The Spadgent Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 (edited) Hi guys. This will be my first ever Group build. I'm very excited as this will be the closest thing to the Gloster Meteor dual build I did with @TheBaron last year. I have some ideas on what I'm going to do but I need to finish of my HP o/400 first. (next few days) I'll pop a pic of the box here as a kind of popping my flag in the sand. Hopefully you can join along with this and help an old dog (or should that be cat? ) out here and there along the way. I'll pop a bit more info and some pics once the old "page turner" is done and dusted. Take care y'all and Happy Modelling. Johnny. ps. this will be my little companion through this build, seems rather apt. Edited September 3, 2017 by The Spadgent 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snapper_city Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 I have one of these that I made a start to but haven't touched it for a while. I'll be watching with interest. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexN Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Wouldn't miss this one, Johnny! Cheers, Alex. says hello to your back cat ('Blackie'? ;). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Romeo Alpha Yankee Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Nice to see yet another Catalina in the Group Build Johnny Are you just using the kit decals? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hi Johnny, Welcome to the GB! We can't have too many Catalinas, so this is a great entry It's also the one Catalina kit I have in my wish list, so I'll be following with interest! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 1, 2017 Author Share Posted September 1, 2017 12 hours ago, snapper_city said: I have one of these that I made a start to but haven't touched it for a while. I'll be watching with interest. Cool, hopefully I can encourage you to start her up again. 6 hours ago, AlexN said: Wouldn't miss this one, Johnny! Cheers, Alex. says hello to your back cat ('Blackie'? ;). Thanks Alex. I'm seeing this as a nice relax after the old Cat' cradle. 5 hours ago, Romeo Alpha Yankee said: Nice to see yet another Catalina in the Group Build Johnny Are you just using the kit decals? That it is . I am indeed going to be using the kit decals, I'll need to get some stronger decal softener though as they are notoriously thick. The plan it to spend a lot of time on the paint work, lots of hot sun and salt water ware. Hence the thread name. 5 hours ago, jrlx said: Hi Johnny, Welcome to the GB! We can't have too many Catalinas, so this is a great entry It's also the one Catalina kit I have in my wish list, so I'll be following with interest! Cheers Jaime Thanks Jamie. Hopefully it'll turn out how I want it too. Lots of new weathering techniques on this one I think. Jont. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amblypygid Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 This is going to be (another) one to follow closely. Totally looking forward to how you tackle the weathering, Johnny. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 3 hours ago, The Spadgent said: The plan it to spend a lot of time on the paint work, lots of hot sun and salt water ware. Hence the thread name. Hopefully it'll turn out how I want it too. Lots of new weathering techniques on this one I think Johnny, I'm very interested in those weathering techniques, as I'll have to apply sea weathering to my build as well. Any ideas on what to do and how? Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Hello Spad ! Very good choice of kit ! Sure that you will do it rightly ! Have a good modelling time in the GB ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 What a cracking subject - guaranteed to be a spadulous undertaking. Someone has to post it : 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 On 01/09/2017 at 9:12 AM, amblypygid said: This is going to be (another) one to follow closely. Totally looking forward to how you tackle the weathering, Johnny. Thanks. So am I. On 01/09/2017 at 0:19 PM, jrlx said: Johnny, I'm very interested in those weathering techniques, as I'll have to apply sea weathering to my build as well. Any ideas on what to do and how? Cheers Jaime Yes I have a few ideas but mainly I'm going to make it up as I go along with a few educated guesses along the way. I'll do a proper start post after this with some ideas etc. Hopefully we can lean stuff from each other and get some great looking models at the end. On 01/09/2017 at 4:05 PM, corsaircorp said: Hello Spad ! Very good choice of kit ! Sure that you will do it rightly ! Have a good modelling time in the GB ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp ! Thanks C. I'm really looking forward to this one. Although I just got the canopie out. lovely and shiny but no edges to speak off. Going to be hell to mask. On 01/09/2017 at 8:52 PM, TheBaron said: What a cracking subject - guaranteed to be a spadulous undertaking. Someone has to post it .Thanks Tony. You're a star. although I can't stop thinking of the. "Catalina Magdalena Luptenschteiner" song at the end of this clip! Johnny. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 And so it begins. I did actually start yesterday so I'm claiming that although I was so tired I'm posting up today. I tend to know nothing about the kits I make a learn a whole bunch while building, I find it kind of fun that way around. I bought this kit purely on a whim after seeing a diorama on the internet and I was alured by the strange and wonderful lines of this lovey aircraft. I will start in Ernest today and will be building OOB apart from scratching some bits and bobs if it needs it. I really want this to be a nice relaxing build after the 0/400 I have just finished. I will spend a lot of my time on the bit I like the most. "Painting" I'm planing on doing some lovely weathering which will be tough as she is black. I'm not quite going this far. But on the other hand I'm not aiming for this either. "thanks Josh for the great pic" if you want me to remove it for any reason I will. Same goes for the other pics, rest assured though they are only being used as reference and because they are ace. I love how shiny the last one is but I'm headed more here. I have read that the black paint was applied over the top of the regular camo so I'm planing on painting it twice then chipping. Sounds fun. I'm also looking into having different levels of sun bleaching on the top sun facing panels to the ones hidden under the wings, or maybe one side. Probably I'll do this by masking and spraying panels at different times. Might be hart to top coat? Ahh who know we will see. Might have a go at salt weathering too? either way and what ever happens it'll be a blast and only 17 weeks till Christmas. (Sorry) Thanks for letting me join this merry band as we all rumble through the FPGB together. I'll stop waffling and begin. I've done a box shot but I need to start it on the bench. It's like finishing a book in "Misery" I have a routine. "Not like that Tony" Right sorry here goes. and the runners. mostly looks great, there are some pin marks in some really dumb places and as mentioned earlier the clear parts might be a bugger to mask but overall it's about a zillion times better than my last build. The quiet before the storm. the decks have been cleared and the dust is gone. Let the plastic commence. Johnny boy. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Great clip Johnny - tough test! Oops, missed your post. Looking interesting... Paint it twice! With chipping? I'm watching intently! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 2 hours ago, The Spadgent said: The quiet before the storm You are a far more civilized builder Johnny than the semi-squalor of mine own working area. How's the moulding on that thing btw? It looks pretty sharp from here. Enjoy! Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I'm in Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I like the sound of this one... Looking forward to the painting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I'm looking forward to this Johnny; they were a useful aircraft in this part of the world in WWII. It's a nice kit with some very finely moulded parts. I built a yellow and silver derivative long ago (hairy stick job: looked ok, just ok). A possible top tip: use some kind of micro/nano saw to gently cut the strut/delicate parts off of the runners. They fit well, but can break really easily ! Good luck and enjoy . Best regards TonyT 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Cool, not that late to this one, should be fun with all the weathering you have planned Johnny! Little t says hello to your 'ickle pussy cat too... (don't worry he likes cats. Not that keen on chickens though, so I'll keep him on his lead!) Keith 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Nice. Built one myself, it takes a lot of nose weight though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Just reloaded up with pop corn John and sitting comfortably . Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 13 hours ago, CedB said: Great clip Johnny - tough test! Oops, missed your post. Looking interesting... Paint it twice! With chipping? I'm watching intently! I love that film. thinking about it it'll be painted thrice, I'll have to do the metal too. 10 hours ago, TheBaron said: You are a far more civilized builder Johnny than the semi-squalor of mine own working area. How's the moulding on that thing btw? It looks pretty sharp from here. Enjoy! Tony I like it clean, . The mould isn't too bad actually and the plastic is pretty soft. Not sure if that's going to be a good or bad thing. 8 hours ago, giemme said: I'm in Ciao Nice to have you along G. 8 hours ago, Leonl said: I like the sound of this one... Looking forward to the painting. Welcome aboard. Your not the only one looking forward to the paint. 7 hours ago, TonyTiger66 said: I'm looking forward to this Johnny; they were a useful aircraft in this part of the world in WWII. It's a nice kit with some very finely moulded parts. I built a yellow and silver derivative long ago (hairy stick job: looked ok, just ok). A possible top tip: use some kind of micro/nano saw to gently cut the strut/delicate parts off of the runners. They fit well, but can break really easily ! Good luck and enjoy . Best regards TonyT Thanks for the tips Tony. I'll bear it in mind. 7 hours ago, keefr22 said: Cool, not that late to this one, should be fun with all the weathering you have planned Johnny! Little t says hello to your 'ickle pussy cat too... (don't worry he likes cats. Not that keen on chickens though, so I'll keep him on his lead!) Keith Nice to have you along for the ride. 4 hours ago, John_W said: Nice. Built one myself, it takes a lot of nose weight though. I'll remember that. Thanks for the tip. 4 hours ago, Spookytooth said: Just reloaded up with pop corn John and sitting comfortably . Simon. Good lad. Nice to have you along sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hi Johnny, Great post with your plans for weathering the model. That should be really interesting to see. I'm still researching period pictures to determine the kind of weathering Do 24's were subjected to. Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Jonty do you mind if I drift along with you on this? I agree with two lots of painting, not sure you'd need to nm it too but its your fun ahead I painted mine in the three colour scheme then salt weathered it and pastelled it to within an inch of its life This sad beastie needed a half jar of liquid gravity to sit all along the bilges beneath and ahead of the pilots seats so I could do away with this round stand which didn't please me Home brewed transfers just to make it harder, there is something wrong with me, my missus has told me oft'times This was an Airfix example which was not a good place to begin, yours should be afar more satisfactory build so I will be hanging round enjoying the feast 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, perdu said: Jonty do you mind if I drift along with you on this? I agree with two lots of painting, not sure you'd need to nm it too but its your fun ahead I painted mine in the three colour scheme then salt weathered it and pastelled it to within an inch of its life This sad beastie needed a half jar of liquid gravity to sit all along the bilges beneath and ahead of the pilots seats so I could do away with this round stand which didn't please me Home brewed transfers just to make it harder, there is something wrong with me, my missus has told me oft'times This was an Airfix example which was not a good place to begin, yours should be afar more satisfactory build so I will be hanging round enjoying the feast Amazing ! SWMBO tell the same about me Sincerely. CC 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
planecrazee Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Looking forward to following your progress with this build Johnny - especially since you've had me hooked with your HP 0/400 build - which is stunning by the way. Wish you well with this one too!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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