SBD-5
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The fit of the wings was less than good. I had to spend a lot of time ajusting these connections.
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The amount of adjustment I needed do to made some details disapeared.
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the paneling scribing didn't wnt as planned 😛
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Riveting, God I love this tool!
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Getting ready for the paint job
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Engine mounting
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An easy way to mask and paint the inside of the flaps.
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I started to paint the area with a paintbrush only to realise that I would never achieve a uniform relust without the airbrush. I made a large mask to be sure not to stain the with paint job of the under body.
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This canopy part was cracked when I removed it from the sprue. It broked in two part when I removed the masking tape after painting it. Manages to glue it back without spoiling the glass.
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Almost done 🙂
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Engine operationnal!!
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Kommentit
9 18 May 2020, 00:33
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Academy 1:48. The details are nice but the plastic is quite thin make the construction more tricky than my last kit by Airfix.
18 May 2020, 00:45
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I have the same kit. I will watch your build with interest. I also have the Accurate Minatures SBD-3.
18 May 2020, 00:56
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Good! Then look at the main decal of the cockpit and don't install it like I did. It should be rotated by 90 degree. I figured it out after varnish so I'll live with it.
18 May 2020, 01:13
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It was a bit of a struggle to line the wings part with the body. I think the putty will fix it but it will be a challenge. The upper wing is will also need to be shaved to fit with it. Otherwise the location pns won't align.
19 May 2020, 00:23
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Got a lot done this weekend, Quite happy with my preshading on the wings. Still I could have stoped one layer earlier, but I'm still learning.
25 May 2020, 12:46
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I´m going to start this kit in a near future, and your album will be a great reference to get it going.
2 October 2020, 22:11
Album info
Academy SBD-5
Nice looking kit, especially for the price but the plastic has thin walls and is on the brittle side.