Is is about time I posted something on my 1/72 Lodestar. The RCAF received 14 aircraft for use from 1942 to 1948. As with most of my project, I am using pine as a construction materiel.
Lou
The main wing is mated to the fuselage but not glued yet. Next will be the engine cutouts. This project will continue into the new year.
Looks very sturdy. Interesting how the stabilizer sat up on a pedestal and gives it a "T" tail look.
Fraser
It sits on top of the fuselage with a fairing to get that look.
Lou
It gives it a dolphin like profile.
This will be it for this year. I hope to have it done by the end of January.
Lou
Looking good Lou.
Gordon
Thank you Gordon.
Lou
Engine nacelles are notched to the wing but require some additional shaping.
Lou
Thats looks so good
Thank you Olli.
Lou
The Lodestar is assembled and sanded but still has some quality control issues found after the initial coat of primer.
Lou
A cream piece, absolutely cleanly built
Thank you Olli.
Lou
Paint has been applied and decals are printed. I now need some touch ups, the addition of a few bits and pieces.
Going to look nice with the decals. Beautiful work as always Lou!
Fraser
Thank you Fraser. It was hard finding the colour scheme as I could not find any coloured shots and all B&W photos were not great.
Lou
Also, old color photos can just be an interpretation of the actual color o f the subject.
When I posed the question online, I got 10 different answers.
Lou
Unless there is a specification applied to paint, it still based on someone's perception.
Fraser
Even with specifications, some colours were mixed in theater, hence some shading difference did occur. I am currently satisfied with what turned out.
Lou
The first model of 2024. The RCAF had 18 Ventura from 1943 to 1948.
Lou
Another excellent result Lou.
Well Done !
Gordon
Thank you Gordon. As I mentioned, this will probably be my last RCAF aircraft before 1 Apr 2024.
Lou
Wow. I thought that you included a b&w reference picture of the model in flight. Took me a few looks to see it was actually the model you made. Well done! The b&w photo really made it come alive.
raser
Thank you Fraser. It took a while to get a decent B&W effect, but well worth the effort. I used In Pixio to remove the stand and background, then overlaid the aircraft on a WWII airfield.
Lou