Popular Post TimT Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 This is my version of the great Revell Lockheed PV-1 Ventura, the plane that replaced the Hudson. Apparently much reviled by the RAF (unmaneuverable and under-armed) , it was put to wide use by the USAAF (amongst others). This is BuNo 48891, flown by Lt. ‘Butch’ Mason, based in Attu, Alaska, 1944; part of numerous bombing sorties in the Pacific, the plane was finally lost at sea in 1945. Revell’s kit is a fantastic build - large parts that fit together cleanly, unfussy engineering and a decent degree of detail. It was nearly all OOB, with just the addition of an Airfix pilot and a Tamiya navigator as no figures were included. Even though it was not designed for an in-flight option, the gear bay doors fit perfectly anyway - although the tail wheel doors needed a little surgery. Once built, it’s a large canvas. With broad, nearly monochrome areas, it invites some invention in the paint work to provide some variety. These planes were flown to the point of exhaustion, and that was my aim - to convey a well-worn machine near the end of it’s functional life. I used a lot of Mission Model paints, which build in transparent layers pretty well. Masking in different ways (liquid masks, salt, tape, etc.) broke up the surfaces and the weathering across them - a really addictive process. Thanks for looking! 82 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Great build and superb finish. About time someone showed a bit of love to this bird. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Beautiful build and great photos ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-4Guy Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Absolutely beautiful. Great model, lovely weathering and very good photography. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Beautiful looking Ventura, great build and a master class in weathering, superb modelling ! Wulfman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Can you give us a tutorial in weathering or an overview of the products you used to crest this masterpiece? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Superb! weathering look's spot on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 You very effectively got the well worn look and it's very convincing. The model is awesome looking. Thanks for the kit overview. It's nice to know it goes together so well. Makes it a tempting buy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAFAN Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Great job!!! Love the PV-1 Ventura. My dad was a top turret gunner on the PV-1 and -2. And for the record, the Revell kit is not a bad kit to build. I built my dads ride from Betio Island/Tarawa 1944. We need a Harpoon kit to go with the Ventura Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Great looking Ventura, really nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmcguire25 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I don't know that I can add to the praise. Well deserved praise, btw. Never been interested in this kit, until seeing you work. Congrats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimT Posted July 1, 2020 Author Share Posted July 1, 2020 Thanks for your supportive comments, everyone. Much appreciated! 5 hours ago, 28ZComeback said: Can you give us a tutorial in weathering or an overview of the products you used to crest this masterpiece? A while ago, I did a WIP thread here on Tamiya's P-38, which allowed me to experiment with a lot of the approaches I used on the Ventura. I've also got a lot of ideas and inspiration from the builds I see here. I don't really have a streamlined process - just lots of trial and error, pushing things too far then pulling them back again. The nice thing about Mission Model paints is that they are quite transparent when thinned, which allowed me to build successive layers of grime throughout the painting process. I also spent too much time staring at photos of Venturas, wondering how I could imply the kind of wear and tear that inspired this build. Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick32 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Wow that's a work of art! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Excellent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shark444 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Super painting and weathering! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Outstanding work, i love your painting and weathering job as much as your great photography Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kruzikrucken Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Love the paint job! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 That really is fantastic, you don't see enough of these built up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 12 hours ago, TimT said: it was put to wide use by the USAAF Make that USN! Nice presentation- you've managed to make it look quite aggressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Great piece of work,stunning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ad-4N Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Fantastic build. Incredible weathering. Did you use the kit provided props, or did you use resin replacements? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitfire Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Great built, looks fantastic. Cheers Dennis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 15, 2023 Share Posted September 15, 2023 Stunning Build and photos Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted September 17, 2023 Share Posted September 17, 2023 Superb build, beautifully done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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