I have a Flyhawk SBD in the stash and it’s near the top of my build list but for the moment is on hold. I thought this wonderful panel replacement from Yahu Models would fit the bill. The panel replacement set comes with photoetch replacement for the pilot’s instrument panel and what I believe is an accessory for the cockpit. Yahu doesn’t indicate where it is used.

Assembly is straightforward. Carefully remove the photoetch parts with a sharp hobby blade on a firm hard surface to avoid bending the metal parts. Once removed, the parts are ready to rock in the cockpit.

Flyhawk’s Dauntless has a nicely detailed raised panel, but it lacks any sort of decal(s) to spice up the cockpit. In order to use the Yahu photoetch, the raised detail will need to be sanded smooth before gluing the replacement panels in place. Easy peazy. Unlike my other two reviews, I did notice that handling the edges with the tweezers caused a bit of paint to flake off, This will be a very easy fix, but I’m just passing along this word of caution.

I want to thank Yahu Models and IPMS/USA for the chance to review this wonderful detail set. Highly recommended!