PV-1 Ventura II

The PV-1 was used throughout WWII as a very effective long-range maritime patrol bomber. The PV-1 was offered to US allies through the “lend-lease” assistance program that provided needed war material to key allies including British Commonwealth member nations Canada and South Africa. This new 1/72 scale Minicraft PV-1 features RAF mandated changes to the cockpit glazing, distinctive turret, and optional markings representing aircraft from the RCAF (Canadian Air Force) Marking included in this kit are: RAF, No. 21 Sqn, 1943 RCAF, No. 1 Air Armament School, 1952

Minicraft Models, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA www.minicraftmodels.com

Printed in China

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PARTS LOCATING DIAGRAMSPRUE A

SPRUE B

SPRUE C

SPRUE D

CLEAR SPRUES F

CLEAR SPRUE EA14

A13 A4

A17

A18

A2A3

A5

A9A10

A8

A11

A1

B5

B6

B6

B4

B4

B7

B3 B2 B8 B9 B8 B9

B1

C6 C5

C4 C4

C2 C2C3R C3L

D6 D5

D15D2 D3 D11

D14D13

D12D4 D10 D9

D1

D8 D7

C1

A15E1

E9

E2

E5 E4E3

E10

F1

F2

F3

F4

E6

E7E8

A12

A6

A7

A16

CementCollerKlebenPegarIncollareColarKleven

DO NOT CementNe pas CollerNicht KlebenNo PegarNon IncollareNao ColarNiet Kleven

Cut awayCouperScheidenCortarTagliereCortarSnijden

Optional partsChoixAuswahlmoglichkeitEleccionSceltaOpacoKeuze

Repeat operationRŽpeeter l' opŽrationVorgang wiederholenRepitir la operacionRipetereRepitir a opera•aoHerhalen

Symmetrical assembly Drill hole

INTERIOR / TURRET1

All Parts

All interior parts CHROMATE GREEN

Turret interior CHROMATE GREENGuns GUNMETAL

Control yoke handles FLAT BLACK Control columns MEDIUM GRAY

A3 D1

D1C1

C1

A4

A2

A3

F3

Boulton-Paul Type C Turret

NOTEParts for two different turret styles are included.

RCAF Venturas carried the Martin turret.Assembly drawings show the Boulton-Paul turret in place.

Martin 250CE-13 Turret(RCAF Version ONLY)

Instrument paneldecal A17

A18

COCKPIT AND TURRET INSTALLATION2

All Partsexcept as noted

Interior CHROMATE GREEN

E2

F1

E4

E3

E5A6

E6 E7

A1

F2

B1

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY4BELLY GUN3

All Partsexcept as noted

Machine guns GUNMETAL

D2

E8

E1

D15

A5

2

ENGINE ASSEMBLY7

Cylinders STEEL Crankcase MEDIUM GRAY

Firewall CHROMATE GREEN Propellers FLAT BLACK with YELLOW tips

Propeller hubs FLAT BLACK

B5 / A11

B4

C4B6

A12

All Partsexcept as noted

MAIN LANDING GEAR8

All Parts

Struts and hubs ALUMINUM Tires FLAT BLACK-GRAY

B7 B7

C3R C3LSTARBOARD (RIGHT) PORT (LEFT)

D4 D4

C2 C2

TAIL ASSEMBLY6

All PartsB3

A10

A8

A7

Note alignment

A9

B2

CANOPY INSTALLATION5

All Parts

E9

A15F4

E10

E8

STARBOARD (RIGHT) WING ASSEMBLY10

WING INSTALLATION11

PORT (LEFT) WING ASSEMBLY9

All Parts

All Parts

Wheel well interior CHROMATE GREEN

Wheel well interior CHROMATE GREEN

D6

C5

D9

D5

C6 D9

FINAL ASSEMBLY13

All Parts

Guns GUNMETAL

D12

D13

D10

D10

D11

B9

B82

LANDING GEAR INSTALLATION12

All Parts

Gear door interiors CHROMATE GREENTailwheel strut ALUMINUMTire FLAT BLACK-GRAY

RETRACTED MAIN GEAR OPTIONEXTENDED MAIN GEAR

D8

D7D3

Note alignment

D7 (Cut)

D7 (Cut)

D8 (Cut)D8 (Cut)

Cut parts D7/D8in half as shown

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* It is recommended that you apply one decal at a time. * Place the decal section in warm water, when first inserted in the water your decal will curl, after approximately ten seconds the decal will uncurl. Remove from water and lay on a paper towel. After approximately 10 - 20 seconds the decal will slide freely from the backing paper. Use a small brush to help slide the decal from the backing paper and into position on the model. Carefully blot excess water from the decal, using care not to move the decal or tear it. * If you choose to use a setting solution, apply a thin coat over the decal following the manufacturer’s instruction. * Allow the decal to dry overnight. Wash any adhesive residue off the model with a small amount of clean water and dry thoroughly. * Apply clear gloss, matte or flat coat to seal decals following the instructions from the manufacturer.

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