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Current and Finished Projects => Physical Models => Aero-space => Topic started by: KiwiZac on April 23, 2017, 09:46:15 AM

Title: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: KiwiZac on April 23, 2017, 09:46:15 AM: Hi all,
Another of the care package surprises: a Revell (ex-Matchbox) 1/72 Helldiver with Airfix SBD decals. What if the RNZAF replaced its Dauntlesses with Helldivers, and one example suffered battle damage and needed a replacement wing panel from their USN comrades?

(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/ZacYates/just%20models/9A3AAF83-3571-449F-927F-96D273572C88_zps81kvpvam.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ZacYates/media/just%20models/9A3AAF83-3571-449F-927F-96D273572C88_zps81kvpvam.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/ZacYates/just%20models/558D5FA9-4066-494B-AD16-5BFDCF65A8EB_zpsyiadamzu.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ZacYates/media/just%20models/558D5FA9-4066-494B-AD16-5BFDCF65A8EB_zpsyiadamzu.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/ZacYates/just%20models/6AE70CC9-34E6-4CB7-B524-6D901C9ACC59_zpsggjafinz.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ZacYates/media/just%20models/6AE70CC9-34E6-4CB7-B524-6D901C9ACC59_zpsggjafinz.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/ZacYates/just%20models/3A73519A-DAA3-4AC5-AA2C-1B55541C6E4E_zpszseuthow.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ZacYates/media/just%20models/3A73519A-DAA3-4AC5-AA2C-1B55541C6E4E_zpszseuthow.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/ZacYates/just%20models/7DB95570-ABE5-4AAA-9002-11E0C28F6E2E_zpsgldto6mc.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ZacYates/media/just%20models/7DB95570-ABE5-4AAA-9002-11E0C28F6E2E_zpsgldto6mc.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/ZacYates/just%20models/FDE1F09A-20FC-487B-8F21-A6C2BE75DC05_zpsstsm4ylv.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ZacYates/media/just%20models/FDE1F09A-20FC-487B-8F21-A6C2BE75DC05_zpsstsm4ylv.jpg.html)
(http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a388/ZacYates/just%20models/56A116DC-69F6-4857-B472-E5349A99EA2A_zpslnc8nnn9.jpg) (http://s15.photobucket.com/user/ZacYates/media/just%20models/56A116DC-69F6-4857-B472-E5349A99EA2A_zpslnc8nnn9.jpg.html)

Once again, big thanks to pigflyer for the kits! When I saw the Dauntless was in there too it made the Helldiver question a ton easier.
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: Acree on April 23, 2017, 10:07:39 AM: :)
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: Volkodav on April 23, 2017, 10:10:39 AM: Top stuff!
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: GTX_Admin on April 24, 2017, 02:07:02 AM: :)
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: Brian da Basher on April 24, 2017, 05:58:18 AM: Absolutely crackerjack, Zac! I really like the paint job and mix of markings which are set off nicely by the yellow cowl.

You have an artist's eye my friend!

Brian da Basher
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: Old Wombat on April 24, 2017, 11:16:25 AM: Very nice! :) :)
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: elmayerle on April 24, 2017, 11:59:11 AM: Quote from: Old Wombat on April 24, 2017, 11:16:25 AM
Very nice! :) :)
+1
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: KiwiZac on April 26, 2017, 05:47:56 AM: Thanks all! I was inspired by an oft-modelled RNZAF Corsair which had a replacement (albeit ex-RNZAF) rear fuse in different paint, and by someone asking whether any of our Corsairs served with a yellow cowl.
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: pigflyer on April 28, 2017, 12:28:58 AM: What a superb idea, and very well presented too. I wonder how many nations one could involve on a single airframe this way? Raf serials on Aussie spits, U.S. task force markings on RN fighters far east way, and then this idea too, now there's a challenge I will shy away from.

Love the work, and as regards the kits, you are making a damn good job of them, well worth it.
8)
Title: Re: RNZAF Curtiss SB2C Helldiver
Post by: kitnut617 on April 28, 2017, 12:46:55 AM: Nice :) got one in the stash for my ongoing Canadian theme (over a 1000 were built by the Canadian Car & Foundry Company)