Popular Post russ c Posted September 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted September 15, 2021 Howdy All, Thought you wouldn`t mind me showing some photo`s of my latest effort, hot off the kitchen table My second attempt at HobbyBoss`s 1/48 Avenger kit Completed to represent a New Zealand Air Force TBF-1C Built almost completely from the box contents, only additions being brake pipes, seat belts and radio antenna wire The previous HB kit I did with the wings folded and I expected a bit of hassle doing them open but in the end it was no trouble at all Decals came from Ventura Decals set V48101 and I was torn between this and the Donald Duck option....... ........but in the end opted for the indigenous artwork Paints were Xtracolour enamels and my first attempt at brushing a feathered edge with them just hoping it looks OK to your discerning eyes😬 Hope you enjoy the pic`s, thanks for looking Cheers Russ 91 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 7 minutes ago, russ c said: Howdy All, Thought you wouldn`t mind me showing some photo`s of my latest effort, hot off the kitchen table Cheers Russ I can only say, that your time in the kitchen was well spend and your 'cooking' is outstanding! Cheers Hans J 3 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 As we've come to expect from your builds, @russ c, yet another great looking model and the feathered edge to the camo looks just right as does the restrained weathering. Got a couple of HB kits in the stash, but I'm about to commence the Accurate Miniatures version, a gift from my daughter a couple of Fathers Days ago. Supposedly the duck's guts as regards accuracy, it'll be interesting to compare with the HB kit. If it comes out half as good as yours, I'll be pretty pleased. Thanks for sharing your models with us. Rog 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 That looks fantastic Russ, a great result indeed, the Kiwi markings don't hurt either. Steve. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorfinn Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 To my mind, the old "Turkey" never looked better than in Kiwi colors. Splendid build! Cheers 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 That's another cracker, looking really good! Hans 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brad Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Very nice, I've always liked the Avenger, I just wish I had the 300k to buy one of the ones that was for sale over here in AUS a few years ago. Would be great to just sit her in the driveway! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 A model that looks real, an excellent display and photography that's top notch. It doesn't get any better than that. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Wow! That's one beautiful Turkey! If that is brush-painted, I'm throwing away my Paasche airbrush! Nailed the colors, and I bet Alan @LDSModeller will like this one! Pretty rare to see an Avenger/Tarpon with any kind of nose art- gotta love those Kiwis! Mike BTW, I am really impressed with the weathering you did- very restrained, but very realistic. I think I have been corrupted, as my favorite TBF scheme has always been Battle of Midway, but now I'm thinking Kiwi colors is the way to go! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 (edited) Superb as usual Russ and I love the subject,....... Kiwi Avengers just look so good! Cheers Tony Edited September 15, 2021 by tonyot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Another great looking model Russ! Fantastic scale modeling from you, as usual. 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 3 hours ago, roginoz said: As we've come to expect from your builds, @russ c, yet another great looking model and the feathered edge to the camo looks just right as does the restrained weathering. Got a couple of HB kits in the stash, but I'm about to commence the Accurate Miniatures version, a gift from my daughter a couple of Fathers Days ago. Supposedly the duck's guts as regards accuracy, it'll be interesting to compare with the HB kit. If it comes out half as good as yours, I'll be pretty pleased. Thanks for sharing your models with us. Rog Thanks Rog, having built both over the years I think the AM kit is a bit easier apart from the turret, esp as you haven`t got the wing folds to worry about. They`re about the same otherwise. Oh and I added a gunsight from the spares box I forgot to mention in my original post. Look forward to seeing yours when it`s done Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, 72modeler said: Wow! That's one beautiful Turkey! If that is brush-painted, I'm throwing away my Paasche airbrush! Nailed the colors, and I bet Alan @LDSModeller will like this one! Pretty rare to see an Avenger/Tarpon with any kind of nose art- gotta love those Kiwis! Mike BTW, I am really impressed with the weathering you did- very restrained, but very realistic. I think I have been corrupted, as my favorite TBF scheme has always been Battle of Midway, but now I'm thinking Kiwi colors is the way to go! Sorry to have corrupted you Mike 🙂, yeah I never did get the hang of the airbrush, too much time ( for me ) cleaning it and masking too. Maybe one day.......................... Cheers Russ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 1 hour ago, Brad said: Very nice, I've always liked the Avenger, I just wish I had the 300k to buy one of the ones that was for sale over here in AUS a few years ago. Would be great to just sit her in the driveway! Yeah that would be cool 😎, glad you like it Cheers Russ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 What a load of BS! You brush painted the Avenger with a hair stick? Yeah, right. No brush marks? Perfect canopy framing? Why do you lie? Just tell us you got that amazing finish with an Iwata airbrush and call it a day. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Very tasty. Your kitchen time was well spend. Excellent Avenger and very well presented. Looks like the Hobby Boss kits are really worth a second look. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etiennedup Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Great build and VERY good and convincing finish Russ. Added to this your photography is the work of a real pro........ the whole subject in almost perfect focus. Would love to hear some more on your shoot............ like . aperture, depth of field, lens setting etc. Just don't tell me it is a point and shoot job 😉 Cheers, Etienne. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Very nice, I did the exact same scheme, though perhaps not as accomplished! Lovely scheme 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 From a fellow brush painter you have done a wonderful job on this, a great model and great work. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zigomar Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Russ! You keep it steady, both in quality and quantity! A kiwi turkey is not something seldom seen, so kudos to you! Cheers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Russ, that's the best Turkey I have ever seen come out of a kitchen! Seriously though. That is a stunner, I really love everything you have done incl the long range tanks...nice touch! One of the best I have seen Cheers Anthony 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dogtail2 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Looks bigger than it's actual scale....The hallmark of an expertly produced model. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Big and heavy and superbly modelled. You can almost feel the smell of a well used aeroplane! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 Excellent work on this, I particularly like seeing a Kiwi version. And you painted that with a brush?! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 This can not be called attempt, but very successful project Amazing model. Regards Djordje 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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