DONE: TBF Avenger from VT-8 - Minicraft 1/144 Group Build

[Micdrow]

Im just speechless, Awsome job!!!!

 

[Heinz]

My word this is amazing!

 

[Lucke.stz]

Thanks to all guys, I´m glad that my work is welcome.

But I have bad news, I try a contact with Minicraft, and the anwers was this:

" I'm sorry we are unable to help with your request. This kit was produced in around 1993, I currently have nothing in stock nor do I have any decals in my parts department to send you .

Regards "

So I say to send the decal sheet of the currenttly kit production (that has the same stars) and the answer was:

"I do not have decals available at this time - the kit has not been released yet

regards"

Bad news

I need a way to solve these problem, before the end of the GB....

regards.

Lucas

 

[Maglar]

Buy another avenger and take the decal sheet? Its the most you can do, im sure it wasnt too much money..

 

[Lucke.stz]

Buy another avenger and take the decal sheet? Its the most you can do, im sure it wasnt too much money..

I´m considering this possiblilty, but I can´t find that have the same decal sheet

I find only on TowerHobbies, and the decals are different

By the way, I´ll keep trying..

cheers,

 

[Airframes]

Excellent work Lucas. I'm really sorry to hear about the decal problem. I've had a look through all my spare decals, even at some small vehicle stars, but can't find anything small enough. If the broken decal is still in place, all I can suggest is this;
First, brush on some clear gloss varnish, and let it dry thoroughly. Then, using the cirlce and star as the outline, try to touch in the star first, with white paint. When dry, spot some red on the circle, then touch in the blue of the background disc. The outside of the blue disc can then be touched in with the camouflage colour, to straighten any mialigned area. When it is all dry, apply the required clear coat after first giving the area a coat of gloss clear, to provide an even surface.
It might not be perfect, but will possibly help. Meanwhile, if I find any suitable stars, I'll let you know, so that you can correct the problem later.

 

[Lucke.stz]

Thanks Terry !

I´m considering to make some decals, or painting then, your idea is so good, but I removed the decal from wing.

A friend of mine will look at the spare decals too, hope he have something to help..

Thanks to all !

 

[Heinz]

I might have something of use Lucke I'll have a look.

 

[A4K]

BEAUTIFUL work Lucas!

Thanks for the offer too mate! Sent you a PM.

Evan

 

[Lucke.stz]

Thanks guys,

A friend form here in Brazil, have the decal sheet intact, and will sent to me

So now, I can start to make the wingfold system.

Thanks to all help !

 

[Lucke.stz]

Hi guys,

Model Finished and ready for inspection !

I like to give an special thanks to Evan (A4K) for send me by mail great pics about the Avenger wings folding system, to my brazilian friend Aleco, that save my life sending me a new decal sheet, and to Terry to invite-me to join o this GB.

A thanks to all that see my build log and comment too !

Now let´s to pics:

Thanks to all guys !

Lucas

 

[Heinz]

wow That is beautiful man!

 

[Maglar]

Good work Lucke. Make a new thread with a "**** FINISHED: (Name of your model). Also take 6 photos to be judged, then you may take 4 extra photos to show off detail.

 

[wingnutz]

really amazing work lucas...

 

[A4K]

BEAUTIFUL job Lucas! Full credit to ya mate!

 

[Wayne Little]

Well done fellow 1/144 model maker!...

 

[Airframes]

Exceptionally good work Lucas, well done!

 

[muller]

You'll go blind building those 1/144 birds mate! 8)

Fantastic work!

 

[Lucke.stz]

Thanks guys...

Muller, I´m thinking that I could be blind sometime... , but I love these little birds I hope to earn my Jedi Strip before to go blind

cheers,

 

[A4K]

keep at it young Padowan! If you can't see it, use the force!