Spanner's Academy 1/72 Catalina PBY-5A, Maritime S.A.R.

[Gern]

That happened on my wedding night! Much like any other come to think of it.

Thanks a bundle for reminding me......

Casanova II

Poor Justine does seem to have to put up with a lot! What with having to spend all her spare time being your official chucker upperer and then having to wait at home while you're out carousing at all hours with that reprobate Idu and his Zulu buddies!

Talkin' of which, when's your next venture back into the world of construction? I bet Idu and his lads are fed up of hanging around in The Clacker with nothin' to do!

[spanner570]

Yo Dave.
I doubt she'll be a chucker with this, more a paddler, some time soon....

I have a few ideas kicking about for Idu and his mates. Very soon too, as I'm getting fed up picking up the tab from the 'Clacker'!



On with the build.

Cockpit canopy and blisters fixed.

Had me a bit of luck with the decals. I managed to find some suitable small black number decals in my decal bag.







Tail sitting temp. sorted by shoving the tail section against the background card!


Time to finally attach the wing - Nearly.

Cheers.
Ron

[Tim Marlow]

Yo Dave.
I doubt she'll be a chucker with this, more a paddler, some time soon....

I have a few ideas kicking about for Idu and his mates. Very soon too, as I'm getting fed up picking up the tab from the 'Clacker'!



On with the build.

Cockpit canopy and blisters fixed.

Had me a bit of luck with the decals. I managed to find some suitable small black numbers.


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Tail sitting temp. sorted by shoving the tail section against the background card!
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Time to finally attach the wing - Nearly.

Cheers.
Ron

Coming on very nicely. Looks really weird without the wing though, almost like the gondola off of an airship……

[Jim R]

Looks very good. Your brush painting is certainly excellent.

[Geoffers]

Looks great Ron, you’ve done a cracking job :smiling4:

Geoff.

[Ian M]

I just wish someone would bring out a 1/32 Cat (as well as a 1/32 Sunderland!)

https://www.modelimex.com/132-pby-5a-catalina-hph-32021

There you go Barry. You might want to save up a bit though... lol.... Time to start spamming HKM or the likes.

Sorry Ron.
This is looking very smart indeed.

[Guest]

570 Congratulations , very nice build indeed.

453.

[flyjoe180]

Your Catalina is looking fantastic Ron.

[spanner570]

Thanks everyone.
I've finally got around to taking some pickies of the finished aircraft.

Thanks to Dave (gern) for suggesting and running this G.B. and for all his invaluable help with this model and also thanks to you nice folks for all your encouraging posts along the way. All much appreciated. :thumb2:

Here's a few shots and the rest will be over in 'Completed' asap...

All brush painted using Vallejo Air acrylics. 'USAF' and 'RESCUE' free hand painted.

I've hardly weathered the model, just a bit of a wash here and there.....













A bit of compairzies for you.
I didn't realise just how big and chunky this aircraft is until I put it alongside my same scale,1/72 Lancaster.......





There you go.
Thanks for looking in.

Cheers.
Ron

[Guest]

Greeting 570 .
Following a urgently called meeting the Committee have awarded you once again

Matron was at the time searching out for a new mode of transport , but returned in time to head the Committee.Needless to say she is now on the prowl !

[yak face]

Superb build ron , a very colourful job on an iconic aircraft. Well worthy of the dogs . Cheers tony

[Valeron]

Excellent work Ron.

The colours are absolutely brilliant

[Allen Dewire]

I can only tip my hat to you Sir!!! A most excellent build and even better finish, Ron. So.......When does she hit the water???...

Prost
Allen

[Jim R]

Excellent Ron. Really colourful and big. Every time you post a completed build I've noticed a load of second hand airbrushes go up for sale on eBay - odd that

[JayCee]

Very nice, Ron. Unusual colour scheme, but painted excellently.
John.