Martinnfb Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 Flap actuators are fairly visible, so I slapped them in real quick 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 ....Harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 I know, not the cleanest job, but better then nothing. There is this one thing about Dauntless, the rivets. There are not all rounded, not all the same size. It is very apparent on this picture of the tail section. I was originally considering re-punching them with beading tool, but looking at this , I have to reconsider my approach. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 What does the kit look like?.... Harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 28, 2018 Author Share Posted October 28, 2018 something like this 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 28, 2018 Share Posted October 28, 2018 The problem is you can spend 2 HK Lancasters worth of Archer rivets if you want to reproduce the raised rivets of the 1:1 SBD ... Hubert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 29, 2018 Share Posted October 29, 2018 Martin Perfect photo for sure Keep ‘em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Preliminary coat of light grey, sea grey and deck blue stain, just that ugly clear plastic and get some idea about depth before riveting. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted October 31, 2018 Share Posted October 31, 2018 WOW. Think you should leave it like that. I like the look.....Harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 31, 2018 Author Share Posted October 31, 2018 Let us not get too excited, there is going to be zinc chromate and brushed steel in place when the time comes, but first I have to fix the damaged panel lines and re-punch all the pesky rivets. Harvey take it as a way of priming. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Stunner, I have to agree with Harv, leave her that way, love the look. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Won't it be a problem to weather the decals too and consistent with the whole airframe? Cees 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted November 1, 2018 Share Posted November 1, 2018 Martin Awesome for sure Keep ‘em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted November 2, 2018 Members Share Posted November 2, 2018 Superb work, Martin! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 2, 2018 Share Posted November 2, 2018 Everything looks great, Martin. Just looking at the stab , I'm doubting I would ever have the dedication to do that. Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Thanx Martin, for helping me opening my purse and buying me a Trumpy SBD-3, yeah the dreadful clear edition, but the price was right . Because of that purchase, I searched my picture archives again and found some pics of a SBD-4 from Yanks Air Museum in Chino California. https://forum.largescalemodeller.com/topic/5907-sbd-4-dauntless-yanks-air-museum/?tab=comments#comment-76582 Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 Thank You for posting the pictures Rob, fantastic detail, I can start with riveting of the cowling all over again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted November 17, 2018 Share Posted November 17, 2018 Sorry for the delay, I knew I had pictures, but couldn't find them the first time, because I searched in my Pensacola folder and didn't remember that there was a SBD in Yanks. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 17, 2018 Author Share Posted November 17, 2018 No need to be sorry, i am super thrilled that you post them, so grateful. Again thanks for sharing Rob, much appreciate that. Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted November 17, 2018 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2018 Loving this!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted November 18, 2018 Share Posted November 18, 2018 Another to add to the bucket list....... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 I’m in love with your paint job, holy cow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncarina Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Please oh please do NOT make me want one, don’t make me want one! Martin, fantastic job bringing this to life! Cheers, Tom 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted November 19, 2018 Share Posted November 19, 2018 Can't believe that's the primer. She looks like she just landed from the battle. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1to1scale Posted November 20, 2018 Share Posted November 20, 2018 On 10/31/2018 at 3:39 PM, Martinnfb said: Preliminary coat of light grey, sea grey and deck blue stain, just that ugly clear plastic and get some idea about depth before riveting. I’m just saying...you nailed it! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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