dreamwriter Posted May 2, 2018 Share Posted May 2, 2018 (edited) Hi everyone, This is my next project, a build for a client, the Vultee Vengeance kit from AZ Model, with the addition of the OZ Models correction set. To be accurate, it should be the other way around, since the correction set is almost 75% of the build as the only parts I will be using from the AZ Model kit are the wings, gear trains and decals. Will also use the PE set and masks from AZ Model. It will be an ambitious project for me because it´s the first time I will be building a model with such an extensive correction set. This correction set is more accurate as expected, but has some fit problems and misaligned panel lines that I still have to figure out how to correct without erasing a lot of details. Lets see how it goes. I will be building the Mk. Ia version with Foliage Green/Dark Earth camo and white tail. Here are some pics of both kit and correction set contents. Cheers, Bruno Edited May 2, 2018 by dreamwriter 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sturmovik Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 How are you going to handle the wings if they don´t have connecting tabs? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwriter Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 8 hours ago, Sturmovik said: How are you going to handle the wings if they don´t have connecting tabs? Unlike the kit fuselage parts that are completely flat in the wing join area,the correction set fuselage has 2 little stabs that give at least some fixation point for the wings.But there are worst things in both kit and correction parts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Very interesting aircraft and project CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 I'm sure I've got some references for these things banging round the shed somewhere. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipthepilot Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Interesting kit, not an aircraft I have heard of before. It does look like you have your work cut out with this one, it will be interesting to see how it progresses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Army_Air_Force Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 (edited) Caught this thread yesterday and watching with interest. I built an R/C 1/6 scale Vengeance back in 2000, simply because of the unusual wing plan form. There's an excellent book about the Vengeance by Peter C. Smith if I remember correctly. A very interesting read about the type and the problems it suffered, which were for the most part, not the fault of the aircraft. Here's my R/C version, built with very little reference material to work from. It's such a rare aircraft, there's little about it on the net or in books. Edited May 3, 2018 by Army_Air_Force 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Don't tell @corsaircorp but I have this kit laid down for a Royal Navy target tug conversion. If he finds out he will bring up all that rot about me starting a Target Towing SIG again. Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing how you progress with this build. Following. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 9 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: Don't tell @corsaircorp but I have this kit laid down for a Royal Navy target tug conversion. If he finds out he will bring up all that rot about me starting a Target Towing SIG again. Anyway, I am looking forward to seeing how you progress with this build. Following. Martian 👽 Punked !! I know now ! A TT Good good Dear tentacled one ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 5 hours ago, dreamwriter said: Unlike the kit fuselage parts that are completely flat in the wing join area,the correction set fuselage has 2 little stabs that give at least some fixation point for the wings.But there are worst things in both kit and correction parts. Hello DM, I got the same with the same conversion kit ! Good job ! And best of luck, I'll follow if you don't mind it !! Glad that our dear ETTTI is amongst us Extra Terrestrial Target Tug Intelligence ! I will stay at the bar in the nasty corner... As usual ! CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 1 minute ago, corsaircorp said: I will stay at the bar in the nasty corner... As usual ! CC Its naughty corner CC but either way you won't be out of it by Telford 2019! Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Sure I'll be there and Pierre too ! That let you a mere 2 years of training for the next BB....Challenge ? Aned the grand opening of the Target towing SiG.... CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 3, 2018 Share Posted May 3, 2018 Found some good stuff of what appears to be NAVY870's Vengeance here: http://www.aussiemodeller.com.au/pages/History/Aircraft/Lang_VengeanceP2.html Martian👽 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwriter Posted May 3, 2018 Author Share Posted May 3, 2018 9 hours ago, Army_Air_Force said: Caught this thread yesterday and watching with interest. I built an R/C 1/6 scale Vengeance back in 2000, simply because of the unusual wing plan form. There's an excellent book about the Vengeance by Peter C. Smith if I remember correctly. A very interesting read about the type and the problems it suffered, which were for the most part, not the fault of the aircraft. Here's my R/C version, built with very little reference material to work from. It's such a rare aircraft, there's little about it on the net or in books. Very nice Vengeance Stephen. And thanks for the book reference. I already have the pdf to help on the build! 4 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Found some good stuff of what appears to be NAVY870's Vengeance here: http://www.aussiemodeller.com.au/pages/History/Aircraft/Lang_VengeanceP2.html Martian👽 Thanks for the comments and the link! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 13 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Found some good stuff of what appears to be NAVY870's Vengeance here: http://www.aussiemodeller.com.au/pages/History/Aircraft/Lang_VengeanceP2.html Martian👽 Looks like Dad didn't get a mention again 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 40 minutes ago, NAVY870 said: Looks like Dad didn't get a mention again Sorry, I didn't realise I was putting my foot in it. Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NAVY870 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 2 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Sorry, I didn't realise I was putting my foot in it. Martian 👽 Not a drama at all Martian me old son 😉 I did mention it in a electric telephone conversation to which I received an answer of "Oh" and a short awkward silence. I may or may not have made her sweat that one for a bit 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harvs73 Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 12 hours ago, NAVY870 said: Not a drama at all Martian me old son 😉 I did mention it in a electric telephone conversation to which I received an answer of "Oh" and a short awkward silence. I may or may not have made her sweat that one for a bit 😎 I can easily fix that if you want. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bell209 Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 8:36 PM, NAVY870 said: I'm sure I've got some references for these things banging round the shed somewhere. LOL! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fredag Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 On 5/3/2018 at 11:06 PM, NAVY870 said: I'm sure I've got some references for these things banging round the shed somewhere. I recall clambering over that beast in the 80s,surprisingly high up standing on the wing, and being amazed at the bomb bay door bungy cord system!. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwriter Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) Hi everyone, Finally got the time to get the Vengeance underway.The cockpit from the conversion set is way better than the kit´s parts, but on the other hand, the fit is awful and needs lot of cleanup. The cockpit floor for example is not wide enough to fit between the two fuselage halves, and I needed to add evergreen plastic. And the AZ PE set is not suited to the conversion set so, more work needed. Did the best I can and it didn´t turn out too bad.Next some matt varnish and then will close the fuselage. Hope you guys like it. Cheers, Bruno Edited July 12, 2018 by dreamwriter More pictures 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teuchter Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 There is an ex RAF Vengeance pilot, Danny42C, on this pprune forum, his story is well worth reading https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/329990-gaining-r-f-pilots-brevet-ww-ii-606.html Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Nice start! I think I might well follow the Roc TT on the bench with this kit. Martian 👽 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dreamwriter Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 27 minutes ago, Teuchter said: There is an ex RAF Vengeance pilot, Danny42C, on this pprune forum, his story is well worth reading https://www.pprune.org/military-aviation/329990-gaining-r-f-pilots-brevet-ww-ii-606.html Don Thanks for the tip Don! Will read it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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