Brett M Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Afternoon/evening everyone! Hopefully, everyone enjoyed the New Year. Here is my finished build of Trumpeter's 1/32 SBD-5 Dauntless. I've modeled this after the planes the RZNAF used in World War 2 for a 3 months by 25 Squadron before being returned the US, and switching to F4U Corsairs (thanks Alan!). After starting the 1/32nd world with Tamiya's Corsair, this was a bit of a change! Thankfully, even if it's not super crisp like Tamiya, it still built up quite nicely. Aftermarket includes the following: Archer Fine Transfers complete resin raised rivet set Archer Fine Transfers SBD stencils Synthetic Ordinance Works landing gear Master Casters SBD weighted wheels/tires Montex Masks Master .30 caliber barrels Ventura Publication decals Airscale placards Eduard canopy masks MRP, Tamiya and Alclad paints I think that's all...... A huge thank you to Woody @Archer Fine Transfers for letting me test out his rivet skins, they worked perfectly! For those of you considering them in the future, I HIGHLY recommend them to replace the recessed rivets on this kit. Everyone that provided information on the Dauntless and the RZNAF during the build, a big thanks to you too. Build thread is below. Feel free to critique, offer suggestions, point out anything I may have done wrong. It's just learning to me! Thanks for looking! Click on any picture to view it at Flickr and full resolution Edited January 7, 2021 by Brett M Updating info florin13, geedubelyer, Basta and 29 others 31 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted January 6, 2021 Author Share Posted January 6, 2021 (edited) Edited January 7, 2021 by Brett M D.B. Andrus, KiwiZac, Out2gtcha and 44 others 46 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunnus Posted January 6, 2021 Share Posted January 6, 2021 Another beautiful build Brett! I really like the New Zealand markings too. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.B. Andrus Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Super-Duper Outstanding!! It looks real! Nice l/g, too. Cheers, Damian Brett M and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Exceptional build, Brett! Congrats on a superb effort. Kev Brett M and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Man, what a stunner! I'm not sure it would work on every build, but those positive rivets really put this one over the top, and they are a perfect addition to a model like this. Well done!! Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 That is beautiful! Can I post it on the website? Uncarina and Brett M 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 16 minutes ago, LSP_Ray said: That is beautiful! Can I post it on the website? Thanks, Ray! Sure, if you’d like to, I’m unopposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Brett, the best Dauntless build I have ever seen—and there’s been quite a few! Cheers, Tom Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tolga ULGUR Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Excellent build and great pictures.. Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 This is a Work of Art. Great show, Brett. Sincerely, Mark Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alain11 Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 hi Wow !! this is the most impressive SBD -5 ever seen ,the "positive rivets bring a "reality" to the model , hard to do thing better !!! congrats . no need to talk about the paint scheme , excellent choose !!!!!!!!!!!!!! Alain Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSmodeller Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 8 hours ago, Brett M said: the RZNAF used in World War 2 for a short time, before switching to Corsairs (I believe, correct me if I'm wrong). Roughly 3 Months Operational time, before returning the SBD-5's to US Forces at Renard Field (Russell Is) in as "New Condition" (words of accepting US Quartemaster) 25 Sqn returned to New Zealand was disbanded, and then reformed to return to the forward areas to fly the F4U-1 (A/D) Corsair in ground attack Your model is nice - couple of points The Roundels a tad too faded - as I mentioned in your WIP when they got that faded the US Star would show up underneath. The other (nothing to do with your build) is that Montex Masks don't include the 25 Squadron Badge ( I have the same masks) found on Starboard side of Fuselage, as in the photo below (RNZAF Official - RNZAF Museum - used with Permissions) Thanks for sharing your build Regards Alan Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted January 7, 2021 Share Posted January 7, 2021 Museum Quality Seriously Brett M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brett M Posted January 7, 2021 Author Share Posted January 7, 2021 5 hours ago, LDSmodeller said: Roughly 3 Months Operational time, before returning the SBD-5's to US Forces at Renard Field (Russell Is) in as "New Condition" (words of accepting US Quartemaster) 25 Sqn returned to New Zealand was disbanded, and then reformed to return to the forward areas to fly the F4U-1 (A/D) Corsair in ground attack Your model is nice - couple of points The Roundels a tad too faded - as I mentioned in your WIP when they got that faded the US Star would show up underneath. The other (nothing to do with your build) is that Montex Masks don't include the 25 Squadron Badge ( I have the same masks) found on Starboard side of Fuselage, as in the photo below (RNZAF Official - RNZAF Museum - used with Permissions) Thanks for sharing your build Regards Alan Thanks Alan! I appreciate the honest feedback. For the roundels, do you think all of the upper surfaces are weathered too much? Also......big "doh!" on my part. The Ventura decals INCLUDE the 25 Squadron badge......I just didn't pay enough attention. But, I will get it on! Brett Anthony in NZ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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