theplasticsurgeon Posted June 19, 2018 Posted June 19, 2018 Jumping in with this kit - it's already considered the most ropey box: Huge thanks to Julien, who supplied me with some decals. 8
BIG X Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 Bagsy I get the rear turret gunners position - daga daga daga daga - There goes another Jap... This looks like it could be a lot of fun. 2 1
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 20, 2018 Author Posted June 20, 2018 A peek inside the battered box Those Academy decals from Julien (thanks) enable me to make this TBM3. And I'm looking into whether a darkened underside is appropriate. I found a pic of one from the attacks on Tokyo time. 7
stevehnz Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 Tim, if you google VT-84 Avenger, you'll get plenty of photos as well as profiles, die cast models etc, I'm not seeing any dark undersides, the Avengers wings folded in such a way that the undersides were not exposed from above, unlike a Corsair for instance. I did wonder what you were doing with those decals, exactly the same plan as I have for rebuilding my one in time, I have a Academy TBF which will become a Tarpon, probably with Frog decals. I'm keen to see how this comes together. You'll need a good gloss surface & plenty of decal set or even better Klear to stop them silvering. Steve. 3
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 20, 2018 Posted June 20, 2018 (edited) 3 hours ago, theplasticsurgeon said: And I'm looking into whether a darkened underside is appropriate Do you mean something like these night attack Avengers ? Here are some photos of VT(n)90. Found the photo’s on google so ownership belongs to the original owners. Just posting for informational purposes. Edited June 20, 2018 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 4
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 21, 2018 Author Posted June 21, 2018 (edited) That's the sort of thing I'm looking for. Just realised they're all radar equipped though. Edited June 21, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon more info 3
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Hello @theplasticsurgeon ... Do you have anything in the spares bin that could be used for the radar pod ? 3
stevehnz Posted June 22, 2018 Posted June 22, 2018 Tim, AFAIK, VT-84 as shown in the photo in your post above did not operate RADAR equipped night night bombers. The decals you got from Julien will only be suitable for one with Insignia White undersides, but, if you want to adapt them to something like the ones Dennis has posted, then that's a whole different story. Steve. 3
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 22, 2018 Author Posted June 22, 2018 18 hours ago, stevehnz said: Tim, AFAIK, VT-84 as shown in the photo in your post above did not operate RADAR equipped night night bombers. The decals you got from Julien will only be suitable for one with Insignia White undersides, but, if you want to adapt them to something like the ones Dennis has posted, then that's a whole different story. Steve. That matches the conclusion I've arrived at, thanks Steve. Anyway, that's the build I'll do. 4
theplasticsurgeon Posted June 24, 2018 Author Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Just done some interior painting, and de-seaming of parts. before this really gets going , here are my ae as earlier Airfix Avengers. First in typical FAA scheme. Not the correct version for this scheme, I learned after the event. Overall blue US Navy scheme And a post-war FAA plane. Edited October 15, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon spelling 9
Rabbit Leader Posted June 25, 2018 Posted June 25, 2018 Nice Avengers - looks like you know the kit and subject well. Looking forward to the next instalment to add to this impressive line-up. Cheers.. Dave. 2
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 2, 2018 Author Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Well, kicking off with some interior decoration, and pre-assembly. Glazing is so mankey, this build may well be blacked out cockpit. Edited July 2, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon More info 5
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 11, 2018 Author Posted July 11, 2018 More photos of the internals before assembly 7
Ventora3300 Posted July 12, 2018 Posted July 12, 2018 Great to see the Avenger coming along - it's big, if I remember right. 1
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 13, 2018 Author Posted July 13, 2018 Joints fettled, and ready for paint. 7
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 14, 2018 Author Posted July 14, 2018 This morning, airbrush. Underside is the lightest grey I can find, humbrol28 in this case. 7
Lawzer Posted July 14, 2018 Posted July 14, 2018 I don't know how big the rivets would have been on the real thing but I think they really set this off....top job fella! 👍 1
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 20, 2018 Author Posted July 20, 2018 (edited) Airbrushed the sides, really pleased with that Humbrol 144 from the Mitchell - so used that. Edited July 20, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon correction 10
AdrianMF Posted July 20, 2018 Posted July 20, 2018 Looks really good in the three colour scheme. I don't know why Humbrol didn't do Hu 144 in acrylic You are on the last lap now! Regards, Adrian 1
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 21, 2018 Author Posted July 21, 2018 Well I airbrushed dark blue upper surfaces earlier today, so looks even better now. Off to Jet Age for an event, but photos later tonight. 1
theplasticsurgeon Posted July 21, 2018 Author Posted July 21, 2018 (edited) And now with decals VT-84 Thanks to Julien for the decals. Edited July 21, 2018 by theplasticsurgeon More info 8
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