Trumpeter TBM-3

[JohnB]

On 7/23/2018 at 11:55 PM, Dave J said:

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

 

Received the wheels this AM. Nice!

[JohnB]

Coming along on the cockpit. My apologies for the crummy photos.

 

[Mikester]

Looks great, John!

[JohnB]

Thank you Mike.

[Peterpools]

John

Awesome work on the front office and the weathering is superb. The seat cushion is my favorite - looks dead on the money

Keep 'em comin

Peter

[JohnB]

Thanks Peter. I'm working on attaching wiring on the engine now and I hope to have that done tomorrow sometime.

[Peterpools]

John

Looking forward to your next update and engine pics

Keep ‘em comin

Peter 

[Fran]

loving it!! please keep it coming!!

[Bomber_County]

John, I am so envious of your skills but tell me the secret of so much bench time

btw stunning pit.......

[JohnB]

2 hours ago, Bomber_County said:

John, I am so envious of your skills but tell me the secret of so much bench time

btw stunning pit.......

Thank you. Being retired and divorced helps with it. LOL

[Bomber_County]

 oops that will do it.............

[JohnB]

Yes indeed!

[Dave J]

Nice Stuff John

[JohnB]

27 minutes ago, Dave J said:

Nice Stuff John

Thanks Dave.

[Clunkmeister]

Good Lord that’s bloody gorgeous!

[Grunhertz]

Awesome work John 

[JohnB]

14 hours ago, Clunkmeister said:

Good Lord that’s bloody gorgeous!

Thanks Ernie. Very nice resin detail parts.

[JohnB]

10 hours ago, Grunhertz said:

Awesome work John 

Thanks!

[JohnB]

Progress so far. I'll mount the turret assembly to the cockpit sub assembly then attach all that to the fuselage halves. So far fit has been good. I didn't bother with the stuff behind the engine bay as it would not be visible later.

[Peterpools]

John

WOW< you sure are rolling ... the engine and interior looks great and nice choice on not spending time on those hidden details - I would have done the same

'Keep 'em comin

Peter

[JohnB]

Thanks Peter. I hope to have the fuselage closed up soon then it's on to the wings. At first glance they just might be a bit fiddly with a bit of a cuss-factor. We shall see!

[Clunkmeister]

If it’s anything like the Accurate Miniatures kit, and it looks similar, closing the fuselage will be an ‘adventure’.

[DocRob]

Looking great, I hope Clunkmeister isn't Right about closing up problems with your TBM and about the 1/48 one from Accurat Miniatures, because this will be one of my next builds, peppered up with lots of AM. I wish you luck with the fuselage and hope to see that beauty developing further.

Cheers Rob

[Grunhertz]

I didn't have a great deal of issue with the AM TBM  apart from the turret but then everyone does. 

[JohnB]

We will soon know guys. I have my fingers and toes crossed!