WW2 1946 GB Official Thread

[scorpiomikey]

What brand? Ill sort out the front page.

[Paul]

The only game in town is the Trumpy kit Mike. but Ill be posting pics in the am

[scorpiomikey]

All good, you're on the front page.

Cant wait to see whats coming.

[Paul]

1/32 Trumpeter TBF-1C. This is a pretty large kit in its own. I got this idea from some where deep in my shallow mind and thought it would be a welcomed change of pace from me (considering all the starts and never finish kits I have done in the last year.)



This is sort of my way of honoring the guys who you hardly ever hear about.
I dont have any history to write about here but maybe after some research I can come up with something that may be of interest to everybody.

So far all I have are the engine (mostly completed) and the front part of the pit dry fitted.

[LyleW]

Nice stuff going on there, Paul. You are almost up to "Fermis Speed". Looks great! You honor the pilots/crew by building these magnificent aircraft. But, if you find anything cool, let us know!

[scorpiomikey]

Sweet.

The question is, how are you going to make it 1946?

[Paul]

Sweet.

The question is, how are you going to make it 1946?

How much of a modification is required? I thought maybe a night attack/torpedo bomber type of thing, mostly paint.

[Paul]

This kit has so much potential for super detailing it is sort of scary. I just wish I had the patience to do it.
Well most of the innards are done and I figure I have aft compartment and gun turret left to do before I go on to something else. I like the way it is shaping up so far.















You may have seen most of this before but this is pretty involved with a boat load of parts and many more to go.

the bomb bay stantions will be painted at a later time along with the bay door actuators. I will be slinging a torp under as well.