TBM-3 ‘USS Bunker Hill’ 1/48 Academy

The TBM-3 was a torpedo bomber that entered service with the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps in 1942.From the Battle of Midway to its retirement in the 1960’s, it was recognized as one of the finest torpedo bombers ever produced. Its armament included a 2,000 lb. Mark 13 Torpedo or 2,000 lbs. of bombs, up to eight 3.5′ or 5′ forward-firing rockets and various 7.62mm M1919 and .50 Browning machine guns. In September 1944, future President George H.W. Bush was shot down in his Avenger, and actor Paul Newman served as a rear gunner in 1945.

Please see the paint guide below for the manufacturer’s suggested colors.

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Product Details

Scale: 1/48
Skill Level: 2
Parts: 100+
Length: 10″
Height: 3.9″
– Painting and assembly required
– 10 sprues
– High-quality plastic
– Optional weighted or unweighted tires
– Clear parts
– One decal sheet
– Detailed cockpit interior
– Accurate engine and rear gun turret details
– Armament includes 500lb, 1600lb and 2000lb bombs and 5” HVAR rocket
– Includes decals and paint guides for the following versions:

1. TBM-3, USS Bunker Hill
2. TBM-3, USS Essex

– Illustrated instructions and paint guide

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Paint Guide:

Zinc Chromate Type 1 FS 34151
Khaki
Flat Black
Steel
White FS 17875
Silver
Yellow FS 13538
Olive Drab FS 34087
Neutral Grey
Navy Blue FS 15042
Intermediate Blue FS 35164
Clear Red
Clear Blue
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