Revell SBD Dauntless help please

mustang1989

You got pics of this build? I built one of these a couple of years ago here and had a blast with it.

 

Here are the pilots (1/48).  Took a while... lots of overtime at work during the last 2 weeks.  I realized the khaki is too dark but didn't feel like starting over.  I painted, glossed, acrylic washed, dull coated, and used clear glue for goggles.  Any tips for the future?

Testing

One of my favorite kits when I was a kid because of all of the moving parts. 

Looking great so far, can't wait to see it finished!

Looks good Kosmo. The main landing gear gave me fits on this thing when trying to line everything up before gluing it all into position. Keep the progress up.

Here is what I've done so far

http://postimg.org/image/b28h0ha65/

As for the cockpit I didn't modify it.  And for detailing I just slightly dry brushed silver over the dials.  Didn't want to go crazy with a wash since I didn't add any details and being the first model in a while it probably won't be the greatest lol

http://postimg.org/image/xezwjstkl/

And last, the fit was pretty good... except for right here in the front you can see the was probably a poor mold.  What would be the best way to fix this?  Filler and sanding?

http://postimg.org/image/9qks2v10j/

Thanks again!

KosmoCramer

 

mustang1989

You got pics of this build? I built one of these a couple of years ago here and had a blast with it.

 

 

 

 

I'll post them soon.  Almost up to the painting now.  As for assembly it's a great easy kit with decent fit.  As for cockpit detail though it's completely lacking.  But it's my first model in 10 years so I am definitely enjoying it.

 

I'll never forget looking at the basic cockpit

 You are correct in that it's a nice little build to break the ice on model building again after 10 years though.

mustang1989

You got pics of this build? I built one of these a couple of years ago here and had a blast with it.

 

I'll post them soon.  Almost up to the painting now.  As for assembly it's a great easy kit with decent fit.  As for cockpit detail though it's completely lacking.  But it's my first model in 10 years so I am definitely enjoying it.

You got pics of this build? I built one of these a couple of years ago here and had a blast with it.

Yes, it was. The Navy adopted it before Pearl Harbor and it lasted until the three tone blue/white scheme was approved.

From an Accurate Miniatures SBD kit: top color is light blue grey FS35189, bottom color is light grey FS 36440(I think it's also known as gull grey)