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  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: USA
I couldn't resist
Posted by nsclcctl on Friday, January 23, 2004 7:42 AM
went to my local shop last night to simply pick up some paint, metallizer to be exact. I tried to stay away from the model shelf. Oh no, there it was. I have been wanting it for so long. There it was in all its original packaging, boxart the whole enchillada. It was also 5 bucks off. So, assuming I might not be able to find it again, for a while, I brought it home and gave it a nice warm place to live. Yes, I bought the 1:48 Slow but deadly Dauntless, 1:48 by accurate in the original box, not the white boxes they are offering now. I opened it up and it looks good but more importantly, as much as I hate the directions in these kits, the detail looks fabulous. Also, the color picture on the bottom of the box and inside the box is priceless. It is a finished model, the way all companies should do it. Give you something to shoot for.

I built the Hasegawa version about 6 months ago and it needed a partner next to the 5 corsairs on the shelf. It was crying for a partner, a wingman so to speak.
Anyway, anybody build this and what did you think?
  • Member since
    February 2003
  • From: Saratoga Springs, NY
Posted by Jeeves on Friday, January 23, 2004 9:25 AM
Which version do you have?? AM does the -1, the -3, and the -5. I have built the -5 and loved every minute of doing it....well---except trying to fit all the cockpit detail together into the fuselage....was a very tight fit! I am about to start the -1 for the Marine group build. The SBD is my most favorite plane from WWII...at some point, I'll break down and get the -3...probably when they retool it. Enjoy your build-- I sure did! AM had a walk-through for the SBD-1 build at their site you might want to check out as well....may help with whatever variant you are trying to build.
Mike
  • Member since
    January 2003
  • From: Central MI
Posted by therriman on Friday, January 23, 2004 9:50 AM
That's it, NOW i'm Jealous.Evil [}:)]Whistling [:-^]
Tim H. "If your alone and you meet a Zero, run like hell. Your outnumbered" Capt Joe Foss, Guadalcanal 1942 Real Trucks have 18 wheels. Anything less is just a Toy! I am in shape. Hey, Round is a shape! Reality is a concept not yet proven.
  • Member since
    May 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by nsclcctl on Friday, January 23, 2004 10:15 AM
Oh you said it, cockpit fit and accurate. That is why I have 3 avengers, one in pieces, one partially built back in the box, and one unopened. I can't stand the fit after the interior is done. I can't get the fuselages together. I guess everyone has their modeling Achilles heal. Unfortuantly, the avenger is one of my all time favorite planes. But, I can't get the damned things built!!!! That is why I am patiently waiting for a 1:32 by trumpeter, maybe it will be easier.
  • Member since
    July 2003
  • From: Kent, England
Posted by nmayhew on Friday, January 23, 2004 1:23 PM
nsclcctl hiSmile [:)]
sounds like you have about as much willpower as me!!![:0]Tongue [:P]Smile [:)]
regards,
nick
Kind regards, Nicholas
  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Friday, January 23, 2004 2:50 PM
Hmmmm, I have both the Avenger and the SBD sitting on the shelf waiting to be built.
Now do I start on one of these or onto something else???
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