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1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:53 pm
by Medicman71
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.
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:56 pm
by Medicman71
This thing is older than I am!!
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.
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:57 pm
by Medicman71
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 1:59 pm
by Medicman71
Drilled out the holes in the dive brakes.
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 3:19 pm
by speedgraflex
Fantastic! What’s your take on the kit itself, Medic?
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:38 pm
by jkim
The dive brakes look 100% better with the holes drilled out. Well worth the effort. You also got holes in your seats!
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:40 pm
by Medicman71
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.
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:41 pm
by Medicman71
jkim wrote:The dive brakes look 100% better with the holes drilled out. Well worth the effort. You also got holes in your seats!
Yeah, I fixed those already. I don't even remember where those seats came from.
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:50 pm
by jkim
I thought you were giving new meaning to the term "dive bomber".
Re: 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2019 4:52 pm
by KennyX
GAAAAAH! I love a Dauntless!!! Following this for sure and good progress so far!
