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Aircraft of the United States in WWII.
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TBM-1 Avenger
Moonchild
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 04:14 AM UTC
Hi,

here is my next project. I'm going to use Eduard's PE set and masks, Ultracast's seat and exhausts. For now I have just assamblied some PE parts. When it is going to be finished it should present this aircraft:









That's all for now.

alpha_tango
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 04:40 AM UTC
Very nice start, Anze!!

Maybe Rowan can make it a build log as you obviously missed to check the box ...

all the best

Steffen
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 06:20 AM UTC

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Maybe Rowan can make it a build log as you obviously missed to check the box ...

all the best

Steffen



Hi there

I think I might be able to...

I'm really looking forward to seeing the Avenger with all the added extras.

All the best

Rowan
mj
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Posted: Sunday, November 01, 2009 - 03:52 PM UTC
One of my all-time favorite planes. Thanks very much for sharing this, Anze. I am very much looking forward to your build.


Cheers,
Mike

Moonchild
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Posted: Tuesday, November 03, 2009 - 03:26 AM UTC
Thanks guys.
Some update, it isn't much but beter than nothing . Difference between OOB cowling and updated cowling:

Keeperofsouls2099
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Posted: Wednesday, November 04, 2009 - 03:29 AM UTC
Great PE work its looking good !




Build on,
JUSTIN
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 10:32 AM UTC
Looking forward to see how you build the tbm with the eduard pe. if i would build one again, I wouldn't add all of it. And most of all I would rivet the plastic

is the italieri tbm the same as the accurate miniatures kit?

best regards

AW
Tin_Can
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 02:44 PM UTC
Anze, it looks like you've got a great start. The PE really does improve the look of that cowl.
Moonchild
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Posted: Sunday, November 08, 2009 - 06:09 PM UTC
Thanks guys.

Aenea: yes italeri is the same as accurate miniatures.
discordian
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Posted: Tuesday, November 10, 2009 - 06:55 AM UTC
I started this same kit recently but I'm using the Verlinden detail kit.
My first venture into super detail kits so I'm shy about posting my work.
Maybe I'll put some up farther into the build. It's going slow because my main project right now is an M8 Armored Car.
I'll follow this eagerly, though!!!

I've been looking for masks but can't find anyone who has them, darn it.
Moonchild
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 04:23 AM UTC
Scott, please post your work. I would really like to see your Avenger.
Removed by original poster on 11/11/09 - 22:33:41 (GMT).
discordian
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Posted: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 - 10:34 AM UTC
Ok - when I have something to show. Right now it's a bunch of snipped and sanded cockpit pieces in a bowl.
Except the resin engine...I have that assembled:



I was planning on doing some painting on it tonight. I'll take some pics.
Moonchild
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Posted: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 03:39 AM UTC
Finally some update. It's busy at the school, so that's the reason. I almost finished the bottom of a cockpit, and the top of a bomb bay. I still need to add some wires, detail painting and wash. That's all for now.








It's not perfect, but I hope you like it, Anze.
discordian
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Posted: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 04:23 AM UTC
Nice - I've set mine aside for a bit to work on an Arado Ar95 for the seaplane campaign and finish up my M8 Car.
I'm eager to see how you are approaching the contol panel - do you have PE for it?
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Posted: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 04:58 AM UTC
Hi Anze. Looking forward to seeing this done. I enjoyed building my Avenger[Accurate Miniatures]. Mine isn't as detailed as yours. What type of wash did you use on the interiors or did you pre or post shade? It looks nice the way it is. Great job, keep posting the photos, Wingman out.
Moonchild
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Posted: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 05:20 AM UTC
Thanks both of you.

Scott: Yes I have PE control panel
Wingman: I did post shading and wash. First I applied oil color and than just simply wash it with white spirit.
hellvetier
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Posted: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 10:30 AM UTC
have you seen the sbs guide on the accurate miniatures homepage? it was very inspiring for me!

it looks very good, especially your interior colors! keep up the good work...
Moonchild
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Posted: Thursday, December 03, 2009 - 06:15 PM UTC
Thanks, yes I have seen that SBS and it's really awsome.
Moonchild
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 06:17 AM UTC
Today I finished control panel. It's from PE set. At the end I did some chipping.

Tin_Can
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Posted: Saturday, December 05, 2009 - 07:04 AM UTC
Very nice. I really like the weathering/finishing you did on the underside of the cockpit. I'm not even sure that's an accurate description!
Moonchild
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Posted: Saturday, December 12, 2009 - 09:56 PM UTC
Yesterday I have almost finished cockpit and bomb bay. It's weathered with postshading and wash. I still have to add some details.












Hope you like it.
slodder
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 12:51 AM UTC
Coming along really well. To bad this is going to be get buttoned up and hard to see.
jaypee
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 03:13 AM UTC
Simply inspiring I love the finish you've got. Neat construction too, but the finish is great.
Can't wait to start mine this thread is bookmarked.
Tin_Can
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Posted: Sunday, December 13, 2009 - 03:33 AM UTC
That looks great.
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