My backwards build is done.. (Pics)

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Seems I finished my kit the day before they postponed the build. So figured I would post it anyway. Might still join in it again with a Belle when it gets fired back up again.

This is the Accurate Minatures SBD3 Dauntless. Completely OOB since I would not even know where to start with the AM stuff on a plane. There are some seams that are messed up due to the thing wanting to take a practice dive bombing run one day when it was almost complete. Problem was not the dive, it was quite beautiful, problem lied in the fact that it did’nt pull up in time. Nose first into the floor. Ok enough excuses, here is my first really try to build a nice target plane. Such a shame there is not another wingy thing kit on my shelf. [:D]

So now that you have a tread heads feeble attempt at a plane, laugh away! [:D]

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chris that looks outstanding. nice work on the bird. very nice.

joe

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good lookin bird

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Not bad for a Treadhead [:)]. Actually not bad for anyone. Nice Build!! Thanks for sharing.

Regards, Rick

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Very nice! What did you think of the kit?

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Very nice! What did you think of the kit?

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Ha ha ha ha ha ha!!! Only joking. It looks great from here. Great work.

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very nice chris

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Thanks guys.
The kit was pretty good actually. Very detailed. Detailed to the point that I spent 2 hours fiddleing with some bar things in the cockpit that can’t even be seen. I was really impressed with the instructions. Not used to haveing it layed out like that and every piece labeled as to what it is and not just a number. Really made it interesting. Not to mention the stray comments put in them like " We told you it was a good idea to read these instructions" and “Ignore the fact that the L and R are mislabled. Most bombs have the pointy end forward.” At least they have a sense of humor about thier mistake. Now if someone could get AMT to do the same.

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Thats a Dauntless…LOL[:p] Seriously though, you did a fine job on the AM kit.
What did u use for the panel lines? Would you ever consider doing another AM kit??
Flaps up, Mike

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Thanks Mike. For the panel lines I just did a wash like I do on armor, except that I went back over them with a real light mist of paint to knock down the hardness look, if that makes any sense.

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That’s very good, Chris! In fact, it’s rather depressing since most of my wingy thingies don’t come out that well! [:D] Plus, I’ve always wanted to build the AM Dauntless! You should try their Avenger series! Oh, and AM kit instructions really are fun to read! [:p]

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great build! My uncle flew tail gunner on one of those during the war…

As far as “target” some interesting things about the Dauntless:

It was the first US Aircraft to shoot down a Japanese plane in WWII

It sank more tonnage of Japanese ships than any other bomber type. (Including torpedo planes)

I think it is a great plane and you did justice to it!!!

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Beautiful backwards build Chris! Thanks! [:)]

Take care,
Frank

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DANG CHRIS!!! very nice build of the SBD!!! i’m doin’ the same kit, and i can only hope mine turns out as well as your did!! very nice!! later.

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Well done thanks for the inspiration i now feel the need to break my dauntless out of the closit. Great build!

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Thanks again y’all for the compliments. Might be another thing with wings on the bench one day. Just no telling when.

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Great job… sorry I closed the build but I said why [;)]. You did greta on that bird and cant wait to more plane builds, hope you enjoyed your time in the clouds[;)]

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Looks great! Its nice to do something different isn’t it?

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Wonderful work Chris!
I want to build a few of them myself since it’s one of my favourite a/c.
Keep up the good work mate![tup][tup][tup][bow][bow][bow]