Matt Stein Models
Douglas TBD DEVASTATOR
in 1/500 scale
Far and away the most detailed casting ever offered depicting the TBD DEVASTATOR ,
in (approximately) 1/500 scale, this Matty's Models item will do
justice to the decks of your classic carriers from the Battle of Midway
and before. Here is what is offered:
Each casting is delivered still in its native casting wafer (top left), which is quickly and easily removed (top right).
Note actual, corrugated upper wing surfaces on this item. Look
closely at all views including the underside (bottom left), to note the
following, additional features:
- Gloss-finish canopy/windows
- Raised canopy framing
- Scribed control surface lines
- Recessed engine nacelle opening
- Scored wing-fold-lines (hidden) on wing undersides.
- Locator dimples for landing gear**
Surface details are far easier to read in this picture of completed, painted and decaled examples:
(Note: This
resin does not need priming for most applications, however since purple
blocks the (yellow) internal reflections of the castings most
effectively, a thin undercoat of opaque purple is recommended - even
before removing the remnant casting wafer, as it also makes for easier
cleanup/preparation.)
Propeller blades are to be provided by the builder*; from
readily-available materials. Here, the required props were obtained
from 3-bladed rounded-tipped brass props on the Revell Midwy/Forrestal/Essex fret, available from Gold Medal Models .
Landing gear are likewise to be completed by the builder**; from
readily-available materials. Here all landing gear were made using our
very simple, and recommended, "Glue Drop" construction method.
Decals for these examples came from spare leftover scraps, however
Matty's Models recommends using the excellent decals provided by Gold Medal Models; we recommend obtaining both their 350-6D and 700-3D
decal sheets which between them will provide an outstanding variety of
USN markings - sufficient to complete almost any USN aircraft from the
1920s through the '80s, in scales from 1/350 through 1/700.
PRICING(Excluding ONLY ACTUAL shipping and any applicable taxes)
- 4-Pak (four aircraft): $8.00 USD
- 12 or more aircraft: each $1.90 USD
* Propeller blades to be provided by the builder; from
readily-available materials. For photo-etched brass (PE), Matt Stein
Models recommends using any of several "1/500 and similar" scale frets
made by Gold Medal Models
** Remainder of landing gear to be provided by the builder; from
readily-available materials. Instructions for a very easy "Glue Drop"
method for completing all required landing gear are available here.
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