1/48 Grumman Avenger TBF-1C - Pacific Theatre of Operations II

Ad: This forum contains affiliate links to products on Amazon and eBay. More information in Terms and rules



Sounds like you've a little problem Jan, would that be right!!
 
Had a wee bit of a shock, horror moment earlier....where the f... is the turret??
Looking everywhere on the table, nowhere to be seen....found it on the floor, still in one piece! (pheeeew!) Gonna handle that contraption as little as possible....

Anyway, just the gun to be painted now....



How's this then...?

 
Good stuff Jan.
Mike, the gun was mounted to one side, as there wasn't enough space to have it mounted in-line with the gunner's seat, which would have meant a much larger turret. It's rather like the design of, say, a B-17 or B-25 top turret, where the guns are mounted either side of the central seat and sight, but with only one gun. Again, not enough room for twin guns.
 
Terry, thanks, I spent some time and looked this up on line. Actually found a complete gunner's manual. Getting in and out, controls, etc. Did not realize that it was a power ball turret mount
 
Just thinkin........
it would be fun to have the canopy open, and a maintenance man standing in the well to the right of the pilot seat!!!
I had a ride in one, and I'm 6' and could stand on the walkway next to the pilot. It's a bigg@ss bird that!
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Users who are viewing this thread

Total: 1 (members: 0, guests: 1)

Similar threads

**** FINISHED: 1/48 Grumman F4F-4 Wildcat - Pacific Theatre of Operations II
Replies
17
Views
7K
Night Fighter Nut
C
1/48 TBM Avenger - Pacific Theatre of Operations II
2 3 4
Replies
61
Views
16K
Vic Balshaw
  • Sticky
**** FINISHED: 1/48 Corsair II - Pacific Theatre of Operations II
2
Replies
31
Views
7K
Crimea_River
  • Sticky
**** FINISHED 1/48 Spitfire Mk.Vc – Pacific Theatre of Operations II
Replies
19
Views
5K
Crimea_River
**** FINISHED: 1/48 Ryan STM-2 - Pacific Theatre of Operations II
2
Replies
28
Views
6K
Wildcat
Menu
Log in
Register