JOCKNEY Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 Ladies and Gentlemen Many years ago I bought the VJ Day set off EvilBay very cheaply as it had lost its posh box and paints. I had quite forgotten all about it till I went looking for something appropriate for this GB. This is the one I'm building Douglas SBD-3 Dauntless Royal New Zealand Air Force 25 Sqn. NZ5005 And remarkably for me the parts are still sealed in the bag so I haven't had a chance to lose anything yet ! Cheers Pat 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 One of Douglas’s finest Pat... 👍🏻 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted January 11, 2021 Share Posted January 11, 2021 A venerable kit and still a classic. Happy building 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 As the Buffalo is progressing and I've actually managed to finish something in the KUTA GB, I'll be starting this one soon. Cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Pictures of the kit below and the decals I'm almost frightened to ask but were those dive brakes / flaps perforated ? Thats a lot of drilling or painting spots ? cheers Pat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 46 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: I'm almost frightened to ask but were those dive brakes / flaps perforated ? Yes and painted red inside. https://www.lonestarflight.org/fly/douglas-sbd-dauntless/ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 16, 2021 Author Share Posted February 16, 2021 Blooming heck Dennis, how did you ever talk me into building this one ! As you can see I've started drilling, it's an awful lot of holes ! Looks like flak damage from the inside So this is what I'm aiming for More later when the feeling returns to my finger tips Cheers Pat 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Sorry pat. I think id drill them out and run some red paint in the holes then spray the rest of the camouflage. Don't know if I’d attempt to open the split flap up. Though just by drilling will improve this 110% Edited February 16, 2021 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted February 16, 2021 Share Posted February 16, 2021 (edited) Oh yes, looking forward to following this one, the SBD is one of my favourites. Some years ago I built “Paddy’s Mistake” form 25 Sqd. and it’s still one of my favourites. Edited February 16, 2021 by mark.au 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ventora3300 Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 On 11/01/2021 at 01:48, JOCKNEY said: Many years ago I bought the VJ Day set off EvilBay very cheaply as it had lost its posh box and paints. I had quite forgotten all about it till I went looking for something appropriate for this GB. Great choice of aircraft, Pat, I've never built one but saw plenty in the original film 'Battle of Midway' which has got me inspired. That looks like a great Airfix 'Gift Set' to have - I immediately thought 'I must get one of those' but maybe not just yet....https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Airfix-VJ-Day-Commemorative-Limited-Edition-08672-1-72-9-Model-Set-RARE/333853406843?hash=item4dbb36b67b:g:I4IAAOSwOKNf-1dt From all the useful tips you're getting (all interesting info), it looks like you cannot avoid adding extra detail to this old Airfix kit. Best of luck. Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 Finally stopped drilling holes then opened up the flaps / dive brakes, not sure about the correct angle so have gone for "it looks right" approach ! Finally started painting the interior, it's going to need a second coat cheers Pat 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Looking very good Pat, I did this with an old Monogram 1/48 kit back in the 80’s. My modeling mentor was shocked that I took the time to drill out the holes but impressed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 7 hours ago, Corsairfoxfouruncle said: Looking very good Pat, I did this with an old Monogram 1/48 kit back in the 80’s. My modeling mentor was shocked that I took the time to drill out the holes but impressed. Thanks Dennis, I can imagine much the same response from people looking at mine but, it's nice to try something different. Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveyGair Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Good grief, don't think I'd have the stomach to do all that drilling Pat, excellent result! Davey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Those flaps look great 👍 Well worth the effort. Cheers Greg 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, GREG DESTEC said: Those flaps look great 👍 I can see why you had all the "Sheila's" chasing you with small talk like that ! Thanks Greg, apologies I couldn't resist it Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted February 27, 2021 Author Share Posted February 27, 2021 So having stopped drilling all those holes time for some paint As you can see, I've painted the crew and interior Having opened the flaps / dive brakes this is going to leave the underside looking directly up into the cockpit floor, so using some scrap food packaging, a floor is ready to go in. Wings on and thanks to the blooming great gap, only fixed at the front. I ran a bit of CA into the gap, but filling definitely required. Filler on First coat of Blue / Grey upper Finally bombs in the buff Should these have colours bands on them ? Cheers Pat 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 6 minutes ago, JOCKNEY said: Should these have colours bands on them ? Yes I have a guide here and will photo and post it in a little bit. Just sitting down for dinner right now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Here you go Pat This should get you through this, the Yellow bombs were left over from the late 30’s. I gave you both lists so its up to you which marking guide you want to use. Dennis 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LDSModeller Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 4 hours ago, JOCKNEY said: First coat of Blue / Grey upper Hi Pat, Looking great, looking forward to seeing Her with Roundels on Thanks/regards Alan 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted February 27, 2021 Share Posted February 27, 2021 Pat this is going really well. It was excellent work with the dive brakes. All the best, Ray 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 1, 2021 Author Share Posted March 1, 2021 Trial fitting of the canopy reveals a shocker ! MIND THE GAP ! Having had a look at this over a least a couple of cups of coffee, I'll need to build up the sides of the fuselage to reach the canopy, otherwise the canopy won't line up. Off to the scrap plastic pile. Cheers Pat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 1, 2021 Share Posted March 1, 2021 Hello Pat, would it not be easier to cut and modify the canopy ? Cut it at the bottom of the red line, then slide the blue section forward under it to help fill the gap ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted March 2, 2021 Author Share Posted March 2, 2021 Thanks Dennis, I looked at that but the canopy ended up too low compared to the windscreen / windshield Therefore I have added a small strip of plastic to each side to align the canopy with the top of the windscreen / windshield. Having looked again at that great photo of the flap / divebreaks you gave me, it occurs to me the rear canopy must fold back into the aircraft behind the rear gunner, if that's the case rather than discard the part as Airfix suggest, I'm going to try and get it to fit in behind the rear gunner. Yes I know, I can see people shaking their heads but, lifes too short not to try these things, plus I promised myself having never built a RNZAF aircraft before I was determined to do it justice. Cheers Pat 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 2, 2021 Share Posted March 2, 2021 Looking good Pat,.... considering the amount of effort that you have put in already with all of that drilling etc,...... the kit canopy is rubbish and rathe than going t more work to support this tat,..... why not look out for an after market canopy? I built this kit many moons ago and always felt the canopy made the finished model look rubbish. You could even seperate the windscreen,.... then use flat clear plastic piece, cut to size,. rounded off at the top using the kit parts as a former (maybe using the heat from a hair dryer?) and then attach them inside each other in the cente section behind the pilot, like the real thing was with the canopies open,.... it would look much better Cheers Tony 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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