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Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Sun May 24, 2020 6:33 am
by Stuart
When it comes to stencils I generally add the larger ones (over 1mm) and the lines and ignore everything else.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 10:19 am
by LyleW
Calling this crap sandwich done. A lot of issues with this one, both mine and the kit. There were a number of things I did like (Paint for example), tried a new way of doing the insignias, so there were things I was happy with. The biggest complaints for me were the instructions, decal sheet and that damn turret. Finally got it to hold together long enough to stuff it in place. No beauty shots on this one....just want it off the bench.
Off to get the earl changed and the tars rotated - on the Rogue.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 10:44 am
by Duke Maddog
Well, despite the issues, you built a sensational model! That really looks fantastic Lyle! Congrats on finishing one!
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 10:59 am
by BlackSheep214
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 11:05 am
by LyleW
Thank you, gentlemen.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 12:05 pm
by keavdog
You won! Beat.that kit. Turned out nice. I have one in the stash.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 1:42 pm
by LyleW
keavdog wrote:You won! Beat.that kit. Turned out nice. I have one in the stash.
Many thanks. That is about all I can say on this one!

looking at other builds online, I finally saw that the fuselage gap is not that un common and best fixed by filling that gap.

Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 4:51 pm
by Handiabled
Great job Lyle! You saw it through and got to the finish line with this. Can’t wait to see what you put on your bench next
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 4:53 pm
by Stuart
Despite all the issues you had, that's a great looking build Lyle!
Thanks, in the daylight, not so much. It will do for this one though.
Re: Grumman TBM-3 Avenger, 1/48, Acc. Min.
Posted: Tue May 26, 2020 5:06 pm
by LyleW
And, thanks
Handiabled wrote:Great job Lyle! You saw it through and got to the finish line with this. Can’t wait to see what you put on your bench next
Thank you, sir! Probably my forehead!