Special Hobby 72179 SB2A-3 Buccaneer (1/72) – plastic model airplane kit

The Special Hobby 72179 SB2A-3 Buccaneer in 1:72 scale is a precise plastic assembly kit representing the American light bomber Curtiss SB2A-3 Buccaneer. The model is aimed both at advanced modelers looking for a unique subject and at intermediate builders wishing to improve their skills.

Historical information about the SB2A-3 Buccaneer

The SB2A-3 Buccaneer is an American Navy bomber aircraft designed by the Brewster Aeronautical Corporation. It was produced during World War II and mainly used by the United States Navy aviation between 1941 and 1945. The SB2A-3 served as a training bomber aircraft as well as a reconnaissance plane, and a small number of this version was also delivered to the British and Dutch air forces. Due to its design and performance, the SB2A-3 did not gain a reputation as a combat machine, but it became an important link in crew training and in the testing of new technological solutions during World War II.

• Scale: 1/72
• User countries: United States, United Kingdom, the Netherlands
• Historical period: World War II (1941–1945)
• Material: high-quality polystyrene plastic
• The kit does not include glue or paints
• Precisely reproduced construction details, pilot's cockpit, and armament
• Categories: plastic model kit, military aviation, 1/72 scale

Why choose this model?

The Special Hobby 72179 SB2A-3 Buccaneer (1/72) kit is a great choice for modelers interested in lesser-known World War II aircraft. The model stands out for its accurate reproduction of the aircraft’s shape and the presence of finely detailed cockpit and undercarriage parts. Major elements are made from durable plastic. Special Hobby kits are also known for detailed fidelity and a variety of alternative parts to choose from. Suitable for intermediate and advanced modelers, but requires careful assembly and fitting of parts.

• We recommend this model to those who appreciate rarely seen subjects and are ready for a medium level of assembly difficulty (degree 3 on a scale of 1–5).
• An ideal addition to a World War II naval aviation collection.