PV1 Ventura Nightfighter-Revell 1/48 + Owl Conversion

[modelismo]

Hi All

I've first posted this topic in the Nightfighters SIG, but it seems that the SIG was closed, then I post this topic here.

Here is one of the models that I’m working for several months on my work bench

It is a PV1 Ventura equipped as a night fighter, belonging to the VMF (N) 531 and based in the Solomon Islands in the Pacific during 1943-1944.

The model:

This is the Revell model - Pro-Modeler 1/48 released there is a few years ago.
I will use for this model, the conversion kit from Owl and the decal sheet from Owl for American nightfighters and machine guns in turned metal from Master Models.
























Here it is in pictures, the work done so far.



































































Adding channels to the conduct of the ammunition belts and ammunition belts.






Additions system footrest for the gunner placed on the front plate of the turret.







and then, adding a few boxes and electrical cabling on the back plate of the turret.








and finally two general views of all.






Cutting of all of the control surfaces of rudder and elevator.






Next step, cleaning, sanding and shaping of all these parts.



JiP

[modelismo]

Hello all,

After a long period of inactivity on my Ventura, I go back slowly.

I resumed by working on engines.

I replaced the engine cones with those of VECTOR.



I made ​​some modifications and I drilled cylinders and crown to add the wires later. In all, That got me 18 holes of 0.6 mm on the ring (X2) and 72 holes of 0.3 mm for cylinders (X2). Suffice to say that it takes time.





Then I painted cylinders in Tamiya matt aluminum and cone in neutral gray Life Color



Then I started to insert small cylinder pipes (and also tedious work long enough.

I use to this, the small wire of 0.3 mm in different colors and fine lead wire, I put in the form of a wooden toothpicks and I cut to size and I then inserted in small holes.





That's all for the moment.

Following soon I hope.

Jip

[CJSomerset]

WOW ! That looks amazing, Can't believe you've got the cables on the back of the instrument panel, hope it's going to be visible when it's finished. How did you get so much detail on the instruments?

[modelismo]

Thanks CJSomerset.

Yes, the cables to the back of intruments are slightly visible through the canopy.

JiP

[UKguyInUSA]

Awesome detailed work!

[modelismo]

Thanks UKguyInUSA.

JiP

[Willem]

Love the detail work.
Very interesting subject.

[modelismo]

Thanks Willem

Hello all,

Small update with laying oil pipes on each cylinder (it was quite tedious, but I think it brings a plus). Then it will be the installation of induction wires and before it the weathering of cylinders.






So much for the moment, more soon.

Jip

[modelismo]

Hi all

Small update with the wiring of a motor, his painting and some weathering.

The wiring is made of copper fine vire. This is quite tedious, but after 2-3 cylinders, usually comes and it's a bit faster.

That's what it looks in the end and I'm happy. Also note that this is the first time I do the wiring of an engine on a model.





The final result after painting and some weathering. Various accessories are yet to be placed on the cone of the engine, as well as some "placards".



For the second engine, I first painted the little cable on each cylinder, as it is easier to do before than after, as I did on the first.




Here, the second engine should be finished soon now that I can practice.

By cons when it is placed in the engine compartment, we do not see still more thing but at last we know that it's there.

JiP

[HistoryRider]

Holy smokes!! I can't wait to see more progress! Cool idea and great work so far!

[Willem]

Love your work. Shaping up to be an epic build of a very interesting aircraft.

[UKguyInUSA]

It's been a while since you last checked in, so glad you're back! Loving the detail work you're putting into this build!

[modelismo]

Thanks for your comments.

JiP

[modelismo]

Hi all

Little update, with the end of the 2 engines. I added all the pieces from the VECTOR kit and painted the "Placards" on the engine. I even made the wire that connects the large central casing to a cylinder.

The engines are painted and weathered.








I'm happy with the final result for my first detailed engines.

Soon for the suit.

JiP

[Jamesday1998]

now this is what i call modelling at its finest!
top class work on the cockpit!!
the engine also looks fantastic!
kutgw

[modelismo]

Hi all

Small update today..

I added some details to the wells of main landing gear in plasticard, basing myself on the notices Kits Eduard photoetched, uploaded on their site and for piping, I made with fine lead wire on base photos. I've also made some rivets lines.








Hopefully tomorrow painting pits train and weathering

JiP

[modelismo]

Hi all

Small update with painting and weathering the main gear wells.





Ended for today.

JiP

[UKguyInUSA]

Looking fabulous....I can't wait for the next update!

[modelismo]

Hi all

Today, a big update with the assembly of wings, engine cowlings and fuselage.

Before gluing the half wings together, I glued the two wing lights and to simulate the lightbulb who is located in the light, I cut to the punch and die, a round in a bare metal foil and I stuck this round aluminum in the middle of the lighthouse using gloss varnish and on the other half wing, I glued white sheet styrene to give clarity in the background.



I then assembled the wings.

Before installing the engine cowlings on the wheel well, I glued small pieces of plasticard to facilitate the establishment of these directly to the proper location.



Engine cowlings were assembled together there are a while by positioning them on the wheel well and gluing only the upper parts. So doing, they fall directly into place without any problems.



Yesterday I installed all the components inside the fuselage on the left side of it. I let it all dry overnight by repositioning the second part of the fuselage, with tape so that it dries in place before gluing definitively the second half fuselage.




Today I assembled the fuselage, but it was not without problems, because there was a lot of constraint because it takes to tighten up the fuselage to restore its good circumference "in fact, good oval. "If we do not give the right shape during collage, the piece that includes the dorsal turret does not fit very good. I had to use clamps and several steps. First I stick to Tamyia cement and then reinforce everything with superglue to ensure a "powerful" collage that will not risk to give way. It will take now to be sanded all to have a good finish.





The bravura piece will be following with the installation of the doors of the bomb bay in the closed position, which in my opinion will not be easy given the first test blanks. Why not made a single piece for those who wanted to to present closed.



I then glued the engines cowlings on wheel well and it was done without any problems (Finally).





Small detail I added the entries below the engine cowlings, a grid.



That is what it looks with the part positioned above.



That's what the day's work.

Ah yes I have received today my order from OWL, with the new decal sheet for PV1 Ventura night fighter. 2 decorations scheduled: first for the No. 51 Coral Princess will be the one I will and second for the n°52 "Gertie The Goon."






More soon.

JiP

[Willem]

Looking great. Love the detail work on your build.

[modelismo]

Thanks Willem.

[FishBowlMan]

Just caught up with this build. Fantastic detail work there. Nice to see another unusual kit being built as well.

[modelismo]

Thanks FishBowlMan.

[UKguyInUSA]

Awesome detail work!