Vertical Vengeance: A Dive into History. Dive Bomber Group Build

[TimM63]

This will be the thread for the dive bomber group build. Any dive bomber is acceptable. The only rule is there are no rules.
No start date has been set yet so there's time to get kits if you want to join.

 

[TimM63]

I will be building the Academy 1/48 SB2U-3 Vindicator.

 

[Pantherman]

This will be the thread for the dive bomber group build. Any dive bomber is acceptable. The only rule is there are no rules.
No start date has been set yet so there's time to get kits if you want to join.

Vertical vengeance, I love it, I'm in. Pantherman

 

[Tommergun]

I was planning on an old Airfix Dauntless from the stash, but now that I see it's any type dive bomber I might change that.

 

[Littlemarten]

I've never participated in a group build. How does this work?

 

[TimM63]

I've never participated in a group build. How does this work?

Get a kit that matches the theme, start on (or close to) the start date, share your progress and/or challenges, and have fun.
No rules, No stress, just camaraderie of the group.

 

[Littlemarten]

Get a kit that matches the theme, start on (or close to) the start date,

Problem is, my building rate is best categorized as "glacial," due to other commitments and an abundance of perfectionism. But since I have at least 3 SBDs and a Vindicator in the stash, it's tempting. Now all I have to do is finish the P-40E sitting on my bench. Maybe this group build will get me building faster. Of course, I may just follow the build for inspiration … pay no attention to that big block of ice in the corner …

 

[TimM63]

There is no time limit on our group builds. The thread isn't going anywhere and we will be watching

 

[Littlemarten]

Well then, I guess I have to pick one …decisions, decisions …

 

[Pantherman]

Well then, I guess I have to pick one …decisions, decisions …

Do ittttttttttttttttt. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

never participated in a group build

Go for it!
I've participated, though on the fringes, in two GBs this year, and there really was no pressure, just opportunity to learn in context (of a theme and other modelers' interpretations) and have some fun.

 

[TimM63]

This is the one I will be building.

 

[Littlemarten]

Looks like I'll be doing the SBD-3 from Accurate Miniatures, kit 480311.

 

[blakeh1]

Great motivation here. I have a couple in the stash and have kind of lapsed in modeling for the past month or so
Nice to get back to hobby time

I'm not sure which one yet.

It is either the 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
unfortunately the old tooling that had a few toy like features including being able to raise and lower the landing gar as well as drop the bomb.
The newer Revell tooling actually looks like a very nicely detailed kit compared to the almost non existent interior detail of this kit

The other is the Academy 1/72 SB2C Helldiver
I have the "Operation Iceberg" release which includes photo-etch for the dive brakes and decals for all three of these

I have already built one previously using the USS Randolph markings that I built with the gear down with the intext being a taxi for takeoff type display, but really want the tri-color one of the USS Yorktown, and to build this one gear up in the middle if a bombing run

The details on this kit are very nice, especially for 1/72

 

[GaryG64]

I'll be building the Academy SBD-5 1/48.

 

[Pantherman]

Great motivation here. I have a couple in the stash and have kind of lapsed in modeling for the past month or so
Nice to get back to hobby time

I'm not sure which one yet.

It is either the 1/48 Revell SBD Dauntless
unfortunately the old tooling that had a few toy like features including being able to raise and lower the landing gar as well as drop the bomb.
The newer Revell tooling actually looks like a very nicely detailed kit compared to the almost non existent interior detail of this kit

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The other is the Academy 1/72 SB2C Helldiver
I have the "Operation Iceberg" release which includes photo-etch for the dive brakes and decals for all three of these

View attachment 157046

I have already built one previously using the USS Randolph markings that I built with the gear down with the intext being a taxi for takeoff type display, but really want the tri-color one of the USS Yorktown, and to build this one gear up in the middle if a bombing run

The details on this kit are very nice, especially for 1/72

I like the tri colour camo. Pantherman

 

[PDGinther]

This will be the thread for the dive bomber group build. Any dive bomber is acceptable. The only rule is there are no rules.
No start date has been set yet so there's time to get kits if you want to join.

This will be the thread for the dive bomber group build. Any dive bomber is acceptable. The only rule is there are no rules.
No start date has been set yet so there's time to get kits if you want to join.

Looks like I am going to have to stop lurking on here and jump into this build! I have a few dive bombers hiding out in the stash….

 

[Pantherman]

Looks like I am going to have to stop lurking on here and jump into this build! I have a few dive bombers hiding out in the stash….

Dive in........ the more the merrier. Pantherman

 

[BarleyBop]

So... the don't do planes guy is waiting for this...
And true to form, probably a late start!

I'll be looking to build it in Mediterranean guise...

 

[Pantherman]

So... the don't do planes guy is waiting for this...
And true to form, probably a late start!

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I'll be looking to build it in Mediterranean guise...

It happens, I'm the 'only do german armor' guy that has now just about built everything it would seem.

And I have to say that the variety of builds has definitely increased the fun element. Pantherman

 

[TimM63]

I was thinking about getting this one but it wouldn't arrive until end of September. I don't want to wait that long.

 

[GaryG64]

Looks like I am going to have to stop lurking on here and jump into this build! I have a few dive bombers hiding out in the stash….

Come on in

 

[Tommergun]

I'll probably be building these in tandem, unless I find something different at SuperCon next weekend.

 

[Pantherman]

I'll probably be building these in tandem, unless I find something different at SuperCon next weekend.

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Double trouble..... Pantherman

 

[GaryG64]

Its too tempting to not build my kit

 

[TimM63]

Its too tempting to not build my kit

Have we decided on a start date? I was leaning towards Sept 13. But ya'll can start whenever.

 

[Littlemarten]

Okay, first question: Anyone know a good source for crew figures in 1/48? I prefer to display my aircraft in flight, most of the time. After all, they are air craft.

 

[GaryG64]

Okay, first question: Anyone know a good source for crew figures in 1/48? I prefer to display my aircraft in flight, most of the time. After all, they are air craft.

Ebay is where I get my figures

 

[blakeh1]

Okay, first question: Anyone know a good source for crew figures in 1/48? I prefer to display my aircraft in flight, most of the time. After all, they are air craft.

I have the same problem

Manufacturers genera;;y seem to tool for gears down and often skip pilots/crew.

I find myself spending way too much time trying the close up the landing gear bays.

Academy has been pretty good with a few of their more recent releases and offer gear up or down options at least

are you looking for Airforce oir Navy crew?

 

[GaryG64]

I have the same problem

Manufacturers genera;;y seem to tool for gears down and often skip pilots/crew.

I find myself spending way too much time trying the close up the landing gear bays.

Academy has been pretty good with a few of their more recent releases and offer gear up or down options at least

are you looking for Airforce oir Navy crew?

I searched ebay for navy crew and was unsuccessful.