Description
SBD-1s, USMC, Quantico, Virginia, 1940-1. MULTIPLE SHEET SET. Why, you might ask, would we create a decal set that covers the same subjects as included in the Trumpeter kit? Simply put, Trumpeter is not known for adequate decal research, and their Marine SBD-1 decals are some of the most inaccurate they every produced. Unfortunately, it’s hardly too strong a statement to say Trumpeter did not get a single decal correct on their Marine SBD decals. Among many other glaring errors, the Trumpeter Marine eagle & globe markings are wrong in every respect. Since these birds were historically important (and they look VERY cool), I decided to provide you the opportunity to accurately model one of these early Dauntlesses with their colorful markings-since the Navy never flew any SBDs operationally in full color markings, these Marine babies are your only choices. This set covers four colorful subjects, and includes complete markings, including stencils, for Commander, VMB-2 (2-MB-1 with red nose, chevron, and fuselage band); 5th Section Leader, VMB-2 (2-MB-13 with Willow Green nose, chevrons and fuselage band); 2nd Section Leader, VMB-1 (1-MB-4 with white nose, chevrons and fuselage band); 3rd Section Leader, VMB-1 (True Blue nose, chevrons and fuselage bands).
