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Douglas Dauntless SBD in 1/56

Started by johnnytodd, July 06, 2017, 11:33:49 PM

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johnnytodd

In honor of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Midway (June 2017) I started on model #9 for the year - this time the Douglas Dauntless SBD.  Dauntless were  responsible for sinking 4 Japanese carriers at Midway, which arguably turned the tide in the pacific naval war.  My goal is to portray the plane in dive aspect with dive brakes opened.  For starters I'll just build the basic structure then cut away and add detail.


johnnytodd

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Here is the progress for today:  I ordered a set of .30cal Browning MGs in 1/56 scale which will easily convert into the twin aircraft version


Boomerang


  Looking good John.

  cheers

  Gordon

johnnytodd

Slow progress this month.  Now just finish construction and on to paint.

lastvautour

Awesome workmanship. My SDB is overly basic in comparison.

Lou

johnnytodd

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Well I managed to finish the Dauntless by the end of July.  I painted mine to represent SBD BuNo 2106: http://www.navalaviationmuseum.org/attractions/aircraft-exhibits/item/?item=sbd-2_dauntless.  It took me the whole month to complete(slow progress), but I'm pleased with the outcome:


Boomerang


Well Done John!

Looks great.

Gordon

lastvautour

Excellent John. I will post to the SMM yearbook.

Lou