Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SBD 5 Radar Question

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Hello All,

I’ve not been on here for quite some time, but have been busy building a 1/48 SBD 5 Dauntless. My question is what do the cockpit component(s) of the Yagi Radar look like - the monitor, receiver or whatever this component is?

I can’t find any images of it online nor in the resources I have at home.

This is an incredibly detailed build on my part. I’ve scratchbuilt many parts of the cockpit and using many after market parts as well. I will post photos soon.

Thanks for your help.

Steven

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I don’t have an answer, but this forum thread might.

http://cs.finescale.com/fsm/modeling_subjects/f/44/p/165482/1837091.aspx#1837091

I can’t speak for him, but he may respond to your question there or in a private message.

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Here is everything you need to know about WWII USN Aircraft Radars

https://www.ibiblio.org/hyperwar/USN/ref/RADTWOA/RADTWOA-2.html

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Here you go:

http://www.boxartden.com/gallery/index.php/Profiles/Detail-Scale/48-Douglas-SBD

Check pages 19 and 59 for external antennas on SBD-5 and 6.

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THanks much, this is just what I was looking for.