JohnB Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Moving on from the last Corsair build I think it's time for this. Revell 1/48 PV-1 Ventura! It's been in my stash for a long time staring back at me from the shelf. I will use the Vector cowlings and prop sets along with the Ultracast wheels and Zotz decals. Stay tuned! 8 1
Ryan Posted October 11, 2019 Posted October 11, 2019 Proceed John, you’ll make something great out of it. Are you planning a US version? 2
JohnB Posted October 11, 2019 Author Posted October 11, 2019 On 10/11/2019 at 10:13 PM, Ryan said: Proceed John, you’ll make something great out of it. Are you planning a US version? Expand Yes, a 3-tone Pacific bird as it stands right now. 4
Bomber_County Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 Looking forward to this John, nice to see a change of scales......... 4
Old Dog Posted October 12, 2019 Posted October 12, 2019 I think you'll enjoy this kit, I modified mine to night fighter configuration and also used the Vector cowls and props. I found the rear most piece to be a bit fiddly fit wise but nothing some filler wouldn't fix, may have been my cut job. If you are going to leave the bomb bay closed I recommend you attach them to the fuselage halves before assembly, it makes getting the fit easier and you can glue from the inside. The top turret has no external framing on it. The Eduard mask set has it but what you see is actually internal to the turret. If you are interested my build can be found here http://www.olddogsplanes.com/pv1-new.html Looking forward to your build ! 4 1
JohnB Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 9:17 AM, Bomber_County said: Looking forward to this John, nice to see a change of scales......... Expand It appears to be a nice kit and a easy build. I'm ready for something different after all the Corsairs, etc. 5
JohnB Posted October 12, 2019 Author Posted October 12, 2019 On 10/12/2019 at 1:13 PM, Old Dog said: I think you'll enjoy this kit, I modified mine to night fighter configuration and also used the Vector cowls and props. I found the rear most piece to be a bit fiddly fit wise but nothing some filler wouldn't fix, may have been my cut job. If you are going to leave the bomb bay closed I recommend you attach them to the fuselage halves before assembly, it makes getting the fit easier and you can glue from the inside. The top turret has no external framing on it. The Eduard mask set has it but what you see is actually internal to the turret. If you are interested my build can be found here http://www.olddogsplanes.com/pv1-new.html Looking forward to your build ! Expand Thanks for the input! I am sure it will come in handy during the build. I'm undecided on the bomb bay doors but we will see. I looked at your build and you really did a first class job on the NF. VERY nice work! 3
1to1scale Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 I have always wondered about this kit. Look forward to your build. 4
DocRob Posted October 13, 2019 Posted October 13, 2019 I never expected this , twin engine layout, 1/48 and definitely not a Corsair. Pity that they never built a twin Corsair . The Ventura though is a very interesting plane and I look forward to you doing some twin magic. Cheers Rob 4
JohnB Posted October 13, 2019 Author Posted October 13, 2019 On 10/13/2019 at 11:31 AM, DocRob said: I never expected this , twin engine layout, 1/48 and definitely not a Corsair. Pity that they never built a twin Corsair . The Ventura though is a very interesting plane and I look forward to you doing some twin magic. Cheers Rob Expand It should be a enjoyable build even though it isn't a Corsair . I have always liked the Ventura and Harpoon and was pleased and surprised when Revell introduced it. 4
JohnB Posted October 16, 2019 Author Posted October 16, 2019 I hate to say it but, unfortunately, I've lost my "want to" on this kit. I put it back in the box and back on the shelf (not the SOD though). I'll go back to it at some point but right now I just can't seem to get motivated and can't decide on just what to build. I hate it when this happens!!!! 3
GazzaS Posted October 20, 2019 Posted October 20, 2019 On 10/16/2019 at 11:30 PM, JohnB said: I hate to say it but, unfortunately, I've lost my "want to" on this kit. I put it back in the box and back on the shelf (not the SOD though). I'll go back to it at some point but right now I just can't seem to get motivated and can't decide on just what to build. I hate it when this happens!!!! Expand It happens, John. I prescribe a Tamiya Corsair and two aspirin. But don't call me in the morning. 3
JohnB Posted October 21, 2019 Author Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/20/2019 at 8:54 AM, GazzaS said: It happens, John. I prescribe a Tamiya Corsair and two aspirin. But don't call me in the morning. Expand LOL Gaz. I decided on a HK Mosquito. 4
GazzaS Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 4:48 PM, JohnB said: LOL Gaz. I decided on a HK Mosquito. Expand Oh.... good luck, then! 4
JohnB Posted October 21, 2019 Author Posted October 21, 2019 On 10/21/2019 at 10:27 PM, GazzaS said: Oh.... good luck, then! Expand Thank you. 3
JohnB Posted October 27, 2019 Author Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 7:05 AM, Sir Desmond Glazebrook said: Is it finished yet? Expand It's on the shelf of "to return to later". 3
Bomber_County Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 4:37 PM, JohnB said: It's on the shelf of "to return to later". Expand Nooooooooooooooooooo...............what happened John.......... 1
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 27, 2019 Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 4:37 PM, JohnB said: It's on the shelf of "to return to later". Expand I mean the Mossie. John I admire the Speedy Gonzalez skill for turning out beautiful builds within a relatively short period. Don't keep me waiting Joooooohhhhhhnnnnnn. 2
JohnB Posted October 27, 2019 Author Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 8:20 PM, Bomber_County said: Nooooooooooooooooooo...............what happened John.......... Expand I just lost interest in the PV-1 for now. I intend to get back to it at some point. 2
JohnB Posted October 27, 2019 Author Posted October 27, 2019 On 10/27/2019 at 8:32 PM, Sir Desmond Glazebrook said: I mean the Mossie. John I admire the Speedy Gonzalez skill for turning out beautiful builds within a relatively short period. Don't keep me waiting Joooooohhhhhhnnnnnn. Expand I'm still working on the cockpit but hope to have some photos soon. 3
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