:    5.00" W. X   1.63" H. X  11.75" L.
BOX WEIGHT:     .43 LBS.