Hobby Master 1:72 Air Power Series HA1207
Grumman TBF Avenger Diecast Model
USN VC-94, "White 89", USS Shamrock Bay, April 1945 | Limited Edition
1000
Pieces Worldwide |
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| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
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| Grumman TBF Avenger | | 6.75" | | 9" |
February 29, 1944 VC-94 was commissioned and joined USS Shamrock Bay December 10, 1944. Part of January 1945 was spent supporting the assault on the Philippines with 571 sorties. The next 2 months they escorted Logistic Groups building for Operation "Iceberg", the assault on Okinawa. Throughout April off the coast of Okinawa the VC-94 flew over 1,000 sorties bombing and rocketing artillery, caves, troops and small boats. On May 11, 1945 the ship sailed to Guam where VC-94 was relieved by VC-96 and on the 27th the ship returned to the US.
Designed to replace the Douglas TBD Devastator, the TBF Avenger was first flown on August 1st, 1941. Capable of staging torpedoes, drop bombs and rockets, this single engine aircraft could also be outfitted with a combination of machine guns and cannons, which allowed it to act as a dogfighter. The robust Avenger design gave it the ability to withstand enemy air attacks and allowed it to serve throughout WWII, with dire consequences for the Japanese fleet. Postwar, the Avenger was still in service-retrofitted for other important functions including electronic warfare, anti-submarine warfare and target towing. © Copyright 2003-2025 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Hobby Master's 1:72 scale TBF Avenger has a large, solid-metal wing, with only a small amount of plastic used on the metal fuselage. The large birdcage canopy can be removed to reveal pad printed dials and gauges, control stick, pilot and seat and radioman/bombardier seat. The non-movable framed rear ball turret has a rear facing machine gun, and the ventral gunner station has a machine gun and transparent widow. The bomb bay doors can be opened, and the model can be fitted with either four 500 lb bombs or a torpedo. Each release has an accurate pitot tube and radar antennas, and some releases include rockets and radar dome.
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The Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of military aircraft.
Hobby Master "1:72 Air Power Series" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Presentation stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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