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

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Thanks Steve, yes I remember you had a similar issue with your Me262 wings back in Jan 2011 as you say easily fixed.
 

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Hi Vauighan, I actually like the way they do the attachments. As Steve says it avoids damage.
 

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Thanks Ian for the info can I go back and edit the post so they are in the right order?
I think that ship has sailed V. but you could try. But now you know for next time.

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Hey Vaughan

Nice start. It looks a busy looking engine bay and should make for a detailed build. Looking forward to this been eyeing the kit myself.

Cheers

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Well I've finally made some progress with the radial engine. It's all but complete with just a few tweaks to do.The only thing that I have added is the ignition leads using lead wire still to add the secondary leads to the other side of the cylinder heads. The last shots are with my pet hate the transparent cowlings with a dry fit at the moment.

I've made one screaming mistake I've inadvertently removed what I thought was a spru attachment on the clear cowling and turns out to be the fixing point of the swing bomb cradle. But to be fare on myself the other side was missing otherwise I might of thought twice. We live and learn, so there will be a bit of scratch building coming up.

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Going well Vaughan, lost count of the times I have gone trim happy and lopped off vital bits. :smiling3:
 

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Nice work Vaughan, despite that cut off part. I agree that it would look odd with the transparent nose cowls.
 

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That's a beautiful engine Vaughan, a really class finish. The kit looks excellent too, I've got to get me one of these!

Really looking forward to the progress on this I think it will be special.

As an aside, I've just purchased the Tamiya type 21 Zero and I think the 2 would be great together.

Definitely keeping my eye on this

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Really sharp looking Mill Vaughan, spot on as usual. Eagerly awaiting the next update!
 

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Thanks for the comps guys, Paul this is a nice kit with some fantastic detail I have just started dry fitting the forward and aft cockpit areas so will post some images soon. I've just had a quick look on the net where did you get the Zero was it from Japan? as that's the only suppliers I can find on Amazon and then there's the import duty to pay I presume.
 

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did you get the Zero was it from Japan?
I got the Zero on Ebay and it did come from the far east. I had to pay another £13 on top of their postage costs, I'm quite annoyed about that, but like you say they're hard to find in the Europe.

I'd earmarked the Zero for a Pearl Harbour build but looking at the Dauntless my thoughts are turning increasingly to Midway.

Great progress and looking forward to the next instalment.

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A small amount of progress the office is almost finished most of the components are fitted although there is still detail to add to the fuselage side walls, they really have managed to pack a lot of detail into this office. Undercoated with grey primmer and then on with a top coat of zinc chromate green. I opted for this as a posed to interior green as the Squadron guide suggested that there was evidence that both were used at different times. Belts to add, I will use the P.E ones provided as they are well detailed. Still to build the gun installation there are some nice P.E parts to go with this too.

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Office looks to be coming on really well Vaughan. It reminds me of the Trumpeter's Stuka (mainly because they're both 2 seaters) but the level of detail is comparable.

I think this kit will be my next purchase and I'll have your excellent build as something to shoot for.

Keep up the great work

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Hi Vaughan

Just bought myself the SBD 3 'Midway' version as a Xmas present to myself. It's a clear version kit (as I'm sure you know) not something I'm particularly happy about - has anyone ever built a clear version of anything clear?!!! The progress on your Dauntless inspired me to buy as it does look a great kit, and now that I have it in my mitts I can confirm that view.

I'm really looking forward to seeing this progress as I'm absolutely positive it will be an outstanding model.

Great progress so far (up to your usual high standards).

Cheers

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Good on ya Paul there's nothing like treating yourself at Christmas, I presume it has as much detail as the SBd-5. It's getting on for nearly a month and I've still got a long way to go before I complete the office as there's a considerable amount of detail to add to the fuselage side walls. My mojo is a bit low again so not sure when I will be back at the bench. I would say watch this space but think you might fall asleep waiting.
 

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Hey Vaughan, you take as long as you like. It's always a pleasure watching one of your builds come together no matter how long it takes, and they always result in a stunning model.

With regards to the SBD3, I've not had a proper look yet but I'm assuming commonality in the sprues and, if this is any indication, the large box is packed full of parts.

Hope to see an update soon but only when you're ready. If it helps I may have an update on the Spits this weekend.

All the best

Paul
 

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Thanks Paul, Looking forward to the Spitfire update.
 

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Hi Vaughan


Any update on the Dauntless? I was enjoying this build until a extended period of interior decorating took over my life recently.


Hope you're well and the need to build is with you.


Cheers


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