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Post by fightnjoe on Jul 29, 2015 22:44:17 GMT -5
Tis that time of year again. It is time for my Pearl Tribute. For this year I am finishing off a sister kit to one I did a couple of years ago. This is the Accurate Miniatures 1/48 SBD -1 from the Marines at Pearl Harbor set.  Joe |
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Post by fightnjoe on Jul 29, 2015 22:50:28 GMT -5
So far not a lot of time but I did get through steps 1 and 2a as well as part of 2b. These are constructing the cockpit and all the little details provided. i added the detail to the port and starboard as well as most to the floor. There are some things that I will not add until after I get some paint on this.  Does not seem like much but on the last few this would have taken about four to six weeks. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by TRM on Jul 29, 2015 23:30:13 GMT -5
Another fine one Joe! That bench is on fire!
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Post by JimD on Jul 29, 2015 23:32:20 GMT -5
Call the fire department!
I really like the looks of this kit. I've still got one I need to build. Of course I'm following.
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Post by Leon on Jul 30, 2015 3:50:46 GMT -5
Off to another great start Joe!
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Post by fightnjoe on Jul 30, 2015 8:52:40 GMT -5
Very kind all. Hope I can do this justice.
Joe
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Post by wbill76 on Jul 30, 2015 14:57:42 GMT -5
Should be a fun one for your annual effort Joe. Looking good so far.
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Post by fightnjoe on Jul 30, 2015 22:54:43 GMT -5
Bill it seems to be. No issues yet but it is really early.
Joe
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Post by dupes on Jul 31, 2015 13:52:38 GMT -5
The Vindicator going to follow soon after?
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Post by fightnjoe on Jul 31, 2015 23:40:15 GMT -5
The Vindicator was a couple of years ago.  Hopefully this one will turn out better. Joe |
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 1, 2015 22:47:46 GMT -5
And moving right along. Geez this thing seems to be just falling together in the box and I just take the pictures. Paint on the interior. I do need some touch up but for the most part it looks ok. I may highlight with Chrome Silver just to bring it out a bit more but here it is.  And wow is the fit good on this thing so far. This is dry fit only.  It does not look like it but there is hardly a seam at all. Quite a good fit. That is it for now. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by dupes on Aug 2, 2015 8:48:47 GMT -5
Hey, nothing wrong with a build falling together! Shoot, I ain't proud...I'd take them all that way.  Nice work on the Vindicator! |
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Post by panzerjager2 on Aug 3, 2015 1:32:51 GMT -5
Looks great. I love the 2 kits in 1.
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 3, 2015 10:14:36 GMT -5
Dupes many thanks.
Panzer I used to love the multi kits when I did auto kits all the time. Thanks for looking in.
Joe
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Post by sturmbird on Aug 4, 2015 13:41:29 GMT -5
Years back, I became an Accurate Miniatures fan, and I still have a dozen or so kits in the stash. Always a fan of the Allison engine Mustangs and about time the went under I got into their between the war stuff. Love their P39's.
gary
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 5, 2015 9:47:28 GMT -5
My friend to be honest I have done very few of the Accurate Miniatures kits. I am a bit worried as this has been such a breeze so far. I worry that something may bite me later.
Joe
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Post by JimD on Aug 5, 2015 10:27:04 GMT -5
My friend to be honest I have done very few of the Accurate Miniatures kits. I am a bit worried as this has been such a breeze so far. I worry that something may bite me later. Joe I think you'll be fine. I haven't built the Dauntless yet, but I hear it's just as good as the Avenger...which I still maintain as one of the best kits in 1/48 period...maybe only behind the Tamiya P-47. |
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 6, 2015 9:23:51 GMT -5
Jimmy I always worry when I get into a build and everything seems to just fall together.
Joe
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Post by JimD on Aug 6, 2015 11:19:36 GMT -5
Jimmy I always worry when I get into a build and everything seems to just fall together. Joe Hehe...I can understand that. Steer clear of the Tamiya kits...they will drive you nuts  |
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 6, 2015 18:39:35 GMT -5
Why do you think I stick to Revell.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 11, 2015 22:20:58 GMT -5
Just a brief update from me. After a few comments from folks who know a whole lot more about these than I do and just a bit of research from me, the interior got a different color. Interior Green. I have seen a site that shows a SBD-1 with original paint. It shows Interior Green. So there I go. Repainted.  Added a couple of the interior parts but for the most part just the color change. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by Rick on Aug 14, 2015 4:13:06 GMT -5
Looking good Joe. I'm also building the accurate miniatures SBD. It's been an on and off again attempt over the last couple years. I agree with you the fit of this kit is very good and the detail is quite impressive for the age of the kit. I've seen several completed kits at shows and they are quite impressive. I just need to stop procrastinating on it and get moving on it again. I'll eventually get some pics posted but till then, I'm enjoying watching your progress.
Rick
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 16, 2015 8:10:20 GMT -5
Many thanks Rick. I just hope the easy going of this build continues.
Joe
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Post by JimD on Aug 16, 2015 10:10:31 GMT -5
Looks good. I think the color change was a good call. I can't remember ever seeing one in NMF on a Dauntless. I know some of the other Navy bird were unpainted. Either way looks great. Looking forward to more.
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Post by bbrowniii on Aug 16, 2015 12:43:51 GMT -5
Joe
Looks great.
You're right about Accurate Miniatures - those kits fall together. I love 'em!
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 16, 2015 21:34:00 GMT -5
Many thanks. There has been so much confusing information about this bird.
I just want to move forward.
Joe
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Post by fightnjoe on Aug 16, 2015 21:55:47 GMT -5
Well I am choosing to move forward on this one. Detail painting as well as some chipping. I know it might be overdone a bit but I did try to keep it light.  Next will be to close up the fuselage. All comments, critiques, and criticism are encouraged. Joe |
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Post by deafpanzer on Aug 17, 2015 12:44:14 GMT -5
Nice chipping job! They look good to me.
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Post by JimD on Aug 17, 2015 14:53:06 GMT -5
Better than Ruffles.
Not overdone at all. I think you showed great restraint. Looks just right.
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Post by wbill76 on Aug 17, 2015 17:28:27 GMT -5
Looks like it's ready to come together in a big way Joe, keep at it!
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