Dutch Hudson
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45 10 August 2022, 17:22
Andy Ball
Thanks for popping in Patryk, I've made the Ventura (Academy) too - have you?, a much better kit than this, but I guess this is better than the ancient offering from Airfix.
Thanks for popping in Patryk, I've made the Ventura (Academy) too - have you?, a much better kit than this, but I guess this is better than the ancient offering from Airfix.
11 August 2022, 13:46
Patryk S.
Hi Andy! I did do the Novo Ventura and have one in my stash (rebranded by Chematic). I am looking for the academy kit but it is extremely hard to find. I have the PBO version of the Ventura in my stash though and it is high on my to do list so watching your current build with much interrest!
Hi Andy! I did do the Novo Ventura and have one in my stash (rebranded by Chematic). I am looking for the academy kit but it is extremely hard to find. I have the PBO version of the Ventura in my stash though and it is high on my to do list so watching your current build with much interrest!
11 August 2022, 14:10
Andy Ball
I didn't realise the Academy Ventura was that hard to find? Maybe they'll re-release? I did the RAF one, so the PBO may be prettier? I'm wondering if the re-badges version of this (Revell/Italeri?) may have been a better buy?, anyways it's taking shape now.
I didn't realise the Academy Ventura was that hard to find? Maybe they'll re-release? I did the RAF one, so the PBO may be prettier? I'm wondering if the re-badges version of this (Revell/Italeri?) may have been a better buy?, anyways it's taking shape now.
11 August 2022, 19:11
Andy Ball
Thanks again Cuajete!, the CMK seats look smaller than those they replace in the kit. The instrument panel is good too, haven't attached it yet….😬
Thanks again Cuajete!, the CMK seats look smaller than those they replace in the kit. The instrument panel is good too, haven't attached it yet….😬
11 August 2022, 19:12
Patryk S.
In Poland it is indeed, but I was able to locate a minicraft rerelease today and I will buy it when I am back from Germany next week. Sorry, I did realise now I made a mistake with the PBO - it's not a Ventura but the USAAC / US Navy Hudson - thats what I had in mind. In the Revell / Italeri you would only get other decal options, the sprues are the same. Great progress so far!
In Poland it is indeed, but I was able to locate a minicraft rerelease today and I will buy it when I am back from Germany next week. Sorry, I did realise now I made a mistake with the PBO - it's not a Ventura but the USAAC / US Navy Hudson - thats what I had in mind. In the Revell / Italeri you would only get other decal options, the sprues are the same. Great progress so far!
11 August 2022, 19:57
Andy Ball
@Patryk, I've just checked the reboxed offerings and they all have the same build sequence and faults this MPM offering has, so I'd be disappointed if I'd bought a mainstream manufacturer. Minicraft's Hudson maybe the best in this scale, and I didn't know they did one😞
@Patryk, I've just checked the reboxed offerings and they all have the same build sequence and faults this MPM offering has, so I'd be disappointed if I'd bought a mainstream manufacturer. Minicraft's Hudson maybe the best in this scale, and I didn't know they did one😞
12 August 2022, 21:39
Andy Ball
@Łukasz, glad to have you in the audience- this is another attempt at a model-speed record 😀
@Łukasz, glad to have you in the audience- this is another attempt at a model-speed record 😀
12 August 2022, 21:40
Andy Ball
Olivier, thanks for peering over the project, I think the cockpit's the best part! (sadly, forgot to photo the instrument panel which was equally detailed for '72nd).
Olivier, thanks for peering over the project, I think the cockpit's the best part! (sadly, forgot to photo the instrument panel which was equally detailed for '72nd).
13 August 2022, 16:50
Cuajete
Verey nice progress, Andy! 👍
Once the fuselage is closed, can you see anything inside through the passenger windows? Is it worth having seats?
Verey nice progress, Andy! 👍
Once the fuselage is closed, can you see anything inside through the passenger windows? Is it worth having seats?
13 August 2022, 18:03
Andy Ball
Hi Cuajete- probably "nada" (I haven't taken the masks off yet, but prior to them going in I thought little to be seen. However the kit allows the door to be modelled in an open position, but I haven't
Hi Cuajete- probably "nada" (I haven't taken the masks off yet, but prior to them going in I thought little to be seen. However the kit allows the door to be modelled in an open position, but I haven't
13 August 2022, 20:07
Guy Rump
Very fast progress Andy, it's going well for an MPM. I still haven't plucked up the courage to build any from my stash as yet. I thought it was just me that has occasional issues with the Vallejo 71.323. 👍
Very fast progress Andy, it's going well for an MPM. I still haven't plucked up the courage to build any from my stash as yet. I thought it was just me that has occasional issues with the Vallejo 71.323. 👍
14 August 2022, 18:31
Andy Ball
Thanks Guy, it's only going fast because of the dedicated hours I've got. I think the paint for RAF dark earth needs s substitute- some of the Air Vallejos don't perform well through the H&S.
Thanks Guy, it's only going fast because of the dedicated hours I've got. I think the paint for RAF dark earth needs s substitute- some of the Air Vallejos don't perform well through the H&S.
14 August 2022, 22:18
Andy Ball
@Jan I think we need to recognise the sacrifices the Dutch made in WWII for the RAF. That is, being stationed on the east coast of Scotland 😉😂
@Jan I think we need to recognise the sacrifices the Dutch made in WWII for the RAF. That is, being stationed on the east coast of Scotland 😉😂
14 August 2022, 22:19
Neil Patrick
Looking great Andy. Do I spy a guitar string in the fuselage? E, A or D I'm guessing? 😉
Looking great Andy. Do I spy a guitar string in the fuselage? E, A or D I'm guessing? 😉
14 August 2022, 23:02
Andy Ball
@Neil, indeed as part of my random and fictitious approach to cabins, it is a pipe for something- it can't be seen now! Correct, it is an A string!
@Neil, indeed as part of my random and fictitious approach to cabins, it is a pipe for something- it can't be seen now! Correct, it is an A string!
15 August 2022, 17:51
Erik Leijdens
Very cool to see a 320 Dutch naval aviation squadron Hudson! Well build too, eager to see the end result.
Very cool to see a 320 Dutch naval aviation squadron Hudson! Well build too, eager to see the end result.
17 August 2022, 09:40
Andy Ball
@Erik, pleased we can pay back some respect to those Flying Dutchman who never gave up on us and their own.
@Erik, pleased we can pay back some respect to those Flying Dutchman who never gave up on us and their own.
18 August 2022, 12:30
Andy Ball
@Ł, Cuajete and David, thanks, I'm in between jobs at the moment and have this window to self-indulge. Plus it keeps me off too much beer!
@Ł, Cuajete and David, thanks, I'm in between jobs at the moment and have this window to self-indulge. Plus it keeps me off too much beer!
18 August 2022, 12:32
Andy Ball
Thanks again Guy. It turned out better than I imagined. Still, this scale needs a good/better Hudson IMHO
Thanks again Guy. It turned out better than I imagined. Still, this scale needs a good/better Hudson IMHO
30 August 2022, 22:27