Etiennedup Posted November 1, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kagemusha Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Superb, nice to see something so different. You're very trusting letting your cat get so close. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 1, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldfingers Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Great work very nice finish!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlamgat9 Posted November 1, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parabat Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Dis nou 'n pragtige vliegtuig! Baie mooi! Looks great, very nice to see compared to the photo too. Well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boman Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Very very nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 That's seriously impressive, like this very much. Thanks for showing. FF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted November 1, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Kunac-Tabinor Posted November 1, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Excellent! Wonderfull result! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 That is lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 Excellent, not just the nmf but the subtle shading on the white top side, really does bring it altogether Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted November 1, 2014 Share Posted November 1, 2014 VERY smart...........................Did you glue the cat to the table btw? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted November 1, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luis Alfonso Posted November 2, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calum Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindan Posted November 2, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roof Rat Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Stunning just stunning congratulations RR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 superb build, looks great. very nice scheme and great nmf . very nice finish. great build Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SinuheH Posted November 2, 2014 Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etiennedup Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mitchem Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That is simply stunning. Looking forward to seeing some more of your builds appearing here soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bordfunker Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 That is gorgeous looking build. The foil looks spot on. Karl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted November 3, 2014 Share 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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