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  1. IMG_4255 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr Following the early success of Germany’s Stuka dive bombers, the US Army decided that it had better get on the bandwagon and come up with a dive bomber of their own. Luckily, the US Navy and Curtiss were already well into the development of the “Helldiver” a then modern, large, single-engined carrier dive bomber. Curtiss had supplied the Army with three generations of Shrike attack aircraft since the 1920s, so it seemed a natural fit. The bean counters rejoiced too, this would be one of the first truly multi-service aircraft programs. However, transforming Curtiss’ bomber into a standardized jack of all trades for both services resulted in degraded performance through additional equipment and weight, delaying production for approximately two years, and exploding costs. By the time the aircraft, called the A-25A Shrike by the Army and the SB2C Helldiver by the Navy, was ready for acceptance, the Army had decided that it didn’t need a dive bomber at all. The P-47s had proven far more than capable in ground attacks. The initial variants used by the Navy were a disaster in combat, a fact that was rectified by a considerable Navy-only redesign. The A-25A never saw combat. Of the 900 built, around 500 were transferred to the Marines who used them in a few Pacific backwaters. The remainder ended up restricted from combat duty and were used as transports, trainers, and target tugs. A-25A serial number 42-79744 was assigned to the 3rd Target Tow Squadron at Fort Stewart Georgia. This and similar squadrons were notable in that they were almost entirely “manned” by women. “Kathie-M” was usually piloted by WASP Helen Wyatt Snapp, towing a large fabric panel to be used as a target by trainee fighter pilots, bomber gunners, and anti-aircraft artillery men. IMG_4190 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr My model started as Academy’s 1/72 Scale SB2C-5. A bit of work was required to change it into an A-25. A three blade prop was made from one provided by a Tamiya Corsair, the blades shortened and reprofiled. The spinner was made from a heavily modified one from the spares box. The wing armament and arrestor hook were removed and the gunner/radio station was modified: a gun mount was made with no guns and the life raft compartment was removed. Some other army specific details were added, some were left off as being more work than would be noticeable. Finally the aircraft was painted in Curtiss’ distinctive olive drab, medium green, and medium gray scheme with markings provided by Wolfpack Decals. IMG_4249 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr IMG_4253 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr IMG_4251 by Evan Bailly, on Flickr
  2. Fly is reported working (with HPH new brand Infinity Models) on a 1/32nd Curtiss SB2C Helldiver kit - ref. INF3201 Sources: https://forum.largescaleplanes.com/index.php?/topic/81161-sb2c/&do=findComment&comment=1142236 https://www.modelforum.cz/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=105045&start=2550 First sprue picture V.P.
  3. Academy 1:72 SB2C-4 Helldiver. The kit is excellent out of box with detailed bomb bay and cockpit. Nanond
  4. UPDATE Thanks LanceB : Curtiss SBC-3/-4 Helldiver Vespa Model Kits is working on 1/72nd and 1/48th resin kits from an aircraft type I'm unable to identify. Any guess as I confess that it's a aircraft from a period of aviation I've no interest at all. Sources: https://www.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/posts/336172457765811 https://www.facebook.com/VespaModelKits/posts/349162336466823 V.P.
  5. Hello all; Here's my just completed Helldiver. There's a story to the paint scheme which is too long to relate here; there's a WIP thread which has most of the story and the rest can be found on my site if you're interested. The short version is that I reckon this to be a repaint of an airframe that was originally finished in the four-colour scheme. I must admit, the WIP itself is a bit light on detail, I need to up my game in that department! I added a fair bit of aftermarket on this one, most notably of course the wing fold. Almost all of it was a waste of money however, either because it wasn't much of an improvement on the kit parts or it really can't be seen. The wing fold was excellent though, and I would recommend it. Overall it was a fun build, but the extras aren't usually my thing and this one reminded me why 🙂 Anyway, the pics; Cheers; Mark.
  6. This build is a bit different for me, I'm using a few add-ons which isn't my forte and thought I'd share in the hope that tips and advice may help me miss a few of the pitfalls I'd otherwise find. To be honest, I'm not sure why I'm going this full-on with this one, call it a lock-lock rush of blood to the head on Hannants one evening 🙂 I'm starting with the Accurate Miniatures kit and using aftermarket wheelbase from Aries; exhausts, wheels, undercarriage covers and engine from Quickboost; wing-fold set from Wulpack Designs; and a cockpit set and masks from Eduard. My subject will be a VB-82 Helldiver from USS Bennington on 7th April 1945. I've previously finished a Helldiver in the tri-colour scheme from VB-84 off Essex, so this will be the complement to that one. I find monochrome finishes like the GSB to have challenges of their own, looking forward to putting that down. To be honest, not completely convinced the wheel wells were worth the effort of getting them in. They are an improvement, but not much of one. Surgery continues, the wings cut and the wing fold inserts fitted. I made a bit of a balls up in misaligning the wing halves once they'd been cut which necessitated packing out the wing root join with some 020" plastic sheet. I attached the wings early in the process based on experience. This way allows me to get a good join by working on both sides of it; if I waited until after the fuselage was joined I'd be working somewhat blind. As it turns out, the fit was made more tricky by the wheel bays and getting a clean join - particularly on the upper side - would have been very difficult had I waited until later in the assembly to do so. That's where it is right now. When I've finished the wig join and cleaned it all up, I'll go back to the instructions and work on the interior.
  7. Following the sad demise of my B-57 due to an over excited Labrador (I wonder if I should put a B-57 silhouette on her collar as a kill marking?) I had to have a look for something to take it's place as I can't really co-host and not have something in the gallery can I. Rummaging through the (ever expanding) stash I actually struggled to find much that fits the criteria and then I came across a box with those well known red, orange and yellow stripes on the black background and my decision was made. I have very fond memories of this kit as it was the first biplane that I was able to finish successfully, there had been earlier attempts of course but they always ended in a gluey mess, but not my Helldiver. I was extremely proud of my Helldiver and it can't have been too bad as it was allowed to be displayed in our front room for couple of weeks. So without further ado here are the obligatory box and contents shots. Pretty good box art as far as I'm concerned. The rear of the box is slightly damaged, but you can still see the options available. Mine will be US Navy, just as it was when I was a kid. And the multi-coloured plastic so beloved of Matchbox, at least the top of the wing is in the right colour! And the decals. They don;t look too bad and I do have some more as I have another of these in the stash, and a Heller one but that is for another day. As for the build itself I intend to build it pretty much as I did when I first built it all those years ago, not much if anything added to the interior but I will probably use a rattle can for the painted aluminium finish. So lets see if we can have more successful and relatively Labrador free build and actually get one in the gallery! I hope to make a start tomorrow. Thanks for looking in and as usual all comments and criticisms are gratefully received. Craig.
  8. Some photos of my Helldiver diorama, pulling out of a dive, under fire, hydraulics lagging, fleeing for cover and altitude. This is the beautiful Revell 1:48 kit which I enjoyed very much. I left off the gunners (admittedly very sensible) armour plate in order to give more of a gung-ho feeling to the scene. Thanks for looking! CF
  9. Here's my take on the Academy Helldiver, a VB-3 machine flying from USS Yorktown. Nice kit to put together, no problems apart from some trouble with gloss varnish, but that was probably me! Build thread over on the 'Radial Engines Rock' GB. Kit decals, Vallejo ModelAir paint. Didn't use all the stencils, got bored with that part of the build very quickly!
  10. Hi Mates, tonight, inspired by the on going Group build, I would like to show you my Helldiver, done several Month ago. Next to a lot of sanding paper, and Stencils of the superb Academy Helldiver, I used some Rockets delivered by an Academy Hellcat, Exhausts are from Quickboost.. Paints, as always Agama, done by Brush. Hope you like it. Best Regards Stefan
  11. SB2C-5 Helldiver "The Final Version" 1:72 Special Hobby The Curtiss SB2C Helldiver was, as the name suggests, a dedicated divebomber which replaced the Douglas SBD Dauntless in US Navy Service. The design was beset by problems and its entry into service was severely delated while Curtiss attempted to resolve all of the flaws. The final production version was the SB2C-5 which was able to carry more fuel, featured a revised paddle-shaped propeller, enlarged bomb bay and revised cockpit canopy with simplified framing. It was also equipped with the AN/APS-4 radar. The SB2C-5 was delivered just in time to participate in the final skirmishes of the War. It survived in US Navy service for a short time after the War, but the real twilight of its career was through the post-War military aid programme. SB2C-5s were delivered to Italy, Greece, Portugal and Thailand. The Italian Helldivers flew until 1959, while Greek were deployed against communist insurgents during the Greek Civil War. French Helldivers were deployed in French Indo-China against the Viet-Minh and were used in the unsuccessfull operation to liberate Dien Bien Phu. All-in-all, quite a career for an aircraft that some considered to be a failure. As you might have spotted, this is Academy´s SB2C-4 kit with extra parts produced by Special Hobby to enable construction of the Dash 5 version. I shan't go into great detail about Academy's kit, save to say that it is accurate, well detailed and throughly modern. The kit has a good reputaton, and deservedly so. Special Hobby's extra parts include the enlarged bomb bay doors, the spinnerless paddle-shaped propeller and the revised canopy. The kit also includes a range of resin ordnance, including napalm tanks, the AN/APS-4 radar and rockets for the underwing hardpoints. Also included are resin wheels, complete with detailed tyre tread and separate hub covers. The decal sheet provides for four options: SB2C-5 89357, Flottille 3F, Aéronavale, French Indo-China, 1954. This aicraft operated from the carrier Arromanches; SB2C-5 215, VB-9, USS Lexington, US Navy, Pacific Ocean, August/September 1945; SB2C-5 80036, Italian Aeronautica Militare, 1950-55; and SB2C-5 3329, No.336 Squadron, Larissa, Hellenic Air Force, 1949. Conclusion It's interesting to see Special Hobby release another manufacturers kit with their own additional parts and decals in order to produce another version. The Academy kit is already a very good kit, while the addition of Special Hobby's extra parts opens up some great new possibilities and some attractive schemes. Overall, this is a nice kit an can be highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of
  12. Based on the academy kit with dedicated injected parts like a new canopy, Special Hobby is to release in Spring 2017 a 1/72nd Curtiss SB2C-5 Helldiver kit - ref. SH72324 Source: http://www.specialhobby.net/2016/12/sh72350-sb2c-5-helldiver-172.html box art V.P.
  13. Photo Etch Detail Sets for Special Hobby SB2C-5 Helldiver 1:72 Eduard Special Hobby's SB2C-5 Helldiver is, as we saw in my recent review, really Academy's SB2C-4 with extra parts and ordnance. Given that Eduard already produced a set of photo etched parts for the Academy kit (as well as the later Cyber Hobby kit), it should come as no surprise to see that the Czech firm have been so quick to market a set of parts for their compatriot's kit. All told, there are three sets, plus a zoom set for the time or budget conscious modeller. SB2C-5 Helldiver Set This set caters for the kit's cockpit as well as those parts of the airframe not covered by the other three sets detailed below. The first fret comprises mainly of pre-painted self-adhesive parts, including harnesses for the crew seats, a wealth of sidewall detail including throttle controls, . A multi-layered instrument panel and parts for the radio are also included. Cooling sleeves for the twin .30 inch Browning machine guns are included, along with a delicate ring and bead sight and a number of ammunition boxes. The engine benefits from the addition of ignition wiring and the air intakes positioned above and below the cowling receive some nicely rendered mesh parts. Parts are also included for the bombs bay and the control rods for the rudder and elevators. SB2C-5 Helldiver Zoom Set The zoom set contains the first fret from the above set, with a correspondingly lower price tag. Ideal for those who want to jazz their kit up a bit but without spening hours slaving over tiny pieces of brass. SB2C-5 Helldiver Undercarriage Set This fret includes everything you'll need to turn the kit's undercarriage into a masterpiece. Star of the show are a pair of etched linings for the main landing gear bays, complete with exquisite rib detail. The downside is that you'll need to cut away the ribs from the original plastic parts before installing the photo etched replacements. Also on the fret are parts for detailing the main landing gear legs and wheels, including a set of brake lines and scissor links, both of which will help to bring the kit parts to life. SB2C-5 Helldiver Landing Flaps Set The flaps on the Academy/Special Hobby kit have been moulded in place, so the use of this set will mean being brave and cutting away a fair amount of plastic. The flaps themselves look extremely complex, so I'd recommending reading and re-reading the instructions, as well as checking the photographs of the real thing. A proper photo etch bending tool would be a very good asset to acquire if you really want this set and don't already have one. Conclusion Special Hobby have breathed new life into Academy's kit and opened up the possibility of the some interesting painting and marking schemes along the way. Overall this set is up to Eduard's usual high standards and can therefore be recommended. Review sample courtesy of
  14. Resin Upgrade Sets for SB2C Helldiver 1:72 CMK Hot on the heels of Special Hobby's upgraded boxing of the already excellent Academy Helldiver kit come these resin upgrade sets. Just like the resin items included with the SH kit, these parts have been designed on a computermebob and mastered using 3D printing technology. CMK are well known for prodcing some seriously nice resin, and these items are no exception. SB2C Main Wheels Set for Academy/Cyber-Hobby/Airfix Kits The first set includes a pair of replacement wheels which can be used with any kit of the Helldiver, be it Academy, Airfix or Cyber Hobby. You won't need to buy these items if you have the Special Hobby version of the Academy kit, however, as they are already included in the box. The wheels themselves are nicely cast and feature much better tyre tread detail than you would find on any injection moulded plastic part. Optional hubs are also included. SB2C Control Surfaces Set for Academy Kit This set includes resin replacements for the Academy/SH kit's control surfaces; specifically the ailerons, elevators and the rudder. The casting is as crisp and smooth as you would expect from CMK, and the surface detail is excellent. You will need to cut away the corresponding parts from the kit in order to use these, so care will need to be taken in order to avoid an expensive (or bloody) slip of the fingers. Conclusion CMK can be relied upon to turn out some good quality resin, a fact to which these sets testify. Detail is top-notch, casting is flawless and I have no doubt that the fit will be equally good. If you have an Academy Helldiver in your stash then these sets will be well worth picking up. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of
  15. This is a throttle quadrant I picked up from eBay last week - following research online, I am pretty certain it's from an SB2C Helldiver. Can anyone confirm or deny that? It's all seized up, but one of my friends owns an aircraft instrumentation restoration and refurbishment company, so I'll enlist his help in how to tackle it so that the levers are operable.
  16. Source: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/whatsnew/whatsnew.php V.P.
  17. This is The Commemorative Air Force SB2C-5, pics thanks to Bill (Navy Bird)
  18. Eduard Photo Etch detail sets for Cyberhobby SB2C-4 Helldiver 1:72 Eduard Although Cyber Hobby’s Golden Wing series kits have a mixed reputation, their Helldiver seems to be generally well regarded. A combination of superb fit and excellent detail makes it a tempting, if not cheap option for those seeking to add a Helldiver to their collection. Now Eduard have released a tranche of photo etch detail sets aimed at pushing an already detailed kit right up to the top of the tree. SB2C-4 (Self Adhesive) 1:72 Eduard This set caters for the kit's cockpit as well as those parts of the airframe not covered by the other three sets detailed below. The first fret is comprised mainly of pre-painted self-adhesive parts, including harnesses for the crew seats, a replacement armoured headrest for the pilot and an absolute wealth of sidewall detail including throttle levers and every other control you can think of. A multi-layered instrument panel and parts for the radio are also included. Cooling sleeves for the twin .30 inch Browning machine guns are included, along with a delicate ring and bead sight and a number of ammunition boxes. The engine benefits from the addition of ignition wiring and the air intakes positioned above and below the cowling receive some nicely rendered mesh parts. SB2C-4 Interior (Zoom) 1:72 Eduard This set is comprised of the pre-painted self-adhesive fret from the set reviewed above. SB2C Undercarriage 1:72 Eduard This fret includes everything you'll need to turn the kit's undercarriage into a masterpiece. Star of the show are a pair of etched linings for the main landing gear bays, complete with exquisite rib detail. The downside is that you’ll need to cut away the ribs from the original plastic parts before installing the photo etched replacements. Also on the fret are parts for detailing the main landing gear legs and wheels, including a set of brake lines and scissor links, both of which will help to bring the kit parts to life. SB2C Bomb Bay 1:72 Eduard This set, unsurprisingly enough, contains parts to detail the kit’s bomb bay. The bay itself benefits from a range of structural detail, the use of which will require a fair bit of cutting as a lot of the kit parts will need to be removed. Less drastic but still a big improvement are the bomb bay doors, which are a straightforward replacement for the kit versions. The bombs themselves get new nose and tail fuses and new ballistic tails, which again require a bit of butchery in order to make use of them. SB2C Landing Flaps 1:72 Eduard The Cyberhobby kit includes photo etched parts for the landing flaps, but they are nowhere near as detailed and these impressive examples. They do look extremely complex, so I'd recommending reading and re-reading the instructions, as well as checking the photographs of the real thing on Eduard's website (follow the 'Available Here' link below to see these). As an extra bonus, Eduard have also included details for the wing folds in this set as well. Conclusion By all accounts (I don't have one), Cyberhobby's Helldiver is a pretty good model. These sets will take that model and, with a little care and attention, turn it into a real show-stopper. If you must have the ultimate Helldiver in your collection, then it looks like you now can. Review sample courtesy of
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