Helldiver SB2C-4
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Yorumlar
13 12 August 2020, 14:21
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This one has been waiting in ideas for around 9 months so I've finally taken the plunge and started.
12 August 2020, 14:26
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Gunner area done, gunner and pilot added. The fuselage can go together now 🙂
14 August 2020, 12:13
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Canopies masked and on the fuselage. Vallejo Model Air USN blue and Intermediate blue applied to the top of the aircraft. Insignia white will ne next.
11 October 2020, 14:47
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Gloss varnish applied before putting transfers on. Once applied, fiddly bits to be added and then matt varnish to finish. 🙂
29 November 2020, 15:52
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I finally declare this aircraft complete. 🙂
Although the instructions state that VB-3 Sqn was on USS Yorktown in April 1945, this is not correct. The Sqn depicted (VB-3) transferred to USS Lexington on 6 Mar 1945 for Hawaii. Therefore, I have decided that this model depicts White 110 of VB-3 Sqn in Feb 1945 when the Sqn was focusing its efforts on providing air support during the run up to the Battle for Iwo Jima.
VB-3 is considered by many to be the premier Navy attack squadron of WWII. It was established in 1934 and chose a leaping or diving panther as its emblem. The Black Panthers were involved in the sinking of Japanese warships at Midway and Guadalcanal. Flying their Helldivers VB-3 took part in attacks on the Japanese in the Philippines, Formosa and the home islands.
2 December 2020, 20:22
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The last set of photos were quite dark as taken with flash. The next set were taken in daylight. Hopefully, you'll like them. 🙂
6 December 2020, 14:15