Corgi Predators Diecast Model Defining Missions - Battle of Midway SBD-3 Dauntless Black B-1 of Bombing Three USS Yorktown (CV5) June 1942 1/72 Scale - PR99411 Wingspan: 7" Each fully painted and assembled airplane features: - Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Opening canopies, revealing detailed cockpit interiors.
- Optional extended ot retracted landing gear.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Authentic detachable ordnance.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
About this model: Each model comes with a booklet detailing the story behind the pilot, mission or squadron, plus the box is packed with technical information about the plane. If you collect any 12 of the 18 releases in the Predators range, you can send off the tokens found in each pack for a free display wallet to keep the story booklets in. The Northrop BT-1 provided the basis for the SBD, which began manufacture in 1940. It was designed by designers team lead by Ed Heinemann with a 1,000 horsepower Wright Cyclone powerplant. A year earlier, both the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps had placed orders for the new dive bombers, aptly designated the SBD-1 and SBD-2 (the latter had increased fuel capacity and different armament). The former went to the Marine Corps in late 1940, and the latter went to the Navy in early 1941.The next version, designated SBD-3, began manufacture in early 1941. It provided increased protection, self-sealing fuel tanks, and four machine guns. The SBD-4 provided a 12-volt (from 6) electrical system, and a few were converted onto SBD-4P reconnaissance platforms. |
