Revell PV-1 Ventura 1/48 scale (1 Viewer)

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Nice work so far. I've been looking at the kit, and it can't really be easily converted to the RAF version. There are a few small things to change, but the gun turret is a major conversion, even if able to obtain a vac-form item. The kit costs £26 in the UK, so I'll wait, and hope the RAF version isn't too long in coming.
 
Nice work so far. I've been looking at the kit, and it can't really be easily converted to the RAF version. There are a few small things to change, but the gun turret is a major conversion, even if able to obtain a vac-form item. The kit costs £26 in the UK, so I'll wait, and hope the RAF version isn't too long in coming.

Ahoy Terry
Hmmmmmmm I thought that was all to it by cutting out the eight side windows on the nose section. I havent seen the RAF version although there is a 1/72 kit by minicraft they make the Ventura 11 its the RAF version I will buy one of them tomorrow and check out the kit. I would amagin real soon without a shadow of doubt that Revell will release the RAF Ventura. But just the same I will purchase the 1/72 scale RAf Ventura Bomber. Thanks Terry if you have any reference to the RAF Ventura it would be most appreciated ans perhaps I can do a dedication build for you. thanks Terry Back to the Ventura.

Boats
 
Great work, glad to see a well used work bench also!


Ahoy Paul
Thanks man for the reply. Yep this my old trusty work bench I built hundreds upon hundreds of models dont have to worry about making a mess on top of my work bench its just wood. thanks Paul for your reply.

Boats
 
You really are moving right along.
Paul would notice the excellently outfitted bench!

Ahoy N4521U
Thank you sir for your reply, Yep this kit is a fast build dont take long everything fits exstremly well before i sand off the putty I will complete the intire structure before primeing. working on models of all types requires a stationary work board without the fuss of cleaning up all the time. Thanks for your reply I am honored.

Boats
 
Ahoy
thanks Gnromey and Lucky I am honored as always, just got back to the build after finishing my over due build of the Grumman Goose... Picking up after I left off I started the sanding of the seams on the fuselage leaving a smooth seam with no fuss of filling in with putty works for me.. Next I moved to the nose section and glued in from the inside the two fifty cal.and the package guns on the chin I also wet sanded the filler it was done before the guns were added. The undercarriage was added cemented in place useing Hot stuff I went to the engine nacelles and cemented the halfs together set aside and let dry the two firewalls will be cemented later. As of now adding filler to thye joining halfs and sand later. Putty is being added to the joining nose section to the main fuselage making certain that the seam is eleminated. Here are the update pictures Will post more tomorrow.

Boats:D:D:D:D
 

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Looking great Boats. Is the amount of filler you used necessary or just a personal choice?(not that filler scares me or will put me off from purchasing the kit.)

Geo
Ahoy fubar57
Thanks for the reply always Honored, Yes I use bondo glazeing putty magic in a tube I call it.. I hate seams the kit done have that many seams to fill but only on the fuselage engine nacelles and the nose section thats about all. bondo can be applied and sanded within 15 minutes to 30 minutes depending on how thick it is applied sands like spackel and dont shrink.

Boats
 
Ahoy
got back to the build got the Goose finished and now its time to turn too on this Ventura Bomber... All filled joints have been wet sanded cleaned and ready for priming and pre shadeing.. All of the parts have been assembled with the exception of the bomb bay doors and landing gear doors the bomb doors will be installed in the morning leting same dry over night.. The kit gives you two comkplete engines there are no parts typical Revell and monogram engines detailed to the limit but with photo etch parts will sprucen it up a notch.. As to the engine cowling parts they go together very well leaving hardly any filling with putty a good clean fit.. After I assemble the bomb bay and undercarriage doors I will prepare the model for priminjg and pre shadeing. Here are the update pictures tomorrow the update of the painting.

Boats:D:D:D:D
 

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