mark.au Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Hi all, RFI, my completed Hobby Boss 1/48 Avenger built as an FAA 846 Squadron aircraft launched from HMS Trumpeter on 4th May 1945. Operation Judgement was the Royal Navy’s final offensive action of WW2 in Europe. The WIP is posted here and contains all the decision making, some the reasoning, and all the progress in completing this model. I’m very pleased with how it turned out particularly as there were some elements that stretched my abilities. The photos below were shot with a Canon DSLR and a 24-70mm macro lens on aperture priority at f11. The studio is my kitchen bench Cheers. 48 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 wbat a great build - lovely to see it in FAA livery. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Mark, Beautiful build and finish mate. This has been a really engaging build - the scratched wing fold is an inspiration and the attention to detail is a joy to behold. Loved every minute! Cheers, Roger 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 A stunningly beautiful build and a brilliant build thread. Well played that man. Cheers, Alistair 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Really enjoyed following this one you have ended up with a stunning model Mark. Really great work and a cracking finish and weathering. Absolutely fantastic. Shame Tonyot isn't on the Forum, he would love this one. Chris 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sky Keg Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 A delightful and pleasing to the eye subject. Very nice. Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 That's a real stunner Mark, beautifully finished model! I missed the wip thread so off for a read of it now. Top work! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Wonderful Avenger Mark !! I repeat my superlatives about your work !! If mine finish half as good, I'll be happy !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted April 3, 2022 Share Posted April 3, 2022 Great photos of your Avenger that shows off your model to perfection CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 3 hours ago, CJP said: Great photos of your Avenger that shows off your model to perfection CJP I agree! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Nice rendition of a box of tricks (846) Avenger ...BZ to you. Porky pie a/c next? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Lovely job Mark. Will look well in the cabinet.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gatesy64 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Fantastic build, finish and subject. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reini78 Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 Congrats for a great looking model! Bubble windows look good too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 4 hours ago, junglierating said: Nice rendition of a box of tricks (846) Avenger ...BZ to you. Porky pie a/c next? I must admit the reference to a Porky pie a/c has me stumped! It sounds like a fun build though, whatever it is! @WildeSau75, @Dunny, @AliGauld, @bigbadbadge, @Sky Keg, @RMCS, @keefr22, @corsaircorp, @CJP, @SAT69, @junglierating, @Grey Beema, @Gatesy64 and @Reini78 thank you for the comments and for the reactions. Much appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junglierating Posted April 4, 2022 Share Posted April 4, 2022 19 minutes ago, mark.au said: I must admit the reference to a Porky pie a/c has me stumped! It sounds like a fun build though, whatever it is! @WildeSau75, @Dunny, @AliGauld, @bigbadbadge, @Sky Keg, @RMCS, @keefr22, @corsaircorp, @CJP, @SAT69, @junglierating, @Grey Beema, @Gatesy64 and @Reini78 thank you for the comments and for the reactions. Much appreciated. 845 NAS ...obviously 🤔😆😆😆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted April 5, 2022 Share Posted April 5, 2022 Fantastic build Mark. I've always liked the Avenger and I like it more in FAA colors. It looks very realistic. Bummer I missed out on most of the build, but the result is outstanding. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 That is a cracking build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted April 6, 2022 Share Posted April 6, 2022 Great result, I really like it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted April 7, 2022 Share Posted April 7, 2022 What a Beautiful model Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark.au Posted April 8, 2022 Author Share Posted April 8, 2022 On 4/5/2022 at 11:17 AM, opus999 said: Fantastic build Mark. I've always liked the Avenger and I like it more in FAA colors. It looks very realistic. Bummer I missed out on most of the build, but the result is outstanding. On 4/6/2022 at 9:09 PM, tomkil said: That is a cracking build. On 4/7/2022 at 12:03 AM, Roberto said: Great result, I really like it. 17 hours ago, robgizlu said: What a Beautiful model Rob Thank you gents for the comments. I have to say that I’m quite taken by the FAA TSS scheme and will definitely do more. Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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