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1:48 Grumman Avenger

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The Avanger is a carrier torpedobomber and waterbomb bomber, it is a big a/c. Hobbyboss has a kit, not so detailed as Accurate Miniatures but with a nice engine and folding wings. Italeri reboxed the Accurate Miniatures kit with a better cockpit and bomb bay than Hobbyboss. Italeri has a excelent decal sheet with lots of different makings and subverions.

Italeri TBM-1D; USS San Jacinto; 1944

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Hobbyboss Tarpon Mk.1, No 846 Sqn, Fleet Air Arm, 1944

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Re: 1:48 Grumman Avenger

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:writing: The Avenger is certainly and impressive aircraft for a single engine job. :wink:

The way it looks here is even 'bulkier' and intimidating.

I have the HB kit and had fun with it, but this looks a whole lot 'bussier' to build.

Wonderful mate :cool: . Well done. :grin:
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JimD wrote:When you posted the Dauntless I was wondering when I'd see some Avengers from you.

I love the AM kit...like I said in the other thread...probably my fav 1/48 kit period. You've done a great job as usual. The HB kit doesn't look like it's a bad one though.
thanks for the comments JimD and RedRoo.

Jim you miss some navy fighters from me? So I have to post more.. :boxing:
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Oh I do like the Tarpon with folded wings! Very sharp!
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One of my favorite planes. The Tarpon is top notch!
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thanks all, think 2 is enough for this big bomber :bag:
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Very nicely done. Really like the British one.
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Re: 1:48 Grumman Avenger

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you know the old Monogram Avenger, tools from 1958....yes this is it with the decals from Italeri

Royal New Zealand Air Force, Whenvapai 1944

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