the South African Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 (edited) Hello all I would like to know if I could still join this GB with a academy 72nd Scale PBY 5 Black cat straight from the box as usual: The box: The sprues: And I'm starting right now at this moment Just in case you guys will have me! Regards: Shaun Edited September 26, 2011 by the South African
Jasonb13 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 I'm not a Mod for this GB, but I'm pretty certain you can join whenever you want! Looks like a lovely build to do, good luck with it! J.
the South African Posted July 19, 2011 Author Posted July 19, 2011 Well guess I'll have to get my rear in gear then starting on the interior as we speak gents! :yahoo:
CPNGROATS Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 Great choice of a/c..! Welcome Aboard cheers, ggc
the South African Posted July 19, 2011 Author Posted July 19, 2011 Thanks for the warm welcome guys I've been working on the bulkhead between the office and the navigators station I have decided that this build must be something special and seeing as I have up to November to finish it up I will try and do it to the very best of my very limited modeling capabilities will post pics in the morning or late afternoon depending on what the working day bring. Regards: Shaun
rowmk9 Posted July 19, 2011 Posted July 19, 2011 ooh I love the subject choice my friend! I've always wondered what the Academy Cats are like as my dad has often pestered me to build one. Will be watching with interest
the South African Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 Hi guys well Ive made some leeway on the bulkhead behind the cockpit as it is devoid of any detail whatsoever as I said I've been rushing during the previous group build and would like to do this one to a standard that I Usually build to.Row so far I have seen that the front wheel well is a problem as even with the kit part the bulkkhead door is halved by it I will remedy this by making it a bit shallower and making my own cabin floor out of plastic stock as the kit floor is simply devoid of any detail whatsoever.The kit pilot and co-pilot seats is also unuseable (they look like price and pride sofa's).Will keep you guys posted as I go along but I fear that for today not much will happen as I need to go grocery (and supply) shopping. Kit bulkhead: As you can see it is nothing but a piece of plastic with a doorlike indentation. Door cut out: This is where I am now and I am not yet done: A bit closer,sorry about the flash still getting used to the camera: I did the bottom ribbing in brass rod so that the floor that will be made a bit later will have adequate place to grip on.The plastic sheet is very and I mean very thin, so much so that it almost melt away when applying glue this add to the scale effect that I am after.Will start on the rear of the bulkhead and also the floor if time permit this afternoon.
the South African Posted July 20, 2011 Author Posted July 20, 2011 Thanks mish busy doing the floor and seat frames now not enough progress for a picky though.
rowmk9 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 (edited) ok, so it looks like a bit of work is needed to the interior to add some detail. could be a fun project Edited July 21, 2011 by rowmk9
Bertie McBoatface Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 There's a lot of scope for interior scratchbuilding with those huge 'bay windows'. I look forward to this. I always wanted to have a ride in a Cat, one of my favourites
the South African Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 Hi guys had a bit to do for the morning so couldn't get round to doing what I like best but well here we go the interior does need a bit of work yes butit is fun so I will get in as much as I possably canwithout having it look like a garage sale.Posting pics tonight.
the South African Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 O.k so Ive finished cutting all the "components" I'll be using and also glued on some of the stuffThe final count part on the cockpit numbers 108.The small size of the darn thing makes the photography a bear but did my best to get some that at least show a bit: The size: Some closeup shots: everything is plastic sheet copper tubing and coffee tin lid(I dont use lead foil).Hoping to have the right hand side mirror the left.Here's hoping that you guys can at least make out some details on account of my non existing photography skills. Regards: Shaun
the South African Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 Can anyone PLEASE give me a crash tutorial in how to use the 9MP Kodak Easy Share c913 digicam causeno matter what I do my pics comes out CRAP! Well enough with the bitchin,moaning and groaning the pit is now almost done need to punch out the IP and add some wiring,will hopefully still get round to starting on the rear ofthe bulkheadby tonight. Will post more pics as soon as I get something that resembles a decent shot.
Jasonb13 Posted July 21, 2011 Posted July 21, 2011 Lots of work going into the Cockpit, nice one! As for the photos, the only thing I'd suggest is turn off the flash ( assuming there's enough light in the room ) and if the camera has a Macro mode, turn it on, for the close-ups. Apart from that, if it's in some sort of Automatic mode, it should take care of everything else! J.
the South African Posted July 21, 2011 Author Posted July 21, 2011 O.K so my eyes are busy getting sore and I decided to leave the IP up untill the morning started playing with the camera though and got two shots that kind of resemble decent photo's (to my eye anyway). Thanks for the advice jason I ended up adjusting the exposure and it works a bit.Anyway here is the pit minus the controlls and IP.Let me know what you think and if you notice something that need adding let me know and I'll look into it. Shaun.
the South African Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 Thanks a lot guys.I have just finished up on the pit and after adding some more very small and probably indecernable bits the part count has shot up to 130(I think I should stop now,damn squadron books! )I am about to start on the rear side of the bulkhead now and should have that finished in about a hour and a half if everything goes to plan.Will post pictures soon thanks for following the thread and giving input. Shaun
the South African Posted July 22, 2011 Author Posted July 22, 2011 Just aquick question before getting too far along:was the cats moored up or mostly land bound.I know that for now it doesn't make a lot of sense but it will influence the weathering when getting to it.Thanks for replying in advange. Shaun
the South African Posted July 23, 2011 Author Posted July 23, 2011 (edited) O.k so nothing went to plan and didnt do a lot for today yet(is there any reason for CA's drying process to get retarded It is relatively cold here will that have a influence) Well some shots of the little progress up to now: The IP: Made a start on the door: Some shots of the completed cockpit: The backside of the bulkhead: And assembled the wings and will clean up the mess I made with the glue before final assembly (they are big for 72nd): Well that's it for now;any comments are as always welcomed. Regards: Shaun Edited July 23, 2011 by the South African
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