ajcmac Posted December 29, 2010 Share Posted December 29, 2010 (edited) I liked to join this Group Build. The model is the SBD Dauntless-2 Trumpeter in 1/32 scale. I just use the belts from Eduard and a sheet of decals Yellow Wings. The model Edited December 29, 2010 by ajcmac Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted December 30, 2010 Share Posted December 30, 2010 great looking aircraft - looking forward to seeing it come along Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 1, 2011 Author Share Posted January 1, 2011 I started by taking some parts of the trees needed to be cleaned of excess plastic. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 2, 2011 Author Share Posted January 2, 2011 Injection marks are few unlike most models of Trumpeter that I know. Two parts, support the pilot's seat and part that holds the engine, which are visible from both sides, I had to cover. But are the ones I found. Other work was drilling dashboard (dials) and a part of the gunner's seat. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 I was gluing sets to make the paint easier. The gunner's seat assembly and machine gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 4, 2011 Author Share Posted January 4, 2011 The base of the cockpit nearly complete. The assembly that took more work. Perhaps because they are transparent. They should, by the instructions almost in the end, already with the interiors and the fuselage glued and ready. Having to glue, use putty and sanding it scared me a little. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 The interiors painted. It was time to see something. It seemed that nothing was done, did not see any progress. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 The photos were missing. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 8, 2011 Author Share Posted January 8, 2011 More updates. Lights and shadows. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Bigasshammm Posted January 10, 2011 Share Posted January 10, 2011 That is so nice looking for out of the box. I love 32nd WWII planes and may have to get one of these. The scheme for your decals looks awesome as well. Can't wait to see it finished. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 16, 2011 Author Share Posted January 16, 2011 The instrument panel and the machine gun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neo Posted January 16, 2011 Share Posted January 16, 2011 sweet nice work Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted January 19, 2011 Author Share Posted January 19, 2011 Almost done. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
yardbird78 Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Stunningly beautiful work on the cockpit. I am anxious to see more of your work on the SBD. Darwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted February 5, 2011 Author Share Posted February 5, 2011 Ready to glue the fuselage. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
robtmelvin Posted February 5, 2011 Share Posted February 5, 2011 Very nice work indeed. I have to admit to a love for SBDs. I'll be watching your build with great interest. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted February 9, 2011 Author Share Posted February 9, 2011 Some problems in fitting the fuselage (bottom) and wings with the fuselage. I had to remake many rivets. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted February 10, 2011 Author Share Posted February 10, 2011 A little progress to start painting the model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Shahar Levi Posted February 10, 2011 Share Posted February 10, 2011 Beautiful paint work! May I ask about your highlight/shadows technique? How do you do it? Thanks. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted February 11, 2011 Author Share Posted February 11, 2011 Beautiful paint work!May I ask about your highlight/shadows technique? How do you do it? Thanks. :) Post-shading with Tamiya paints. Base color - XF-5 (1) + XF-3 (2). Lights - base color over a few drops of XF-3 with about 80% diluent. Shadows - XF-5 also with about 80% diluent. Wash with a very dark brown. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted February 16, 2011 Author Share Posted February 16, 2011 the propeller Landing gear Bottom surface painted with light gray. Lights and Shadows. Next. The Blue Grey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted February 19, 2011 Author Share Posted February 19, 2011 The Blue Grey is painted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ajcmac Posted February 22, 2011 Author Share Posted February 22, 2011 I started the weathering the Blue Grey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SrkiRad Posted February 22, 2011 Share Posted February 22, 2011 Stunning work so far! Cockpit is just great, while weathering on upper parts look very real! Keep going, Srdjan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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