U.S. Navy Avenger TBM-3 1:48

The Navy TBM-3 was a famous submarine hunter of WWII. It claimed 30 submarine kills. The TBM-3 was a extremely effective submarine killer. They protect U.S. vessels against German U-boats and provided escort for convoys. President George H.W. Bush also flew a TBM. His TBM was shot down near the Pacific island of Chichi Jima, and his famous rescue by a U.S. submarine was recorded on film. Paul Newman was a TBM rear gunner. As is self-evident from these pictures, this is a extremely high quality, rare TBM-3 Avenger.
Numerous details are visible.
Airbrush pre-shading technique is used to create extremely effective panel lines. Weathering of gun and engine exhaust are exquisite. Look at the rusted engine exhaust pipe immediately behind the engine. You can't get more realistic than that. The tires under the belly appear slightly deflated, as seen on most aircraft parked on the tarmac for an extended period of time. Bombs inside bomb bay with opened doors, as bombs are loaded. The interiors are airbrushed with realistic colors as in the TBM-3 produced in 1944. This model is a masterful piece of work that would make any collector proud.