1/48 SB2C-4E Helldiver, White 80 of VB-85, U.S.S. Shangri-La

[Wayne Little]

Agreed, real impressive!

 

[zaxos345]

David, Wayne thanks guys

John

 

[fubar57]

Wow John, just....WOW

Geo

 

[zaxos345]

Geo, pal thanks

John

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Great panels John, I envy your talent.

 

[zaxos345]

Good evening guys, long time to see but it is very hot here and daily visits at the seaside are mandatory not only to cool your body but also your eyes

....

Back to static modelling...
Well due to many parts involving the build of the rear cockpit i decided to deal with the front one first.

So i started with color, interior green, Mr. color 351 from the interior set of Mr. Clor

Future and wash...

It was my first time trying paint molded seat belts but i think i managed it. The color i used for that is citadel bleached bone.

Wash and dry brush...

...painting the small details...

Started placing every little bit in its place...

...and with the seat dry fitted...

That's all for now gents, looking forward for your comments and remarks, next project ''rear cockpit'', wish me luck.

John

 

[Lucky13]

Outstanding work John!

 

[zaxos345]

Thanks Jan

John

 

[Gnomey]

Coming along nicely!

 

[Crimea_River]

I never get tired of seeing your work John. Absolutely fantastic!

 

[zaxos345]

Thanks guys,

John

 

[Airframes]

I quite like the colour and shape of the one in the centre ..oh! Er ... ahem ...!
Very nice work John, it's going to be another stunner.

 

[zaxos345]

Terry, i can understand your confusion...8)8)
Thanks for the kind comments

John

 

[meatloaf109]

Wow John, just....WOW

Geo

Exactly!

 

[Wayne Little]

Top stuff John....

 

[zaxos345]

Thanks guys

John

 

[Wurger]

 

[zaxos345]

Good morning mates, excuse my absence but things have been busy at work, new school year for the kids, etc. etc. so my modelling and free time has been redused for the time being... But i try to keep up with my build. This update has to do with the gunner's ''office'', a lot of work and patience....!!!!

This is the gunner's floor, the PE box has been deleted as it was off scale. I replaced it with the resign one...

The internal framing...

i started adding some detail inside the fuselage...

Next it was the time to build the turret. I removed the kit's seat and i modify the framing in order to place the resin one...

And for the end a dry fit just to see how things are combined together...

Thats all for now guys, hope you like it, looking forward for your comments and remarks.
Have a nice week

John

 

[Wayne Little]

Lot of fine work gone into that ! real nice mate!

 

[Lucky13]

Outstanding work mate!