The Smythemeister's TBF/TBM 1 Avenger. Italeri 1/48

[The Smythe Meister]

..... Brief update time....
Turret Geezer installed.....

.... Goldfish bowl fitted.....

.... Overall view.....

Looking like an Avenger now I reckon.
Next to concentrate on the bomb bay,then some light weathering.
That's it for now, thanks for looking in.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Now that’s looking good Andy. Nice paint scheme as well. I’ve got to go for folded wings on mine or I will never get it in the cabinet…..

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Now that’s looking good Andy. Nice paint scheme as well. I’ve got to go for folded wings on mine or I will never get it in the cabinet…..

Ha!! Thanks Tim,
I know what you mean,it is rather huge, it'll take up one of my shelves all on it's own..... it dwarfs the Mustang that's already in there!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Mine dwarfs the Stuka in mine, and that’s no slouch in the big bird department…..

 

[Andy T]

Looking mighty fine there Andy, even in close up.

 

[langy71]

Most excellent progress Andy, she's certainly looking the biz now.

 

[Mini Me]

Excellent progress Mr. Smiff! . I'm just wondering how many of my 87th scale vehicles I could park on those wings???

 

[yak face]

Looking superb andy , hope the turret gunner isnt claustrophobic , looks a little cramped in there !

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Looking mighty fine there Andy, even in close up.

Thanks Andy,there are some places that need addressing,but on the whole it's ok so far

Most excellent progress Andy, she's certainly looking the biz now.

Cheers Chris,much appreciated.

Excellent progress Mr. Smiff! . I'm just wondering how many of my 87th scale vehicles I could park on those wings???

Ha!! Probably rather a lot... and then, how many of your duddy little figures as wing walkers?!!

Looking superb andy , hope the turret gunner isnt claustrophobic , looks a little cramped in there !

Cheers Tony,I totally agree...
... pretty sure I'd feel at least a LITTLE uncomfortable in there!!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

.... Well then Chaps...
I'm calling this one "done"
I can't say it's a "Dog" of a kit, however, it's pretty vague,and lacking in many areas,if it wasn't for the wonderful tool that is the internet, I'd never have worked out how to put some of it together!!
I've previously left off the tiny decals in my plane builds,this time however I tried to "up my game". I've also had another go with the Flory wash,(only used it on my Beaufighter before), it's come out better, but I still haven't got it down pat yet.
Anyway, without more ado,ere be pics.....

 

[Allen Dewire]

And the gray hairs are growing like weeds waiting for ya, Mr. Smiff!!!...

 

[The Smythe Meister]

... be warned it's not great...
... but picture heavy!! ....








Well, that's it, despite the obvious amateurish attempts,I can see progress in my Wingy builds... just as well really... I've bought quite a lot of em recently!!
So then, that's my entry for Karl's GB .. BUT, not the only one!!
... another one to be started soon, hopefully tomorrow.
As always,thanks for all of your support and comments... and the abuse is also very appreciated
Cheers for now,
Andy

 

[spanner570]

Excellent result Andy.
I've been quietly following the build from the wings. No pun intended!

Cheers.
Ron

 

[yak face]

Great job andy , loving the big old bird . Im intrigued about the second entry , not much time to do it though , cheers tony

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Excellent result Andy.
I've been quietly following the build from the wings. No pun intended!

Cheers.
Ron

Cheers Ron, thanks very much

 

[scottie3158]

Now that Sir, is a cracker very nicely done.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Great job andy , loving the big old bird . Im intrigued about the second entry , not much time to do it though , cheers tony

Oh I don't know about that Tony...
This is only the first of the three months just finished.... Leaves me another two,(almost!!)
As for the next entry... That will appear very shortly.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Now that Sir, is a cracker very nicely done.

Thanks very much Scottie,
Despite the flaws, I'm actually rather pleased!!

 

[scottie3158]

Thanks very much Scottie,
Despite the flaws, I'm actually rather pleased!!

So you should be.

 

[JayCee]

That looks excellent, Andy.
John.