Small Scale Military Headquarters

Does anyone know the status of the BBI 1/32 SBD Dauntless, "C45" with the red-trimmed roundels?
It is a repaint of the already-released Dauntless "C46".

PS....I think the "C45" has a better paint scheme than the just-released "C46".

Hi,
The last time I checked with the distributor, they had no product information on either this plane or the F-104. Now that doesnt mean things havent changed since our last inquiry...

Lightning2000
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What was strange is the BBI showed the C45 version from the onset, but did not release this as the S1 version.

Hi,
I've seen stranger things. On a related subject, we just posted product information and pix of their upcoming 1:32 scale Vraciu F6F Hellcat. Images courtesy of Historic Aviation.

Lightning2000
www.themotorpool.net

I'd much prefer the version shown above with the red outlined insignia. That style was used for only a short time but I've always liked it. It is used on the 1:48 Aleutian Tiger P-40 as well.

Although the Dauntlass is one of my favorite WWII aircraft. I'm still going to pass. This one looks better then the first. But still, a Dauntless should have more color to it. I'll wait untill they come out with a Coral Sea or Midway version. (Hopefully)

I was going to say, I like this version, but I would like a Midway or Coral Sea version first also. When the Dauntless really made it's mark, and basically saved our asses.

This one has alot better paint scheme.

Yeah, this is a nice one. The red outline on the insignia looks cool. I would have no problem buying this one as well.

I had heard that the early 1941-1942 Navy planes with the red dot in the middle of the star was painted over because of possible confusion with the enemy's red meatball.
I wonder why they brought the red back around the star and bar, (1942-1943?) then eliminated it again? I know this insignia was on some Hellcats too.