Hobby Boss 1/48 scale TBD-1 Devastator

[19kilo]

Started assembly last night. So far I’ve run into multiple fit issues. But I’ve always had a soft spot in my heart for the old Devastator. Right now I’m leaning toward doing it in pre-war scheme but I could go either Coral Sea or Midway. Still haven’t fully decided. 

[jeaton01]

Would a prewar interior be aluminum?

[keavdog]

Cool! I'll be following. I have the GWH kit in the stash. Your interior looks great. Ya - I have a soft spot for the bird as well. The old monogram kit with the ground crew was one of my early 'good' models.

[handiabled]

Bookmarked! Nice looking office so far!

[406 Silverado]

I've always had a soft spot for this aircraft as well kilo. As John () mentioned the only one available when we were younger was the older Monogram offering but I never got around to building that one. I always wanted it but back then in the small town of Bowie, Texas resources were limited to the Moses 5 and 10 cent store that we used to drive by on our trip to see my grandparents.

Good detail starting out on this one bud.

[stikpusher]

Sept 18, 2024 22:07:37 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Would a prewar interior be aluminum?

It could be Interior Green or Aluminum



The earliest ones were aluminum lacquer, but later production ones had interior green. Even on Yellow Wing birds.

[spook]

Impressive!

[19kilo]

Sept 18, 2024 22:07:37 GMT -5 jeaton01 said:

Would a prewar interior be aluminum?

That’s the color it said to paint it.

[19kilo]

Sept 19, 2024 4:39:51 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I've always had a soft spot for this aircraft as well kilo. As John () mentioned the only one available when we were younger was the older Monogram offering but I never got around to building that one. I always wanted it but back then in the small town of Bowie, Texas resources were limited to the Moses 5 and 10 cent store that we used to drive by on our trip to see my grandparents.

Good detail starting out on this one bud.

One of the first kits I built as a kid was the Monogram TBD kit. Mom let me get it one time at K-Mart. This was probably about 1978-79. Of course that kit, which I’m sure I did a piss poor job on anyway, didn’t survive childhood. But since then the Devastator has been a favorite of mine. Fast forward to a few years ago and I found a still in the plastic Monogram TBD kit on eBay. Think I paid like $60 or something like that for it. When it arrived the first thing I noticed was it had an old K-Mart price tag for like $6.00! Anyway, I here’s how that one turned out…. 

[stikpusher]

6-T-6 has an Interior Green cockpit



6-T-16 has what looks to be an Aluminum Lacquer cockpit from what these photos show.

[brandonk]

I also have the GWH kit in the stash. I love these early war birds. Looking forward to seeing this.

[kyledehart5]

Excellent start on this one!! Looking forward to watching

[jmarc]

GGGGGGGGGGreat start !

[406 Silverado]

Sept 19, 2024 21:06:13 GMT -5 19kilo said:

Sept 19, 2024 4:39:51 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I've always had a soft spot for this aircraft as well kilo. As John () mentioned the only one available when we were younger was the older Monogram offering but I never got around to building that one. I always wanted it but back then in the small town of Bowie, Texas resources were limited to the Moses 5 and 10 cent store that we used to drive by on our trip to see my grandparents.

Good detail starting out on this one bud.

One of the first kits I built as a kid was the Monogram TBD kit. Mom let me get it one time at K-Mart. This was probably about 1978-79. Of course that kit, which I’m sure I did a piss poor job on anyway, didn’t survive childhood. But since then the Devastator has been a favorite of mine. Fast forward to a few years ago and I found a still in the plastic Monogram TBD kit on eBay. Think I paid like $60 or something like that for it. When it arrived the first thing I noticed was it had an old K-Mart price tag for like $6.00! Anyway, I here’s how that one turned out…. 

  That's funny because I can remember those kits costing right around that much (or should I say that little) back then. Nowadays those same kits are fetching a pretty penny for their nostalgic/ collector worth but I've still built one or two of them up despite their lack of interior detailing. Your Monogram rebuild turned out pretty dang good! 

[19kilo]

Made some good progress today. 

[kyledehart5]

That’s wonderful!! Looking great.

[handiabled]

Great work on the cockpit detail!

[benb]

Looking good! I’ve been thinking of picking one of these up. I wish someone like Reskit would produce a correct twin gun mount. I have a spare twin gun from the Accurate Miniatures SBD, but it’s a later version.

Ben

[fermis]

Sept 19, 2024 21:06:13 GMT -5 19kilo said:

Sept 19, 2024 4:39:51 GMT -5 406 Silverado said:

I've always had a soft spot for this aircraft as well kilo. As John () mentioned the only one available when we were younger was the older Monogram offering but I never got around to building that one. I always wanted it but back then in the small town of Bowie, Texas resources were limited to the Moses 5 and 10 cent store that we used to drive by on our trip to see my grandparents.

Good detail starting out on this one bud.

One of the first kits I built as a kid was the Monogram TBD kit. Mom let me get it one time at K-Mart. This was probably about 1978-79. Of course that kit, which I’m sure I did a piss poor job on anyway, didn’t survive childhood. But since then the Devastator has been a favorite of mine. Fast forward to a few years ago and I found a still in the plastic Monogram TBD kit on eBay. Think I paid like $60 or something like that for it. When it arrived the first thing I noticed was it had an old K-Mart price tag for like $6.00! Anyway, I here’s how that one turned out…. 

 Nostalgia!!!
I recall building the old Monogram, somewhere around 85 or so. Picked it up for a few bucks at the PX at Ft. Leavenworth.
I still remember riding my bike home with it....couldn't wait to get started!
I slapped it together that afternoon/evening. The next day, my buddy and I brought our models out back, to play with them on the carrier (a random board). 
With the movable wings...I decided to fly my TBD like a bird...flap, flap, SNAP!  
Both wing sections tumbled to the ground. I think that seeded my deep rooted hatred for moving parts on models!

Upon my return to the hobby in 09...the old TBD was on my list!
Picked one up from a vendor table for $10.
Scratched the interior, only a/m was a Squadron canopy. I was proud, at the time...now it's just kinda...meh.
(Stik posted those same pics in my build thread at FSM)

I'll post a couple pics later (Flickr is being a butt right now!)

[fermis]

 Well, Flickr finally decided to take the pics!

Here she be...




If I still built in 48th, I'd do another. My skills and techniques have changed a bit in the last 15 years!

[19kilo]

Sept 29, 2024 15:06:28 GMT -5 fermis said:

 Well, Flickr finally decided to take the pics!

Here she be...




If I still built in 48th, I'd do another. My skills and techniques have changed a bit in the last 15 years!

Wow. That looks fantastic!

[19kilo]

Made some more progress today. I think I’ve decided to go with the pre-war paint scheme. Still not 100% settled though. 

[19kilo]

Made some pretty good progress today.

[stuart]

That's very nice indeed. You did a good job of the interior.

I like Hobbyboss kits, they do get some stick in regards to accuracy etc. but I've always found them rather enjoyable builds.

[handiabled]

The office looks great!

[19kilo]

Between college football and family activities, I didn’t get to spend any time at my model desk this weekend. But I’m off today and tomorrow! Got a lot done today, hope to wrap it up tomorrow. 

[keavdog]

Lot's of progress! Looking good too.

[19kilo]

Oct 14, 2024 17:19:50 GMT -5 keavdog said:

Lot's of progress! Looking good too.

Thanks! As far as construction goes, all I have left is the canopy and horizontal stabilizers. After that the top decals and she’s done.

[kyledehart5]

Looking excellent!!

[406 Silverado]

I missed the last few updates on this build but you're doing a rock-solid job on it so far Jimmy. Love all of the detailing that you're putting into this one. I couldn't help but notice the numbered masking stickers for the canopy. That is a good feature of these kits with as many windowpanes as these aircraft have.