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World War II: USA
Aircraft of the United States in WWII.
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Flight 19 TBM Avenger
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Victoria, Australia
Joined: September 01, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 03:06 PM UTC
G'day Folk's,

This is my first post on this site [as I'm also a new member], I have built this 48 Accurate Miniatures TBM3 Avenger as Fox-Tare two-eight, the kit # is 48021 the FT-28 decals are from the Eagle Strike range of U.S. number codes, the wing number is a stencil, all remaining markings are as per kit.

I used Xtra Colour Sea Blue Gloss enamels and Dullcoat for the matt finish, the panel lines are highlighted in pastels, I've fitted a set of Scale Magic resin wing flaps to this bird along with a set of resin tyres.




Thanks to Rob, [aka 29 Foxtrot], for his help in posting the pix.

Comments welcome.
Darktrooper
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Delaware, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 03:11 PM UTC
Can you resize the pics and make them smaller, in consideration for other members who have dial up!!!!!

looks great!
TedMamere
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Moselle, France
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 05:06 PM UTC
Hi Glen!

Welcome to CV-01 USS Armorama and congratulations for your safe landing on deck!

Your Avenger looks great! The pastel work is subtil and very well done. Keep the excellent job and Post more pictures of your models!

Jean-Luc
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Idaho, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 06:14 PM UTC
Did anyone see the show on history channel?

I can't remember which program specifically but a group went hunting for flight 19 and it appears they found them. The five Avengers were found over a one mile area about 12 miles off the Florida coastline if I remember correctly.
I wish I could remember more about that program. Glenn your plane is really great, wish you could have entered in "Air over the Sea" with it.

Sincerely,

Brian
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Luzon, Philippines
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 07:15 PM UTC
Nice looking avenger! i like the subtle weathering...
Hope my future avenger will be as good as that!
WingCo
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England - South East, United Kingdom
Joined: August 29, 2005
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Posted: Wednesday, August 31, 2005 - 07:39 PM UTC
Very nice work, well done.
philp
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Utah, United States
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Posted: Friday, September 02, 2005 - 07:40 PM UTC
Looks great.
Did you use the info on this site?
http://www.kilroywashere.org/007-Pages/07-Flight19-Fabrice.html
I want to build the same bird in 72nd. Nice to see I am not the only one with an interest in this.
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