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Trumpeter 1/32 SBD-5 Dauntless

Jeeves

Well-known member
Can't think of a better thing to build as my absolute best work than my favorite aircraft...so I grabbed this off an auction for $40 and will do a Lexington Navy build.

Will probably start it during Christmas break.
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Nice project, I’ll be tagging along as well!
If I built models of something I know a lot about it’d be....... hmmmm..... not much
 
Thanks guys!

Well...nearly done with all my review kits so I've had time to get through a few steps...had to alter a few things. They had both sticks attached together, but the rear Gunner's stick was usually stowed off to the side only to be used in emergencies...so I cut it off and drilled a hole for it's socket.

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The engine is quite a nice little kit by itself...and I've added some Mike Grant placards here and to the instrument panel...
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Thanks guys for looking...

Ian- I've done the -3 and yes it's a biggie ;)

More engine work...will add more wiring next...





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Taking some interior shots before I close up the fuselage halves...adding some Value Gear sea bags to the fuselage compartment...just need to add a few USN stencils a la Archer transfers...paint still drying on them now though.


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Still working on this one...getting nearer to being whole. I've had plenty of time to work on things lately...here's where I at now:
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