Rod Bettencourt Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 This represents an SBD-3 from VS-6 USS Enterprise June 4th 1942 crewed by ENS Frank O’Flaherty and AMM1 Bruno Gaido. Both Gaido and O’Flaherty were captured by the IJN after ditching their aircraft. After both men were interrogated, they had weights attached to them and thrown overboard to drown. This the Trumpeter Midway “Clear Edition”. As many have stated over the years, this is a pretty good kit! I wouldn’t mind building another one. The only AM used was Yahu IP, my wife made the squadron decal ID numbers for me. I used AK Paints exclusively on this build. This piece was awarded the “Whizzer White Memorial” Navy/Marine Attack Aircraft at the 2021 Las Vegas Nationals. Photos were taken with my iphone. Thanks for looking. Rod chrish, Trak-Tor, jgrease and 43 others 46 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck540z3 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Stunning!! That bird is a real beauty and your modeling skills are at Master Class level. Congrats. Cheers, Chuck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted August 25, 2021 Author Share Posted August 25, 2021 Thank you Chuck! Much appreciated. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Nicely done! Cheers, Tom Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Ray Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 That looks real! Can I post it on the website? Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scvrobeson Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Looks awesome Rod! Always enjoy your backdrop down at FYI. Matt Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Excellent !!! Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Wow! That's outstanding! And some marvelous photography as well! Congratulations! Juraj Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaro Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Great plane and great model, congratulations. In your photos she looks like real (in particular #1 & #3). Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 'This piece was awarded the “Whizzer White Memorial” Navy/Marine Attack Aircraft at the 2021 Las Vegas Nationals.' With good reason. Great show. Great presentation. Sincerely, Mark Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennismcc Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Fabulous build and finish, a truly great model. Cheers Dennis Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 16 hours ago, LSP_Ray said: That looks real! Can I post it on the website? Yes sir. Rod LSP_Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted August 26, 2021 Author Share Posted August 26, 2021 Thank you to all that have replied. Rod Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircommando130 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 That's awesome! Very real looking! Great job! Cheers...Ron Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 (edited) I have to comment again, you really brought the aircraft to life with the varied panel colors and modulation. Not easy to do, great job! Cheers, Tom Edited August 27, 2021 by Uncarina Rod Bettencourt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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