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Hobby Master 1/32 PREMIUM COLLECTION Air Power Series HA0208 Douglas SBD-1 BuNo 1616, VMB-1, US Marine Corps, Quantico, 1940

Premium Collection 1/32 Scale airplanes Limited Edition only 200 world-wide Features

Movable rear gun Working dive brakes, rudder & ailerons Rotating metal propeller Sliding canopy Retractable undercarriage Rolling wheels Movable centerline bomb rack Crew figures Optional see-through engine cowling L - 12.4 in (315mm) W - 15.75 in (400mm) H - 4.8 in (122mm) Weight - 1.98 lb (900g)

Designed as a light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft, various versions of the Dauntless served during the war with the US Marine Corps, Army and Navy. The US Military initially ordered 144 Douglas Dauntless SBD-1s with only 57 actually being produced; the remaining 87 were modified to SBD-2 standards. The Douglas Dauntless was the workhorse of the US Navy in the Pacific and was the only plane to fight in every major Pacific engagement. Production ended in July 1944 with a total of 5,936 had been built in all versions.

Originally activated as VB-6M the unit was re-designated VMB-1 in 1937. In late 1940 VMB-1 was the second Marine unit to receive the new Douglas SBD-1 Dauntless. Because mid-1940 was a relatively quiet period for the Marines VMB-1 its 19 SBD-1s were stationed at Quantico, Virginia learning the intricacies of the new aircraft and learning amphibious assault support tactics. On July 1, 1942 they were once again re-designated as VMSB-132. SBD-1 BuNo. 1616 at Chula Vista, California on August 10, 1942.

Douglas SBD-1 Dauntless specifications Role - Scout/Dive Bomber Production - 57 Operator - USMC Dimensions Length - 32 ft 2 in Wingspan - 41 ft 6 in Height - 13 ft 7 in Weight Empty - 5,903 lb Maximum - 9,790 lb Performance Engine - 1 x R-1820-32, 1,000 hp Rate Of Climb - 1,730 fpm Service Ceiling - 29,600 ft Speed Cruising - 142 mph Maximum - 253 mph Range Bombing - 860 miles Scouting - 1,165 miles Armament Guns Fixed - 2 x .30 Cal Flexible - 1 x .30 Cal Bombs - Maximum 1,200 lb