Trumpeter TBM-3

[JohnB]

Getting started on this one. As with the SBD it is one of their better kits. I'll be using the VERY nice Black Box resin cockpit set which should really dress up the interior. Not quite certain of which particular a/c it will represent but I'm leaning toward a 3-tone Enterprise bird. We'll see. Sure would like to have some nice plastic or resin wheels to replace the kit rubber ones.

 

[GusMac]

That cockpit set looks great. A worthwhile investment with so much glazing.

Ah, the curse of the Trumpy rubber tyres! Given it is regarded as one of their A team efforts, it's a bit of a surprise that there don't seem to be resin replacements.

[JohnB]

26 minutes ago, GusMac said:

That cockpit set looks great. A worthwhile investment with so much glazing.

Ah, the curse of the Trumpy rubber tyres! Given it is regarded as one of their A team efforts, it's a bit of a surprise that there don't seem to be resin replacements.

I really lucked out on the resin set and got it for $25.00 and free shipping. It looks like I'll have to live with the rubber tires. Too bad P-51, Bf-109 etc tires won't work as there are more after market sets of those than a dog has fleas. Oh well.

[Dave J]

You can get resin wheels here - http://signifer.chez-alice.fr/uk.htm

 

[JohnB]

11 hours ago, Dave J said:

You can get resin wheels here - http://signifer.chez-alice.fr/uk.htm

 

Thanks Dave! I had no idea these were available.

[GusMac]

Wow Dave, never heard of them, but there is some cool stuff there. Some very esoteric seaplanes if that's your thing.

[JohnB]

I now have a set ordered. Thanks Dave!

[James H]

This is one kit that really appeals to me. I love the interior stuff, and this one looks like it's been designed by Trumpeter's A-Team.

[JohnB]

It seems to be one of their better kits. Fairly large too. The interior is nice but the Black Box set is MUCH nicer but retails at $60.00. I found it on ebay for $24.95 with free shipping which I jumped on! LOL

[Peterpools]

Hi John

Nice to see you're underway with the Trumpeter Avenger. Of course, I'll be following with great interest and be along for the journey as always.

I'm still working on my 48th scale Harrier and started a build thread in the Non LSM forum.

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[JohnB]

Thanks Peter. Sure am glad you are here!!

John

[Peterpools]

Right with ya Buddy

Peter

[Mikester]

I think this is one of Trumpeter's nicer efforts, looking forward to seeing this one.

[JohnB]

Seems to be a good one Mike. I'm still undecided of which a/c it will depict. Three tone for sure though.

[JohnB]

Got some of the resin interior pieces done. I still have to add the throttle and other bits but at least there is some progress. 

 

[GusMac]

Nice. Have you added any wiring or is that all part of the resin?

[JohnB]

16 minutes ago, GusMac said:

Nice. Have you added any wiring or is that all part of the resin?

It's part of the resin. Not bad at all in my opinion.

[Grunhertz]

Not bad??? That's cracking 

[Peterpools]

Hi John

Nice work on the resin intetior parts . Sure looks might good

keep ‘em comin

Peter

[harv]

She's looking killer buddy !....Harv

[JohnB]

Thanks guys. It's coming right along.

[Bomber_County]

Hey John, TBM looking as good as ever and no I stil haven’t finished the Corsair ....

[JohnB]

Thanks! I look forward to seeing the Corsair when done!

[jep1210]

Damn fine work so far. I can't believe all that detail is included in the resin.

 

[JohnB]

Thanks. I agree that the resin details are very nice. Much better than the kit plastic parts.