Hobby Boss 2024 Avenger vs Academy 1/72 Kit | TBM/TBF Inbox Review & Comparison

The Grumman Avenger is one of the most successful and iconic torpedo bombers of World War II. From hunting U-boats in the Atlantic to helping sink the mighty Yamato in the Pacific, this ungainly American warbird had a massive impact on the war—and beyond. So it's only fitting that we have some great model kits to honor it.

In this inbox review, we take a close look at the brand new 2024 Hobby Boss 1/72 scale Grumman TBF/TBM Avenger kit and compare it to the older—but still popular and affordable—Academy Avenger, originally tooled in 1987. Is the new Hobby Boss Avenger a worthy upgrade, or does the Academy kit still hold its own?

🛠️ In this video, we’ll compare:

- Instruction readability
- Ease of assembly
- Sprue quality & moulding detail
- Marking options
- Decal sheet quality
- Photo-etch & included extras
- Overall value for money

Whether you're a fan of 1/72 scale aircraft, a WWII naval aviation enthusiast, or just looking for your next Pacific War project, this detailed comparison will help you choose the best Avenger for your bench.

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Times:
0:00-0:28 Intro
0:28-2:08 Academy Box
2:08-7:42 Academy Instructions
7:42-7:53 Academy Unboxing
7:53-15:11 Academy Sprues
15:11-16:05 Academy Decals
16:05-18:56 Hobby Boss Box
18:56-19:45 Hobby Boss Unboxing
19:45-30:56 Hobby Boss Instructions
30:56-45:36 Hobby Boss Sprues
45:36-48:49 Hobby Boss Decals + Extras
48:49-51:26 Comparisons and Review
51:26-52:03 Outro

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