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

[Tim Marlow]

Yep, it’s there, just drag the picture to the right…..

 

[Tim Marlow]

Nope, it’s there. First time I looked all I got was a pic of the plane, looked just now and was able to pan right!! One prop on the deck!!!
Cancel Specsavers!!!!

So what’s the other cockpit? Looks like an early jet but I don’t know them well enough to guess.

 

[JayCee]

The cockpit looks to me like a canberra, but I may be wrong (usually am ).
John.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Ok then, I've tried to adapt a pilot from my old Blenheim build,the uniform isn't right,but I've altered the colours to suit....



He isn't the best,but I'm fairly happy,and it means that I should be able to get the turret together tomorrow .....
Lastly for tonight....

I also got the rear/underside gun assembly in... Should be getting together soon I hope
As always, thanks for looking in.
Andy

 

[Waspie]

Nice work Andy, Improvise - adapt and overcome!! Nice recovery there!

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Nice work Andy, Improvise - adapt and overcome!! Nice recovery there!

Thanks very much Doug...
... It'll do for me,and I'm looking forward to moving it all forward

 

[Waspie]

Andy - Sorry, nothing on Navy Net. (Other than the site troll crayoning all over the thread so I deleted it). He claims he was at the atomic testing in the pacific. Methinks the (person of uncertain parentage - or, insert own expletive)), received too many gamma rays!!! Luckily we don't appear to have one on here. :thumb2:

 

[Allen Dewire]

... It'll do for me,and I'm looking forward to moving it all forward

Well Mr. Smiff, it's about time to move forward...All this talk about Pasty's (in the US, they are nipple covers for strippers) and other things, seems to have thrown you off the straight and narrow, Andy. This is a good looking build and I can't wait to see what's next..Oh, and is there a reason why the MG behind the guy playing the Xbox is turned 90° to the side??? Just wondering Buddy!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well Mr. Smiff, it's about time to move forward...All this talk about Pasty's (in the US, they are nipple covers for strippers) and other things, seems to have thrown you off the straight and narrow, Andy. This is a good looking build and I can't wait to see what's next..Oh, and is there a reason why the MG behind the guy playing the Xbox is turned 90° to the side??? Just wondering Buddy!!!...

Prost
Allen

Yeah Allen....
... It's because the kit parts and instructions are crap!!

 

[Allen Dewire]

Hey Buddy, if I can help in any way, just holler. You know I'm there for ya...My best to Rach and Cohan too!!!..

 

[stillp]

The cockpit looks to me like a canberra, but I may be wrong (usually am ).
John.

That's what I thought, so probably wrong.
Pete

 

[Guest]

Andy .
Time for a pasty , Devon made of course.:smiling2::thumb2:

 

[Lee Drennen]

All looks good more details than my 1/72 scale one which I need to get going on.

 

[Mini Me]

I'm with Lee on this Mr. Smiff, She looks good to me as well.....keep on keeping on Sir!

 

[yak face]

Apologies for missing a great big chunk of the build andy , been away for a week. Its looking fabulous and kudos for overcoming the little niggles . Its certainly a busy looking interior , looks great with the mesters in too. Cheers tony

 

[Mickc1440]

Just had a very enjoyable catch up Andy and you’re doing a great job. It’s infuriating when destructions are beyond vague on stuff but I’m sure you’ll beat it

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Thanks very much for the kind words guys :smiling3:
.... A few progress pictures...
The two halves are finally together... AT LAST!! :smiling3: .....

There you go... How tiny does the pilot look in this one?!!
Here's the engine.. pretty much disappeared!! :sad:. ....

.,... and finally.....

The Torpedo,(a mark 13 if my research is correct ),and the little dude in the turret,(with the masking of it almost done :smiling3: ) ...
... NOW we're motoring!!!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Looking good Andy.
Can’t wait to get to that stage….I’m still sticking bits of plastic on the insides…..then I’ve got to paint it all….

 

[yak face]

Coming on lovely now andy, got to hand it to the poor guys who crammed themselves into those turrets , you cant afford to be claustrophobic!!
Its a chunky little beast isnt it !

 

[The Smythe Meister]

.... Just as a last thing for tonight,I forgot to show this earlier of the engine before cowling put on, mainly to give yet another impression of just how long/big these things were!!....

.... Night night