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Posted: January/22/2017 at 8:06pm  Quote
 
Very cool! What kind of paint? Scratch built cockpit and radio/gunner cabin? 

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Posted: January/22/2017 at 9:39pm  Quote
 
Paint was automotive acrylic. Colour matched by a local automotive paint suppliers. I painted aluminium over the primer first so weathering would expose it where required.

Scratch built the cockpit, rear guns and gunners position. A lot of inspiration was taken from Frank Harris and Tom Pierces fabulous builds.

For those interested a full flight video is available for viewing on You Tube under:- Jerry Bates SBD Dauntless.

At the controls is my good friend ang test pilot Anthony Ogle. Since then the model has won two Pilots Choice " Model of the Meets" and has had at least 60 flights.



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Posted: January/23/2017 at 8:51pm  Quote
 
Very nice. I think I found the video you described. Looks like a wonderful flying plane. It's easy to imagine this plane taking off of a carrier deck, especially with that realistic 4 stroke sound. Thanks for sharing. 



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Thats the video. Never tire of watching that clip with Anthony on the controls.

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Beautiful SBD, lovely job!

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All I can say is WOW, what an absolutely gorgeous Dauntless.  Your building skills certainly haven't diminished during your hiatus.  Very well done Sir. . . . .

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A couple of photos from the Invitational Scale Classic Downunder at Cootumundra. Typical Australian summer weather.

Managed a third in Masters. Very pleased with that result.





A relatively easy aircraft to fly. Very forgiving!

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Outstanding ...???? G.

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