Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.

[LyleW]

I know I'm nuts. But this a/c has been calling out to me, like a box of Little Debbie Peanut Butter Nutty Bars. Yes, the whole box. Don't judge me, Okay?

Anyway, this is the "white box" 1/48 TBM Avenger from Accurate Miniatures. I have a couple of the really old Monogram versions but many said this was a good kit. Looking through the sprues this morning, it seems to have a lot of detail. I'm sure I can deal with that in my own special way!@

This will likely not be a speedy build by any means....

One thing I don't like literally, right out of the box, is the instruction sheet. I need a larger print these days, so I spent time this morning scanning the pages, cropping and reprinting the steps. We shall see. It is so odd to see narrative instructions these days.

Here are a few pictures. Love the box art! It flew into a cloud just as the picture was made.



Instructions





Some sprue trees and details

[Stikpusher]

Yeah, the Accurate Miniatures Avenger kits are probably some of the best detailed 1/48 aircraft model kits ever made.
Lyle, you are turning into a modeling madman!

[LyleW]

Yeah, the Accurate Miniatures Avenger kits are probably some of the best detailed 1/48 aircraft model kits ever made.
Lyle, you are turning into a modeling madman!

Well, a madman anyway!

[Stikpusher]

Been in the Testors again, I see...

[LyleW]

[BlackSheep214]

[Medicman71]

Nice! I have the Academy version of the Avenger which I heard was the molds from Accurate Miniatures. I do have Acc. Min. Dauntless.

[LyleW]

Thanks for checking in.

My plan, as if I ever have a plan, is to go slow and try to take some advantage of the details. May post some pics later of the interior green application. Simply stunning! A while back, I bought a few Humbrol brushes...yellow handle. They have a nice point to them and seem to leave virtually no brush marks.

[jkim]

Nothing crazy about wanting to build a good kit!

[speedgraflex]