Pierpaolo Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Hi Thi is my entry for this group build, a TBF/TBM Avenger in 48th scale from Italeri (rebox of the beautiful Accurate Miniature's kit) I have not already decided the livery and the version My first intention was to build an early version with the use of the rare KMC update set, (It would be great for me to build the only survivor of the battle for Midway) but I also own some good Techmod decals that I'd like to use (don't worry , i have another box) Aftermarket decal A pair of very old PE set (both designed for Monogram kit) KMC update set and Verlinden Wright Cyclon Engine As I said in the chat, I have 33 eligible models (34 if i count the Raven) so I can not give up this group build 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted October 23, 2018 Share Posted October 23, 2018 Very nice project! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted November 5, 2018 Author Share Posted November 5, 2018 Hi! First step of the conversion Dry fit of the cockpit floor The entry hatch with circular window The rear cockpit with the lateral consolle The cowl with the single cal.30 machine gun 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted November 5, 2018 Share Posted November 5, 2018 Nice choice! Have you decided yet between FAA or USN? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) Thank You It will be a FAA Tarpon MkI (former a Grumman built TBF-1) while I painted interiors I thought of painting in parallel also the US Navy version (another kit) Edited November 6, 2018 by Pierpaolo refuse 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 You might want to edit your last post there mate, I think you meant Tarpon 😉 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Very nice choice. Will follow with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Hi This thread Maybe of use, note the difference in internal and external paint between Grumman and Eastern built planes, this post in particular is very comprehensive HTH T 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 9 hours ago, MarkSH said: You might want to edit your last post there mate, I think you meant Tarpon 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 9 hours ago, Troy Smith said: Hi This thread Maybe of use, note the difference in internal and external paint between Grumman and Eastern built planes, this post in particular is very comprehensive HTH T Hi , thank You for the link , so many informations on it.. I have the decal for only one Tarpon MkI (JZ161) I must understand if he had the characteristics of the early avenger or not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troy Smith Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 minutes ago, Pierpaolo said: I have the decal for only one Tarpon MkI (JZ161) I must understand if he had the characteristics of the early avenger or not. Quote Tarpon (Avenger) I: Grumman built 401 TBF-1B (export version of TBF-1) and TBF-1C serialled FN750 to FN949, JZ100 to JZ300. Not clear when switch to TBF-1C occurred. Not until at least after FN908 From this all JZ*** Tarpon are TBF-1C models, which is what the AM kit is OOB, though you need to add the FAA cockpit modifications. The KMC set is to make a TBF-1, with the nose gun HTH 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pierpaolo Posted November 6, 2018 Author Share Posted November 6, 2018 7 minutes ago, Troy Smith said: From this all JZ*** Tarpon are TBF-1C models, which is what the AM kit is OOB, though you need to add the FAA cockpit modifications. The KMC set is to make a TBF-1, with the nose gun HTH So , i have only to do the second cockpit modifications? No nose gun 1xCal.50 machine gun on each wing Access door without circular window , oval window on the fuselage Bronze green for the cockpit It's right? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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