Thank you UKguyinUSA!  I try my best to follow through my builds.  I'm no pro like you, yet, your builds are inspirational.  I had some time today to lay some of the base coat down, here is the results.  See the results below.

I love seeing the paint go on a build, looking nice there.

Bish

I love seeing the paint go on a build, looking nice there.

 

Im with you, Bish. I can almost smell the wash mix getting readied.  Ah, one of my favorite parts of modeling.

Beautiful,simply beautiful paint job Toshi.  I love the color choices you've made.

Thank you Bish!  Thank you also for the read and reply.

Toshi

To allan,

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

Toshi

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

Wow, already together, lookin' good! 

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

Toshi

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

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

Toshi

Lookin good Toshi. That thing is HUGE !!

BK

YAH! Decals are my favororitist part! 

Now we need a 1/24th scale Avenger!!! 

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

Toshi

Gamera

YAH! Decals are my favororitist part! 

Now we need a 1/24th scale Avenger!!! 

 

Toshi

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

M. Brindos

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

 

Toshi

7474

Looking good, enjoying your build

 

Toshi

"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"!  

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

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.

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

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

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

Mike

[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.

[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

[quote user="Buckeye"]

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

Mike

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

Toshi