Plastic Model Guides
Revell 85-5249 1/48 SBD Dauntless Model Kit: Build, Paint & Assembly Guide
This page is devoted to Revell 85-5249 1/48 SBD Dauntless Model Kit, the exact plastic model kit sold under the Revell record. The goal is practical identification: what the listing confirms, what remains unverified, and what a buyer or builder should compare before using the item.
Matching the exact listing
- Exact product: Revell 85-5249 1/48 SBD Dauntless Model Kit
- Brand or vendor: Revell
- Product type: Plastic Model Kit
- SKU or catalog key: RMX855249
- Scale stated in the record: 1/48
- Year appearing in the identity: 1942
- Variants reviewed: 1
- Product images indexed: 3
The recorded price at verification was $24.99 before shipping and tax. At least one variant was orderable when the record was checked.
Identity should be established in layers: title first, then vendor, then SKU, then the photographed details. The scale marker 1/48 is part of the exact identity and should be matched before purchase. The year 1942 belongs to the listing identity; it should not automatically be treated as the manufacturing date of the item. For this record, RMX855249 is the compact reference that can be checked against invoices and packaging.
Confirmed facts versus assumptions
The product page identifies the item this way: “Build a 1/48 scale carrier-based dive bomber with the Revell 85-5249 SBD Dauntless plastic model kit. The 53-piece kit includes detailed crew and deck figures plus moving features for a finished aircraft display. 1/48 scale; 53 parts. Finished length 7.75 inches; wingspan 10 inches. Operating landing gear, movable machine gun, dive flaps and dropping bomb. Four figures: pilot, gunner, deck handler and landing signal officer. Decals for USS Wasp, Guadalcanal, August 1942, and No. 25 Squadron RNZAF, Seagrove, New Zealand, July 1943. Parts molded in light gray and clear plastic. Manufacturer item 85-5249; skill level 4, recommended age 12 and older. Assembly and painting are required. Paint, glue and modeling tools are sold separately. Completed model photographs show painted examples; this listing is for the unassembled kit.” That excerpt anchors the guide, while the gallery, item number and selected variant provide the remaining evidence needed for an exact match.
The category-specific decision
Revell 85-5249 1/48 SBD Dauntless Model Kit should be planned as a sequence rather than a single purchase. Inventory the parts or sheets, review the instructions, identify surfaces that require cleanup, and decide when paint, decals or clear finish belong in the build. Item number RMX855249 keeps this plan tied to the exact product instead of a neighboring release.
Do not infer included paint, cement, batteries or tools unless the listing or package states that they are supplied. A complete shopping plan distinguishes kit contents from builder-supplied materials.
The details to verify next
For accessories, confirm both nominal scale and actual dimensions; two products labeled for the same scale can still target different subjects or mounting points. For decals, verify printable side, required printer type, trimming method and finish compatibility. For kits, confirm whether the subject is snap-fit, glue assembly, precolored or intended for full paint.
These checks keep the article tied to the item rather than turning it into a generic modeling tutorial.
Image-by-image verification
3 product images were available to the catalog at verification. Use them as item-level evidence: zoom in on the SKU, graphics, edges, connectors, part arrangement or package callouts relevant to this plastic model kit. Do not substitute a generic manufacturer image when the exact listing supplies a more specific view.
Pre-purchase checklist for this exact record
- Save the listing URL under RMX855249.
- Compare the product image with the expected subject or component.
- Check whether optional tools, motors, paint, batteries or accessories are separate.
- Verify the intended storage, display or installation space.
- Record any unanswered question before checkout.
Where it sits in the Muncle Mikes catalog
Revell Model Kits, Paints & Hobby Supplies · Plastic Model Kits & Scale Model Kits · Model Kits
The collection record worth keeping
After purchase, store the acquisition date, price, seller, item number RMX855249, selected option and one clear image with the project or collection record. Add notes about fit, assembly, condition or performance only after they are observed on this exact item.
This separates verified ownership evidence from later opinion and makes a replacement or repeat purchase much easier.
Gift considerations
As a gift, Revell 85-5249 1/48 SBD Dauntless Model Kit is strongest when the recipient already uses this scale, format, subject or product family. Check for duplicates and fit-sensitive details before choosing it solely from the brand name.
Final identity questions
What identifies this exact product?
The complete title, RMX855249, vendor Revell, product type Plastic Model Kit and photographed item form the identity. None should be replaced by a generic category label.
What is still unconfirmed?
Any dimension, material, accessory, compatibility claim or package component absent from the listing remains unconfirmed until the current instructions or manufacturer record supplies it.
Where should the purchase decision be finalized?
Use the live product page linked below for the current option, price and availability.
Bottom line: Revell 85-5249 1/48 SBD Dauntless Model Kit is a specific plastic model kit, not a stand-in for the whole category. Match RMX855249, review the images, resolve unconfirmed fit or compatibility points, and retain the product record after purchase.
Review the live Revell 85-5249 1/48 SBD Dauntless Model Kit listing
Verified October 15, 2026 from the exact Shopify product record. Current price, options and availability remain controlled by the live listing.
Completing the evidence trail
To close the record for Revell 85-5249 1/48 SBD Dauntless Model Kit, pair item number RMX855249 with the live image and the stated vendor, Revell. The listing classifies it as Plastic Model Kit. Those details should agree before another product is treated as an equivalent option. Any unstated dimension, material, quantity or compatibility point remains a question rather than a fact.
Keep a dated arrival image and record how the item was stored, displayed, installed or used. If the product is altered, preserve a description of the starting state and the changes made. This exact-item history supports future maintenance, collection audits and repeat purchases while keeping observations separate from the manufacturer or seller’s original claims.
