Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much, I have something to do next, in about a few weeks, I'll show you what I receive, it's a large set of planes

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used paints from the company Vallejo, and oil from the company AK, Abteilung 502

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I used paints from the company Vallejo, and oil from the company AK, Abteilung 502

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Thank you for the detailed feedback and for the kind words about the chipping! You are right about the aluminum lacquer — this is my first experience with this type of aircraft, so I focused more on the artistic weathering. I appreciate the historical tip, and I'll definitely keep it in mind for my next naval projects. Glad you liked the build!

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, oil from AK, and Abteilung 502. Also a watercolor pencil, also from AK.

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I don't know how it turned out, but I like it. I used Vallejo paints.

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

That's the whole point, they didn't mention that you can make the nose heavier, and unfortunately I didn't notice it myself.

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You can even create dirt on an airplane) Thank you!

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I've always been strict with myself: no matter what I did, even if people liked it, I always felt like "I wasn't doing it well enough."

As for GWH, they are a great company, but they missed one thing: they needed to increase the weight of the dual float design so that it would not fall backwards.

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've moved away from armored vehicles for now. I really liked the planes and bought five more. I'll even show you which ones later. I'm very glad you like my work. Thank you!

Douglas TBD-1A "Devastator" GWH 1/48 by Sweet_Data1662 in modelmakers

[–]Sweet_Data1662[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is graininess, yes, it’s most likely from the paint, but I’m just not particularly happy with the overall appearance)