ajaycad Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 I've been away from the forums lately, mainly due to getting on with Trumpeters SBD-5 Dauntless from VB16 circa 1943. There have been a few excellent examples of this aircraft on here lately, so here is my effort. Eduard etch as usual. There is no resin cockpit for this kit, but to be honest its not needed as the kit offering, together with the Eduard etch is more than enough. I used Gunze paint, which was a bit of a labour as all the references I could find seemed to contradict each other as to which shade is correct. In the end, I went for the best match I could given the information I had, and seeing as these aircraft were operating under the hot Pacific sun, the paint would bleach anyway. Most photographic references I could find showed that the paint finish was well weathered, again due to sun exposure and also due to heavy usage during the Pacific campaign. The decals were a real let down in this kit. I had read elsewhere that they are a nightmare, and those reviewers were correct, especially the national insignia. If you plan on building one of these, seek some aftermarket alternatives. The only other addition were a pair of Mastercasters resin wheels, brass .30 and .50 cal gun barrels, lead wire for the engine ignition harness and here it is. Enjoy. Andy John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Extremely nice build and finish! This is one of my favorite aircraft and your build does it absolute justice. Sincerely, Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That is terrific Andy! Really like it. The subtle depth and variation in the finish is most effective, and most impressive. One for the website I think! Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaycad Posted May 10, 2013 Author Share Posted May 10, 2013 Kev, Would be honoured....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mz826 Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Very nice Dauntless Andy! Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarryWilliams Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 That is one nice Dauntless - excellent weathering work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Very well done, sir ! ............Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Andy Awesome build and one fantastic finish :thumbsup: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Cross Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 My late father-in-law, LCpl. John DiNardo, was a gunner in one of these babies on Saipan. Great looking build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 10, 2013 Share Posted May 10, 2013 Kev, Would be honoured....... And here it is! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/articles/article.php?aid=1107 Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajaycad Posted May 13, 2013 Author Share Posted May 13, 2013 Thanks for all the comments, they are really appreciated. My next project wont qualify for this site as its a 1/48 Beaufighter TF X of 404 Buffalo Sqdn RCAF. Once that's complete, I have a nice 1/24 Airfix Mosquito to start, so will probably do a W.I.P on that one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted May 13, 2013 Share Posted May 13, 2013 My next project wont qualify for this site as its a 1/48 Beaufighter TF X of 404 Buffalo Sqdn RCAF. Andy, you're more than welcome to showcase that build in the Non-LSP Works forum should you wish to. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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