Accurate Miniatures 1/48 TBF Avenger

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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Compressorman

Member since
June 2012

Posted by Compressorman on Thursday, August 14, 2014 9:48 AM

Wow, wow, wow!

Chris

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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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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!

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Texgunner

Member since
February 2003
From: Cameron, Texas

Posted by Texgunner on Monday, August 11, 2014 3:25 PM

Breathtaking work!

Word.

Bow Down

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

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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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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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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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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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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

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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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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.