Hobby 2000 72014 Douglas SBD-4/5 Dauntless 1/72 – plastic airplane model kit

The Hobby 2000 72014 Douglas SBD-4/5 Dauntless model in 1:72 scale is an excellent choice for aviation modeling enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. This kit offers a high level of detail reproduction and precision that will satisfy both demanding collectors and intermediate to advanced modelers.

The SBD Dauntless is an American dive bomber produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company, widely used by the United States Navy, Marines, and American air units between 1939–1944, during the fiercest battles in the Pacific. It gained particular fame during battles such as Midway and Guadalcanal, where it proved extremely effective against Japanese warships. The SBD-4 and SBD-5 variants introduced improvements to the engine, avionics, and fuel system upgrades.

• Scale: 1/72
• Country of use: United States of America
• Period of use: World War II (1939–1945)
• Material: high-quality plastic (Hasegawa sprues)
• Category: plastic model kit
• Glue and paints not included
• Cartograf decals – extremely detailed and precise, perfect for modelers who expect a realistic appearance of the finished model

The Hobby 2000 Douglas SBD-4/5 Dauntless 1/72 model is an excellent choice for modelers seeking historical accuracy combined with high-quality manufacturing and a clear assembly manual. We recommend this product for intermediate modelers – difficulty level 3/5. This model provides a great base for weathering and advanced modeling techniques, such as washes, dry brushing, and pigment application.

Thanks to excellent Hasegawa sprues, precise Cartograf decals, and historically accurate marking options, this kit will be a valuable addition to any collection related to US Navy aviation from World War II, as well as a great miniature history lesson.