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Wow, that's a lot. And they all look good.

And here I thought you just hang around and post comments and stuff (like I do, mostly)

That is interesting to know. I recall having to track down the original AM instructions for a couple of things that baffled me on the Academy reboxed version of the TBM. (especially the gun turret installation). I had assumed that the original AM instructions were better, perhaps wrongly! John (Eato...

Tom, for Christmas 2012 my future stepson and daughter-in-law gave me the Academy reissue of Accurate Miniatures TBM-3. I hadn't build a model in probably 20+ yrs. They apparently did their research. Awesome kit. I've read only praise for any of the AM kits, and even the Accurate Miniatures reissues...

Another AM kit fan here.

Yours is looking great, John.

Even at this stage, with the prop dry-fitted, looks like she wants to fire up and launch right off the building stand.

Very cool the magnet idea worked! I figured it would with all of your planning.

There is so much to see in this thread, but for now let me say that your powerplant is a masterpiece in itself.

Medicman71 wrote: ↑Mon Dec 05, 2022 6:20 pm Wow! The engine looks real!

I could not agree more. Wow, John.

That is one awesome interior, Joe.

Unbelievably cool, Tom. It is just plain fun to look at, and it must be very cool to have it there in person.

Nicely done.

That video is awesome, John. Thank you.

jkim wrote: ↑Thu Nov 03, 2022 2:06 pm .....I'm using an Iwata HP-C Plus which has an average sized cup on top and I've had no issue with paint flying out of the cup. ....

Great! I have an HP-CS which I'm 99% sure is the same paint cup, so I should be golden to give it a try.