CedB Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 I've been building a lot of small models recently - The Sioux, Skeeter and a couple of LA-7s. Time for something bigger. Much bigger. I bought the Airfix Catalina PBY-5A a long time ago before I realised that manufacturers re-box old moulds. Some really old. Some, like this one, almost as old as me. In this case 1964 old. I had the usual problems and issues with this kit as can be seen in the WiP. Over twenty pages. But she's done now, thank goodness. New vac formed canopy to replace the kit short shot one, framed with Filmoplast. Replacement scratch built Vickers .303 guns. The kit has foldable floats so, having foolishly decided to have them down, the struts had to be scratched. Stynylrez white primer sprayed with Humbrol acrylic brushed for the camo. Glad she's finished and I hope you like her. Untitled by Ced Bufton, on Flickr The new Vickers: …and the new canopy: Floats and closing rods showing the scratched bay covering: She's now on the ceiling: In formation with the Sunderland and Nimrod: Thanks for looking 60 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Excellent result Ced! The vacformed canopy is a classy touch, too And as usual, I very much enjoyed the ride Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Super addition to the Ceiling of Glory Ced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andwil Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Great result from looked like a dog of a kit. The new canopy and framing are brilliant. AW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 That looks really nice, great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Proper job Ced Love it mate 👍 A brilliant re-working of a difficult model to get right, stonking Cat dude! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 4, 2020 Author Share Posted June 4, 2020 4 hours ago, giemme said: Excellent result Ced! The vacformed canopy is a classy touch, too And as usual, I very much enjoyed the ride Ciao Thanks Giorgio, glad you like it 4 hours ago, TheBaron said: Super addition to the Ceiling of Glory Ced. Thanks Tony - still plenty of room up there 3 hours ago, Andwil said: Great result from looked like a dog of a kit. The new canopy and framing are brilliant. AW Thanks AW 3 hours ago, Tbolt said: That looks really nice, great job. Thanks Tbolt 3 hours ago, perdu said: Proper job Ced Love it mate 👍 A brilliant re-working of a difficult model to get right, stonking Cat dude! Thanks Bill, always chuffed when you like one of my efforts Next build is here: Come on over - all welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 WOW! Great work on a really old kit! Just a little bit younger than me! And you've made very useful additions that look great. Pretty Cat-girl here! 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP42 Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 (edited) That's a fabulous rendition of the Cat from a pretty crummy kit. The canopy, gunners and float mods really make the finished model a very worthy display piece. Excellent work. Waznext? ...edit: Oh a Proctor!!! Catch you on the flipside. Edited June 4, 2020 by HP42 Muppetry on my part... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Lovely build on a very old and basic kit, great work ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 You really wrestled a superb result from those original lumps of plastic, impressive. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted June 4, 2020 Share Posted June 4, 2020 Awesome job, CedB, and proof, once again, that these kits still have life left in them when put in the right hands. Also, further confirmation that Stynylrez is awesome stuff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 That’s a superb result, even more impressive when you consider the kit! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I like it! I like it a lot!! Great end result Ced. I also like the animal on the end of the shelf that seems to be looking upon your ceiling of glory with a slightly evil smile. DennisTheBear 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 On 04/06/2020 at 12:52, Val_Ukraine said: WOW! Great work on a really old kit! Just a little bit younger than me! And you've made very useful additions that look great. Pretty Cat-girl here! 👍 Thanks Val - once you get used to 'old Airfix' there's some nice subjects to be had On 04/06/2020 at 13:30, HP42 said: That's a fabulous rendition of the Cat from a pretty crummy kit. The canopy, gunners and float mods really make the finished model a very worthy display piece. Excellent work. Waznext? ...edit: Oh a Proctor!!! Catch you on the flipside. Thanks Phil, glad you like her On 04/06/2020 at 14:02, Wulfman said: Lovely build on a very old and basic kit, great work ! Wulfman Thanks Wulfman On 04/06/2020 at 15:26, Cookenbacher said: You really wrestled a superb result from those original lumps of plastic, impressive. Cheers Cookie! One day I'll be as good as you are at weathering and stuff but, for now, 'factory fresh' is easier! On 04/06/2020 at 17:43, TheyJammedKenny! said: Awesome job, CedB, and proof, once again, that these kits still have life left in them when put in the right hands. Also, further confirmation that Stynylrez is awesome stuff. Thanks TJK I'm a bit obsessed with Stynylrez; I can even type the name now without thinking! 10 minutes ago, rob85 said: That’s a superb result, even more impressive when you consider the kit! Rob Thanks Rob And brush painted! Partly due to your great results and help with the brushes, thanks! Just now, DennisTheBear said: I like it! I like it a lot!! Great end result Ced. I also like the animal on the end of the shelf that seems to be looking upon your ceiling of glory with a slightly evil smile. DennisTheBear Thanks Dennis The Meerkat collection should be a warning to all us older guys who have most of what they need… never say you like something or you'll get presents for years! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanfan Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Lovely job - well done! Is that a Vulcan at the top of a wing-over in the background? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 Thanks Vulcanfan Yep, it's XH558 as I was privileged to see her on her last display at Weston-Super-Mare. Sadly missed… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Looking very nice indeed, great job on this old kit. Great work CED All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vulcanicity Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Great stuff Ced, real silk purse/sow's ear stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 1 hour ago, bigbadbadge said: Looking very nice indeed, great job on this old kit. Great work CED All the best Chris Thanks Chris 1 hour ago, Vulcanicity said: Great stuff Ced, real silk purse/sow's ear stuff! Thanks Phil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Good job on that old kit ! Miguel 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Great to see this oldie built so well Ced,I wonder how many ceiling's this kit's hung from over the years? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 I didn't know you was that close to completion last time I checked in. Great finish and a great scheme too. Still need to build one of these some day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted June 6, 2020 Share Posted June 6, 2020 Nice Cat 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted June 6, 2020 Author Share Posted June 6, 2020 5 hours ago, Mig88 said: Good job on that old kit ! Miguel Thanks Miguel 4 hours ago, stevej60 said: Great to see this oldie built so well Ced,I wonder how many ceiling's this kit's hung from over the years? Cheers Steve I think this is my second, the other about 50 years ago! 3 hours ago, woody37 said: I didn't know you was that close to completion last time I checked in. Great finish and a great scheme too. Still need to build one of these some day! Thanks Neil - try the Academy, this one's a dog 3 hours ago, trickydicky210 said: Nice Cat Thanks Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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