Trumpeter SBD-5 RNZAF up

[JohnB]

Making good progress I'm pleased to say.

[GazzaS]

I see you're motoring along, John.

[Peterpools]

John

Right with Gaz. You Superman impeccable work simply continues at your normal Superman pace.

 

[JohnB]

2 hours ago, GazzaS said:

I see you're motoring along, John.

Yes indeed Gaz. Motoring right along. LOL

[JohnB]

2 hours ago, Peterpools said:

John

Right with Gaz. You Superman impeccable work simply continues at your normal Superman pace.

 

As long as I don't run up on some kryptonite things should be fine. LOL 

[Peterpools]

John

Just don't forget to leave time for any Lois Lane & Jimmy Olsen recues that might also be needed.

 

[JohnB]

Looking like a SBD!

[Peterpools]

John

Looking mighty good and absolutely looking like an SBD

 

[Bomber_County]

Phew…….I blinked…..

[JohnB]

9 hours ago, Peterpools said:

John

Looking mighty good and absolutely looking like an SBD

 

Painting in progress now! I hope the decals show up soon but they are coming from New Zealand so we will see.

[Peterpools]

John

Sure hope they are coming by air ✈️

 

[JohnB]

1 hour ago, Peterpools said:

John

Sure hope they are coming by air ✈️

 

Me too! They are supposed to deliver 8/3 to 8/10 so my fingers are crossed.

[JohnB]

Slightly faded GSB is next!

[Peterpools]

John

Smoooooooooth as silk for sure. Looking forward to seeing the SBD in GSB

 

 

[JohnB]

6 minutes ago, Peterpools said:

John

Smoooooooooth as silk for sure. Looking forward to seeing the SBD in GSB

 

 

That Xtracolor paint does spray nice. I plan to let the Intermediate Blue dry overnight then hit it with the GSB tomorrow. I've always liked Xtracolor enamels. Too bad they aren't sold here. Maybe I can get one of the guys on the other side of the pond to send me some.........

[Peterpools]

John

I've always felt the same but doesn't look as if Uncle Sam will ever let enamel model paints make a come back.

 

 

[GazzaS]

Good work, John.

[JohnB]

13 minutes ago, GazzaS said:

Good work, John.

Thank you Gaz.

[belugawhaleman]

Good work John on another one of my favorites! I remember seeing an account

of an incident during the war of one of these planes being jumped by I believe

Three Zeros. The SBD shot down one of these planes and if I remember correctly rammed another. Anyway, the SBD managed to survive the encounter. I think the

program was the History Channel's Dog fights. Keep up the good work, I'll be watching!

That's a kit I'd love to build, by the way.

[Peterpools]

John

Medium blue looks so good: smooth and perfectly glossy.

 

 

[JohnB]

11 hours ago, belugawhaleman said:

Good work John on another one of my favorites! I remember seeing an account

of an incident during the war of one of these planes being jumped by I believe

Three Zeros. The SBD shot down one of these planes and if I remember correctly rammed another. Anyway, the SBD managed to survive the encounter. I think the

program was the History Channel's Dog fights. Keep up the good work, I'll be watching!

That's a kit I'd love to build, by the way.

Thanks Paul. If the enemy was over confident they could be in for a surprise as those people flying the Zeros found out. I plan to spray the GSB today but it looks like it'll be on hold until the decals show up. I can get a few things done until then like adding the landing gear, etc.

[JohnB]

2 hours ago, Peterpools said:

John

Medium blue looks so good: smooth and perfectly glossy.

 

 

Thanks Peter. I've always liked our Navy color schemes. The tri-color GSB, Intermediate Blue, and White can be very appealing but it depends on what a/c  is the subject. The SBD looks good in the tri-color scheme but not as good in overall GSB. On the other hand, the Corsair looks good in either! LOL

[JohnB]

Painting completed. Now to wait for the decals to show up. 🤪

[Peterpools]

John

Some mighty fine work as always and the tri color cammo looks so good. 

Looking forward to seeing her with the decals on

 

[GazzaS]

Wow John, that looks great!