Etiennedup Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Here is my Revell Ventura representing 6487 (V I P flight) from 28 Sqn. based at Waterkloof,Pretoria in 1958. The upper turret and two nose windows were closed up, additional side windows added and the entrance door opened. Three different makes of kitchen foil were used (bright side) and finally toned down with Model Master Metalcote sealer. For the rest it was a straightforward and enjoyable build........oh yes, and a floor and some seats were also added. Lastly I also include a shot of my ‘assistant ‘ Whiskers keeping a close eye on the photo shoot as she did during the building process. Cheers. 27
Kagemusha Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Superb, nice to see something so different. You're very trusting letting your cat get so close. 2
tonyot Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Oh WOW!!,........I love it,........very,...very,......very nice indeed! Superb modelling and a great SAAF subject! I`ve recently done a wartime SAAF Ventura myself, but nothing as good as yours! I have a query about another of your models if you don`t mind,........do you have a serial number for your excellent SAAF Marauder model as I`d love to model that same scheme myself? Also,....was it based on a photo too? Excellent modelling again Etienne, thanks for sharing it with us, Cheers Tony l
Vlamgat9 Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 That's wonderful! At some stage i'd like to do a 1950s SAAF Ventura in the maritime patrol scheme. Wont look as good as this though.
Parabat Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Dis nou 'n pragtige vliegtuig! Baie mooi! Looks great, very nice to see compared to the photo too. Well done.
ForestFan Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 That's seriously impressive, like this very much. Thanks for showing. FF
Max Headroom Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 That's a 10/10 all day long. Do you have any tips on how to apply the foil? Trevor the impressed
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Etienne, thats seriously top! I must admit, Ive been looked at your photostream stuff of SA, and have forwarded a few pics of CT to a friend of mine from SA, and she really liked the trip down memory lane. But I digress - that is such a lovely model, just plain DDG. Jonners, frankly very very impressed
colin Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Excellent, not just the nmf but the subtle shading on the white top side, really does bring it altogether
mackem01 Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 VERY smart...........................Did you glue the cat to the table btw?
MikeW Posted November 1, 2014 Posted November 1, 2014 Just fantastic Etienne - 'n Fantasiese vliegtuig. I have this fantasy of building a history of the SAAF, but I see I could not do it justice. One of the nicest builds seen here of late. Groete van Kalifornie, Mike
Luis Alfonso Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Hi Etienne: Congratulations for this Wonderful model and pics, a real and interesting model to be replicated in 1/72, and cheers to your assistant, he really looks very smart and modeling hearted and minded like mine: A cocker Spaniel!!! Thank you very much for sharing!! Cheers, Luis Alfonso
lindan Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 That's a fine model. If the photo was more clear you could not tell them apart.Your work with foil is exellent, cheers Lindan.
batcode Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 superb build, looks great. very nice scheme and great nmf . very nice finish. great build
SinuheH Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 Hi Etienne, that is seriously nice - congratulations on a really fine model - look forward to seeing both your Ventura's together. Groete, S.
Etiennedup Posted November 2, 2014 Author Posted November 2, 2014 Thanks chaps / Dankie manne ,your comments are much appreciated. Regarding the Metal foil; There are a lot of 'how to's' floating around on Google. All I can add is make doubly sure that your work area is CLEAN an free of floating dust. ............and be PATIENT. Cheers, Etienne.
mitchem Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 That is simply stunning. Looking forward to seeing some more of your builds appearing here soon.
Bordfunker Posted November 2, 2014 Posted November 2, 2014 That is gorgeous looking build. The foil looks spot on. Karl
gingerbob Posted November 3, 2014 Posted November 3, 2014 Ausgezeichnet. A very eye-catching scheme for the beast! My cats are very interested in my modelling too, and aside from a dangerous fascination with a 1/48 Bearcat (Taiga tried to steal the R-2800, more than once) they haven't caused any trouble, other than a surplus of hair floating about. bob
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