1/48 Lindberg Avenger

[philo426]

In progress . .decuded to cut the wings to allow a wing fold. option

[Snake45]

Very cool!

Except for the glass, which is all wretched, that's not a bad kit at all. It was sort of a "Pro Modeler" kit of its day, with full engine (motorized in some issues!), movable control surfaces, retracting landing gear, and even somewhat of a cockpit. And it's actual 1/48, unlike the Monogram, which is closer to 1/50 (probably to fit their standard box of the time). I've had one of these I've been meaning to get to for decades. I'll be watching your progress. Drive on! 

[philo426]

Atlantic Scheme applied 

[philo426]

[philo426]

[bisc63]

Shaping up nicely! My nearby Ollie's has these for $7.99 right now, so I'm glad to see what's in the box before I jump! This doesn't look bad at all, and your build is particularly clean; I really like the Atlantic color scheme.

[philo426]

5 bucks at my Ollies!Thanks!

[philo426]

Made some cowl flaps.

[philo426]

5 for the Avenger 20 for the truck and 12 for the Tirpitz

[philo426]

[Snake45]

Looking pretty good! 

[philo426]

Yes came out better than expected.

[philo426]

Wing installed

Edited October 15, 2019 by philo426

[philo426]

[bisc63]

You all are right on the price! 5 bucks for the Avenger, the 7.99  price was for the 1/48 XF-88 VooDoo, the F-8 Crusader, and a couple others that escape me now. I passed on the ships, Lindberg's WWII heavy ships are quite crude (I learned the hard way last year). Did score a nice 1/24 37 Ford hot rod for the engine/chassis setup.

Your Avenger is looking really nice! Did you use the kit decals?

Edited October 16, 2019 by bisc63
added info

[philo426]

Yes I did use most if them but the black 2s were from my decal stash !I put the wings on wrong so I corrected the mistake.  

[bisc63]

That makes a very respectable display piece; well done!

[philo426]

Thanks