JohnB Posted September 3, 2018 Share Posted September 3, 2018 This thing makes for a sizeable model and it's one of their better kits. I didn't have any BIG problems, just the usual fiddly bit and clumsiness problems. I substituted the Black Box cockpit set which is much more detailed and crisp than the kit parts (although they aren't that bad). I also used the VERY nice Signifer wheels. Although this kit is a TBM-3 I chose to convert it to a -3E by scratching the AN/APS-4 radar pod and enclosing the underside gunner's position. I used a combination of Model Master Gloss Sea Blue and Colourcoats GSB. I used my own interior green which I mix to suit my eyes which is a mix of Testor's Field Green, Leather, and Zinc Chromate. Decals are a mix of kit decals, Techmod, and "stash". After all that I oversprayed the whole model with Alclad Semi Gloss Clear. Now I have to find room in one of my display cases for it! I hope you guys like it. 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted September 3, 2018 Members Share Posted September 3, 2018 Gorgeous, John. That is indeed a lot of plastic! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 3, 2018 Author Share Posted September 3, 2018 16 minutes ago, mikester said: Gorgeous, John. That is indeed a lot of plastic! Thank you Mike. I'm glad you like it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Oh man John, she is just awesome ! Very good job my friend !..........Harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks Harv! I'm glad you like it! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reuben L. Hernandez Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Great Avenger John!! Do you have any close ups of the cockpit, rear gunner station? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 Thanks Reuben. This is about all I have. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted September 4, 2018 Share Posted September 4, 2018 Lovely result John and sooo fast. Takes me a minimum 4-6 months to do anything this size. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 4, 2018 Author Share Posted September 4, 2018 55 minutes ago, GusMac said: Lovely result John and sooo fast. Takes me a minimum 4-6 months to do anything this size. I'm glad you like it, thanks! I just have plenty of time now that I'm retired. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Ok, stop bragging and start something else all ready. I'm retired and can't build nearly as fast, like an ice flow......Harv 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 38 minutes ago, harv said: Ok, stop bragging and start something else all ready. I'm retired and can't build nearly as fast, like an ice flow......Harv LOL Harv. Right now I'm trying to decide on my next build. Decisions decisions! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 5, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 5, 2018 John, any thoughts to finishing that P-61? That’s one that’s on my list of things to do in the future... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Oh yeah, the P61.....Harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Lovely model as always John. Can't wait to see what you build next. Carl 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 That was fast and beautiful too, what a looker! Cheers Cees 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 John Awesome build and a joy to follow. Aces on the finish: yours are always a gem. Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Super clean build John, I like the radar pod , makes it into an unusual looking Avenger. Bravo! Cheers Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skipper Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 WOW! I see how much work you've done, and I like this model. Excellent model. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 14 hours ago, Clunkmeister said: John, any thoughts to finishing that P-61? That’s one that’s on my list of things to do in the future... I'll pull it off the SOD and take a look Ernie. Maybe, maybe not. We'll see. Okay Ernie, I looked it over and decided to resume the build. We'll see how it goes. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 11 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Lovely model as always John. Can't wait to see what you build next. Carl Thanks Carl. Me too! LOL 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 9 hours ago, Wingco57 said: That was fast and beautiful too, what a looker! Cheers Cees Thanks Cees. I'm pleased with it and I'm glad you like it. Thanks again! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 4 hours ago, Peterpools said: John Awesome build and a joy to follow. Aces on the finish: yours are always a gem. Peter Thanks Peter! It took me forever to decide on WHICH markings I was going to go with and I'm happy with the one's I decided on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 55 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: Super clean build John, I like the radar pod , makes it into an unusual looking Avenger. Bravo! Cheers Martin Thank you Martin. Something a little bit different than just OOB. Scratching the pod was easier than I first thought. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 19 minutes ago, Skipper said: WOW! I see how much work you've done, and I like this model. Excellent model. Thanks!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 6, 2018 Administrators Share Posted September 6, 2018 John, you’re gonna KILL IT with that P-61. Much of the tedious is done. The interior looks fabulous! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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