discussion Trumpeter 1/32 US Navy SBD-5/A-24B "Dauntless"

[Vaughan]

Thanks for asking Paul model building has gone on hold at the moment not really had the inclination to get back to the bench. Not sure when I'll be in the right frame of mind to contiue. Thanks for asking again.

 

[Vaughan]

Well I'm back on the case after nearly a year. The Airacobra is on the back bench for a while in fact it sits on the work bench so it keeps reminding me to get on with it . I don't normally have two on the go I will blame my mojo for that. Maybe swapping from one to the other will keep my enthusiasm up.


I think on the last instalments I was still working on the office and had more to add plus some weathering which is now done. There is a lot of detail which despite having a large canopy will not be that visible, but hey it's worth doing I know it's there. The extra detail is a dry fit but I will glue later today. The next instalments should be a lot quicker that's a promise.


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[Guest]

A wee holiday. Nice strong paintwork in the office, looks crisp as well, nice one

 

[Dave W]

Some nice detail in that kit Vaughan.Good to see you back building kits.

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice work Vaughan, good to see you posting again.

 

[tr1ckey66]

Yep, it's great to have you back Vaughan. Looking forward to both the Aeracobra and the Dauntless.


The detail you've picked out on the Dauntless interior looks very cool. I'm going to enjoy seeing both these come together.


Cheers


Paul

 

[Vaughan]

Small update basically more detail has been added to the office. I.P, rear gunners seat and machine gun frame work. The clear part engine cowlings are attached and sprayed with primer.


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[Robert1968]

Hi Vaughan


Just caught up on this one and it looks like you have done a remarkable job on this kit. I have a 1/48 dauntless but got annoyed after drilling 160 holes then one of the dive breaks broke. So it sits in my to do list if I can find replacement flaps ( plastic )


I'm on board to se what you come up with but I've never done a trumpeter and not in this scale


Watching with baited breath


Regards


Robert

 

[geegad]

Great come back love the detail and the weathering looks bang on

 

[papa 695]

Impressive work so far Vaughan

 

[Guest]

Seems to me there is a case of 1/32nditis going around recently, very nice work and a crackin office colour.


Scott

 

[Vaughan]

Thanks chaps. Small update last night added the rear gunners canvas back rest a nice touch as this is a PE part. Getting closer to closing the fuselage.


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[Dave W]

The interior looks really good.

 

[geegad]

seat looks superb

 

[tr1ckey66]

Brilliant work Vaughan. I've always liked your 'style' of build and this example is no different.


Quality stuff


Paul

 

[flyjoe180]

Very nice interior work Vaughan.

 

[Vaughan]

Thanks Chaps another small update. The fuselage is all buttoned up. Not much to see regarding the office but as they say it's worth doing.


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[Vaughan]

I thought it might be a good idea to touch base on this one two further heart ops have delayed things somewhat the last one being a month ago. Anyway here's a very small update the main landing gear is sprayed and weathered just got to make a choice between the tires. Do I go for the Navy or Army version


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[flyjoe180]

Looks good Vaughan. I vote Navy. Hope the ops are going okay for you and you're feeling better.

 

[Robert1968]

Caught up again on this one Vaughan and wow what you have achieved up to press the is blinking awesome love the detail, colours and will be looking in again to see more.


Hope you are feeling better soon eh and always as we al say take it easy


Kind regards


Robert