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Thursday, August 30, 2012 - 07:56 PM UTC
Dragon Models website bring us some details of incoming release of C-3 variant of Helldiver in 1:72 scale.
SB2C-3 Helldiver, Wing Tech, Golden Wings Series

Item number: 5059
Scale: 1:72
Barcode: 089195850591
Release date: August 2012
Retail price: USD 36.65 (MSRP)
Series: 1/72 Warbirds

Packaging: 20 pieces per master carton
Box Size: 245 x 380 x 60mm
Features:
  • Intricate SB2C-3 Helldiver w/newly tooled photo-etched dive-brakes
  • Newly designed propeller
  • Ailerons can be assembled in different positions
  • Delicate details molded on wings
  • Wings can be assembled extended/folded
  • Folding-wing mechanism rendered w/fine detail
  • Cockpit interior forms separate drop-in assembly
  • Two 5,000lb bombs included
  • Fully-detailed landing gear compartment
  • Authentic machine gun can be stowed/deployed
  • Realistic engine exhibits delicate detail
  • Detailed cockpit canopy made from crystal-clear parts
  • Cockpit interior details including pilot's seat and control panel
  • Landing gear realistically produced
  • Intricate arrester hook molded on SB2C-3

Cyber-Hobby previously produced its first ever 1/72 scale model kit in its Golden Wings series, a Curtiss SB2C-4 Helldiver. The Helldiver was a carrier-based dive-bomber widely used by the US Navy (USN) during WWII. The twin-seat SB2C was roundly criticized for its handling characteristics, range and reliability, but nevertheless it achieved good results in combat after improvements were made during the course of production. It was in the thick of such battles as Rabaul, the Marianas, the Philippines, Taiwan, Iwo Jima, the Ryuku Islands and Okinawa. One of its strengths was the ability to carry a significant amount of munitions, plus it had an internal bomb bay. Some 7,140 Helldivers were manufactured in total. However, Cyber-Hobby is now pleased to be offering a slightly earlier variant of the Helldiver, an SB2C-3. To improve performance, this type had received a 1,900hp R-2600-20 engine and a four-bladed propeller. Some 1,112 SB2C-3 Helldivers were produced by Curtiss.
Of course, this is just the second 1/72 scale kit in Cyber-Hobby's refined Wing-Tech series. The SB2C-3 employs high-tech innovations and widely uses slide molds to enable excellent levels of detail and easy construction. Panel lines are sharply etched into the plastic, and a bomb payload is on offer too. Furthermore, as a carrier-based aircraft, modelers can choose to show the wings folded or extended according to their preference, plus the landing gear can be displayed either lowered or raised. Brand new dive flaps were created in photo-etched metal to achieve the correct scale thickness. The cockpit is fully detailed as well. The Helldiver was the last dive-bomber operated by the USN and now, thanks to Cyber-Hobby, modelers can get a slice of Pacific war action!


HERE you can find original information as published on Dragon Models website.

If you are interested what may be found inside this boxing you can visit Sven Harjacek review of previous Cyber Hobby kit - the SB2C-4 Helldiver published in June on Aeroscale.

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