dov Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 Hallo Here I have a general question, which accompanies me since the start of modelling. On sever a/c this question arouses again. Here now: How does an a/c exactly look like, if it is parked or ready to go? My present day issue is the SBD Dauntless on the carrier. Before take off. Armed, no crew in the a/c, so not manned. · Flaps up · Dive breaks closed · The rear gun is stowed. (How?) · Rear gunner seat in forward direction · Pilots navigation board out · Already bombed up · Canopy open all section glasses in center position Anything else? The same situation I had on my Barracudas. I did lots of them wrong. Helldiver also. Looking forward your ideas! Happy modelling Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimea River Posted February 17, 2021 Share Posted February 17, 2021 I would suggest that the map tray would not be out in a ready for takeoff situation. It probably would have been in the way for the pilot to get in and he would have no need for it at take-off, having already been briefed and being situated miles from land or in the middle of the ocean. The rear-facing gun on the Dauntless was stowed facing to the rear under a folding hatch on the spine of the aircarft. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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