MarkdipXV711 Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 On 8/18/2018 at 5:10 PM, Selwyn said: Great build looks just like a cat should look like! One niggle, the PW engines didn't have exhaust collector rings like British Bristol engines so the front of the engine nacelles should be in airframe colour not bronze. Selwyn Yes ... quite agree but I had a 40 year old tin of Airfix bronze enamel and after deciding to do my own take on a paintscheme I saw on the 1:72 Airfix box art, I thought why not ? The model was used to try out new techniques in painting and weathering so more than happy. Also used the little glittery / sparkly bits from a birthday card to make the lens for the landing lamps on the leading edges. Required sanding to make them thin enough to fit ... another idea made to work 👌👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted January 3, 2021 Author Share Posted January 3, 2021 No change to the model but wanted to change the stand for the Catalina, as I was currently using the metal base that came with my magnifying glass as I thought that it was the only thing sturdy enough to support the model. As I used an acrylic rod for another large model, I thought I'd give it a try and was pleasantly surprised !! The Cat is a big model but not that heavy and well balanced. This is how it was being displayed ... I sourced some 7" x 4" mdf plinths and cut off a piece of clear rod to mount onto it .... I then sourced an appropriate image online and found this, was free to download, so I did .. this has been printed on normal paper, just as a test piece .. It looks as if this will work, so I printed off another copy but used some matt finish decal paper, printed ok and thought result !! ... When I tried to clear coat the decal paper, to seal in the image, it smudged the image slightly, so it is back onto the internet and I'll order some photo paper. Whilst awaiting this, I've painted up the base but the last picture will give you an idea of how it will look. Just some ideas for future builds 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Congratulations on a fine looking model, sets it off a treat on its base .Well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murewa Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 What a beauty! Love the propblur, really suit it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Callahan Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Amazing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkdipXV711 Posted January 4, 2021 Author Share Posted January 4, 2021 Worked better than I hoped. Going to use this idea for future in flight kits 👍 Enjoy your modelling during lockdown II 😷🤝 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wellsprop Posted January 4, 2021 Share Posted January 4, 2021 Stunning! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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