Accurate Miniatures/Aero Master SBD 3 or 4 LTD Ed

[Jeeves]

Looking good Gerry-- yeah AM really did their homework on this one...right down to the combination lock you mentioned in the other thread.

Yeah I still have the bits leftover when I built it...was thinking of doing something with it like a crash dio or something...but there isn't a spare set of wings so I'm limited

 

[Swordsman]

Ok I received my Dauntless book ... Not a lot of help other than some interior shots and what not ... No Torch photos ... But I just perused the book ... I was hoping for a bit more info ... but a book is a book ... Maybe closer examination will help ... :skipper ... The Texas's (I Hope) are on a different shipment ... I'm fixin to go and check Squadron's web sight ... :idonno :dude

I'll try to get this straightened out this is the one that went missing under chair roller ... :facepalm

Now in the instructions these parts are all reported to be Interior Green ... everything ... Not much color in the Squadron Book ... :idonno

 

[Swordsman]

Looking good Gerry-- yeah AM really did their homework on this one...right down to the combination lock you mentioned in the other thread.

Yeah I still have the bits leftover when I built it...was thinking of doing something with it like a crash dio or something...but there isn't a spare set of wings so I'm limited

Well as for a crash Dio crumpled styrene is just that ... You should be able to make a wing or two ... don't never say never ... it can be done I was hoping for more extras ... you could always do a Fuse on the ground or stands with bits missing like she almost stripped completely ...

See here is the lock great detail on this kit ... lots more research yet ...

 

[lupanzer]

Nice start , Gerry

Luiz

 

[Sharkmouth]

...there was a U.S. Army version of the -2 and -3 which is what Saúl brought up but it was never really used by the U.S. In combat....

I've updated my previous post to help clear any misunderstandings.

Regards,

 

[Swordsman]

Thanks Luiz ... Stay tuned I must run to the house now ...

 

[Swordsman]

...there was a U.S. Army version of the -2 and -3 which is what Saúl brought up but it was never really used by the U.S. In combat....

I've updated my previous post to help clear any misunderstandings.

Regards,

Thanks Saul ... I'll see if I can make sense or do more research as to these South of the border birds ...

 

[Hippy Ed]

Some links that may be of interest
http://www.airgroup4.com/operation-torch.htm
http://collections.naval.aviation.museum/emuwebdoncoms/pages/doncoms/Display.php?irn=16028043

 

[Jeeves]

These links are great for interior shots Gerry-- ought to be able to get what you need here for some color

http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/awa01/501-600/awa537-Dauntless-Bailey/00.shtm

http://www.impactfiles.com/clients/BOM/BOMplanes_aircraft_Carriers/Dauntless%20Cockpits_CU%20Gauges/More%20Cockpit%20shots/

http://www.mnstarfire.com/ww2/history/air/USA/SBD.html

 

[Swordsman]

Thanks for the Info Ed ... spent last night in the rack ... I've been burning the Midnight oil lately ... I've Bookmarked this one ... :salute

 

[Swordsman]

Thanks Mike ... That purdy Much answers the Questions ... I was a little let down by the Squadron book ... Between you & Ed I have a fair chance at making this Bird Sing !!! ... Another thing hit the fan Yesterday My BB-35's were canceled ... Seems Squadron over sold the order ... Or some other person sucked mine up :fencing ... I'm promised 3 more their on the water now ... :captain

 

[Swordsman]

Ok continuing onward through the Fog !!! ...

I found my small drill so I'll be drilling the Holes in the little side piece Here ... .080 drill ... for my hanging from the crane cables .... I noticed that the meatal end was there .... who knows there may be some styrene yet for this in the Kit ....

Also started cleaning the engine .... Off to the Bunker

 

[Hippy Ed]

Thanks for the Info Ed ... spent last night in the rack ... I've been burning the Midnight oil lately ... I've Bookmarked this one ... :salute

Aight :drinks

 

[Swordsman]

Not much to update I have all of these things ... side instrument panels ... cleaned, scraped & glued in place I'll finish tonight ... Last night I had bad news from Landlady (Pay up on Rent or get out) by Sept 15, not even 30 days notice ... thing is I'm having to go back and find where Her Bookkeeper screwed the pooch ... So nuff said Ed if your gonna bring that truck better Hurry ... I'll put your stuff in the mail today ...

Picture of green stuff dried on pin mark ...

Ready for more paint tonight .... Stay tuned Modeling is hard for Me right Now ...

 

[Swordsman]

P.S. I forgot this morning I was cutting out the exhaust pipes on the resin Motor lost 2 of them ... in my metal catch can but dern if I can see them :skipper ... Or smell them ... either :skipper :stinker

 

[Hippy Ed]

P.S. I forgot this morning I was cutting out the exhaust pipes on the resin Motor lost 2 of them ... in my metal catch can but dern if I can see them :skipper ... Or smell them ... either :skipper :stinker

Sounds like ya need a Jeweler's apron.... :drinks Hope ya find dem bits. :zen :zen

 

[Swordsman]

Ifoun d all but one so far I also found the seatbelt for the Comet ... now I'm looking at this ...

Came in I forgot I'd ordered it what with all that's been Happening to Me ...

So some of the bits that have been glued in have to come out ... but it's not too far along and is going to look very good ... :captain :skipper

 

[jknaus]

James

 

[Hippy Ed]

James

Quit hawggin da man!

 

[Swordsman]

Ok I've been playing with the PE .... And Eduard isn't too clear on placement of the Zoom ... 1st off SBD part E19's Mod's ...

Pain in the butt to do something like this part ... So I want it right ...

Eduard's Destructions .... I have sanded all smooth & think I'm ready to proceed ...

Here the part is sitting on top of the place it goes ... Do you think this is right or should it straddle this area ... ??? Awaiting orders before proceeding ... :salute