ACA12285 - Academy 1/48 TBM-3 Avenger - USS Bunker Hill

The TBM-3 Avenger “USS Bunker Hill” (Academy 12285) is a 1/48 scale kit of one of the most important carrier-based torpedo bombers of World War II, representing the General Motors-built version of the famous Grumman Avenger as operated from the aircraft carrier USS Bunker Hill (CV-17) during the final Pacific campaigns. Renowned for its rugged design, heavy payload capacity, and excellent survivability, the Avenger served as a key strike aircraft in missions such as the Okinawa invasion and anti-shipping operations across the Pacific.

Academy’s kit is based on the highly regarded Accurate Miniatures tooling, known for its exceptional interior detail and historically accurate structure. It features a fully detailed cockpit, bomb bay, and rear gun turret, along with optional ordnance configurations and precise surface engraving that captures the aircraft’s solid, utilitarian design.

Box Contents:

• Injection-moulded plastic sprues
• Detailed TBM-3 Avenger torpedo bomber (1/48 scale)
• Highly detailed multi-position cockpit with crew stations
• Fully detailed internal bomb bay with optional open/closed configuration
• Realistic Wright R-2600 radial engine assembly
• Movable or poseable rear gun turret assembly
• Optional folded or extended wing configuration
• Landing gear with weighted and unweighted tyre options
• Ordnance options including bombs, rockets, and torpedo loadouts
• Clear canopy and turret glazing parts
• Waterslide decals for USS Bunker Hill aircraft markings
• Illustrated assembly instructions