1/72 AZ Models TBD-1 Devastator

[Fermis]

Not a horrible kit...but it definitely needs a lot of help!

WIP is here...http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/viewtop ... f=20&t=847

[Handiabled]

I always admire the detail you can put into a kit this scale.... Excellent folded bird sir!

[Manny1943]

Where to start???...the canopy work is simply amazing, and cutting the corrugated kit wings up and folding them, along with the observer hatch underneath, is simply pushing the limits in 1/72nd scale modeling. The finish is sublime...

...this is an incredible build...

[mostrich]

Ever thought about makin' a diploma in surgery? Heard it's a well payed job.

You are one of those rare modelers who can attract me to the small scale. Not enough to cross the line but close...

Great build, Fermis!

[Manny1943]

How'd you replicate the wood grain on the torp fin and is this scheme based on a real aircraft...???

[Fermis]

Thanks guys!

How'd you replicate the wood grain on the torp fin and is this scheme based on a real aircraft...???

Wood grain was kinda accidental...starting with white styrene, I brushed on "Italian Sand", as I continued to brush, it got kinda steaky...looked good to me! Let that dry, then dry(ish) brushed streaks of "Rust"...that's it!

...and...

Yes...

[dmminiatures]

Everything about this build is just spot on. I really like the weathered look. gosh, it would nice to get a photo of it with a carrier deck as background

[Manny1943]

Everything about this build is just spot on. I really like the weathered look. gosh, it would nice to get a photo of it with a carrier deck as background