The Spadgent Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) Hello dear friends. I present you with my latest build that has been completed for the float plane group build that can be found here. (link to add) I ended up taking quit a lot more pics than needed hence this post but I though I'd share anyway. Hopefully you'll like them. We have for you today the.... Catalina PBY-5 "BLACK CAT" by Academy. She has been a venture into black paint schemes, salt weathering and many more new techniques that I'll strap in the old brain box for future builds. The WIP can be found here. WIP And the Gallery for the GB can be found here. Gallery I have also managed to squeeze in an RFI for my last build of the HPO400 "Last Days" that can be found here if you're interested. HP O/400 RFI Without further annoyance from my jabbering here she is. AAAAAnd there you go. Thank you fellow Britmodellers for letting me once again indulge my flights of fancy and post about a zillion pics of my latest endeavours into plastic and lead shot. Hope you have a great Sunday. I need to choose a new kit to build over Chrimbleton. Merry Christmas to you all. Johnny Cat. Edited December 3, 2017 by The Spadgent 35 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Nicely done, she looks very realistic with all your new found techniques. Now, where are you going to put it? It must take up a lot of room! gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hello Spad ! Very nice little pussy ! Whatever, nobody's will ban you from using the same little emoticon huh ! Impressive techniques of modelling, still a lot to learn from your experiments ! Thank again for the Flory ! Still a pleasure and Congratulations Sincerely. Corsaircorp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Very nice. Mine now sits on a plasticard cradle as the undercarriage couldn't cope with all the nose weight... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Man, she's huge!! Excellent result, Johnny Cat! It was total fun following along your WIP Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 That's really nice. Trouble is you've put me off doing mine now. Don't think I'll be able to do it justice after seeing yours. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 17 minutes ago, Vinnie said: That's really nice. Trouble is you've put me off doing mine now. Don't think I'll be able to do it justice after seeing yours. Thanks but please don’t let this build put you off. She’s a great bird to build. Just remember the nose weight. Jont. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 As per usual you have 'delivered the goods' - smashing WIP thread and a great result - what's next... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 5 hours ago, gazza l said: Nicely done, she looks very realistic with all your new found techniques. Now, where are you going to put it? It must take up a lot of room! gazza l Thanks. She is now sitting in my glass cabinet thing, which I supposed to keep the dust out. 4 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Hello Spad ! Very nice little pussy ! Whatever, nobody's will ban you from using the same little emoticon huh ! Impressive techniques of modelling, still a lot to learn from your experiments ! Thank again for the Flory ! Still a pleasure and Congratulations Sincerely. Corsaircorp More than welcome CC I think I’ll leave the cat icon for this build. Nice little reminder. 2 hours ago, John_W said: Very nice. Mine now sits on a plasticard cradle as the undercarriage couldn't cope with all the nose weight... Ah man that’s a pity. I wrestled with the sitting right up until the end. How can they sell this kit and not mention nose weight? Madness. 1 hour ago, giemme said: Man, she's huge!! Excellent result, Johnny Cat! It was total fun following along your WIP Ciao I’ve made bigger but yes she is a beast. Glad you had fun G. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 1 minute ago, The Spadgent said: Thanks but please don’t let this build put you off. She’s a great bird to build. Just remember the nose weight. Jont. I was actually thinking of attempting a small dio with the Cat taking off from water. Still mulling this over. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 4 minutes ago, BIG X said: As per usual you have 'delivered the goods' - smashing WIP thread and a great result - what's next... Thanks. I’m not sure yet. I’ll have a think over some red. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 3, 2017 Author Share Posted December 3, 2017 3 minutes ago, Vinnie said: I was actually thinking of attempting a small dio with the Cat taking off from water. Still mulling this over. Ahh man you have to do that! It sounds ace. No weight problems either. Win win. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Ford Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Lovely looking build and aircraft. Some great pics in there. I remember reading a Commando book when I was a little lad called Beware the Black Cats, you may have nudged me into making my Catalina over Christmas. All the best, Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Excellent Blackcat sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
celt Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Its a Black Beauty[feline not equine]. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Darkly delicious in all that fab and characterful weathered glory Sir John. Another fine mess you've gotten this kit it into. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Another excellent example from the weathering master! Entertaining and educational WiP Jont - thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 Very nice weathered black finish and a wonderful model too! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted December 5, 2017 Share Posted December 5, 2017 Excellent work. You really nailed that dark finish - not easy to pull off. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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