moaning dolphin Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Good Morning All! I seem to be having a good output lately and this was one of my latest, built as part of the 'In the Navy' group build elsewhere in BM. As that GB is now well and truly over (thanks mods!) I thought I would share my efforts here as well for those that don't frequent the GB section so much. This is my Grumman Avenger MKII, JZ525 of 849 NAS onboard HMS Illustrious as part of the British Pacific Fleet. Kit is the 1:48 Italeri version, which is a repop of the Accurate Miniatures kit. I used an Eduard internal etch, mainly for the seat harnesses and instrument panel. I totally remodelled the centre cockpit based on all available information and a bit of good old imagination. The decals are from an old Aeromaster decal set, they weren't in a very good condition but I managed to adapt and overcome with a bit of imaginative repairing. The internal paints were from the Mig Ammo range and externals were from the ModelMaster Acryl range. Not sure about the weapon load or Yagi aerials being correct but hey ho I chucked them in any way. I deliberately left her unweathered as I didn't want to screw up the paint work 😁 I had been eyeing this up in my stash for what seemed like ages, must be over 15 years now. It felt good to finally get it done! Onto the phots! Internal detail is quite hard to see so here are a few in progress shots And if you want to follow the trials and tribulations here is the build thread. Cheers now Bob 44 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Lovely finish Bob - love the scratch building on the observer position! I must revitalise my own stalled build (I'm hanging out for a spare set of blister windows, as mine is the Hobby Boss kit!) Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Great modelling Bob. Love the finish. It’ll look really good in the FAA display case.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 What a cracker Bob, your model is lovely, great work. I have one to do in the stash and will be very pleased if it turns out as good as your one. Chris Edit, I have looked at your build thread and have added to favourites so I can refer back to it for very useful reference. Thank you for posting. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Lovely stuff and good effort with creating the rear cockpit. Well done! 4 hours ago, Dunny said: Lovely finish Bob - love the scratch building on the observer position! I must revitalise my own stalled build (I'm hanging out for a spare set of blister windows, as mine is the Hobby Boss kit!) Cheers, Roger I ended up buying an italeri kit, nicking the windows then selling it on! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Nice build on this. Like Chris above, I've bookmarked your WiP against the day I get around to building my 1/72 version. These aircraft really did the hard yards with the BPF & their crews well deserve our respect. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Superb model Bob, paintwork is spot on. Accurate Miniatures did a great job with the Avenger. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Great work on the Avenger, lovely build and finish ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 3 hours ago, mick b said: Superb model Bob, paintwork is spot on. Accurate Miniatures did a great job with the Avenger. Mike Definitely agree and the interior is wonderful! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 A truly great looking Avenger! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Yes, excellent. It's so blinkin' hot where I am at the moment I can't do any plastic-bashing of my own, so very happy to just remain sparko and view the work of others! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 That's a great build and I really like that scheme! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 First rate! Lovely paint work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeR Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Excellent! Mike. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 11, 2020 Share Posted August 11, 2020 Very nice Avenger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 As a longtime fan of the Grumman Avenger, I love it! Like @stevehnz, my preferred scale is 1/72, but I appreciate Avengers in any scale - particularly when they are as superb as yours. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 12, 2020 Share Posted August 12, 2020 Nice! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 15 years in the making and worth every last moment given the results. Well done Bob!!!!!! Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Wonderful job on that! An outstanding tribute to the crews of this fine Grumman bird! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dov Posted August 13, 2020 Share Posted August 13, 2020 Nice! Just to add: Did you ever try the challenge of a wing fold? I can recomend it, since you have experience. Happy modelling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moaning dolphin Posted August 14, 2020 Author Share Posted August 14, 2020 On 8/13/2020 at 1:43 PM, dov said: Nice! Just to add: Did you ever try the challenge of a wing fold? I did ponder on it and i think a second one would be folded but i think those Wolfpack conversions are expensive and rare aren't they? (Edit, or am i thinking Danger Hobby? Danger Boy? ) I thought on the Hobbyboss kit but i think the Accurate Miniatures kits are so much better. If i can get z set i would go folded. Youve produce a fine example yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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