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

This is a photo with the cowling and propeller on.  According to stikpusher's information, these Avengers with the yellow cowling's were to take part in the Tokyo raids.  

Toshi

Paint scheme laid down with the first coat.  Still need to clean thing's up.

Toshi

iampiper13

moving right along!!

 

Toshi

moving right along!!

Here is the primer point.  I used Tamiya Lacquer Gray Primer.  I had some problems with the primer as I had thinned it too much.  It was somewhat disconcerting but I was able to fix after a while. Live and learn as they say!

Toshi

lewbud

Looking good Toshi!  I started that kit many moons ago, I should probably finish it someday.

Bish, Hasesgawa does the Avenger in 1/72 as well. It's been out for ages, so finding one shouldn't be too hard.

 

Ye, i have seen those, one of the guys brought the British version, Tarpon i think, into the club night this week. Its not on thge hannants site but i will have a look for it. But like Toshi, i don't mind Academy and find there detail rather nice, so i will see what the cost is between the two.

Hey Toshi, still amazes me what you guys can do with 1/72 kits!  The masking for the canopy looked intense!  Great work my friend!

Bobby

lewbud

Looking good Toshi!  I started that kit many moons ago, I should probably finish it someday.

Bish, Hasesgawa does the Avenger in 1/72 as well. It's been out for ages, so finding one shouldn't be too hard.

 

Toshi

Jim Barton

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!

 

Toshi

Looking good Toshi!  I started that kit many moons ago, I should probably finish it someday.

Bish, Hasesgawa does the Avenger in 1/72 as well. It's been out for ages, so finding one shouldn't be too hard.

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!

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

 

 

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

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

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

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.

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

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

iampiper13

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

 

Toshi

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!

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.

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.

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