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Trumpeter TBF-1C Avenger WIP

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 5:31 AM

BrandonK

Looks great Toshi, another fine build. Nice work my man.

 

BK

 

As always, youve been and great support for my builds.  Thank you for everything.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, August 25, 2015 5:29 AM

Reasoned

Very nice indeed Toshi, that is no shake and bake kit.

 

Thank you sir, and I agree with your comment fully.  Also thank you for the visit on this thread.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Monday, August 24, 2015 9:04 PM

Looks great Toshi, another fine build. Nice work my man.

 

BK

On the bench:

A lot !! And I mean A LOT!!

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Posted by Reasoned on Monday, August 24, 2015 8:58 PM

Very nice indeed Toshi, that is no shake and bake kit.

Science is the pursiut of knowledge, faith is the pursuit of wisdom.  Peace be with you.

On the Tarmac: 1/48 Revell P-38

In the Hanger: A bunch of kits

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, August 21, 2015 8:43 PM

allan

That's a massive build, Toshi. Give yourself a pat on the back. Great job!

 

Thank you so much, I appreciate your kind words as well as the support.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, August 21, 2015 8:37 PM

[quote user="Buckeye"]

Very nice build!Yes  Your skills have rapidly improved with each build.Smile

Mike

 

Thank you so much for your support in my project and also for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, August 21, 2015 8:36 PM

[quote user="Gamera"]

She turned out great Toshi! I can clearly see how you're getting better with each build. 

 

Thank you Gamera for your kind words and support and also for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Friday, August 21, 2015 8:35 PM

[quote user="Jay Jay"]

Beautifully done Toshi !

A good model under a good modeler's hand is a treat to behold.  Every time I read your posts I am inspired to press on with my difficult B-26 and I ty so much for the valuable inspiration my friend.

 

Your welcome sir.  I must say, the feeling is mutual.  Thank you for the read and reply.

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Brunswick, Ohio
Posted by Buckeye on Friday, August 21, 2015 11:29 AM

Very nice build!Yes  Your skills have rapidly improved with each build.Smile

Mike

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  • From: Cavite, Philippines
Posted by allan on Friday, August 21, 2015 11:24 AM

That's a massive build, Toshi. Give yourself a pat on the back. Great job!

No bucks, no Buck Rogers

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  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, August 21, 2015 11:18 AM

She turned out great Toshi! I can clearly see how you're getting better with each build. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by Jay Jay on Friday, August 21, 2015 8:21 AM

Beautifully done Toshi !

A good model under a good modeler's hand is a treat to behold.  Every time I read your posts I am inspired to press on with my difficult B-26 and I ty so much for the valuable inspiration my friend.

 

 

 

 

 

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

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Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:39 PM

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:26 PM

"COMPLETED" Trumpeter 1:32 TBF 1C Avenger.

To my fellow forum members,

This build was interesting as I can tell that Trumpeter is trying to compete with Tamiya's 1:32 series of aircraft.  As much as they tried, it still falls short on a few things.  Directions at times were not done clearly nor was the fit and finish on some of the pieces.  Most irrational was the PE, some of the cuts were backwards.  Luckily I was able to take some scrap PE and use a metal cutter to form and correct the issue.

That's just three items, still, not bad at all for competition against Tamiya.  I and many forum members have noticed how large this build is.  GMorrison correctly and clearly stated that the Avenger has a crew of three and a torpedo.  My nickname for this build was the "Pregnant Guppy"!  Big Smile

Ultimately, the build was fun, challenging, stressful, but very exciting to say the least.  I truly enjoyed this build.  I've learned a good many lessons from forum members but the most pertinent of all was to have a great time!  This one thing, I have accomplished! 

Below, I have only three photos of the Avenger, please except my apologies as my hands are shaking really bad this evening.  The TBF is here for your enjoyment and viewing.  Any critique good or bad is most welcomed and recommended.  As always, thank you so much for this opputunity.

Toshi

 

 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:03 PM

7474
Looking good, enjoying your build
 

Thank you, your read and reply is much appreciated.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:02 PM

M. Brindos

Wow! That's really looking good Toshi. Very well done my friend.  :D

 

Thank you sir.  I'm just trying to keep up with pros like you and the many forum members.  Thanks for the visit.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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Posted by 7474 on Thursday, August 20, 2015 4:14 PM
Looking good, enjoying your build
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Posted by M. Brindos on Thursday, August 20, 2015 2:43 PM

Wow! That's really looking good Toshi. Very well done my friend.  :D

- Mike Brindos "Lost Boy"

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 20, 2015 11:23 AM

Gamera

YAH! Decals are my favororitist part! Big SmileYeah

Now we need a 1/24th scale Avenger!!! Stick out tongue

 

Big Smile lolololol!  Sounds like a winner!  1:24 it is.  Thanks for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 20, 2015 11:21 AM

This is the biggest 1:32 plane I've ever built! Indifferent thanks for the read and reply!

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:23 AM

YAH! Decals are my favororitist part! Big SmileYeah

Now we need a 1/24th scale Avenger!!! Stick out tongue

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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Posted by BrandonK on Thursday, August 20, 2015 9:03 AM

Lookin good Toshi. That thing is HUGE !!

BK

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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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Thursday, August 20, 2015 5:11 AM

Thanks lawdog114, and thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Olmsted Township, Ohio
Posted by lawdog114 on Thursday, August 20, 2015 1:40 AM
Beautifully done...

 "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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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 2:13 PM

I got the opportunity to place the decals on the Avenger at night due to the humidity during the day, sealed and added a wash to the TBF.  I used the CreativeFX brown Stain #7930 at a approximately 10 to 15 psi.  Here are the results.

Thank you,

Toshi

 

 

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 2:05 PM

It's slowly getting there, step by step.  Thank you Gamera for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 11:27 AM

Wow, already together, lookin' good! 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:41 AM

To Jay Jay,

Thank you, I used some of the old school Testors flat enamels that come in those little bottles.  Thank you for the read and reply.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

  • Member since
    March 2015
  • From: Streetsboro, Ohio
Posted by Toshi on Wednesday, August 19, 2015 10:38 AM

To allan,

That is my next step, this will be the first time I'll use a wash.  Wish me luck.

Toshi

On The Bench: Revell 1/48 B-25 Mitchell

 

Married to the most caring, loving, understanding, and beautiful wife in the world.  Mrs. Toshi

 

 

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