TBD Project
TBD-1 in 1/72 scale from MPC Kit #1-4111 c. 1969.
Depicts TBD1 Tare-5 assigned to Lexington's Torpedo Two (VT-2) at the Battle of the Coral Sea.
Tare 5 was flown by Ens Tom Bash who claimed hits on both Shoho and Shokaku, before narrowly escaping a shootdown on the way to home plate. T-5 was found in 2018 by Paul Allen's search team in very good, salvageable condition.
Paints are Lifecolor UA025 Flat Light Gull Grey (FS34660) and a mix of 2:1 Pollyscale USN Blue Grey to MM Acryl Neutral Grey (FS36270).
Markings scrounged from various sheets or painted on. Numerals are dry transfers.
Read MoreDepicts TBD1 Tare-5 assigned to Lexington's Torpedo Two (VT-2) at the Battle of the Coral Sea.
Tare 5 was flown by Ens Tom Bash who claimed hits on both Shoho and Shokaku, before narrowly escaping a shootdown on the way to home plate. T-5 was found in 2018 by Paul Allen's search team in very good, salvageable condition.
Paints are Lifecolor UA025 Flat Light Gull Grey (FS34660) and a mix of 2:1 Pollyscale USN Blue Grey to MM Acryl Neutral Grey (FS36270).
Markings scrounged from various sheets or painted on. Numerals are dry transfers.
180419: Nearing completion. Canopy framing next.
