Guest Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 A scouting 10 SBD-3 from Enterprise, October 1942. In the Battle of Santa Cruz this a/c, along with another, surprised the Zuiho with successful attacks and got away scot free. One of Trumpeters better kits. After market items are Eduard seat belts (thanks Andre!) and the rear guns which are brass that I bought many years ago and used on a Matchbox SBD build. I do not remember who made them. I also took the wheels from the Matchbox kit and used them here. The armor plate(s) were scratch built. Paints used were Colourcoats for the exterior and Model Master for the interior (mixed to suit my eyes). The national insignias were Montex masks and painted with Xtracolor (blue) and MM (white). I added a chart I printed out on my computer to the pilot's pull-out chart table. I hope you guys like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Maxim Posted July 6, 2018 Share Posted July 6, 2018 Nice work John, I think the colors are spot on! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dog Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Another winner John, nice job on the fading effects ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Looks fantastic! Always cranking out winners, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 John, beautiful as ever and I still haven’t been near my bench since you started this..... Congrats, love the faded weather worn look....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikester Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Came out great, John! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce_Crosby Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Hi John, A question for you: when do you sleep? Nobody can make that many good models! Regards, Bruce Crosby Bomber_County 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamR Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Lovely work, John. I gotta build one of these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Peterpools Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 Hi John Fantastic build and some very realistic weathering. Sure have to get back to my SBD and finish her up, as you and Andre are putting me to shame Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 hours ago, AdamR said: Lovely work, John. I gotta build one of these. Thanks Adam. It's a nice kit and one of Trumpeter's best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Hi John Fantastic build and some very realistic weathering. Sure have to get back to my SBD and finish her up, as you and Andre are putting me to shame Peter Thank you Peter! I hope you will finish your bird soon so we can enjoy taking a look at it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorbenD Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 I love the subtle modulation in the paintwork John - great finish. Torben Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 John...Nice SBD! I read the book "Pacific Payback" about the USS Enterprise and the SBD squadrons up to the Battle of Midway. Was a fantastic book...bought a SBD-3 as well as decals for an Enterprise bird. Was amazing how they could dive...release their bomb and pull out with that massive G load and no G-suits. Great build on an airplane that took the fight back to the Japanese after Pearl Harbor. Cheers...Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 3 hours ago, TorbenD said: I love the subtle modulation in the paintwork John - great finish. Torben Thanks Torben. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 7, 2018 Share Posted July 7, 2018 2 hours ago, aircommando130 said: John...Nice SBD! I read the book "Pacific Payback" about the USS Enterprise and the SBD squadrons up to the Battle of Midway. Was a fantastic book...bought a SBD-3 as well as decals for an Enterprise bird. Was amazing how they could dive...release their bomb and pull out with that massive G load and no G-suits. Great build on an airplane that took the fight back to the Japanese after Pearl Harbor. Cheers...Ron Thank you Ron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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