Mike Posted July 3, 2024 Posted July 3, 2024 TBF-3/TBM-3 Avenger Paddle Blade Propeller Correction Set (4472 for Accurate Miniatures) 1:48 CMK by Special Hobby The TBF/TBM-3 was an upgraded version of the initial -1 variant of the Avenger, fitted with a more powerful engine and other minor upgrades, depending on the sub-variant. The new engine drove a paddle-bladed propeller, which is the subject of this new set, patterned for the Accurate Miniatures kit, which has also been reboxed by Academy at times. As usual with CMK's resin sets, they arrive in the familiar clear vacformed box, with the resin parts safely inside, and the instructions sandwiched between the header card at the rear. Construction of the set is straight-forward, requiring removal of the three propeller blades and the boss from their casting-blocks, and the cuts cleaned up. A hole should be drilled in the centre of the boss at the rear to match the axle that is described as kit part 10, and the blades are plugged into the three sockets around the boss, which have a nick in the surround to accept a key on the base of the blades. You should note that the parts should be cut flush with the casting block, as those are the pegs that hold it in place. It might also be worth depending the holes with a 1.5mm bit to give the blades more purchase, in case there is excess resin in the holes. Take care to align the blades with each other to ensure they will rotate evenly, even if you intend to glue the prop in position, as any inconsistencies will be readily visible on the finished model. Highly recommended. Review sample courtesy of 1
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