The Madhatter Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 I have no idea how, but somehow I managed to miss this one. As always Brett, your work is amazing and you've chosen quite a cool subject - and in my homeland colours too! I do enjoy your threads, and this one looks to be as good as the Corsair. Looking forward to your next sci-fi subject too Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbo Posted August 27, 2020 Share Posted August 27, 2020 Terrific work Brett, liking it! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, Alex said: Engine looks great on the model - really enjoying following this one, especially since I'll almost certainly build this kit some day. I suspect that the plug wires were black on the original. Also, I believe there would have been wire looms that attached between the rocker covers on top of the cylinders and captured the plug wires heading to the rear sparkplugs. You *could* scratchbuild those, but unless you will be able to remove the cowl from the completed model, you would never be able to see them. Thanks Alex. The wire color is easy to change, thankfully. The looms would have been a nice touch by Trumpeter (Tamiya had them on the Corsair) but I don’t think I’ll build them for this one. From the looks of it, Trumpeter just intends us to clamp the cowl on around the engine and hope it lines up, instead of using some sort of positive locators, like the mounting rings in your picture. If you do build this kit, I’ll be watching with wide eyes! Alex and scvrobeson 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted August 27, 2020 Author Share Posted August 27, 2020 1 hour ago, The Madhatter said: I have no idea how, but somehow I managed to miss this one. As always Brett, your work is amazing and you've chosen quite a cool subject - and in my homeland colours too! I do enjoy your threads, and this one looks to be as good as the Corsair. Looking forward to your next sci-fi subject too Thanks Si, appreciate it! Next sci-fi might be either the Bandai AT-ST or K2S-0.....I won’t tackle that Star Destroyer for a while lol 4 minutes ago, turbo said: Terrific work Brett, liking it! Thanks Turbo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, Brett M said: If you do build this kit, I’ll be watching with wide eyes! I dunno man, I feel like I still have a lot to learn from *your* stuff. I first started looking at this website regularly right about when you were wrapping up your Corsair build, and I distinctly remember being very impressed with the paintjob - that was when I realized I had found the website where the serious airplane modelers hung out!. I am definitely going back to review that one before starting on any sun-weathered USN/USMC planes. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerhard Posted August 28, 2020 Share Posted August 28, 2020 I'm also busy with one, but pandemic has forced me off the bench for the last 4 months. Mine is going to SOD soon, need to get MOJO back with something quick and simple, maybe a 1/32 Spitfire Mk.IXc. I have Revell on my shelf. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted September 2, 2020 Author Share Posted September 2, 2020 Hey all! Does anyone have any good shots of the area between the forward cockpit and rear cockpit where the radios/radar would be found? The more I dig, the more I find that what Trumpeter included for the SBD-5 is wrong (loop antenna). thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted September 18, 2020 Author Share Posted September 18, 2020 (edited) On 9/1/2020 at 9:30 PM, Brett M said: Hey all! Does anyone have any good shots of the area between the forward cockpit and rear cockpit where the radios/radar would be found? The more I dig, the more I find that what Trumpeter included for the SBD-5 is wrong (loop antenna). thanks! BTT! Hey all, the question above still stands, if anyone has the answer. Otherwise, minor updates as I’m kind of on pause while Woody does some work on the rivet set. Assembled the main gear, thanks to Synthetic Ordinance Works. The oleos look GREAT with the real metal showing. I thought I had a problem with the left gear leg, but it turns out that Trumpeter molded the opening in the gear bay on an angle, at least on mine. See below picture of the strange kick out of the wheel. Easy fix though. Also started painting up the propellor, using Alclad chrome for the spinner and aluminum for the hub. My yellow orange tips might be resprayed as they aren’t quite even. The overall airframe has been gloss coated and stands ready for rivets and black basing! Soon Close up shots aren’t nice! Definitely reworking the tips, now that I see that ridge at the bottom. Edited September 19, 2020 by Brett M MikeMaben, Greg W, Kagemusha and 18 others 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Madhatter Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Looking fantastic Brett! You've got your work cut out for you with riveting - not a job I would like to take on myself That engine is amazing BTW Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woody V Posted September 20, 2020 Share Posted September 20, 2020 On 9/1/2020 at 11:30 PM, Brett M said: Does anyone have any good shots of the area between the forward cockpit and rear cockpit where the radios/radar would be found? The more I dig, the more I find that what Trumpeter included for the SBD-5 is wrong (loop antenna). Yes, it has the loop antenna according to William Reece. The Smithsonian did a series of cockpit books and there's a photo of a -6 with the mounting bracket, but missing the loop. Damn, son you're making some serious progress and the engine looks awesome. I'm completely stalled on my build. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Very nice progress Brett! The engine is looking marvellous! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted September 28, 2020 Author Share Posted September 28, 2020 Rivets! I have to say these are extremely easy to use. Woody (Archer Fine Transfers) has done his work on these and they’re definitely worth the effort to upgrade your Dauntless. Cut the decal tight to the rivets, water, then apply. Move them around where you need them and push the water out with your brush. Super thin film that will disappear as work progresses. The only issue I had was of my own making, aka dust on the surface which didn’t let the decal adhere properly. Anyway, here’s about 5 hours of work so far....as well as some pictures from Dinosaur National Monument over the weekend. sometimes I miss that a decal moves...but that’s why we start with the bottom. Loads more to go, but making progress. And some Dino..... Tnarg, olgerd83, Tolga ULGUR and 17 others 19 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REJ Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Super awesome work so far....love the rivet detail the most... Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spyrosjzmichos Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 (edited) Wowsers! That surface detail looks beautiful! Edited September 29, 2020 by spyrosjzmichos Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nighthawk Calling 1 Posted September 29, 2020 Share Posted September 29, 2020 Super build so far, scenery is stunning. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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