[Shawn 507]

So has anyone tried or been successful at closing the open flaps on the SBD?

[mustangdriver]

I like the open flaps. many SBD's in museums today have their dive flaps open to display them.

[Andrew]

I didn't know anyone was trying to close them

[lanslide]

I wonder if a closed dive brake insert is available from HM. Both versions of the model use the same metal wing with plastic dive brake don't they?

[hawkonevoodoo]

Originally Posted by lanslide

I wonder if a closed dive brake insert is available from HM. Both versions of the model use the same metal wing with plastic dive brake don't they?

It's not available but I have suggested this. I don't know if it will happen but it has been mentioned.

[SKUNKY]

It's ridiculous that the divebrakes are permanently positioned "open"...The only way that would look right is if they provided a stand which positioned the aircraft in a steep dive (with a crew).....unless of course you're going for that trendy 'museum look'.

[HotTrap429]

[quote=SKUNKY;138301).....unless of course you're going for that trendy 'museum look'.[/quote]

Or you're trying to make a Corgi Warbird! Trust me Hobby Master, Corgi DOES NOT need YOU to encourage them. The only solution to not having the dive brakes open that I can see is to not buy the model. Good luck!

[11SQNLDR]

Originally Posted by SKUNKY

It's ridiculous that the divebrakes are permanently positioned "open"...The only way that would look right is if they provided a stand which positioned the aircraft in a steep dive (with a crew).....unless of course you're going for that trendy 'museum look'.

Or a steep dive with no crew for that "Bermuda Triangle" look!!