Popular Post IvanP Posted June 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2021 Here are some pictures of the 1/32nd scale HPH SB2C-4 Helldiver, that I’ve finished earlier this year. This was a very complex and time consuming build, that took me about three years to complete, working mostly on weekends but with some other projetcs in between. Every step of it’s construction required some scratchbuilding, to add missing details, correcting the kit parts, adjusting parts so that they would fit and be aligned or a combination of them. The lack of comprehensive references for this version of the aircraft made the work much more difficult. Here are some of the key improvements that I’ve made while building it: - Wheel wells: corrected the shape of the ribs that make the internal structure (they should be T-shaped and thicker) and added all the missing hidraulic lines and other details in that area. The kit lacks one rib, compared to the real plane, but I did not bother fixing this. - Bomb bay: added the missing hidraulic lines, mainly internally on each side, and scractchbuilt the arms for the two 500 lb bombs configuration (the kit only has the single 1,000lb bomb configuration). The bombs are from the Eduard Brassin range. - Front cockpit: scratchbuilt the Main Switch Panel, on the right side of the pilot’s seat, and the Armament Switch Panel, below the instrument panel close to the left rudder pedal. These items are very visible in the cockpit, but are offered in photoetch on the kit and are oversimplified. I ‘ve used the drawings of those panels from the pilot’s manual of the Helldiver as a reference to make them. Also replaced the kit’s intrument coaming by the correct one, simulating canvas, and added the pulleys of the pilot’s seat, that are missing on the kit. - Turtle deck: scratchbuilt the side walls and replaced the transparency by one vacformed. - Main gear legs: replaced by the G-Factor metal gear for the kit. - Craddle for the twin machine guns, on the rear cockpit: completely scratchbuilt, as the one from the kit is oversimplified. The bodies of the 0.30 cal machine guns and ammo belts are from Gaspatch, and the gun metal barrels from the kit. - Propellers: scratchbuilt the missing cuffs. - Bombs and and HVAR Rockets: aftermarket items from Eduard Brassin and Mk.1 Design, as the rockets that come with the kit are a bit skinny and lack detail. The model was painted mostly using Mr. Color enamels, except for the Interior Green, which is from Xtracolor. All markings were painted using masks that I’ve made in Corel Draw and cut in low tack transfer tape using my Silhouette Portrait. Your comments are welcome. Ivan 95 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Taylor Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Beautiful 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longbow Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Stunning build !! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nikola Topalov Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Simply amazing! Brilliant model! Well done man! Best, Nikola 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Stunning work !!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 That, my friend, is a masterpiece. Three years very well spent, with excellent attention to detail. The dive brake/flaps look superb on their own. HpH completed builds are few and far between so it's great to see one finished to such a high standard. Can't imagine the Infinity version looking quite as sharp. Excellent modelling 👍 Alan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seamus Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Absolutely stunning 👏 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keithjs Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 (edited) Beautiful would be an understatement!!! Really looking forward to building one of these myself but I'd really like to do an Atlantic scheme one which I beleive is the next release? With all the extra detailing you've added I'm assuming you didn't use any of the Dead Design/Infinity models resin sets? Stunning all the same. Well done!! Edited June 17, 2021 by keithjs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Absolutely fascinating! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobsyouruncle Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Oh Wow! What a gorgeous piece of work you've done there. It looks stunning as a whole from a distance and the closer you look, you realise that the detail's all there. Just superb. Cheers Bob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Dot Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 That's a beautiful model to be very proud of Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandsaw Steve Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Top-notch work all round; including the base and the photography. Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Absolutely stunning work, well done. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simon Cornes Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Wow!! What a result and well done for plugging away for so long!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempestwulf Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Absolutely gorgeous. Would love this in my cabinet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Impressive build and perfect detailing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phoenix44 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Wow! That's brilliant. Everything about that is wonderful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lightpainter Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Fantastic build 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin-42 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Outstanding in every way! Your detail painting skills are a marvel. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cellarfrog Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 excellent work! Thanks for sharing, a real inspiration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Alan P said: That, my friend, is a masterpiece. Three years very well spent, with excellent attention to detail. The dive brake/flaps look superb on their own. HpH completed builds are few and far between so it's great to see one finished to such a high standard. Can't imagine the Infinity version looking quite as sharp. Excellent modelling 👍 Alan Couldn't have said it better myself and I totally agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABeck Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 SMW ´22 (first with full public after three years): Best of Show 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Fabulous modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David H Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Simply fantastic; i saw it over on Hyperscale. How did you go about making the carrier deck? Is it made from scratch, or did you use something like the Nautilus Models wooden deck?? -d- 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted June 17, 2021 Share Posted June 17, 2021 Extraordinary build and paintwork - dramatic and subtle at the same time. Your excellent photography really allows the details to pop. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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