Popular Post Rod bettencourt Posted August 25, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2021 This represents an SBD-3 from VS-6 USS Enterprise June 4th 1942 crewed by ENS Frank O’Flaherty and AMM1 Bruno Gaido. Both Gaido and O’Flaherty were captured by the IJN after ditching their aircraft. After both men were interrogated, they had weights attached to them and thrown overboard to drown. This the Trumpeter Midway “Clear Edition”. As many have stated over the years, this is a pretty good kit! I wouldn’t mind building another one. The only AM used was Yahu IP, my wife made the squadron decal ID numbers for me. I used AK Paints exclusively on this build. This piece was awarded the “Whizzer White Memorial” Navy/Marine Attack Aircraft at the 2021 Las Vegas Nationals. Photos were taken with my iphone. 74 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billn53 Posted August 25, 2021 Share Posted August 25, 2021 Great model, great photos. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Now that's professional grade modeling. Congratulations! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Hi Rod, that blows really my mind away! Unbelievable paintwork and always these perfect and nice outdoor photography. i am envious!! Cheers Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 33 minutes ago, Andy Dyck said: Hi Rod, that blows really my mind away! Unbelievable paintwork and always these perfect and nice outdoor photography. i am envious!! Did you use the AK Real colors? Cheers Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby No Mac Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Wow. Absolutely love the bleached look of the paintwork and pictures look like they're of the real thing. Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 In a word.....brilliant Absolutely love the paint scheme and finish Looks like that bleached blue is done to a tee Photos also superb Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
echen Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 I do wish people would stop shrinking real aircraft and passing them off as models! 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Excellent! It brings the Sugar Baker Dog back to life. Luckily less cruel than in reality. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giampiero Piva Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Incredible ! Congrats. You, sir, have reached perfection. Cheers Giampiero 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiseca Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 (edited) One of those where the first couple of photos I wondered if I was looking at the real thing, esp. when I clocked the runway markers in the background! Beautifully executed. Edited because somehow I managed to quote myself... Edited August 26, 2021 by kiseca 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bertie McBoatface Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Outstanding modelling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Had to look several times to see if the Life Magazine trademark was on what look to be color period photos. Magnificent bleached and weathered paintwork. It is very hard making a large scale model that doesn't look like a model, if that makes any sense. Museum quality, to be sure! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 That's incredible, I thought the first photo was a reference picture of the real aircraft and model photos were to follow. That is a masterly paint job. Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madmaks Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Congratulations and beautiful build. Respect to the brave crew. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Outstanding work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Great job Rob, you deserve that prize! Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Only need pilots and can go into the battle. Crazy realistic finish. Also beautiful photography! Beautiful Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted August 26, 2021 Share Posted August 26, 2021 Superb modelling, and stupendous photography - well done sir! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Outstanding work indeed! My personal preference is 1/72 scale but - arriving here as a Dauntless fan - I'd have to say they really don't get better than your build. Awesome! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamS Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Brilliant. 100% realistic. Graham 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Superb work on the model and with the photography. Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Great model and great photos 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Fantastic outdoor shots. Well done, my man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted August 27, 2021 Share Posted August 27, 2021 Beautifully built, painted, finished and photographed. Superb! Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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