Popular Post bigbadbadge Posted April 16, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2021 Hi All I have been working in this for the last few months. I have always wanted to build a Target Tug . Being a brush painter made things interesting. I use Humbrol enamels and thin them slightly. The model is the Revell 1/48 Lockheed Ventura and I have made this as an RCAF GR-V TT from British Columbia. The scheme is very striking for obvious reasons and believe it was referred to as the Oxydol Special. The decals are from the excellent Aviaeology set and there is some fantastic information and photos, I do like their decal sets. I would also like to say thank you to Tonyot and Ed Russell who were very helpful with some images. The Kit is very nice and the fit is very nice indeed. The only area which wasn't as good was the Bomb bay doors. The areas requiring change from the kit is the second seat in the cockpit and there is now second control stick and the Radio Op area was added with scratch built radios and seat. The Navigator desk was added too before I realised that you cannot see inside. I also added a higher cabin floor and added some details to the main spar. Curtain for the Radio operator area is a painted piece of Rizzla paper. Aerial wires are from invisible thread. The guns have been removed and the appetures were plated over and just removed from the turret. The Ventral gun position has been altered to be as like a Target Tug as I could make it as there is no ref pics that I could find for one of these machines so I used an image from an SAAF machine. The last addition is the observers blister window on the Port side and yes it is the right way round !!! Engines were by Quickboost and I added brass rod pushrod and ignition harness from very thin wire from Little Cars. The cowlings and Props are from Quickboost too and are very nice indeed. This is a link to the WIP Thanks for the support along the way Sorry for the waffle here's some picks. I am now doing an all over yellow FAA Avro Anson Mk1. Thanks for looking Chris 76 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 you did that with a brush! one word ...... Genius!!! 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony in NZ Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Absolutely stunning, completely flawless and a sensational subject. The details and everything a just perfect. Well done, I enjoyed every update of one of my favorite planes! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 This is eye-catching and impressive on many levels. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingerbob Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 I've been meaning to do this to one of my Venturas, and now I'm either completely convinced I must, or I'm going to steal your pictures and tell people I built it! (just kidding on that last bit) Nicely done, indeed. bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 16, 2021 Author Share Posted April 16, 2021 1 hour ago, Farmerboy said: you did that with a brush! one word ...... Genius!!! Wow, thank you for your very kind comments. The brushwork is easier than people think, using an airbrush would scare me!!! 1 hour ago, Anthony in NZ said: Absolutely stunning, completely flawless and a sensational subject. The details and everything a just perfect. Well done, I enjoyed every update of one of my favorite planes! Thanks Anthony, very kind of you, thanks for your support too, got the yellow Anson started now, no WIP yet until I have anything worthwhile to show. 31 minutes ago, 28ZComeback said: This is eye-catching and impressive on many levels. Thank you, yes it's very striking. I have always wanted to do a TT, may be I should have done a smaller one !!! 2 minutes ago, gingerbob said: I've been meaning to do this to one of my Venturas, and now I'm either completely convinced I must, or I'm going to steal your pictures and tell people I built it! (just kidding on that last bit) Nicely done, indeed. bob Ha ha thanks Bob 😄 it certainly is bright. I would recommend doing one it was very enjoyable. I think I have yellow fever now as I am doing another yellow machine, either that or I am a masochist!!! Thanks everyone Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted April 16, 2021 Share Posted April 16, 2021 Chris, This is absolutely stunning! Even though I've followed the WIP the photos show off the quality of your finish to be perfect! Well done mate - hats off! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 This is stunning, the fact that you use the mark 1 hairy stick makes it even more so! Reminds me I must get some wasp repellent for when it gets warmer! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskits62 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 That looks really good. The masking for that paint job must have been a nightmare ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Amazing work with a hairy stick. Especially in yellow. Much respect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 8 hours ago, Dunny said: Chris, This is absolutely stunning! Even though I've followed the WIP the photos show off the quality of your finish to be perfect! Well done mate - hats off! Cheers, Roger Thanks for your kind words Roger and your support, I really do appreciate it. I am pleased with the results and it's made me think about doing my 32nd Lysander in the same scheme one day soon, but tge Anson must come first! 2 hours ago, ForestFan said: This is stunning, the fact that you use the mark 1 hairy stick makes it even more so! Reminds me I must get some wasp repellent for when it gets warmer! Thank you Forest Fan, very kind indeed, like it, wasp repellent 😄. 1 hour ago, theskits62 said: That looks really good. The masking for that paint job must have been a nightmare ! Thank you very much the masking wasn't that bad once one bit of tape in place two pairs of dividers were used to get the thickness of the stripes and the other for the gaps, if was actually quite a quick process surprisingly. 44 minutes ago, Vinnie said: Amazing work with a hairy stick. Especially in yellow. Much respect. Thanks Vinnie very kind, the yellow took a few coats around 6 if I recall, but brushing on the paint is quite therapeutic. Thanks for your kind comments Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan P Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Extraordinary build Chris. To get those clean lines and perfect smooth YELLOW finish with a brush in your hand...you must be some kind of wizard 😂 Top drawer modelling 👏👏👏 Alan 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortCummins Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 very nice scheme and weathering, excellent job rgds John(shortCummins) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Heck Chris, that is superb, in so many ways, your paint job, the research, the mods & fabrication, just so much awesome work all coming together in one subject, what a beaut. Steve. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 13 hours ago, Farmerboy said: you did that with a brush! one word ...... Genius!!! More or less what I was thinking of saying!! I'm a brush-painter too and all that yellow make me fret. Well done and a spectacular finish ! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 49 minutes ago, Alan P said: Extraordinary build Chris. To get those clean lines and perfect smooth YELLOW finish with a brush in your hand...you must be some kind of wizard 😂 Top drawer modelling 👏👏👏 Alan 😄 Thanks Alan you are too kind, a wizard, I like it. It is not as hard as you think with the yellow honest!!! 34 minutes ago, shortCummins said: very nice scheme and weathering, excellent job rgds John(shortCummins) Thank John I have wanted to do a bright TT for ages. 28 minutes ago, stevehnz said: Heck Chris, that is superb, in so many ways, your paint job, the research, the mods & fabrication, just so much awesome work all coming together in one subject, what a beaut. Steve. Thanks Steve for your very kind compliments, it was a lovely kit and the fit was great and so cheap it cost £10 which is amazing really. I just couldn't resist this scheme when I was trawling the avaliable Decals. It certainly looks great on the display shelf too. 11 minutes ago, Mig88 said: More or less what I was thinking of saying!! I'm a brush-painter too and all that yellow make me fret. Well done and a spectacular finish ! Miguel Thanks Miguel, you are too kind. Like you I have always fretted about the yellow aircraft and all over silver machines too, however a few years ago conquered tge silver machines and now the yellow too, give it a go and you'll be well chuffed. I havevthe yellow fever now and have just started an FAA yellow Anson and am going to plan the sames TT scheme on a 32nd Lysander as that will stand out on the old display shelf too.. Thanks all for your generous comments Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 At the risk of repeating myself. Oooooffffff. It just got better and better. Incredible brush work and such a subtly weathered finish. Looking forward to the Anson and the Lizzie. Cheers, Alistair Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Outstanding work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baldwin8 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Hard not to love yellow and black planes, you've created a beautiful piece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichieW Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 Absolutely brilliant Chris, I find yellow to be such a problematic colour to use but you've achieved perfection....WITH A BRUSH!!!!!!! Looking forward to the Anson now. I love these under appreciated aircraft. Richie 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 5 hours ago, AliGauld said: At the risk of repeating myself. Oooooffffff. It just got better and better. Incredible brush work and such a subtly weathered finish. Looking forward to the Anson and the Lizzie. Cheers, Alistair Wow thanks Alistair for your generous comments. Very pleased with it. The Anson is underway fella. Just got to make some good progress to post. 1 hour ago, BerndM said: Outstanding work. Thanks Bernd very kind. 1 hour ago, baldwin8 said: Hard not to love yellow and black planes, you've created a beautiful piece. Thanks Baldwin, yes they are attractive schemes. 24 minutes ago, RichieW said: Absolutely brilliant Chris, I find yellow to be such a problematic colour to use but you've achieved perfection....WITH A BRUSH!!!!!!! Looking forward to the Anson now. I love these under appreciated aircraft. Richie Thanks Richie, really kind if you. The brushing is very therapeutic and very enjoyable. Anson will be an interesting build and again bright so get the shades ready. Thanks everyone Chris 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 I love this oxydol special" Chris,..... you have done a brilliant job and yellow has to be the worse colour to brush paint `EVER',..... your masking is faultless and the result is one of the best Ventura`s that I have seen in model form,...... simply superb mate. Why don`t you e mail a pic to Terry at Avialogy,.... I`m sure he`d love to see it if he hasn`t seen it here already, Cheers, Tony 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted April 17, 2021 Author Share Posted April 17, 2021 1 hour ago, tonyot said: I love this oxydol special" Chris,..... you have done a brilliant job and yellow has to be the worse colour to brush paint `EVER',..... your masking is faultless and the result is one of the best Ventura`s that I have seen in model form,...... simply superb mate. Why don`t you e mail a pic to Terry at Avialogy,.... I`m sure he`d love to see it if he hasn`t seen it here already, Cheers, Tony Wow thank you Tony, that really does mean a lot coming from a master modeller thank you, I am blown away. I might well do that. I certainly love his decals thanks Tony. Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 That's a superb build and finish Chris,what a great scheme too 10/10 mate! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Back in the Saddle Posted April 17, 2021 Share Posted April 17, 2021 That must have been a fun masking session! Excellent build Chris👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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