{"product_id":"1-72-sb2a-4-buccaneer-us-marines-bomber","title":"1\/72 SB2A-4 Buccaneer (US Marines Bomber)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1\/72 SB2A-4 Buccaneer (US Marines Bomber) by Special Hobby delivers detailed WWII US Marine Corps aviation modelling for scale model builders focused on rare American carrier-based bomber aircraft.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFeaturing:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAccurate USMC bomber detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Early SB2A-4 configuration with correct fuselage and wing geometry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFine recessed surface detail:\u003c\/b\u003e Panel lines and rivet structure designed for realistic paint finishing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear canopy parts:\u003c\/b\u003e Allows detailed cockpit visibility for interior enhancement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOptional armament configuration:\u003c\/b\u003e Supports multiple display loadout options depending on build choice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFinished Model Dimensions (Approximate):\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: 14.2 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWingspan: 19.6 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 4.8 cm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Special Hobby\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel: SB2A-4 Buccaneer (US Marines Bomber)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParts count: Not specified by manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Injection-moulded plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly: Required\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaint\/Glue: Required (not included)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecommended Age: 14+\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft: Pilot Figures: Not included\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePerfect for:\u003c\/b\u003e WWII aircraft model kit collectors, US Marine Corps aviation enthusiasts, and hobby builders interested in rare and less commonly modelled American WWII aircraft, backed by Hobbyco’s trusted service and fast shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy this kit matters\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Curtiss SB2A Buccaneer was designed as a carrier-based scout and dive bomber for the United States Navy and Marine Corps during the Second World War. It was intended to replace earlier scout aircraft with improved range and payload capacity, supporting carrier strike operations and reconnaissance missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite its limited operational success and production issues, the SB2A reflects a period of rapid US naval aviation development during the early 1940s. Many aircraft were diverted to training roles or supplied to Allied forces under Lend-Lease arrangements, making it a lesser-known but still important part of wartime aviation history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use it\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuild using paint, glue, and modelling tools such as sprue cutters, sanding sticks, and fine brushes. Display once complete as part of a WWII US Navy or Marine Corps aircraft collection.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46786413101212,"sku":"SH72303","price":41.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.hobbyco.com.au\/products\/1-72-sb2a-4-buccaneer-us-marines-bomber","provider":"Hobbyco","version":"1.0","type":"link"}