David Rapasi Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 1/48th Accurate Miniatures SBD Dauntless This model depicts one of the SBD Dauntless stationed on Bougainville in the Spring of 1944. The Marines flew these aircraft on an almost daily “Milk Run” to Rabaul and other bypassed Japanese held islands. The SBD-4 fuselage has the faded factory applied Blue Gray over Light Gray paint scheme. The Sea Blue paint on the surfaces viewed from above was applied in the field. The engine cowling and left main wing panel are from a SBD-5 that has the factory applied Tri-Color paint scheme. The windscreen and gun sight are also from a SBD-5. The term “Milk Run” was used to describe missions to bypassed Japanese islands that had little or no aircraft for protection. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USMCA6E Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Beautiful paint and weathering job.Great subject and I liked the the historical info thrown in.Happy modeling! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IJ001 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Always admired your work, David. No exception with this one either. Beautifully done. Ian. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr B Posted November 22, 2016 Share Posted November 22, 2016 really nice rgds Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ken from NJ Posted November 23, 2016 Share Posted November 23, 2016 Beautiful finish and weathering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Viper316 Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 That's good stuff David, thanks for sharing. Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meatwad Posted November 26, 2016 Share Posted November 26, 2016 Hi David, I'm a big fan of your PTO USN modeling. If I recall, there was an article where you describe your painting process. Would you happen to have a link to it? I can't seem to find it on ARC. Thanks, Quote Link to post Share on other sites
David Rapasi Posted November 27, 2016 Author Share Posted November 27, 2016 Thanks The article was called Weathering With Dullcote. The third part is missing from the forum The link is to the gallery article, but it can be confusing because of the photo layout. Dave http://www.aircraftresourcecenter.com/tnt1/101-200/tnt177-tnt-weathering-Rapasi/00.shtm Quote Link to post Share on other sites
fulcrum1 Posted November 28, 2016 Share Posted November 28, 2016 Quite nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mr.Happy Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 WOW ‼️ Well done ✅ Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Meatwad Posted December 2, 2016 Share Posted December 2, 2016 Thanks David. I'll be using your guides as I turn my attention to some of the PTO kits in my stash. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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