Ludek Spunda Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hi all, I would like to share something from my work finished a few months ago...It's TBM-1C called "Len Sharon" which operates from USS Block Island in Atlantic theatre on anti-submarine missions.Any comments welcome Kit: Italeri 1/48 Aftermarket: Eduard zoom etched parts,Quickboost exhaust pipes Paint: Gunze Sangio "C" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
blackout Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 1 word...WOW!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 I 2nd that!!! Amazing!!! Not a single flaw that I can see!! What did you use on the exhausts? They look great! Might have to pick me up one of these! David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludek Spunda Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 (edited) Thanks for comments lads!...Regarding to exhauts,they are aftermarket Quickboost resin parts painted silver and toned with black coating.Rust was made using oil colors and Tamiya weathering set. Edited November 2, 2009 by Ludek Spunda Quote Link to post Share on other sites
71roadrunner426 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 WICKED BUILD :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Cheetah Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Awesome job! I have the Acc/Min edition of that kit with the Eduard PE set too. It just jumped a few nothes on my "to build" pile. I might have to look at those BQ Exausts as well. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Sweeet! Wiring in the weapons bay= awesome! Cheers- chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fenestron Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Hurumpf!!! I love it, she looks awesome mate!!! Ed Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paulo Jose Simas Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 What to say ? Simply amazing !!!! I'm doing one in this moment ... and this is a reference to me ... Cheers, Paulo Simas Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Do you have a build thread or any in-progress shots? David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jimz66 Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Simply amazing model and simply spectacular photography. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CastorFiber Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Pozdrav, Ludek! Wonderful work! It's Real Czech style of models! Nadherny Hellcat! :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludek Spunda Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 Many thanks to all for such a nice comments :wub: Do you have a build thread or any in-progress shots?David David: Some photos of how the inside looks like :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 well thats made my mind up!! Im getting one lol. Does that engine come with the kit or is it after-market? Did you even pre-shade the inside? Lovely job mate. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Beautiful!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Gundylunch Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Spunda - liscious !! ( Sorry !) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludek Spunda Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 David: Thanks,I'm glad you like it :o The engine is from the kit with some wiring and pipes added (made of common copper wires)...I have just tried to get the best of what was "in box" Yes,interior is shaded as well.My idea was to make this plane as real as possible and by the way,I just like to play with airbrush so why not spend some extra hours on it Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Isaac Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Incredible!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
dpwatson Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Very true!!! I have found about £65 worth of extras to get as well. I think im going to save up and go all out on this one! Found this nice pic for wiring the engine. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Wright_R-2600_1.jpg David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CorsairMan Posted November 2, 2009 Share Posted November 2, 2009 Gorgeous - how do you do your exterior postshading? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ludek Spunda Posted November 2, 2009 Author Share Posted November 2, 2009 David: To be honest,this kit is so nice out of the box that the only aftermarket parts worth of your money are PE parts for the inside and QB exhausts as the original ones looks a bit simple.You may also think about PE landing flaps but no more extra parts are needed really. CorsairMan: Postshade has been made mostly by airbrush in numerous layers gently sanded down to get weathered look.The rest as like panel lines and some subtle effect of oil stain and dirt were made with MIG Abteilung oil colors.I have used these as wash and filters to improve shading. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Otisaq Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Masterpiece ! :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Aggressor Supporter Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Wow, one of the best Avengers I've ever seen! Looks very real and I even like the weathering on it. Not overdone and doesn't get in the way of the look of the model. Big :lol: Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The Mikester Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Absolutely amazing! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BOC262 Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 WOW!! Incredible model and superb photography! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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