bigbadbadge Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 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 57 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Great looking Ventura 👍 In a very interesting scheme. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted June 20, 2018 Share Posted June 20, 2018 Simply lovely!! Great build.. Cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Excellent work. Although I don't possess the kit, I have always found the Ventura a nice aircraft to look at. Your weathering and finishing is great - hard to believe it is brush-painted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 That's super - you're quite right, a very attractive model! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkSH Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very nice, colourful build, I like it a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thank you for your kind comments. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Very cool looking machine with just the right amount of weathering to give it a real feel 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted June 21, 2018 Share Posted June 21, 2018 Thats a really nicely finished Ventura Chris. Love the scheme and the subtle weathering. Just had a re-look at the WIP also - great stuff. Cheers Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waylandsmithy Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Fantastic finish, I can't believe that's achieved with brush painting! I'll have to try your technique... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Interesting subject, amazing work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 That is a very nice looking Ventura Chris,...... ever since Terry at Aviaology informed me of this scheme I have wanted to build a model and seeing how well yours has turned out has encouraged me to go and dust off a Ventura kit! I already have on in the Saddleback scheme but those yellow panels do add so much interest! Another cracking addition to your collection mate,....... in case you make another Academy Ventura,.... they only had the entrance door on the left hand side,..... the company made a big boo boo with their panel lines! Cheers mate, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Lovley 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snowen250 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Looks lovely Chris, I remember you buying kits from me when I worked in the model shop in Hythe, good to see you are still modelling! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Look's brilliant Chris,great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 13 hours ago, tonyot said: That is a very nice looking Ventura Chris,...... ever since Terry at Aviaology informed me of this scheme I have wanted to build a model and seeing how well yours has turned out has encouraged me to go and dust off a Ventura kit! I already have on in the Saddleback scheme but those yellow panels do add so much interest! Another cracking addition to your collection mate,....... in case you make another Academy Ventura,.... they only had the entrance door on the left hand side,..... the company made a big boo boo with their panel lines! Cheers mate, Tony Hi Tony Thank you fella. Go on dust it off my friend and build away. I know you will be able to do it justice fella. Thank you for your kind words and pointing out the door. I should have studied at bit better too. Overall though I am pleased with the kit. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 22, 2018 Author Share Posted June 22, 2018 Thank you to all of you for your kind comments. You are all very kind. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted June 22, 2018 Share Posted June 22, 2018 Beautiful work, very nice finish 😎 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Lovely job Chris. it really is an attractive model, as you say. When you are building something you really like the look of it keeps your interest more I find. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Really nice Ventura there Chris, looks superb 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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