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                        Accurate Miniatures 1/48 TBF Avenger

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                        101stAirborne
                        • Member since
                          January 2010
                        • From: MN
                        Accurate Miniatures 1/48 TBF Avenger
                        Posted by 101stAirborne on Monday, August 11, 2014 9:42 AM

                        Hi everyone,

                        I built this kit mostly OOB. This kit is very detailed out of the box and didn't need much. I scratch built all of the seat belts from Tamiya masking tape and metal for the buckles. I used Eduard masks for the greenhouse canopy. I Painted and weathered with Model Master acrylics and enamels.

                        Thanks for looking!

                        Models on the bench:

                        Too many to count!

                          

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                        woody0369
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: USA
                        Posted by woody0369 on Monday, August 11, 2014 9:51 AM

                        Wow, really looks good. I especially like the job you did on the canopies. Great work

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                        BrandonK
                        • Member since
                          June 2014
                        Posted by BrandonK on Monday, August 11, 2014 9:59 AM

                        Really nice. I hope I can approach this level of detail when I finally start on my TBF.

                        On the bench:

                        A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

                        2024 Kits on deck / in process / completed   

                                                 14 / 5 / 2  

                                                      Tongue Tied

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                        Jay Jay
                        • Member since
                          August 2013
                        Posted by Jay Jay on Monday, August 11, 2014 10:03 AM

                        Absolutely stunnng.  Your subtle use of painting effects is just rght and very tasefull, not overdone by any means

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         

                         I'm finally retired. Now time I got, money I don't.

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                        falconmod
                        • Member since
                          September 2011
                        • From: Milaca, Minnesota
                        Posted by falconmod on Monday, August 11, 2014 11:17 AM

                        She's a beautiful airplane!Toast

                        John

                        On the Bench: 1/72 Ki-67, 1/48 T-38

                        1/144 AC-130, 1/72 AV-8A Harrier

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                        Buckeye
                        • Member since
                          February 2007
                        • From: Brunswick, Ohio
                        Posted by Buckeye on Monday, August 11, 2014 11:24 AM

                        That is one outstanding build!Bow Down  I have this kit in my stash and can only hope it comes out half as good.

                        Mike

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                        Cadet Chuck
                        • Member since
                          April 2009
                        • From: Longmont, Colorado
                        Posted by Cadet Chuck on Monday, August 11, 2014 2:34 PM

                        Excellent detailing throughout!  Now I'm ashamed of mine!

                        Gimme a pigfoot, and a bottle of beer...

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                        Texgunner
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Cameron, Texas
                        Posted by Texgunner on Monday, August 11, 2014 3:25 PM

                        Breathtaking work!

                        Word.

                        Bow DownBow DownBow Down


                        "All you mugs need to get busy building, and post pics!"

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                        Subhuman1
                        • Member since
                          July 2010
                        • From: Surrey B.C. Canada
                        Posted by Subhuman1 on Monday, August 11, 2014 3:45 PM

                        Definitely a beauty and one to be proud of! Nice work! One question, how would you rate the A.M. as a kit, good fit decent fit, that sort of thing? I have never even open the box on and Accurate Miniatures kit, but they have got a couple of subjects that have some appeal to me.

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                        Nathan T
                        • Member since
                          March 2010
                        • From: MN
                        Posted by Nathan T on Monday, August 11, 2014 3:49 PM

                        Amazing! Perfect paint and weathering. The soft masking really makes it look like the real deal. And If I may answer Sub's question- AM kits are full of excellent detail all around. They fit pretty well for the most part, and yes, they did kit some very neat subjects that no one else did during their day.

                         

                         

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                        mustang1989
                        • Member since
                          March 2012
                        • From: Corpus Christi, Tx
                        Posted by mustang1989 on Monday, August 11, 2014 3:50 PM

                        NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

                                           

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                        Bucksco
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Bucks county, PA
                        Posted by Bucksco on Monday, August 11, 2014 4:02 PM

                        Nice job!!!

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                        Subhuman1
                        • Member since
                          July 2010
                        • From: Surrey B.C. Canada
                        Posted by Subhuman1 on Monday, August 11, 2014 4:02 PM

                        Thanks for the reply! appreciate it!

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                        bvallot
                        • Member since
                          June 2013
                        Posted by bvallot on Monday, August 11, 2014 4:38 PM

                        This is a gorgeous looking Avenger.  I think this is one of President Bush's planes too if I'm not mistaken.  I've been wanting to build that one for a while.  It looks great and I've been waiting to get my hands on one of these AccuMin versions.  I'll just have to be jealous of yours for a little while longer it seems.

                        On the bench:  

                        Tamiya F4U-1  Kenneth Walsh

                         

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                        Greg
                        • Member since
                          May 2013
                        • From: Indiana, USA
                        Posted by Greg on Monday, August 11, 2014 5:03 PM

                        Fantastic work! Your really did the AM kit justice, and then some.

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                        icit
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        Posted by icit on Monday, August 11, 2014 7:49 PM

                        You did the big Turkey proud, gobble, gobble!!!

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                        mississippivol
                        • Member since
                          November 2003
                        • From: State of Mississippi. State motto: Virtute et armis (By valor and arms)
                        Posted by mississippivol on Monday, August 11, 2014 9:23 PM

                        Very, very nice! I need to get another one of those to build.

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                        Raymond G
                        • Member since
                          December 2013
                        • From: Greenville, TX.
                        Posted by Raymond G on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 12:17 AM

                        Looks great!  There was a doc in one of the hangers at the Mesquite Air Port back in the 80s that had an Avenger.  God that was a big bird, but graceful in the air.  Thanks for sharing  Raymond

                        On the Bench:

                        U.S.S. Arizona (Revell)

                        P-51D Tribute (Revell)

                        57 Chevy Bel Air

                         

                         

                         

                         

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                        101stAirborne
                        • Member since
                          January 2010
                        • From: MN
                        Posted by 101stAirborne on Tuesday, August 12, 2014 5:39 PM

                        Thanks for all of the kind comments everyone! I really appreciate it!

                        Models on the bench:

                        Too many to count!

                          

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                        waikong
                        • Member since
                          December 2002
                        • From: NYC, USA
                        Posted by waikong on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 4:20 PM

                        beautiful work, I have that kit in my stash and I hope it comes out half as nice!

                        My website: http://waihobbies.wkhc.net

                         

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                        r13b20
                        • Member since
                          April 2014
                        Posted by r13b20 on Wednesday, August 13, 2014 7:56 PM

                        Can't add more than what's been said already. Canopy looks perfect to me. G.H.W. Bush's name also. Bob

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                        Compressorman
                        • Member since
                          June 2012
                        Posted by Compressorman on Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:48 AM

                        Wow, wow, wow!

                        Chris

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                        lawdog114
                        • Member since
                          February 2012
                        • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
                        Posted by lawdog114 on Friday, August 15, 2014 9:57 PM

                        Wow!........ George Sr. would be proud.  Great canopies too.  Did you tape them off or are those the Eduard pre-cut masks?  I have it in the stash but it intimidates me...  Thanks for posting...

                        Joe

                         "Can you fly this plane and land it?...Surely you can't be serious....I am serious, and don't call me Shirley"

                         

                         

                         

                         

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