TBD-1 Devastator

[Don Boose]

And I didn't really expect Tbolter to run out and buy the magazine and start super-detailing the cockpit. I just thought it was a neat concidence to have the article appear just as Tbolter's TBD build was going down.

Don

[Tbolter]

The TBD-1 is finished...just in time, we'll be spending next week in Texas (anyone know where that is?) for a little RR&R.

Here's a few pics, the assembly went fairly well, the unprinted area around the wing fillets extended out past the wing fillets and quite a bit of touchup was required there.
And, of course, typical of the early Malys, the cockpit leaves much to be desired in detail.

[Tbolter]

Here are some finished pics, the color shift after scanning and balancing actually worked out ok...a little chalk and fade from salt spray?

The 8-T-7 designation on the side indicates that this plane flew off the Hornet, that's my research...not necessarily right. We visited the Hornet in Oakland a few years ago and that made this build kind of special.

My flight deck is getting crowded so the folded wings will save a little space and since the TBD was the first plane with hydraulically folding wings this was an appropriate depiction, again, my research and not necessarily right.

[dansls1]

Nice looking build!

[member_3]

Very impressive build, given the starting materials!

[Tbolter]

Thanks,

Malys are fun to build, there's always a point where I think I'm going to give up and toss the build but in the end after all the modifications and bits and pieces are done they turn out pretty good.

I guess the key is...don't give up!

[Barry]

Looks great to me

[cjwalas]

Originally Posted by Tbolter

I guess the key is...don't give up!

I'm with you on that one and this build proves the point. Nice looking model!
Chris

[Don Boose]

It looks terrific. This is another of my favorites and you have fully done the airplane justice.

Don

[B-Manic]

A most excellent build. Very nice and not too much wrestling required I'd guess.