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

[LyleW]

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

Thank you, Clint. I may do another one, just because...I really like the Avenger.

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

Thank you, Carlos! Came out a little better than I expected.

[LyleW]

Here are the pilot canopy pieces.....after I got some paint on them, I dipped them in the Gauzy fluid. Not perfect but stunningly better than before.

[Stikpusher]

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

Thank you, Carlos! Came out a little better than I expected.

That always a good thing to exceed your own expectations

[Duke Maddog]

Lyle, I think you're doing a fantastic job on this. Keep going man, don't let the little things get you down.

[Stikpusher]

Here is a little weathering inspiration for ya...

[LyleW]

Lyle, I think you're doing a fantastic job on this. Keep going man, don't let the little things get you down.

Thanks, Mark!

[LyleW]

Here is a little weathering inspiration for ya...

What is this from?

[Medicman71]

Close Encounters I think.

[Stikpusher]

Yup! Close Encounters. Looking back at this scene you can really start to see Spielbergs love of WWII aircraft that showed up in his movies now and again....



Posted for reference inspirational and entertainment purposes of course...

(also look in the background for an odd duck among the turkeys here)

[Medicman71]