volzj Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 This is one of the greatest kits I've ever built. I built this pretty much straight OOB, as it requires almost nothing else to look good. The markings are pieced together to represent an SBD-3 from VS-6, aboard the Yorktown at the battle of Midway. There si one small historical error, but I'm not too worried about it, and I'm not going to say what it is! I made the antenna from 6x fly fishing tippet. The finish is Polly Scale, with an artist's oil wash, some pre- and post shading as well as some pastels, and Prismacolor pencil for the small amount of chipping. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marcin_S Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 WOW !!! Excellent job ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TF51GREGWISE Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 awesome work!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
latormentabritanica Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Wow! Great depth with the weathering, the kit looks just spiffy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ScottD Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 What paint did you use for the camo? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bugfan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 DAGNABBIT JOE, quit building so D-A-M-N fast. The problem is, even though you are fast, they all look GREAT!!! Well done sir!! Jack aka BUGFAN Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hurbert Chen Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Beautiful!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Sweet looking SBD great paint job and weathering, it makes me want to do another SBD. Rob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rampage55 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Marvelous work!!! Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Kethan Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Sweet paint job, Joe! That is one SUPERB looking Dauntless. I always enjoy seeing your work. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jinxter13 Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 There are no superlatives to describe that build......I can only say Awe inspiring and mesmerizing. Excellent job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
starflyer Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Very very nice job, I like it! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
regevmo Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 (edited) This Dauntless is looking awsome ! Regev. Edited February 26, 2008 by regevmo Quote Link to post Share on other sites
marine4 ever Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 i love this kit also. they are so detailed!!! Absolutely wonderful Dauntless!!! TOP NOTCH! Semper Fi Dan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dragonfly Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 That's a great looking SBD! Very very nice. Are you gonna paint the rigging wire? Jerry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Simply outstanding! ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Stephen Posted February 26, 2008 Share Posted February 26, 2008 Great SBD Joe! Stephen Quote Link to post Share on other sites
volzj Posted February 27, 2008 Author Share Posted February 27, 2008 (edited) What paint did you use for the camo? Scott: I used Polly Scale Intermedite Blue 80% and Lt. Gull Gray 20% to get the blue/gray color. That's a great looking SBD! Very very nice. Are you gonna paint the rigging wire?Jerry Jerry: It's smoke colored and deosn't look too bad in person, it's just reflecting a lot of light in the photos. Thanks very much everyone. Much appreciated. Edited February 27, 2008 by volzj Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rjwood_uk Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 wiow. an outstanding model there mate. nice one! perfect job. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Great looking Dauntless! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jeff briner Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 Great looking Dauntless! Hey gang, I think this build needs a name change. I propose it be called a SBD DauntMORE because there is clearly nothing "less" about this build. It sure is a beauty. You captured the look and feel and the paint job is a real knockout. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Boki Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm speechless. Wonderful work. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tomcat Tweeker Posted February 28, 2008 Share Posted February 28, 2008 WOW!! Nice work!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DC10Oiller Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Great job Joe. Absolutely beautiful. ;) The rest of you SBD builders take note; that's how it's done. (Now where's my AM kit hiding?) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted February 29, 2008 Share Posted February 29, 2008 Very realistic looking. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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