Douglas SBD-5
Dauntless
by Robert Ferrero
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Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless |
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Accurate
Miniatures' 1/48 scale SBD-1 Dauntless is still available online from
Squadron
There have been many articles written about
Accurate Miniature's SBD series. These are beautifully designed kits
which filled the void for a quality version of this subject.
Having already built the Hasagawa release in the
well known tri-color scheme, I wanted to dress this classic dive bomber
in something a bit different. The Atlantic scheme has always looked
impressive on WWII naval subjects, so I decided to go with the dark gull
gray over white.
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The kit was built per instructions, with the addition of lead foil
seatbelts. The canopy framework is done with the controversial Fast
Frames. I was satisfied the frames in spite of several complaints about
this product line. Weathering was kept to a minimum, but included post
shading panels on the upper and lower surfaces.
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Model, Images and Text Copyright © 2002 by
Robert Ferrero
Page Created 29 June, 2002
Last Updated 29 June, 2002
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