Douglas B-26B Invader V05 USAF 3D model

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The Douglas A-26B, A-26C, B-26B, B-26C, and A-26K models by Dreamscape Studios represent their latest high-value creations. These meticulously crafted models boast near-scale dimensions (within a few percent), full painting and texturing with realistic maps, and an impressive attention to detail. They feature geometrically accurate radial engines, detailed cockpits and rear gunner positions, and animatable features like propellers, flaps, and landing gear. Developed in 2016, these models are perfect for video animation and serve as exceptional animation models. The A-26B Invader was a Douglas Company development in the early '40s to replace the A-20 bombers and Martin B-26. Designed as a low-level attack and bomber platform, this aircraft boasted 14 machine guns or combinations of machine guns and cannons, an internal bomb bay, and a substantial bomb load capacity. It was fast, rugged, reliable, and saw widespread use during WWII, with A-26B models featuring a 'hard nose' for navigator/gun loader stations and eight machine guns in the nose. The A-26C model featured a clear nose, with the navigator bombardier stationed inside, while retaining wing-mounted machine guns for strafing capabilities. Post-war, these aircraft served in the USAAF and USAF under the B-26 designation until 1948. During the Korean conflict, both the B-26B and C models saw active service. The A-26 experienced a significant upgrade with refinements in wings, structure, power plant, external weapons storage, increased horsepower, and tip tanks for extended combat time. Designated as the A-26K, these upgraded aircraft participated in the Vietnam conflict in the mid-1960s. The A-26 and B-26 were also exported to other nations' air forces or repurposed for civil use, executive transport conversions, firefighting water tankers, and museum/warbird display aircraft.