I built this
TBD-1 Devastator using Monogram's 1/48 kit, Eduard's aftermarket photoetched
set, and Eagle Strike's Devastator at War decals. I chose to model
the aircraft of Lt. George Gay- the only VT-8 pilot to survive the Battle of
Midway. His plane was shot down shortly after dropping it's torpedo and he
had a ringside seat as the Japanese carriers were sunk by high-flying SBD
Dauntlesses. I used Modelmaster's US Navy Blue Gray and Light Sea Gray for
the scheme. Using the photoetch set led to some fit problems when trying
to close up the fuselage but the use of Squadron's Putty helped this. Weathering
was accomplished using Doc O'Brien's Weathering Powders.
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This was a
challenging build in the sense of trying to mesh the newer photoetch details
with the older molded Monogram parts, but it was satisfying to see it all come
together. I also added a scratchbuilt basswood box around the torpedo
fins. The interesting torpedo nose art was done by hand using a
fine-tipped brush.
Mike
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