Grumman TBF-1C Avenger USS Intrepid VT-18 vs Musashi

[kkarlsen]

I would like to share a project I have been working on and of the past two years. TBC-1C Avenger from the USS Intrepid. 

 

 

Grumman Avenger TBF-1C of the USS Intrepid VT-18 Torpedo Squadron.

 

  

 

The basis is the old Accurate Miniatures TBF-1C Avenger kit. Some aftermarket extras. I chose the 1/48 scale part because I planned to somehow display

the Avenger dropping a Torpedo in flight and part because I wanted to get some experience working with 'water'.

 

 

 

 

 

From the interior build with a full crew.

 

 

The finished paintwork of the exterior.

 

 

Waves cut out of a foam sheet.

 

 

Layer of white glue and toilet paper.

 

 

Paintwork of the water acrylic paint + glossy gel.

 

 

Resin torpedo with wooden tail.

 

 

Working with the 'splash' of the torpedo.

 

 

Water, splash and torpedo...

 

       

 

Everything put together. I've user a 4 mm acrylic rod to keep the Avenger flying.

 

 

 

 

 

Closeup views of the Avenger.

 

 

A couple of weeks ago the Avenger was awarded first place in the diorama class.

 

P.S. The Musashi together with her sister ship Yamato, were the worlds largest battleships. The US Navy attacked the Musashi during the Battle

of Sibuyan Sea. Musashi was sunk by an estimated 19 torpedo and 17 bomb hits from American carrier-based aircraft on 24 October 1944. 

 

 

                               

 

One of the heroes that emerged from the attack was 'skipper' Lloyd van Antwerp of the VT-18. He received 2 x Navy Cross + Distinguished Flying Cross for his bravery during the battle of Leyte Gulf 24 & 25 October of 1944.

 

Cheers: Kent

 

 

[Rockie Yarwood]

Beautiful work Kent, congratulations on your win!

[Uncarina]

Impressive as always Kent! I really like how you presented the water.

 

Cheers,  Tom

 

 

[LSP_Kevin]

Outstanding work, Kent! How did you do the prop?

 

Kev

[kkarlsen]

On 9/26/2022 at 9:57 PM, LSP_Kevin said:

Outstanding work, Kent! How did you do the prop?

 

Kev

Thank you Kevin. For the propeller I used a sheet of clear plastic cut to the circumference of the propeller. A paper template was cut before airbrushing the 'shadow' of the propeller and some yellow for the propeller tips. Lastly I drilled a hole in the center of the sheet an attached it to my Dremel in the lowest rpm, removing some of the paint with a cotton bud/abrasive stick until I was satisfied with result. 

 

Cheers Kent

[LSP_Kevin]

13 minutes ago, kkarlsen said:

Thank you Kevin. For the propeller I used a sheet of clear plastic cut to the circumference of the propeller. A paper template was cut before airbrushing the 'shadow' of the propeller and some yellow for the propeller tips. Lastly I drilled a hole in the center of the sheet an attached it to my Dremel in the lowest rpm, removing some of the paint with a cotton bud/abrasive stick until I was satisfied with result. 

 

Cheers Kent

 

Thanks, Kent. Clever thinking. Superb result!

 

Kev

[mustang1989]

Interior details look fabulous as does the figures that are occupying them. You sure know how to make 'em look real Kent.

[LSP_Ray]

Awesome dio, Kent!

[kkarlsen]

On 10/1/2022 at 12:29 AM, LSP_Ray said:

Awesome dio, Kent!

 

Thanks a lot Ray! 

[Zola25]

Very nice work Kent - It looked really good at the show and congratulations on winning the category

 

/Niels