ACADEMY 12330 1/48 V-156-B1 “Chesapeake”

Model Kit

The SB2U Vindicator was an early US dive bomber capable of operating from aircraft carriers. It was introduced in 1937 and retired at the end of WWII. A total of 260 were built by the Vought corporation. Over its 7-year service, the Vindicator was used in multiple roles, starting with carrier-based scout bomber, then dive bomber, and finally as a trainer. This 1/48 scale kit includes PE, plastic and transparent parts for assembling the export version of the SB2U, the V-156-B1 Chesapeake with three decal options. The fully assembled model is 21.6cm long and 9.8cm tall.

FEATURES:

• Plastic and transparent parts to assemble V-156-B1
  • Seven sprues with more than 100 parts
• PE fret
• Mask for canopy
• Position optional parts
• Cartographic decals
• Finishing decals for three bombers:
  • V-156-B Chesapeake Mk.I, No 811 Sqn, FAA, NAS Lee-on Solent, 1941
  • V-156-B Chesapeake Mk.I, FAA
  • V-156-F Vindicator, Escadrille AB1, Boulogne-Alprech, 1939-1940
• Interior, cockpit and landing gear
• Optional position parts
• Engraved panel lines and rivets