**** FINISHED: GB-48 1:48 TBM-3 Avenger - Carrier & Maritime Patrol A/C of WWII

[fubar57]

Username: fubar57
First name: George
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Academy (Accurate Miniatures re-pop)
Model: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger Kit Number 12285
Scale: 1:48
Add-ons: Decals from spares

A very nice kit with the exception of the instructions. The turret installation was the only serious problem. DO NOT....as the instruction show (no words) add the turret after the cockpit clear parts....it ain't gonna fit. The model was just about too large to fit on the poster board; I had to do some creative cropping

Thanks to all who offered advice, commented or just popped in for a shufti. Off to do some Spitfires.....................................

 

[Wurger]

 

[Airframes]

Great finish there Geo, and yes, it is quite a large model, and in "real life" too.

 

[pbehn]

Nice work.

 

[Crimea_River]

I like how that turned out Geo and the strike camera looks perfect.

 

[rochie]

Looks great Geo, do like that scheme !

 

[Wayne Little]

Real George, well done man....

 

[fubar57]

Thank you very much gentlemen

 

[Gnomey]

Lovely work George!

 

[fubar57]

Thanks Hugh

 

[Jeff Hunt]

Looks amazing. Great job as usual.

Cheers

Jeff

 

[Donivanp]

Beautiful build as always Geo. Love it.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks guys

 

[meatloaf109]

Username: fubar57
First name: George
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Academy (Accurate Miniatures re-pop)
Model: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger Kit Number 12285
Scale: 1:48
Add-ons: Decals from spares

A very nice kit with the exception of the instructions. The turret installation was the only serious problem. DO NOT....as the instruction show (no words) add the turret after the cockpit clear parts....it ain't gonna fit. The model was just about too large to fit on the poster board; I had to do some creative cropping

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Thanks to all who offered advice, commented or just popped in for a shufti. Off to do some Spitfires.....................................

Great job, old friend!

 

[rob23]

Username: fubar57
First name: George
Category: Advanced
Manufacturer: Academy (Accurate Miniatures re-pop)
Model: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger Kit Number 12285
Scale: 1:48
Add-ons: Decals from spares

A very nice kit with the exception of the instructions. The turret installation was the only serious problem. DO NOT....as the instruction show (no words) add the turret after the cockpit clear parts....it ain't gonna fit. The model was just about too large to fit on the poster board; I had to do some creative cropping

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Thanks to all who offered advice, commented or just popped in for a shufti. Off to do some Spitfires.....................................

Looks great. I've always liked the Atlantic camouflage too.

 

[fubar57]

Thanks rob23 and Paul. Miss you my friend