IPanzer Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Hi all, I'm working on the Italeri 1/48 scale TBF avenger. It is started at the end of last year, and the project goes slow but steady. Wish you give me some advices and any comments are welcome. I did some scratchbuilding to the engine part. I cut the pushrods of the kits, remade pushrods with plastic rods, pipes with tinned wires. Then painting, cylinders with black and drybrushed with silver. The cover of gearbox is painted in grey. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IPanzer Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 The interior costed me much time but finally finished. I use Eduard Photo etched parts FE267 for instrument panel details. I first paint whole interior part with black, then Mr. Color C302 as bronze green, C27 as interior green. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phasephantomphixer Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Advice? I could advise that you look both ways before crossing the street - Certainly not for your Avenger! Think you got it managed just fine there! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LDSModeller Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Looks good, Just one quick comment Grumman TBF's had Grumman grey in the Engine/Cowling areas as in this photo What markings are you planning on? Thanks for posting Regards Alan Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IPanzer Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 Looks good, Just one quick comment Grumman TBF's had Grumman grey in the Engine/Cowling areas as in this photo What markings are you planning on? Thanks for posting Regards Alan Alan, Thank you for your comment. I'll quickly modify it. I'm going to have training squadron two-color scheme on it, with "S8" marking on fuselage. Just the same as which Hobbyboss' TBF-1C kit provides. Leonard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jcasilimas Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Ipanzer Beautiful engine, and excellent detail !!! Javier Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Falcon50EX Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Leonard, if its not too late, my comment would be to be very careful when gluing the wings together. The wings need to be held straight while the glue is drying, or the wings will take on a drooping "Bow" span-wise to the wingtips, and it makes the whole plane look funny. Use the trailing edge of the wing for guidance. david Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IPanzer Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Leonard, if its not too late, my comment would be to be very careful when gluing the wings together. The wings need to be held straight while the glue is drying, or the wings will take on a drooping "Bow" span-wise to the wingtips, and it makes the whole plane look funny. Use the trailing edge of the wing for guidance. david Thank you very much, David The wings are not glued yet, so I'll follow your recommendation and treat them carefully. Leonard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mrblujet Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 That is a hell of a job you are doing on that model. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rocat Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Nice work so far. I'll be watching this topic :-) roberto Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malaquias Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Magnificent work! Beautiful engine, and excellent detail :lol: ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
chukw Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Fly Navy! That's one fine Turkey, Leonard- cheers! Interior colors and shading look wonderful. chuk Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChippyWho Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Quite outstanding work, Sir! Thank you for showing us; looking forward to seeing more. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 You should really remove the flash on the cylinders, even with the added detail yo u can still spot it. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
IPanzer Posted April 16, 2012 Author Share Posted April 16, 2012 two-color camouflage is painted... I use Mr.Color C338 for lower surface, and C307 for upper surface grayish blue.. Unfortunately it seems not blue enough for this gray... Hope it can get better after washing.. Leonard. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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