Guy Rump
This one has been waiting in ideas for around 9 months so I've finally taken the plunge and started.

Andy Ball
diving in....

Maciej Bellos
Grabbing a seat!

Guy Rump
Welcome Andy and Maciej 🙂

Guy Rump
Gunner area done, gunner and pilot added. The fuselage can go together now 🙂

Guy Rump
Fuselage now together. 🙂

Guy Rump
Wings and tail plane now added. 🙂

Andy Ball
Excellent!

Guy Rump
Thanks Andy 🙂

Guy Rump
Canopies masked and on the fuselage. Vallejo Model Air USN blue and Intermediate blue applied to the top of the aircraft. Insignia white will ne next.

Guy Rump
Gloss varnish applied before putting transfers on. Once applied, fiddly bits to be added and then matt varnish to finish. 🙂

Guy Rump
I finally declare this aircraft complete. 🙂

Although the instructions state that VB-3 Sqn was on USS Yorktown in April 1945, this is not correct. The Sqn depicted (VB-3) transferred to USS Lexington on 6 Mar 1945 for Hawaii. Therefore, I have decided that this model depicts White 110 of VB-3 Sqn in Feb 1945 when the Sqn was focusing its efforts on providing air support during the run up to the Battle for Iwo Jima.
VB-3 is considered by many to be the premier Navy attack squadron of WWII. It was established in 1934 and chose a leaping or diving panther as its emblem. The Black Panthers were involved in the sinking of Japanese warships at Midway and Guadalcanal. Flying their Helldivers VB-3 took part in attacks on the Japanese in the Philippines, Formosa and the home islands.

Guy Rump
The last set of photos were quite dark as taken with flash. The next set were taken in daylight. Hopefully, you'll like them. 🙂

Guy Rump
Many thanks Roland 🙂