1/48 Accurate Miniatures SB2U-2 Vindicator

[Wolfman_63]

Starting the 1/48 Accurate Miniatures SB2U-2 Vindicator and will be using the Eduard photo etch detail set. The scheme will be the Centaur Vampires of VS-72 assigned to the USS Wasp (CV-7) that operated in the Atlantic Ocean during WWII. The detailing of the cockpit in this kit is great and the photo etch details add a little more depth. The pilots section is done. Working on the rear cockpit now.

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[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Good start

 

[SANCER]

It's a good start ... and it says a lot about what awaits us.
Best regard.

 

[Airframes]

Nice !

 

[Migrant]

Looking good so far

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Luftace43]

Ooh neat! Don't think I've seen a build of the "Vultee Vibrator" yet, looking forward to more.

 

[Wolfman_63]

The cockpit on the 1/48 SB2U-2 Vindicator is now complete and the fuselage is together. The cockpit was a little tight getting everything to fit but it is together. Now working on detailing the engine. Using 30 AWG wire, I am making the pushrods for the cylinders.

Build log at: 1/48 SB2U-2 Vindicator

 

[fubar57]

Nice

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Looking good.

 

[Gnomey]

Looks great so far!

 

[Wolfman_63]

Weekly update on the Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SB2U-2 Vindicator. The engine has been detailed and painted. Next it was installed and the cowling was completed. The cowl consisted of 4 separate pieces and the fit was very good. Just juggling 4 pieces was a little difficult to get the alignment correct. The landing gear was detailed, painted, and mounted. Now working on the bombs and mounts.

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[Wurger]

 

[Migrant]

Nice! That engine looks a treat.

 

[T Bolt]

Looking real nice

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Papa Tango Whiskey]

 

[fubar57]

Very nice