Trumpeter 1/32 scale TBD-1 Devastator tape up review.

In this tape up review, Mike constructs the sub-assemblies and provides you with insights in the kits assembly along with some techniques and tips. Then it’s onto the “tape up” of this impressive kit and finally the scans of all the parts trees.
HERE IS THE LIKK TO THE PDF FILE ON MY WEBSITE:
www.mikeashey.com/Mike-Ashey-s...

[@pauloconnor5931]

Great review. I met Ens. George Gay, the sole survivor of Hornet's Torpedo EIGHT at an airshow 40 years ago. Been wanting to build a TBD ever since.

[@scalemodeling]

Thanks
I had fun doing it

[@fw1421]

I can’t believe they finally released this kit. It’s been in their catalogue for 10 years or so.

[@kevinkeoshian3211]

I just love your channel. I'm getting back into the hobby after a 50 year break.
Simply a Great channel!!!
Thank You 👍👍

[@scalemodeling]

Thanks

[@Ironwench68]

Exposed lightening holes, like those in the TBD's outer wing panels, were typically covered with fabric to keep out foreign object like nesting birds, coke bottles and other unusual objects that often find their way into such openings on aircraft. When the fabric was doped in place it recessed a bit, leaving the outline of the lightening holes. So it appears that Trumpeter accurately molded the wing panel's end rib.

[@scalemodeling]

thanks
good to know.
its a nice kit

[@ralphford4302]

Very well done and comprehensive review of what looks to be an excellent warbird

[@scalemodeling]

thanks Ralph
it was a fun tape up review

[@Ralle1968]

Good looking Kit!👍

[@scalemodeling]

Yes it is

[@paulmanuse2353]

Great info!!

[@scalemodeling]

Thanks

[@robertsalanon2909]

Very good job !!

[@scalemodeling]

thanks
its a nice kit

[@herbzinn3131]

Very good review. I like your approach. Avoids needless pitfalls. You asked whether the circular structures in the wing faces when the wings were folded open. They were closed. See John Ford's "Torpedo Squadron Eight" on RUclips filmed aboard Hornet as she proceeded to Midway for the battle. Also these faces were painted the same color as the aircraft (PRU BLUE) and not zinc chromate. I've gone ahead and built out the major components of the kit and stored the unassembled (but painted) myriad cockpit pieces in a zip lock baggie awaiting issuance of detail sets from Eduard. I am also building Great Wall Hobbies' 1:48 scale version which has several Eduard sets available. If they upscale the GWH sets to 1:32 for the Trumpeter kit, it will be very impressive...and educational. The bombardier's tunnel beneath the cockpit is spectacular. You need to build the kit with the bombardier's outer hatches open in order to see the detail through the window. The pilot's seat floats in space above the tunnel and blocks a good deal of the view. Quinta Studios also makes impressive detail sets. They advised me they are developing a set for the Trumpeter kit. ETA unknown.

[@scalemodeling]

Excellent info-thanks
I am working on detailing the Revell-Monogram 1/48 scale B-17G.
It’s still a good kit.

[@herbzinn3131]

@@scalemodeling yes, indeed, it still stands up. Hey, imagine taking on HK's 1:32 version. What a monster. Too pricey for me plus where the heck would I put it??!! I do have their 1:32 nose art kit of the Lancaster. Wonder why they did not followup with the B-17 and the B-25, and now the A-20?

[@scalemodeling]

@@herbzinn3131
I have the HK 1/48 b-17. surface detail is great if your into model art but it’s not accurate
B-17 was mostly lap jointed with surface rivets
Monogram kit panel lines replicate the lap joint locations well.

[@xenophonBC]

add life to instrument panels, a Roll models punch set, punch the dial out and apply a gloss coat to simulate glass.

[@kevinjohnson8220]

I recall the Devastator has some rods or supports for their wingfolds. Is this correct?

[@scalemodeling]

Not sure