Vince Blackburn Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hello all Finally started the Catalina, still not sure about the scheme I want to do? Here's a few shots of work so far;- On opening the box the moulded mooring rope had to go Completely gone and re rivited Cockpit assembled ready for painting Some ribbing will be required here And here too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Looks like a nice moulding overall. I've got some interior pics of the flying example that does the airshow circuit if you need them. Different in that the fuselage blisters no longer have any armament, but still fairly original in most respects from what I could see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Blackburn Posted June 6, 2009 Author Share Posted June 6, 2009 Looks like a nice moulding overall. I've got some interior pics of the flying example that does the airshow circuit if you need them. Different in that the fuselage blisters no longer have any armament, but still fairly original in most respects from what I could see Mike That would be greatly recieved Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Mike That would be greatly recieved Vince Drop me a PM with your addy & I'll throw them on a CD for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copey Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 The moulding looks quite crisp..... Could almost make me contemplate building something with a prop.. do they have any GREY schemes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 It's a kit I've always quite fancied too, but never got round to buying - mainly because of the finished wingspan! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Blackburn Posted June 13, 2009 Author Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) Done some more on the old beast, by adding some internal ribbing where it will be seen when finished Now it's all gone black with some heavy pre shading All the big bits built, thats a real big wing, it took all evening to glue together. This is the scheme I wish to paint, blue grey over gull grey probably as it was the delivery scheme note fuselage roundel under the canopy. More to follow soon Vince Edited June 13, 2009 by VEEBEE271 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnerdad Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 This should be good, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perry Posted June 13, 2009 Share Posted June 13, 2009 Always fancied one of these myself, the internal details look very nice! You're tempting me!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Aotearoa Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Hi there Nice looking Cat', this is one of those kits I always regret not getting. FWIW, the side walls in the cockpit above the bottom edge of the IP were painted black, along with the upper portion of the cockpit bulkhead. I hope it's not too late to mention this! Also, sicne you're adding extra detail into the waist stations, don't forget that the MG mounts had a belt/harness arrangement attached to them, presumably so the gunners wouldn't fall out! If you have a look at the D&S book, you'll see what I mean. I'll be following this build with interest; what markings are you doing it in? Cheers from Aotearoa Mike A Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mentalguru Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 Vince- I reckon you could go "long distance" with this one- bottom of the garden maybe? I'm sure whatever scheme you choose, it will be stunning when finished- you are getting far too good at those multi camou schemes, this will be a nice big canvas for you to display your skills. ps- "the eagle has landed.." thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobs_Buckles Posted June 14, 2009 Share Posted June 14, 2009 This should be good, Believe me, daddy. This will be good Nice ribbing me old fruit. Model on! Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steven Eisenman Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 (edited) This may be of interest... Edited June 15, 2009 by Steven Eisenman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Blackburn Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 This may be of interest... Many thanks Steve Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Blackburn Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Been busy with the paint and the pesky etched seatbelts not quite finished them yet, still looking for the pair which have jumped onto the shed floor ha ha More to follow soon Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 Nice work so far Vince... sorry for the delay in getting that disc to you... suspect I may have missed the boat there (if you'll excuse the pun). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Blackburn Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 Nice work so far Vince... sorry for the delay in getting that disc to you... suspect I may have missed the boat there (if you'll excuse the pun). No worries Mike I was about to pm you to see if you were ok as I hadnt heard from you Vince Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted June 15, 2009 Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've just been a bit addle headed this last week, that's all... I've got a couple of Seafang discs to post out too... still haven't managed them either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince Blackburn Posted June 15, 2009 Author Share Posted June 15, 2009 I've just been a bit addle headed this last week, that's all... I've got a couple of Seafang discs to post out too... still haven't managed them either Yeah I get weeks like that too, lol Vince. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ggl1269 Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Yeah I get weeks like that too, lolVince. thats not all that make you go weak at the knee,s. Its must be getting close to that time again......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smuts Posted June 16, 2009 Share Posted June 16, 2009 Very nice work, Revell's big cats are still great kits just wish they'd scale em down to 72nd as the wing spans always put me off. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngtiger1 Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 Wow, very nice work inside the interior of the PBY. I have the reissued version of this aircraft. I'm hoping to get to it some day. In the mean time, I will be following your build and learning few good pointers that I can use on mine. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted July 4, 2009 Share Posted July 4, 2009 That's looking really nice! Are these kits only available on Ebay? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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