Popular Post gryphon28 Posted June 15, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted June 15, 2019 Hello again, Another kit built a few years back. This is the Italeri boxing of the fabulous Acc Miniatures Avenger. IMHO one of the most buildable and rewarding kits ever. An Eduard mask set though is a no-brainier. As ever Gunze and Tamiya throughout. Oh and a dirty great Alclad torpedo! And then the pics....... 92 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 It's a pretty outstanding kit to start with but this one's taken it to another level,great work and special praise for that damn Torpedo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Thanks Steve, the kit is a joy to build, and the torpedo, well when Alclad shows up to the party, she certainly makes an entrance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spaddad Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 tasty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Very nice work. The cleanness of your builds is impressive. I've yet to build one but it seemed like it was a kit ahead of it's time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 That looks like the kit to buy if you want to make an Avenger - you've done a great job on it CJP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince1159 Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, gryphon28 said: Fantastic job and what a great photo.... Edited June 15, 2019 by Vince1159 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 15, 2019 Author Share Posted June 15, 2019 Thanks for the comments guys. Vince, models and photography, both a passion. Thanks mate. Thanks Steve, the kit is a joy to build, and the torpedo, well when Alclad shows up to the party, she certainly makes an entrance! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Great build and finish, must build mine one day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Myteefine work there gryphon! That Avenger does look great dude, beautiful photography as well. All in all, A plus work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 15, 2019 Share Posted June 15, 2019 Fantastic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Perren Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 That is one fantastic Grumman. Kudos to you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Congrats, you built a really great Avenger, well done mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJJunis Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Very well done..thanks for sharing! All the Best! Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Lovely work But a word of warning for future builders, I managed to split the seam from cockpit to fin as I put the turret in at the end of the build - that'll teach me to folow instructions! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Newsome Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 That really is a beautiful looking model, very impressive. Roger. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen8718 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 wow that is a really beautiful finish on that kit. outstanding work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I'm with Vince, you hooked me with the very first photo. I have been pondering whether to get one of these or not, I think you just made my mind up for me Duncan B 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Fantastic work, I second the comment about Eduard mask for the canopy, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 I keep going back to look at the photos. I've always heard that this was a great kit to build and this build shows why I guess. That is a very well done model!😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 2 hours ago, iainpeden said: Lovely work But a word of warning for future builders, I managed to split the seam from cockpit to fin as I put the turret in at the end of the build - that'll teach me to folow instructions! Fair warning. I could well imagine that happening. That said, I've got three of these now and each one I have done, I have left the turret off until after completion. Each time I have thought what have I done, she will never go in but they all have. Hand on heart it is a relief when they do ( and the turret not come apart in your hand) but it can be done. Putting it in earlier in the sequence would mean for even trickier masking but both ways have merits. The 4inch long bomb bay roof in this kit is about the most beautiful part in any kit I have ever come across. So much so that on the latest build I have left the bay empty just so the detail can be seen. Pictures at some point when I next break out the Nikon. If anything lets the kit down! perhaps the clatrity of the extensive glazing is not quite in a par with more modern mouldings. For that reason I fancy a pop at a hobbyboss Avenger at some point as Hobbyboss clear parts in my experience are glorious. That said, that kit has a wing fold as standard , something which I wouldn't use though I would fear that the wings, if extended, may be a weak point of the kit? Oh the dilemma.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobo Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) Wow - that is absolutely beautiful. One of the best looking Avengers I have ever seen. What Alclad color and process did you use on the torpedo? Did you use Alclad black for a primer on the torpedo and what sealer did you use, if any? Looks extremely realistic. Thanks for sharing! Edited June 16, 2019 by Hobo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Fabulous looking Avenger! The paintwork and decaling are fantastic, and the great photographs really shows off your work nicely. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gryphon28 Posted June 16, 2019 Author Share Posted June 16, 2019 (edited) Thanks again everyone for taking the time to give feedback. Hobo- the torpedo is polished aluminium over trusty Tamiya gloss black. Never felt the need to spend the kids dinner money on any other. X1 goes down really smooth when mixed with mr colour levelling thinner then it’s just a case of Alclad sprayed sparingly until you have the level of shine you want. There is NO sealer on the torpedo. Final sealer on the aircraft was a thin coat of Galleria satin varnish. INHO Too much of any varnish can kill all that time you spent varying the paintwork effects. I personally think too flat a finish looks as unrealistic as too shiny a finish. There is a middle ground there somewhere.🤙 Edited June 16, 2019 by gryphon28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted June 16, 2019 Share Posted June 16, 2019 Beautifully turned out Avenger. It's a lovely kit, did mine in FAA colours. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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