1/32 Trumpeter TBF-1C Avenger – 02233

The Grumman TBF Avenger was introduced to the US Navy in 1942 as a replacement for the Douglas TBD Devastator. It was a large carrier-based aircraft powered by a single Wright R2600-8 engine of 1700 hp. Its role is torpedo bomber, and it has a 3-man crew. The Avenger was distinguished by having a power-operated turret just behind the cockpit. The Avenger had a distinguished wartime record, from its disastrous debut at Midway to bombing raids over Tokyo. The TBF-1C was developed to deal with the TBF-1’s shortcoming: the .30-calibre cowl gun being deleted in favor of two.50-calibre machine guns mounted in the wings. The other noticeable external change to the TBF-1C was the relocation of the antenna mast a little further aft to the rear of the turnover pylon. Internally, the seat was removed from the second cockpit and replaced with radio equipment. Development of the Avenger continued post-war, with the Fleet Air Arm putting 100 TBM-3Es into service in 1953.

• Scale: 1/32
• Item Type: Static Aircraft
• Model Brief:
  • Length: 385mm
  • Wingspan: 526mm
• Total Parts: 489pcs
• Metal Parts: Aileron & Flap shaft
• Photo Etched Parts: One sheet for Aileron & Flap hinges, another for engine ventilation grill & bomb bay doors
• Film Parts: Instrument part
• Total Sprues: 17pcs sprues plus clear rotating gun turret plus 3 rubber tires
• Paint Schemes: VT-2 TBF-1C (95) in June 1944, painted in the tri-color scheme
• More Features: Full detail Engine, Workable flaps