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Hi all Hot on the heels of the lovely little AZ Model Airspeed Oxford, I am now calling this one done. This is the Academy 1/72 RAF Lockheed Ventura II modified to represent a GR-V of the RCAF, in a Temperate Sea Scheme known as a Saddleback Scheme. The Aircraft has been depicted as it would have appeared as part of Operation Polar Bear in February to March 1945. The scheme is a rather attractive scheme although the aircraft appeared to be very grubby in appearance and I have tried to represent this as best as I can. The Kit is fairly basic and I modified the Pilot's seat to include the rounded back and arm pads and seatbelts were made with Tamiya Masking Tape. The Nose glazing was removed and the nose rescribed a bit. The kit was then built out of the box with the American Turret for this type used. The only other additions being some structure in the U/C bays and the aerials which were invisible thread. There is a marker range aerial on the port bomb bay door also. The model is brush painted as usual using thinned Humbrol enamels. The Yellow high visible panels really stand out well against the scheme. The model is The decals were Aviology decals and went on very nicely. Weathering is a mix of Oil paint washes and weathering powders. I would like to thank those who offered encouragement during the build. I enjoyed this kit build immensely. I am now building a Ford Trimotor and Bristol Super freighter amongst others . I hope you enjoy Thanks for popping by. All the best Chris
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