Academy SBD-5

An in-box review of the Academy SBD-5 "Battle of the Phillipine Sea" in 1:48 scale

[@joseluiscastanorestrepo]

Great info, I just got the SBD 1/48 from Revell.

[@stevepage3138]

Thanks for the review I am waiting for this kit to come in the post. Can’t wait to start building.

[@drwrencho4392]

Just picked up this kit to make as my 2nd ever model! Looks good cant wait to build er

[@sierrahotel1137]

I've just completed this kit, it was my first Academy ( aircraft) kit and I think it will definitely be my last. This kit reminded me of the Airfix kits I used to make back in the 70s. God awful fitting , from the cockpit floor to even the pinot tube on the left wing, obscure instructions that aren't very clear, not much detail. At least I know now to stick with the eduard or Tamiya because you just know they will fit together and the instructions will be detailed and easy to follow.

[@bavoheleu]

I have to agree on this one : indeed the instructions are too poor and sometimes with indications that make no sense. Without any experience it will no work out (as with other brands). It needs more time and try-outs to get things fit. But it is the only Douglass SBD . At the end it will get a place near the 20 other models I made. Lets hope Tamiya will bring it in the (near) future :-) .

[@franktozier3184]

CV-10 maybe the Yorktown