Guest Peterpools Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) TRUMPETER 1/32 SBD-1 DAUNTLESS Squadron Commanders Aircraft VMB-2 Quantico, Virginia 1940 The Introduction: Time to get back in the saddle, hit the bench and finally get something actually built. When I built the Mossie, my goal was to try my hand again at the contest trail and for one reason or another, the Mossie never made it to the contest tables I've had the Dauntless in my humble stash for years but never seemed to get around to building the kit. This spring, April to be exact, the regional IMPS Noreastcon will be held on Long Island and I would finally enter and see how I'm doing. I would devote my energies time to building a single contest model and once again take aim at the Aircraft Box Stock category. Rules are pretty simple and clear: the model has to be built as per the kit – no after market of any kind. The only exceptions allowed: change of decals and scheme, bi-Planes may be rigged, exhausts and machine guns can be drilled out and thats it. If the kit does not come with seatbelts, simple tape belts may be added but none purchased commercially. No slicing or dicing, no corrections or modifying – you build what is in the box, simple as that and the instructions must be placed with the model for the judges. . I thought this would be a wonderful category for the Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-1 Dauntless. What I didn't like about the kit, I had to live with: rubber tires, no adding AM PE or resin. No extras and no added details. So my plan was pretty well set: I would build the Dauntless pre-war, US Marine using Yellowhammer decals, correcting the markings and colors with their decals. One point of importance is that you do not have to follow the manufactures painting guide and can alter the finish as you want. My Dauntless would be finished and carry the paint scheme of the era. I've spent much time researching the colors and finish; inside and out: Interior: Aluminum Lacquer paint, black IP and radio gear: will be represented with AK Aluminum over Mr Color Gloss black and then toned down with MRP Semi Gloss Clear. Exterior: Aluminum Lacquer fuselage: same as the interior as Navy aircraft were not polished aluminum but wore an aluminum lacquer paint to protect the aircraft against salt water and sea air corrosion. Yellow Wings: Mr Color #329. I would see what I could do with the rubber tires but the rules say: they stay! The Yellowhammer decals would correct markings and be my painting guide. I have a few B&W photographs of this exact aircraft, which greatly helps in marking placements and interior colors in a book I've had since 1967: “Dive and Torpedo Bombers a Sentry Book†well, that's the game plan and the course to follow. Just a few customary photos of the kit and the box contents Yellowhammer Decals Placement sheet. My Dauntless is the Commander's Aircraft at the top. Thanks for checking in Peter Edited February 18, 2018 by Peterpools Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Any period photos will be greatly appreciated. Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 Sweet choice of marking Peter! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Guest Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Very much want to follow along ! Been too long.....Harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachP319 Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Very nice. Can't wait to see this one. Zach Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 HI Peter, Great to see you back at it. Looking forward to see this bird in pre-war paint. Gaz Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf Buddee Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) Did you notice in the Walk Around video that the SBD was covered in raised rivets? You may want to visit Archer Fine Transfers website to help with that. Can't wait to see you start on this one Peter. Cheers, Wolf Edited December 8, 2017 by Wolf Buddee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 This is going to be awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
holzemjo Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 Did you notice in the Walk Around video that the SBD was covered in raised rivets? You may want to visit Archer Fine Transfers website to help with that. Can't wait to see you start on this one Peter. Cheers, Wolf No aftermarket parts, remember? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubert Boillot Posted December 8, 2017 Share Posted December 8, 2017 (edited) Good to see you back, and with a yellow wing on top ! You've made my day Hubert Edited December 8, 2017 by MostlyRacers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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