I was thinking something with a bit of a spark....
well I'm sure some of those stories may come to light some day....will stay tuned just in case!
AM SBD-3 Dauntless SOB
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I was thinking something with a bit of a spark....
well I'm sure some of those stories may come to light some day....will stay tuned just in case!
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Benevolens Magister
Coincidence! I've just been reading a Dale Brown novel, which includes Andersen AFB, Guam!
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Donivanp
Captain
Been there, read that, I won't do the spoiler. But Patrick wins again. Oh did I say that.
dneid
Staff Sergeant
Have you read "Flight of the Old Dog" yet? I think it was the very 1st Brown novel out there. I loved it and all his other books as well. I was hooked from "Center the PDI!" as the PDI was part of the avionics system I worked on on the old BUFFs.
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"Flight of the Old Dog" was and is a great book should dig it out and read it again!
Nicely done so far!
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Donivanp
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dneid
Staff Sergeant
Looking very nice, Don. Don't forget to use a light wash to get all that detail to pop a little once you are done with the assembly.
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Donivanp
Captain
Going to try to use the silver to show scuff and ware. A oily black wash may be good as well.
fubar57
General
I just purchased one of these, please don't frighten me. Coming along nicely and I agree with Dale, a wash and dry brush will pop things out. On American interiors, I like to use RAF interior green as a dry brush.
Geo
T Bolt
Colonel
Agree with George. A wash would really make that detail pop.
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Donivanp
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Fubar, the only major issue, is that so the ammo chutes at the back go the gunners compartment, it calls for a part B43 I think, there is no "B" tree in any of the three kits I have, one -1 and two -3's. The -1 though calls for 46 and 48 to be used there. Those parts are in all three kits. So I am doing that. Check you kit and see if it has a "B" tree in it or not. The -3's call for the fuselage to come from the B tree, but mine are on an A tree just like my -1. I bought the two -3's from a seller on eBay like a year or so ago and they were selling the kit bagged no box, so not sure. The B part looks like it may be ammo chutes covered by the canvas tarp.
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Donivanp
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Well did a light wash with water balsck, may have to do a little more. did so highlighting useing a silver pencil as well. I am liking this. I have always like the AM kits but you have to pay close attention all the time. THe will snag you.
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Coming along nicely!
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Donivanp
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Well got the wash done and may have been a bit over done but it is done. Shot a coat of clear flat over it as it was to glossy. and mated the fuselage together. painted the engine and the push rods/ wiring harness and mated the engine mount. and mounted the lower wing.
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Benevolens Magister
Looking good, but see if you can adjust the instrument panel, and perhaps also the seat. They both appear to be misaligned - check the second photo; the angle in relation to the top line of the forward fuselage.
