JohnB Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 This is one of Trumpeter's better kits and builds up without a lot of headaches. I painted it with Testor's MM throughout with the Dark Sea Blue lightened just a bit. Decals are from Ventura Decals all the way from New Zealand. I decided to do it as a RNZAF a/c instead of the standard US Navy a/c just for something a little different. I hope y'all like it. 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 13, 2022 Share Posted August 13, 2022 John Superb build especially after having to find a few unique workarounds the kit's shortcoming. Terrific choice for the markings and a nice touch with the weathering. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 13, 2022 Author Share Posted August 13, 2022 23 minutes ago, Peterpools said: John Superb build especially after having to find a few unique workarounds the kit's shortcoming. Terrific choice for the markings and a nice touch with the weathering. Thanks Peter. I'm pleased with the way it turned out. A little different from the "usual" LOL. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Stunning John, love the subtle weathering, congrats……….what’s next on the bench for the maestro?………. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Stunning John, love the subtle weathering, congrats……….what’s next on the bench for the maestro?………. Thank you Phil. I'm waiting for decals for the Trumpeter F4U-4 to show up so I can finish that build. Seems like I'm always waiting for decals. LOL 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod Bettencourt Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 That looks great John! Such a fun kit. Thanks for sharing. Rod 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 Nice one, I've heard good things about that kit which is nice as I have one in the stash. Cheers Dennis 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 minutes ago, Rod Bettencourt said: That looks great John! Such a fun kit. Thanks for sharing. Rod Thank you Rod. Not a bad kit at all. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 1 minute ago, Spitfire said: Nice one, I've heard good things about that kit which is nice as I have one in the stash. Cheers Dennis Thanks Dennis. It's one of their better kits for sure. No real problems at all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k5ikl Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted August 14, 2022 Share Posted August 14, 2022 That came out really Nice John I like the weathering on this one the best in the last few months 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 14, 2022 Author Share Posted August 14, 2022 2 hours ago, KevinM said: That came out really Nice John I like the weathering on this one the best in the last few months Thank you Kevin, I'm glad you like it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 15, 2022 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2022 Beautiful build, John. Good go see you went with something different. I was planning an Army bird stationed in the Aleutians and possibly a Navy bird with an Atlantic scheme. Now you just need the big Grumman Turkey and you’ll have all three. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 minutes ago, Clunkmeister said: Beautiful build, John. Good go see you went with something different. I was planning an Army bird stationed in the Aleutians and possibly a Navy bird with an Atlantic scheme. Now you just need the big Grumman Turkey and you’ll have all three. Thanks Ernie! It's good to do something a little different from time to time. By the way, I've done their TBM. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 15, 2022 Administrators Share Posted August 15, 2022 I have the -3 and -5. Thinking of doing one Grumman build and one GM. they are amazing kits 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 A lovely looking Dauntless. You need a RNZAF Corsair to go with it now if you haven't done one already. Carl 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 11 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: A lovely looking Dauntless. You need a RNZAF Corsair to go with it now if you haven't done one already. Carl Thank you Dennis. That is under consideration. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Wow, love the whole build ! Love the weathering....harv 🏆 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 24 minutes ago, harv said: Wow, love the whole build ! Love the weathering....harv 🏆 Thanks Harv! I'm glad you like it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 SPECTACULAR !!!! I love it, awesome weathering... 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Your Dauntless is a true beauty and I really like the finish you achieved. I have some Ventura decals for RNZAF birds as well, good to see, that they work. Cheers Rob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 2 hours ago, Jeff said: SPECTACULAR !!!! I love it, awesome weathering... Thanks Jeff! I'm pleased you like the results of my efforts. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 56 minutes ago, DocRob said: Your Dauntless is a true beauty and I really like the finish you achieved. I have some Ventura decals for RNZAF birds as well, good to see, that they work. Cheers Rob Thank you Rob. Those decals are really nice but very thin and delicate. Be very careful when you use them. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 15, 2022 Share Posted August 15, 2022 Almost completely missed out on your build John, what a beauty. RNZAF are amongst my favourite, well done. cheers Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 15, 2022 Author Share Posted August 15, 2022 35 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Almost completely missed out on your build John, what a beauty. RNZAF are amongst my favourite, well done. cheers Martin Thanks Martin, I'm glad you like it. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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