Re: Monogram 1/48 SBD, Operation Torch
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 6:52 am
Great looking SBD Carlos. You have done right by this old Monogram Classic. Nice work.
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Re: Monogram 1/48 SBD, Operation Torch
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 10:40 am
Thank you Chris. Not bad for a kit first molded in 1959
Re: Monogram 1/48 SBD, Operation Torch
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:11 am
For the historical perspective on USS Ranger’s and VS-41’s participation in Operation Torch, read the articles on these links.
https://airgroup4.com/operation-torch.htm
https://mikesresearch.com/2022/03/27/ai ... occo-1942/
After reading these accounts, they became my inspiration for the choice of unit markings.
https://airgroup4.com/operation-torch.htm
https://mikesresearch.com/2022/03/27/ai ... occo-1942/
After reading these accounts, they became my inspiration for the choice of unit markings.
Re: Monogram 1/48 SBD, Operation Torch
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 11:54 am
Man that's really cool! I hope mine turns out that good. 
Re: Monogram 1/48 SBD, Operation Torch
Posted: Wed Feb 04, 2026 1:37 pm
Thanks Mike. Im looking forward to seeing your SBDs completed.