Last weekend was one of the most productive weekends that I have had in a while. Three kits finished and three more started. I’d say I am in a good groove. The last of the three to be completed is the Ventura. It was nice to get a bigger WWII airplane built and up on the shelf.
Like the MiG-25, the Ventura lacked in the detail department. An open bomb bay would have been nice to work with. The construction was pretty decent except for the engine nacelles. They frustrated me on several occasions. The rest was pretty standard building. I somehow managed to get overspray on the inside of the fuselage windows. I must not have done a great job of masking the openings off.
The Pacific scheme won out for this Ventura. I played with the thought of a British version but decided not to forego it. Maybe next time. For the decals, I went with a set from Starfighter Decals. Like with the Buffalo, they applied just as well. Overall, this was a good build. I learned a few ideas that I want to try the next time I attempt this kit.
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Excellent!
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Thank you!
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Good job (and I love the first picture) !
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Thank you!
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Outstanding!
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Thank you!
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Hey I was hoping to see this one soon! Looks good.
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Absolutely stunning. Not sure if the Ventura had them, but do you ever add aerials to your models, usually from the antenna to the fin?
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Thank you! The Ventura does have them. Usually I forget to put them on. Sometimes they are quite a hassle to mess with that I’ll just give up. Every once in awhile I will add them.
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You have to know when to stop. I like what you did with this build.
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Thank you. Usually they end up glued to my fingers or the tweezers.
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Tried them my self many moons ago, I found it a real hassle (inexperience perhaps on my part). Often a nice finishing touch. Looking forward for he next one!
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It’s a nice touch for sure. I wish I had the patience to do them more often. I might give it a shot on my next ones.
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One day, you are going to have to show all of us where you put all your builds!
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When I finally get a room big enough to display them all, I certainly will.
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I thought I was up on my WWII aircraft, but I had to research this Lockheed Ventura. But, then, my expertise runs more toward Army Air Corps aircraft over U.S. Navy from that era. Neat plane.
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I too knew little about the Ventura. When I saw the kit, I had to have and build it.
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