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Post by Ian H. on Mar 30, 2024 19:43:30 GMT
I decided to go with another prop build, since I am not ready to undertake a big jet build like an F/A-18 Hornet. I am going with the Monogram TBD-1 Devastator, which to this day builds up into a very respectable rendition of this aircraft. I will be depicting a TBD from Torpedo 8 from the USS Hornet at the Battle of Midway. Starfighter Decals just released a sheet to depict TBDs at the Battle of Midway, from Torpedo 3, Torpedo 6 and Torpedo 8. VT-8's TBDs were wiped out completely and only six returned from VT-3 and VT-6.  |
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Post by Armorguy on Mar 30, 2024 19:53:59 GMT
Now I'm in first😉
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Post by JEFF on Mar 30, 2024 19:54:15 GMT
That's a sharp looking wingy,Ian. Nice choice,Dude.  |
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Post by Paul B on Mar 30, 2024 22:10:58 GMT
Yup, that is pushing the boundaries alright  . I like this idea, specially as it was based on the USS Hornet |
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Post by tommygunn on Mar 31, 2024 6:46:00 GMT
Nice choice Ian.
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Post by bwilt on Mar 31, 2024 7:48:17 GMT
Oh nice, I do like those yellow wings👍
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Post by alexb on Mar 31, 2024 23:02:58 GMT
Nice little kit. Should be a fun build for you and to watch.
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 1, 2024 0:23:30 GMT
Thanks, guys!!!!!!
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Post by Marco on Apr 3, 2024 9:56:05 GMT
I'm here too! looks like a vintage model. The box is beautiful.
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Post by nito74 on Apr 4, 2024 2:52:06 GMT
This is going to be fun !!
Took my seat now.
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 6, 2024 0:00:56 GMT
Thanks, guys! My decals arrived today so I have everything. Going with the USN Blue-Grey over Light Grey scheme from Midway. I have been digging up photos and research info---no easy task considering there is not an original TBD-1 anywhere in the world, above water right now. However, I did read there are plans to raise some airframes from the USS Lexington wreck site.  |
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 12, 2024 21:38:35 GMT
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Post by Armorguy on Apr 13, 2024 6:43:13 GMT
Good looking green Ian. With the interior details on top of it it's going to look fab.
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Post by bwilt on Apr 13, 2024 10:34:56 GMT
Nice looking colour!
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 13, 2024 11:15:26 GMT
Thanks, gents!!!!!
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Post by JEFF on Apr 13, 2024 13:54:35 GMT
Most dapper,I must say. |
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Post by Paul B on Apr 13, 2024 17:37:04 GMT
Double dapper I'll say  |
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Post by SteveM on Apr 14, 2024 7:11:59 GMT
Some of these early battles with the Japanese didn't turn out too well for the Allied air forces.
I'm tagging along too mate.
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Post by Ian H. on Apr 14, 2024 15:16:31 GMT
Thanks, gents! You are correct on that, Steve. It was definitely dicey early on against Japan with Buffalos, B-10s, P-26s, P-36s, Vindicators, Devastators, etc.
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Post by nito74 on Apr 19, 2024 18:18:01 GMT
Glad you picked this one Ian, I started seeing on Netflix the Pacific . So I'm eager to see what they have on the TV series.
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