1/48 Accurate Miniatures SB2U-2 Vindicator

[SANCER]

Estoy con todos!!
I like that engine...

 

[Wolfman_63]

Work continues on the Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SB2U-2 Vindicator, the gun and bombs have been detailed. I painted the base coat on the aircraft. This is kind of a new area as I am trying out Vallejo paints for the first time. I usually use Model Master and Tamiya paints for many years. With Model Master now owned by Krylon, they are cutting back of many of the military colors. The Vallejo paints work very well and gives you a nice even coat.

Build log with all photos at 1/48 SB2U-2 Vindicator

 

[Wurger]

 

[fubar57]

Nice. I am slowly building up my Vallejo Model Air inventory. One thing I've learned if you are going to mask it, let it sit for a minimum of 24hrs before masking and remove as much tape tackiness as you dare. Since doing this I haven't had any paint lift. I've also had success spraying Vallejo Model Color using distilled water with a 50/50 mix

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Good work so far!

 

[Wolfman_63]

Update on the 1/48 Accurate Miniature SB2U-2 Vindicator. It's been a busy week with not a lot of build time. I was able to get all the initial painting done. Instead of using the decals I decided to paint the tail stripes. I mounted the gun and bombs. I am masking the canopy with Kapton tape now then on to decals.

All the build photos are at 1/48 SB2U-2 Vindicator

 

[Wurger]

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work so far!

 

[Wolfman_63]

Completed the 1/48 scale Accurate Miniatures SB2U-2 Vindicator. This kit was a very nice kit to build. Fit was very good. Aside from the photo etch set, The only other thing I did was make some decals. One is the VS-72 logo on the side of the fuselage and the prop decals.

Build photos at 1/48 SB2U-2 Vindicator

Final photos at 1/48 Accurate Miniatures SB2U-2 Vindicator

 

[Wurger]

 

[Luftace43]

She came out very well, thanks for letting us follow along. I would be proud to have this build in my collection.

Chad

 

[fubar57]

Beauty. I've never heard of Kapton tape before. Off to the Googler..................

 

[SANCER]

Great result
Do you have more final photos on some details?

Saludos

 

[Wolfman_63]

There are more build photos at 1/48 SB2U-2 Vindicator
The final photos are at 1/48 Accurate Miniatures SB2U-2 Vindicator

As for Kapton tape:
Kapton tape is the type. It is typically used for electronics work. The tape is translucent, made of polyimide which resists thinners, paints and glues. The silicone adhesive used on it is designed to be residue free. The adhesive also does not pull paint off like some masking tapes. I prefer using this tape as it has some small stretch to it so you can wrap around curves like canopies. It trims easily and leaves a very good edge. I use an orange wood stick typically used by finger nail stylists to get a good stick on the edges which prevents bleed-thru of the paint. It comes in varying widths as well.

You can get a pack with different widths on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/ELEGOO-Polyimide-Temperature-Resistant-Multi-Sized/dp/B072Z92QZ2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1537607346&sr=8-3&keywords=Kapton+tape

The orange wood sticks also work well for apply in putty as well. one end is pointed and the other is flat. You can get them on amazon as well https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B077GR3Y8H/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?smid=AI5NMG8XBYKC1&psc=1