Hobby Boss 81784 1/48 Douglas TBD-1A Devastator on Floats

The Douglas TBD Devastator was a torpedo bomber of the United States Navy, ordered in 1934, it first flew in 1935 and entered service in 1937. At that point, it was the most advanced aircraft flying for the USN and possibly for any navy in the world. However, the fast pace of aircraft development caught up with it, and by the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor the TBD was already outdated. It performed well in some early battles, but in the Battle of Midway the Devastators launched against the Japanese fleet were almost totally wiped out. The type was immediately withdrawn from front line service, replaced by the Grumman TBF Avenger.

Crew: Three: Pilot, Torpedo Officer/Navigator, Radioman/Gunner

Features

• the kit consists of over 150 parts
• Detailed fuselage&wing w/accurate design
• Engine with fine detail
• Detailed cockpit
• photo etched parts included

Specification

• Model Dimension: Length: 221.8mm Wingspan: 314mm
• Total Plastic Parts: 150+
• Total Sprues: 8 sprues
• Photo Etched Parts: 1 piece