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

[LyleW]

Ahh, the foibles and follies of an aged, arthritic, one-eyed, diabetic, heart bypass, hypertensive modeler having some fun. Sigh.

I am becoming a non-fan of Montex masks. The ones for the pilot's canopy pieces lifted and ….yes, a lot of paint bleed. both on the primer (lacquer of course). Out came the ISO Alcohol 91%, cotton buds and sandpaper. Then a polishing with 2500 grit...then a dip in Gauzy. I think they may be salvageable.



I was able to get the Dark Sea Blue (Tamiya XF-17) applied and it is drying in the booth. She is shy.



I will likely do some spraying in a bit to fill in light areas.

[mustang1989]

Yikes!!! Sorry to hear about that Lyle!

[LyleW]

Thanks, Joe. My fault, I guess for not making sure I had a good seal. I am not looking forward to removing the rest of the canopy masking.

[mustang1989]

Hope all turns out alright brother.

[LyleW]

Windscreen has a few issues...nothing major. their masks, in some cases are just a scosh too big...hence the frame is covered. Missed that one

[jeff]

Looking good Lyle, I see you got the canopy issue sorted out, I managed to get the tail wheel assembly painted yesterday... Looking forward o your next update...

[LyleW]

Thank you, Jeff. Yeah, only used a spreader on the rear piece.

[LyleW]

I've been plucking away at this, with great frustration directed towards me....I've pretty much decided the pilot's side canopies are toast, but have no other options. I think I finally have them painted and dipped in Gauzy again. They will have to be useable. Got some clear gloss on the old girl. It looked horrible right after I sprayed it. It was / is Krylon Clear Gloss. It has settled out okay. Pictures are not very good. Too windy. Blowing the pixels.





Here is what is left to do....

[Floki]

It's looking good Lyle! Watching you build this makes me want to start on mine.

[Stikpusher]

The blue paint came out well. Nice, smooth, and shiny!