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

[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
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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.

 

[stillp]

Excellent build Ron, really well finished.
Pete

 

[minitnkr]

A real beauty to be proud of.

 

[Mini Me]

Very nice 570......as to size, it is after all, a "flying boat"!

 

[Geoffers]

Smashing job Ron, looks great in that colourful scheme :thumb2:

Geoff.

 

[langy71]

Another cracking build Ron, she's turned out brilliantly..congrats on the 'dogs'

 

[papa 695]

Fantastic work Ron.

 

[scottie3158]

Ron,
Another cracker mate.

 

[Ian M]

That is a beautifully painted cat.

 

[outrunner]

Brilliant job there Ron, well done.

Andy.

 

[Airborne01]

Superb job Ron - see, there is a place for us brushy people!
Steve