Chuck1945 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 This thread is for the posting of photos of previously built night fighters. Show off your stuff here :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 RarePlanes 1/72 PV-1 Ventura / Owl decals - Night fighter from VMF(N)-531, Solomons, 1943-44. Four extra .50s under the nose and an AI MkIV radar set. Antenna scratch built of wire and epoxy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
jrallman Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 very nice! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted June 27, 2007 Author Share Posted June 27, 2007 Excellent work. Wonder if doing this is what triggered Academy to do their Venturas? I realize the Owl decals are newer, but still ... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GA.modelmaker Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 great looking pics greyghost. do you know if owl decals are still around. thats what i am going to build for the nightfigter gb. but with a lot of after market goodies in it and on it. thanks rob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grey Ghost 531 Posted June 27, 2007 Share Posted June 27, 2007 great looking pics greyghost. do you know if owl decals are still around. thats what i am going to build for the nightfigter gb. but with a lot of after market goodies in it and on it. thanks rob. Thanks all. I was almost done with it when I discovered Owl did the aftermarket set! I guessed on the exhaust shroud, Owl does an extension rather than a shroud. I can't tell from pictures if theirs is more accurate than mine or not. I got the decals through FlightDecs about three years ago, I don't know if they're still available. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick_Nevin Posted June 30, 2007 Share Posted June 30, 2007 great looking pics greyghost. do you know if owl decals are still around. thats what i am going to build for the nightfigter gb. but with a lot of after market goodies in it and on it. thanks rob. Rob, Seem to be - Hannants sell their stuff (67 entries): Owl OWLR7201 Aircraft conversions (resin) Catalogue 1:72 PV-1 Ventura nightfighter conversion set £7.25 Owl OWLR4801 Aircraft conversions (resin) Catalogue 1:48 PV-1 Ventura nightfighter conversion set £12.99 Owl OWL48003 Decals (military aircraft) Catalogue 1:48 US Marine Nightfighters (4) Grumman TBM- £8.99 HTH... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ThatJeffGuy Posted July 5, 2007 Share Posted July 5, 2007 I've learned how a few more buttons on the camera work :) This kit was built for the DOTR group build. 1/48 Tamiya He219 with a bunch of stuff added Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erwin Posted July 6, 2007 Share Posted July 6, 2007 Hi all, Some might recall that I build big 1/16 th scale balsa models. The Spitfire and Bf 109 E in the BoB groupbuild.And the Catalina in the "Splash" GB. This is also a 1/16 th balsa model... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
StarTux Posted July 15, 2007 Share Posted July 15, 2007 Adding a couple of shots of my CA Vampire NF 10. I remember when I started this, thinking it wouldn't be too bad because of the small number of parts...Yes it has the same fit issues as the other Vampires from CA. Still enjoyed it though, but be aware of how the canopy fits. And Matt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chuck1945 Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Thanks for the 'heads up'. The NF 10 will be the first CA kit I attempt. I also have the Meteor NF from CA, but had already been warned that the nacelles and landinging gear are problem areas, hence the decision to do the Vampire which seemed simplier. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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