bootneck Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Work on my Short S3 Empire Flying Boat is somewhat slow, mainly due to a little diversion to build some engine cowlings. In the interim, I thought I'd add another build to this GB, this time a PBY-5A Catalina. The kit is by Minicraft in 1:144 scale and I intend (I think) to build it as is, straight out of the box. Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Great stuff Mike Are you showing off that your eyesight is still go enough to build all these kits in 1/144 ! Good luck mate, look forward to following this one cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hi Mike, Welcome to your second build to the GB! A Catalina is a beautiful aircraft and a great choice. It's also one of my favourite flying boats! Will you build it in the box art scheme? Good luck! Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 A start has been made by cleaning up the outside, priming and also painting the internal area green. I will possibly/maybe/perhaps finish this with the markings and decals from the box, although I do have a fancy at making a civilian fire-bomber version. At least I have until January 5th to decide that! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Good start Mike! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajmm Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Looking forward to this Mike. Lovely kits - you’re tempting me to dig my one out tomorrow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Hi Mike, Nice to see you do another 144 Catalina/Canso for this GB. If you go the fire bomber way, what will you do for scheme /decals?? Having just completed my 'Peas and Carrots' Buffalo Air/NWT one I was wondering.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 I've not contemplated that yet Paul. I think I shall go with the box art on this...... but I may just start another build with a firebomber theme; one with the closed-in nose section. Any ideas on attractive scheme? Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted December 4, 2017 Author Share Posted December 4, 2017 I haven't achieved much with this yet, mainly due to work on another GB plus I am teaching myself how to use an airbrush at the same time. This will be my first airbrushed build and below is a view of what has been achieved so far. The colours are done but there has been some leaking along the panel lines, so I'll have to tidy those up with the paintbrush. The image has come out overly light but the colours are correct on the model: Yellow wing-tips and centre; insignia red inner bands and blue-grey (FS35189) rest of the area and engines. Once the wing has had the paint touched up, I shall add a coat of Klear ready for the decals. Then I shall work on the fuselage and clear parts. Mike 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 The wings look good from this side of the net really colourful scheme! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted December 12, 2017 Author Share Posted December 12, 2017 I have actually managed to get my airbrush to work correctly (translates to 'my airbush has got me to use it properly at last') and have managed to complete the main colours on the model. The colours are a bit bright but that is just my camera under indoor flourescent lights. The weather hasn't been to good to get a natural light setting recently. Those colours will dull down under a coat of Klear, plus some satin varnish afterwards. I need to mask up the canopy and side sponson glazings, then spray them and attach to the model. Then I can spend a bit more time on preparing the decals and wheels etc. Mike 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted December 12, 2017 Share Posted December 12, 2017 Beautiful colour scheme you have there! Well done! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted December 17, 2017 Share Posted December 17, 2017 I love these 144th Cats in this GB. Superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 8, 2018 Author Share Posted January 8, 2018 I've managed to get the decals applied to the wings: However, I had a little problem with the fuselage underside set: Fortunately I have a spare set, from the PBY-5A Canso conversion GB, and will set to getting the old decal off and the replacement on. Talk amongst yourselves until I get back Mike 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Good job on the wing decals. Pity about the hull decal. Looking forward to the next installment! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 The second set of decals, for the underside, had similar problems and possibly just the age of the kits. I managed to salvage the ESCUE decal by gently closing the broken pieces together before sealing. As you can see, there is still a chunk missing at the top of the letter C. work is proceeding on the wing leading edge; adding the de-icing strips, lights and pitot tube. None of these come with the kit. Various scratches and chips are intentional as weathering for a future diorama layout I managed to dislodge the nose wheel but this can be easily remedied; however, the model is a tail-sitter, so I shall have to insert some extra nose-weight. Still plodding on and should make the deadline. Mike 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Those decals are a bit rough, aren't they? Is it old age (the decals, not yours ) causing the issue, or are they just a bit Nice colourful bird if you can give it an R underneath Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 I have had these kits for a very long time, they have even endured three house moves, so I wasn't expecting them to be pristine. I don't really have enough time now to make up fresh ones. The letter R is a separate, and split decal (half each for the nose doors where they open). They will be applied today, if they don't fall apart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Great job, despite the problematic decals! I must have said it before but it's a beautiful scheme! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul J Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Hi Mike. Do you want the decals from my kit? I won't be using them . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 (edited) Hi Paul, that's very kind of you to offer but it's a bit late in the day with it all finishing on Sunday. I'll put it down to a heavy belly flop on landing. Thanks again. Mike Edited January 10, 2018 by bootneck corrected name! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Another lovely Catalina! Really like this colour scheme. Shame about the "escue" decal! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dermo245 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Very nice work Mike and love the paint scheme - really sharp. Dermot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bootneck Posted January 12, 2018 Author Share Posted January 12, 2018 I think I am on the final stretch now. This time extension has allowed me to investigate additional items which could be constructed that were not included in the kit. Here are my scratchbuild attempts at Yagi antennas; a bullet radome; DF loop and some oleo steps: Just need to paint these up and attach them to the model and then take some photo's. cheers Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 Good looking scratch built bits, Mike. Should improve the looks of the bird! Looking forward to seeing it in the Gallery! Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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