JohnB Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Hi guys, I haven't posted here in quite some time so now I think I will remedy that. This is my recent build of the Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-3 during the Battle of Santa Cruz. This is one of Trumpeter's better kits and it was a enjoyable build. I hope you like the results of my efforts. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Very nice rendition. As you say, definitely one of Trumpeter's better kits. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thanks Gus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted July 17, 2018 Share Posted July 17, 2018 Nice SBD you built there. I like the subtle shading and weathering. The pit and gunner section looks great too. I let the Trumpeter SBD pass because I have a 1/48 one in my stash with lots of PE and other aftermarket stuff, but one of These days… . Cheers Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 17, 2018 Author Share Posted July 17, 2018 Thank you. I should mention that the wheels are from a old Matchbox SBD I built many years ago. The kit wheels/tires are way too thin. I added a chart I printed out on my computer for the pull out chart board. The seat belts are from Eduard. The rear pit guns are brass. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 I like especially the pilots mapboard. A very nice detail and eyecatcher in the cockpit! Great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 19, 2018 Author Share Posted July 19, 2018 17 hours ago, joeg said: I like especially the pilots mapboard. A very nice detail and eyecatcher in the cockpit! Great! Thanks. I thought that would be a nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted July 22, 2018 Members Share Posted July 22, 2018 That really looks good, John. This one has been on my want list for awhile, hoping I can find one at a good price at Nats. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted July 22, 2018 Author Share Posted July 22, 2018 2 hours ago, mikester said: That really looks good, John. This one has been on my want list for awhile, hoping I can find one at a good price at Nats. Thanks Mike. It's too bad some of the other Trumpeter kits aren't as good. I was pleased with the fit, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted August 16, 2018 Administrators Share Posted August 16, 2018 Just saw this John. Very very nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Thanks Ernie. Not a bad kit to build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MARU 5137 Posted August 16, 2018 Share Posted August 16, 2018 John.. .... What a SUPERB SBD-3. Another FANTABULOUS model from you . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted August 16, 2018 Author Share Posted August 16, 2018 Thanks very much MARU. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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