Hasegawa Plastic Model Kit

Hasegawa Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless U.S. Navy (1/48) HAJT19

The Hasegawa Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless U.S. Navy is a highly detailed 1/48 scale plastic model kit of one of the most famous carrier-based dive bombers of the Second World War. Best remembered for its decisive role during the Battle of Midway, the SBD-3 Dauntless earned an unmatched reputation for precision bombing, rugged reliability and outstanding combat effectiveness.

Hasegawa faithfully recreates the distinctive lines of the Dauntless with finely engraved panel lines, a highly detailed cockpit, realistic radial engine, perforated dive brakes, accurately moulded landing gear and crisply reproduced flying surfaces. The generous 1/48 scale provides an excellent opportunity for advanced painting, weathering and additional detailing to produce an authentic operational finish.

Designed with Hasegawa’s renowned precision engineering, the kit offers exceptional fit and crisp moulding throughout, making it suitable for both experienced aircraft modellers and enthusiasts of U.S. Naval Aviation. Once completed, it makes an impressive display model of one of the most important Allied aircraft of the Pacific Theatre.

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• 1/48 scale plastic model kit
• Manufacturer SKU: HAJT19
• Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless dive bomber
• United States Navy carrier-based aircraft
• Highly detailed cockpit, engine and undercarriage
• Finely engraved panel lines
• Accurately reproduced perforated dive brakes
• Excellent fit and crisp moulding quality
• Ideal for Second World War aircraft collections
• Glue and paints are sold separately

History

The Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless entered service with the United States Navy before the United States entered the Second World War and quickly proved itself as one of the conflict’s most effective naval aircraft. During the Battle of Midway in June 1942, Dauntless dive bombers from American aircraft carriers sank four Japanese fleet carriers, a decisive victory that shifted the balance of power in the Pacific. Despite being slower than many contemporary fighters, the SBD combined exceptional diving accuracy, rugged construction and impressive survivability, remaining a vital part of U.S. Navy and Marine Corps operations throughout the war. Its achievements secured the Dauntless a permanent place among the most important combat aircraft of the Second World War.

Glue and paints are sold separately.