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Post by dauntless25 on May 22, 2006 22:42:31 GMT 12
Hi all, i have a question, I have the Revell Douglas SBD 5 Dauntless model Kit in 1/32 scale, I am trying to find some RNZAF pacific decals for this kit as 25 Squadron flew these aircraft in WW2. I have been looking for a while now and no one has been able to help. Apparently matchbox built a 1/32 SBD kit that had RNZAF decals, but this model has been discontinued for at least 15 years. Would any one know of any that are available
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 22, 2006 23:07:49 GMT 12
Matchbox did indeed put out the Dauntless in 1/32nd with RNZAF markings, in the scheme of the one with nose art "How About That Hic!" I built the kit years ago. I didn't know Revell had released a 1/32 Dauntless. Is the kit nice? Or is it the old Matchbox moulding with raised panel lines, etc? The new RNZAF Corsair decals from Ventura may be of some assistance to you. I believe this sheet is 1/32nd and should be close to the right size www.venturapublications.com/shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=69&products_id=257 |
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Post by mumbles on May 23, 2006 16:22:02 GMT 12
Or is it the old Matchbox moulding with raised panel lines, etc? More likely than not, as Revell have been releasing some ex-Matchbox stuff lately. The 1:72 Victor, Wellington and Halifax are three that come to mind as currently available. |
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Post by trx850 on May 24, 2006 21:03:18 GMT 12
Hi Mumbles. The Revell SBD-5 is the old Matchbox kit, and I understood that it was released with the same decal options as the older release? I did a Google search for the Revell kit, but zilch! The new 1:32 Corsair decals from Ventura will probably provide those for the wings, but will be too large for the fuselage roundels. The only option is to hunt down a set of the old RooDecals set they did for the P-40 - the fuselage roundels should work for the Dauntless! Try the Victoria Hobby Centre in Melbourne, as I think they did a reprint of these. The alternative is to use the Ventura 1:48 scale Corsair fuselage roundels. Nose art is unavailable, and would have to be custom made (try Craig Sargent - Talon who is a member of this board). For options, check out my site at: rnzaf.hobbyvista.comCheers, Pete M. |
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Post by dauntless25 on May 27, 2006 11:47:53 GMT 12
hi all, thanks for the info, i bought the kit about 4-5yrs ago at acorn Models in CHCH, the kit decals are for a french SBD and a US Nay aircraft, the fit is pretty good, im still in the process of buildng it, iv got to finish painting it, but ive moved several times so it is in a box bubble wrapped and i cant find my airbrush kit to finish painting it. One day i think i will finish it
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 27, 2006 16:42:02 GMT 12
I hope you manage to find the decals you need. When it's completed, please post a photo here. We'd all like to see it I'm sure.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jun 5, 2006 10:34:44 GMT 12
Guess what I was just told - Trumpeter are about to relese a new 1/32 USN SBD-5/A-24B Dauntless.
If it's up to their 1/32nd Avenger standard, I'll be getting one.
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