{"product_id":"hobbyboss-1-48-tbm-3-avenger-torpedo-bomber-80325","title":"HobbyBoss 1\/48 TBM-3 Avenger Torpedo Bomber – 80325","description":"\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuild the legendary \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTBM-3 Avenger\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with HobbyBoss's 1\/48 scale plastic model kit. The Avenger was one of the U.S. Navy's most important torpedo bombers of World War II, serving in the Pacific and continuing in service in multiple roles long after the war.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHobbyBoss's 80325 kit features \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e213 parts across 11 sprues\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, including 197 light gray plastic parts and 24 clear parts. The kit includes a detailed cockpit and landing gear, a finely detailed radial engine, and photo-etched components for added detail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe wings can be built in either the extended or folded position, making it possible to display the Avenger ready for flight or configured for carrier storage. Optional flap positions provide additional display possibilities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTwo U.S. Navy marking options are included: a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTBM-3 from VT-83 aboard USS Essex (CV-9) in April 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTBM-3 from VT(N)-90 aboard USS Enterprise (CV-6) on March 8, 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its combination of aircraft detail, folding-wing options, and historically significant markings, this 1\/48 TBM-3 Avenger makes an excellent addition to a World War II U.S. Navy aircraft collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e HobbyBoss\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKit Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80325\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScale:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAircraft:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e TBM-3 Avenger\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Torpedo Bomber\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e United States\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e World War II\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 213\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSprues:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePhoto-Etched Parts:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 256.4 mm (10.09 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWingspan:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 350.6 mm (13.80 in.)\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Folding wings, optional flap positions, detailed engine, cockpit and landing gear\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarking Options:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e VT-83, USS Essex (CV-9), April 1945; VT(N)-90, USS Enterprise (CV-6), March 1945\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssembly:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plastic model kit requiring assembly and painting\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePaint \u0026amp; Cement:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Not included\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e________________________________________________________________________________________________\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eRecommended Supplies\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eComplete your build with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/tamiya-paint\" title=\"Shop Tamiya Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTamiya Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/vallejo\" title=\"Shop Vallejo Model Air Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eVallejo Model Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/battlebornhobby.com\/collections\/squadron-colors\" title=\"Shop Squadron Colors Acrylic Paints\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSquadron Colors Acrylic Paints\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e to achieve an authentic finish. 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