**** FINISHED: 1/48 TBM-1C Grumman Avenger of VC-13 - Carrier Aircraft GB

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Username: Crimea River
First name: Andy
Category: Judge – Non competing
Scale: 1/48
Manufacturer: Accurate Miniatures
Model Type: Grumman Avenger TBM-3/TBF-1c
Aftermarket addons: OOB except for Eduard seatbelts, home made decals, and scratch built landing light.

Here are the mandatory pics of the completed model.

 

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.....and a batch of supplementary shots:

 

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That is one fine looking Avenger!

 

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That Is the best looking TBM.
Brings back a memory of having a ride in one, to and from an airshow at Moffet Field too many years ago.

 

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What a beaut, great pictures as well.

 

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Great job Andy, it's a beaut !

 

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Excellent work Andy!

 

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fantastic Wayne......... sorry i mean Andy, could not think of a greater compliment !!

 

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You're right there Karl! Thanks to all of you.

Just noticed I forgot to bend the brake lines and attach them to the wheel hubs!

 

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Crimea_River said:

You're right there Karl! Thanks to all of you.

Just noticed I forgot to bend the brake lines and attach them to the wheel hubs!

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i take my post back then !!!!!!!!

 

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Very nice, I like the entire outlook of the model, all the colors complement each other very well Greaty Job Andy!

 

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Great build Andy.

 

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Wow Andy a fantastic build with some subtle weathering. All your hard work has paid off.
Vaughan

 

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Cheers fellas.

 

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Excellent work! My hat is off to you!

 

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Très bon, Andy, très bon.

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Fantastic work Andy, well done mate!

 

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Thanks very much guys. I appreciate it.