WIP Update Completed 1/29/17 Academy 1/72 TBF-1 Avenger

Big mistake!  My new medication is not working.  It makes my mind foggy.  With TBI, this makes it worst.  I have no recollection of doing this.  

Unfortunately, I painted the interior Zinc Chromate Green Gloss.  I can correct this, I'm just really upset with myself.  It's just one of those really bad days for me.  I'll paint over this mess with a flat Zinc Chromate Green or spray this with some clear flat Testors Lacquer in a rattle can.  Sorry about this error on my part forum members, I'll do my best to continue to move forward.

Toshi

Don't sweat it, I know you got this. I like how you can see the lines on the turrent they really stand out. Looks like a fun build.

Looking forward to this. I am not really into Pacific builds, but i reather like this subect and i think this is the only kit in this scale.

And don't worry, we have alldone things like that and worse. Easy fix.

iampiper13

Don't sweat it, I know you got this. I like how you can see the lines on the turrent they really stand out. Looks like a fun build.

 

Also my biggest therapy and peace of mind is when I get to meet and write to forum members from all over the world.  Being home bound this helps me greatly.  I so appreciate our conversation, this helps me And I so enjoy it!  Thank you sir for everything!

Toshi

Bish

Looking forward to this. I am not really into Pacific builds, but i reather like this subect and i think this is the only kit in this scale.

And don't worry, we have alldone things like that and worse. Easy fix.

 

Bish, thank you so much for your support in my builds I so greatly appreciate that.  What helps me even more is the fact that we have these wonderful conversations that helps me with cognition.  You are a good and loyal fellow forum brother.  Thank you!

Toshi

Mistake

Disregard the above thread please.  It's a double.

As for the fix, the enamel Zinc Green Chromate Gloss acted like a primer as I sanded it down a little.  Now I have the correct flat color on.  I also took the time out to mask the turret.

Toshi

Here is the TBF Avenger fueselauge all buttoned up.  There was no issues nor concerns.  Interestingly, this kit  came with a stand.  As you can see, I will be utilizing the stand.

Toshi

Nice progress!  I have the 1/48 Hobby Boss Mk I Avenger and I'm finding inspiration in your build to start it!  

It'll be soon in that the TBF will be AB.  

Toshi

Mopar Madness

Nice progress!  I have the 1/48 Hobby Boss Mk I Avenger and I'm finding inspiration in your build to start it!  

 

Toshi

For this evening, I started work on masking the canopy.  Please view the photos below.

Toshi

Looking good! There sure are a lot of panels on an avenger huh? :)

Really nice job there Toshi. Hows this coming together. What markings options come with the kit. I am thinking about getting this and joining checks Midway GB and just woundering if i need some AM decals.

I think masking an Avenger canopy in 1/72nd might be the end of me.

You did really good there, my friend.

Looking good overall too.

That's looking great Toshi!  I think this will be my first build here I get to watch from start to finish.  Looking forward to learning!

iampiper13

Looking good! There sure are a lot of panels on an avenger huh? :)

 

Toshi

Bish

Really nice job there Toshi. Hows this coming together. What markings options come with the kit. I am thinking about getting this and joining checks Midway GB and just woundering if i need some AM decals.

 

I'm going to use as a quote from stikpusher; "The arrow symbol was for the Air Group assigned to USS Bunker Hill in late 1944/early 1945. The Yellow cowl ring was added for all Air Groups that participated in the Tokyo carrier raids in Spring 1945, and could be seen as late as the Okinawa operations when the Bunker Hill was knocked out of the war." 

You will definately need AM decals for this kit.  If I may be so bold, may I recommend another Avenger kit?  The Trumpeter 1/32 Avenger kit.  I know you don't build in 1/32 but it is one of the most detailed kits I've ever built.  Fantastic fit and finish.  Check out builder2010's Avenger, although a different type of Avenger, it's details are the same.

Toshi

Greg

I think masking an Avenger canopy in 1/72nd might be the end of me.

You did really good there, my friend.

Looking good overall too.

 

Toshi

Thanks for the info Toshi. I know Academy decals have a bad rep anyway so i generally avoid them and have founb some AM ones for Midway. I do build 32nd kits but only German ones, as you will soon see as i have a 32nd He 162 and Ju 87G to build this year.

And i am now at a stage where i am being very selective about what i buy and build, other wise i just end up building stuiff i have no interest in and neglecting the stuff i do. So i will stick with a 72nd on this one, but thanks, and ye, i have been checking that out.

Engine_95

That's looking great Toshi!  I think this will be my first build here I get to watch from start to finish.  Looking forward to learning!

 

Toshi

Toshi

 Thank you so much Engine_95.  I'm honored and humbled that you chose my build as your first WIP (Work in Progress).  And I look forward to your WIP builds posts.  Thank you for your support!

 

Toshi

It'll be a while Toshi!  None of the tools I had survived my 20-30 year hiatus from building so I've got a bit of purchasing to do before I can start building again.  Of course those purchases have to fit into my existing Jeep Wrangler modification budget!

Until then I'll be watching and learning from you gentlemen!  

Engine_95

 

 

Toshi

 Thank you so much Engine_95.  I'm honored and humbled that you chose my build as your first WIP (Work in Progress).  And I look forward to your WIP builds posts.  Thank you for your support!

 

Toshi

 

 

It'll be a while Toshi!  None of the tools I had survived my 20-30 year hiatus from building so I've got a bit of purchasing to do before I can start building again.  Of course those purchases have to fit into my existing Jeep Wrangler modification budget!

Until then I'll be watching and learning from you gentlemen!  

 

Toshi

Bish

Thanks for the info Toshi. I know Academy decals have a bad rep anyway so i generally avoid them and have founb some AM ones for Midway. I do build 32nd kits but only German ones, as you will soon see as i have a 32nd He 162 and Ju 87G to build this year.

And i am now at a stage where i am being very selective about what i buy and build, other wise i just end up building stuiff i have no interest in and neglecting the stuff i do. So i will stick with a 72nd on this one, but thanks, and ye, i have been checking that out.

 

I forgot about your passion for all things German in the aircraft genre.  And I do recall 1/32 kits that you mentioned in regards to your stash.

Being selective is a good thing as you only want to build kits that inspire you.  I totally agree about your statement.

Toshi

Engine_95 won't need to buy a huge number of tools to start with, just basics like hobby knives, sanding sticks and small files, paintbrushes, other basic items. Add other more specialized tools as you need them. That's how my tool kit developed--one saw, one punch set, one whatever found its place on the workbench over time.

Toshi, looking forward to more pictures, as usual!