1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless

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1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless

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Another build off the shelf of doom. I really didn't have a problem with it I just got side tracked with other builds. This isn't going to be an all out build like the A-10 or F-4 are. Just something to do in between the big builds.

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Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless

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This thing is older than I am!!

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Since there's no real seats because they're attached to the crew, which I didn't want in there, I found some from the spares to use. Probably not right but they'll work.

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Drilled out the holes in the dive brakes.

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Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless

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Fantastic! What’s your take on the kit itself, Medic?
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Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless

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The dive brakes look 100% better with the holes drilled out. Well worth the effort. You also got holes in your seats! :giggles:
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It's actually not that bad fit wise. Of course I haven't gotten to the wings yet. Here it is with just one piece of tape holding it together.

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jkim wrote:The dive brakes look 100% better with the holes drilled out. Well worth the effort. You also got holes in your seats! :giggles:
Yeah, I fixed those already. I don't even remember where those seats came from. :giggles:
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I thought you were giving new meaning to the term "dive bomber". :quotes: :grin:
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Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless

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GAAAAAH! I love a Dauntless!!! Following this for sure and good progress so far!
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