1/48 Accurate Miniatures TBF-1 Tarpon I  

by Rafi Ben-Shahar

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Every now and then I build this magnificent kit to reset my modeling bearings. Frequently immersed in the conversions, detailing and painting experiments I remind myself that one can enjoy tackling the complexity embedded within an out of the box kit.

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Just to enhance the final appearance of the model I added some details to the landing gears, cockpit and applied Aeromaster decals. This Tarpon represents a new aircraft introduced to the FAA and lacks the observer seat behind the pilot and the extra machine gun on top of the engine.

Rafi

Photos and text © by Rafi Ben-Shahar