Guillow's Avenger

[philo426]

Getting the wing structure together.

[Bob Womack]

There is a TBM living down the road from me. I shot some wings folded shots on a couple of visits:


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This one is in museum condition but flies. HERE are more pics from the visits. She's a BIG bird.

Bob

[Fatstrat]

I wondered if he was talking about one of those.

[HHP]

I think I was introduced to hallucinogens via the tissue dope used on those.

[philo426]

I think I will paint it in that Atlantic Coast gray two tone scheme!

[TjthePhD]

I didn't realize that these were even still made. Or was it a closet find?

[philo426]

Yes!the Guillows kits are still in production.The Comet and Sterling brands are defunct i think.

[TjthePhD]

Originally Posted by philo426

Yes!the Guillows kits are still in production.The Comet and Sterling brands are defunct i think.

Outstanding! I'll be watching your build thread with interest!

[philo426]

Thanks!It should be interesting!

[Fatstrat]

Originally Posted by TjthePhD

Outstanding! I'll be watching your build thread with interest!

Me too!

[philo426]

Went to Hobbytown to replace the goofy red plastic prop included in the kit.Not on my plane!

[philo426]

Getting the fuselage together.

[Bob Womack]

When I was youner I built a SPAD S.XIII using this method. Nice kit.

Bob

[philo426]

Cool!Coming along.

[JeffaOM1]

Phil, Enjoy your build threads. Good job!