OzH Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 (edited) Not really be able to do any modelling for a few months now, new job, new kitchen and just life in general getting in the way... I bought this a good few years ago, opened it up and did a little work on the cockpit then pushed it to one side... Well she's out again, hopefully a bit more successful this time! First thing, this is bloody huge! wing span is about two foot, the fuselage has to be about 18 inches long... I have the Aeromaster "Flying Cats Pt 1 "Foreign"" decal set and am planning to do FP225 of 240 Sqn (Special Duties Flight) aircraft. To "help" I have the Eduard PBY-5A etch set and canopy mask, True detail Cockpit detail set, Master .50 and .30 brass barrels (these are amazing, so small and just so cool!) and while I was at the last Yeovilton show, I came across the Belcher Bits tail update that I paid a couple of pound for from a rummage box! So, I've painted the cockpit and interior, and added bits from both Eduard and True Detail sets... Got it installed Sealed up and the tail fitted... Can't see much... Edited August 27, 2012 by OzH
Dads203 Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Nice work so far OzH, good to see you back on the build mate. BR Dan
Metallicus Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 OH MY that is some fantastic work in the crew areas!! Pity it wont be seen
Silver Fox Posted May 2, 2011 Posted May 2, 2011 Lovely work, the seats look really well worn as does the gunners floor area. Watching with interest.
OzH Posted June 19, 2011 Author Posted June 19, 2011 Here's an update on the Cat... Glazing on and ready for some paint Tail's getting there Huge wings Now with floats And engines Eduard etch is good... Some small parts ready to go...
worm Posted June 19, 2011 Posted June 19, 2011 Nice build, I've got two of these things in the stash and after seeing your work I'm wonder why, why did I get two........... Looking forward to building them. Keep you the good work and all the best Steve
macgregor Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 Come along nicely, very interesting choice of kit, good to watch. Mac
gfurm Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 That paintjob in the cockpit is goooood. Wish I could do that. Greg
Enzo the Magnificent Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 The cockpit and the rest of the interior is simply inspirational.
Uncle Uncool Posted June 20, 2011 Posted June 20, 2011 Noooiiiceee, OzH...!!! How thick is the kit's tail compared to the Belcher Bits correction one? Mind takin' a picture of both tails just as they are in order to see it, please, mate? Thanks, bloke. Cheers now, Unc²
Moeggo Posted June 21, 2011 Posted June 21, 2011 Looking good! I built one of these a few years ago. I have to get another one sometime!
timbo33 Posted June 22, 2011 Posted June 22, 2011 (edited) Really Nice - I have one of these to do too so watching your build closely!! How are you going to display it btw? I've got the 5A with wheels - do you get the landing trolleys in this kit or are you going to mount it 'in the drink'? Edited June 22, 2011 by timbo33
OzH Posted July 27, 2011 Author Posted July 27, 2011 Well the Cat is ready for paint - but - as she's such a large aircraft, she's in a queue, waiting for a few smaller bits to be finished off... Noooiiiceee, OzH...!!! How thick is the kit's tail compared to the Belcher Bits correction one? Mind takin' a picture of both tails just as they are in order to see it, please, mate? Thanks, bloke. Cheers now, Unc² Taken me a while, but as requested, some comparisons shots of the Belcher tail and the kit.... Really Nice - I have one of these to do too so watching your build closely!! How are you going to display it btw? I've got the 5A with wheels - do you get the landing trolleys in this kit or are you going to mount it 'in the drink'? Yep, you get the beaching gear, very basic, but it saves me creating a water feature..!!
Uncle Uncool Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 Taken me a while, but as requested, some comparisons shots of the Belcher tail and the kit.... Many thanks, OzH, mate! Highly appreciate the gesture. Honestly; I wouldn't have ever thought the kit tail were so awful now that I peep at the Belcher resin correction... Looks like it's gonna be necessary to order one for mine as well. On a 1 to 10 scale - bein' 1 too easy 'n' 10 too hard - whut d'ya think it'd be like to try 'n' correct this flaw of the kit tail doin' without the Belcher bit? Would it ever be possible? , OzH Unc²
shepard Posted July 29, 2011 Posted July 29, 2011 (edited) Hello OzH... greetings from Brazil my friend... if you please, tell me what did you used, and steps taked to achieve the interior faded green on the first pictures that you show... the white faded over de green base look great... tks in advance Shep Edited July 29, 2011 by shepard
OzH Posted August 27, 2012 Author Posted August 27, 2012 Finished More pictures in Ready for Inspection... 1
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