--- product_id: 28453397 title: "Academy TBF-1 Avenger" brand: "model kits" price: "£19.06" currency: GBP in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 category: "Academy Hobby Model Kits" url: https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/28453397-academy-tbf-1-avenger store_origin: GB region: United Kingdom --- # Detailed cockpit with pilot figure 1/72 scale precision Fully engraved panel lines Academy TBF-1 Avenger **Brand:** model kits **Price:** £19.06 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🛩️ Own a piece of history — the Avenger that changed the Pacific theater! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Academy TBF-1 Avenger by model kits - **How much does it cost?** £19.06 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.uk](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/28453397-academy-tbf-1-avenger) ## Best For - model kits enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted model kits brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Authentic Pilot & Cockpit:** Includes a detailed pilot figure for immersive historical authenticity. - • **Iconic 1/72 Scale Accuracy:** Experience the legendary Avenger in stunning miniature detail, perfect for your collector’s shelf. - • **Ready-to-Display Desktop Stand:** Instantly elevate your workspace or living room with a sleek, museum-quality display. - • **Intricately Engraved Panel Lines:** Every contour and rivet captured to elevate your model’s realism and wow factor. - • **Precision Landing Gear & Machine Gun:** Showcases the Avenger’s rugged military design with exacting detail. ## Overview The Academy TBF-1 Avenger is a highly detailed 1/72 scale plastic model kit replicating the iconic U.S. Navy torpedo bomber from WWII. Featuring fully engraved panel lines, an authentic cockpit with pilot figure, precise landing gear, and a top-mounted machine gun turret, this kit includes a desktop display stand for immediate showcasing. Perfect for collectors and history enthusiasts aged 14+, it combines historical accuracy with display-ready elegance. ## Description From the Manufacturer This is a 1/72 scale Academy plastic model kit. The Grumman TBF-1 U.S. Navy Torpedo Bomber went into action during the battle of Midway. The results of that first battle were not encouraging with five of the six aircraft belonging to VT-8 being shot out of the sky. However the TBFs had upset the Japanese defense plans and American dive bombers were able to strike several of the enemy's carriers. After this intensive battle, the TBF was christened the "Avenger", an appropriate name for the sturdy torpedo bomber that was to fight all the way to Japan. The Avenger was on every front of the pacific war and was one of the prime tools for victory. However, after the war Avenger began to fade. A few served with the Marines in Korea while a very few stayed in service until the mid 1950s. The Avenger found wide use in many foreign countries such as great Britain, New Zealand, Canada, and Japan. During the last few years several individuals and museums have taken the Avenger into care and have restored several into splendid examples of the military version of the famous torpedo bomber. Academy has captured the Avenger in every detail in this 9 1/4" wingspan kit. Fully engraved panel lines, authentic cockpit with pilot figure, detailed landing gear, accurate fuselage top mounted machine gun emplacement, detailed engine and authentic decal markings. Display stand included. Review: Good details - Great model for a collector Review: Nailed it! - Speedy service! Great price! Just what I wanted! Highly recommended! ## Features - Fully engraved panel lines - Detailed cockpit with pilot figure - Accurate fuselage machine gun turret - Detailed landing gear - Desktop display stand included ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0006MZRNM | | Age Range (Description) | 14+ | | Age Range Description | 14+ | | Art Craft Kit Type | ART_CRAFT_KIT | | Brand | ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS | | Brand Name | ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS | | Color | Navy | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 144 Reviews | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00603550016516 | | Included Components | desktop display stand | | Item Dimensions | 4.5 x 9.25 x 1.75 inches | | Item Weight | 0.12 Kilograms | | Item dimensions L x W x H | 4.5 x 9.25 x 1.75 inches | | Manufacturer | Model Rectifier Corp. | | Material | Plastic | | Material Type | Plastic | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Paint Type | enamel or acrylic | | Scale | seventy-second scale | | Seasons | All Seasons | | Size | Small | | Subject Character | Military | | Theme | Military | | UPC | 603550016516 763366196441 | | Unit Count | 1.0 Count | | Warranty Description | Manufacturer will repair at its expense any product proven defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials. Manufacturer will repair said product without charge for necessary parts or labor. If the product can not be repaired, it will be replaced with another product of equal or greater value. This warranty only extends to the original purchaser. Warranty repairs must be returned freight … | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** 14+ - **Brand:** ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS - **Color:** Navy - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 4.5 x 9.25 x 1.75 inches - **Theme:** Military ## Images ![Academy TBF-1 Avenger - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61Kf1SARBiL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good details *by P***A on August 27, 2024* Great model for a collector ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Nailed it! *by J***S on April 4, 2021* Speedy service! Great price! Just what I wanted! Highly recommended! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Five Stars *by L***O on May 1, 2017* great model for the beginners . Parts fit right very little trimming and looks great when finished . ## Frequently Bought Together - Academy TBF-1 Avenger - Academy WWII U.S. Navy Fighter F6F-3/5 Model Kit - Academy F4U-1 Corsair Model Kit --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/28453397-academy-tbf-1-avenger](https://www.desertcart.co.uk/products/28453397-academy-tbf-1-avenger) --- *Product available on Desertcart United Kingdom* *Store origin: GB* *Last updated: 2026-05-24*