SBD-3 Dauntless "Operation Torch" BuNo. 06624 41-S-13 VS-41 USS Ranger Nov 1942 in 1:32 scale
This is the SBD-3 Dauntless "Operation Torch" BuNo. 06624, 41-S-13, VS-41, USS Ranger, Nov 1942 in 1:32 scale by Hobby Master.
The Douglas SBD‑3 Dauntless with Bureau Number 06624, coded 41-S-13 of Scouting Squadron 41 (VS-41) aboard USS Ranger (CV‑4) participated in Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North Africa in November 1942. Operating from the Atlantic-theater carrier, this dive-bomber supported the first large-scale U.S.-led amphibious assault of WWII by striking enemy shipping and coastal defenses. What set this mission apart was the Ranger’s unusual role in the Atlantic (rather than the Pacific) and the Dauntless’s adaptation to land-based operations in a major amphibious campaign. The aircraft later crashed offshore and was recovered decades later; its survival provides a tangible link to that pivotal operation.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
The Douglas SBD‑3 Dauntless with Bureau Number 06624, coded 41-S-13 of Scouting Squadron 41 (VS-41) aboard USS Ranger (CV‑4) participated in Operation Torch, the Allied landings in North Africa in November 1942. Operating from the Atlantic-theater carrier, this dive-bomber supported the first large-scale U.S.-led amphibious assault of WWII by striking enemy shipping and coastal defenses. What set this mission apart was the Ranger’s unusual role in the Atlantic (rather than the Pacific) and the Dauntless’s adaptation to land-based operations in a major amphibious campaign. The aircraft later crashed offshore and was recovered decades later; its survival provides a tangible link to that pivotal operation.
Hobby Master has earned a reputation as one of the top-tier brands for die-cast aircraft due to its meticulous attention to detail, durable metal build, and rich historical accuracy. Collectors often praise their models for realistic panel lines, pad‑printed placards, functional features like removable canopies and landing gear, and authentic detachable ordnance—all hallmarks of their popular Air Power Series. Hobbyists consider Hobby Master “top‑notch,” ideal for collectors seeking museum‑grade realism and durable craftsmanship
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