Academy PBY-5A Catalina
Posted: Thu May 12, 2016 10:50 am
Hi Guys
This will be my entry to the GB. The Academy PBY-5A Black Cat.
These aircraft were legendary during WWII staying in production throughout the entire war and used in every theater. Their immense range and endurance were two of its attributes that helped to close the mid-Atlantic gap on the German U-boats. These same attributes along with the aircraft's rugged construction were used to tremendous effect by the Americans in their island hopping campaign across the Pacific. The aircraft's primary duties were anti-submarine, Patrol bombing, reconnaissance, search and rescue. As long as the 'Cat' could avoid enemy fighters she ruled the skies against Japanese shipping. To help avoid fighters altogether some were painted all over black and fitted with radar to search out the enemy. These aircraft were called 'Black Cats' and were very affective in attacking ships with machine guns, bombs, torpedos and depth charges.
This should be a simple build that I will probably complete OOB. I could add aftermarket resin engines and props etc but I have no plans to at this stage. The main point of this build will be the paint job. I will be trying a few new techniques to me including liquid masking and salt technique. This is one I have wanted to build from the stash for a while and now have the chance.
IMAG0794 by Mark Inman, on Flickr
All un-started. The wings and fuselage have been removed from the sprue's. Taped together for my own giggles to see what she will look like and get a gauge of the size.
IMAG0795 by Mark Inman, on Flickr
She is quite a decent size for 1:72 posing next to a half built Airfix Spitfire in the same scale.
IMAG0796 by Mark Inman, on Flickr
I will be cracking on with this over the next week.
This will be my entry to the GB. The Academy PBY-5A Black Cat.
These aircraft were legendary during WWII staying in production throughout the entire war and used in every theater. Their immense range and endurance were two of its attributes that helped to close the mid-Atlantic gap on the German U-boats. These same attributes along with the aircraft's rugged construction were used to tremendous effect by the Americans in their island hopping campaign across the Pacific. The aircraft's primary duties were anti-submarine, Patrol bombing, reconnaissance, search and rescue. As long as the 'Cat' could avoid enemy fighters she ruled the skies against Japanese shipping. To help avoid fighters altogether some were painted all over black and fitted with radar to search out the enemy. These aircraft were called 'Black Cats' and were very affective in attacking ships with machine guns, bombs, torpedos and depth charges.
This should be a simple build that I will probably complete OOB. I could add aftermarket resin engines and props etc but I have no plans to at this stage. The main point of this build will be the paint job. I will be trying a few new techniques to me including liquid masking and salt technique. This is one I have wanted to build from the stash for a while and now have the chance.
IMAG0794 by Mark Inman, on FlickrAll un-started. The wings and fuselage have been removed from the sprue's. Taped together for my own giggles to see what she will look like and get a gauge of the size.
IMAG0795 by Mark Inman, on FlickrShe is quite a decent size for 1:72 posing next to a half built Airfix Spitfire in the same scale.
IMAG0796 by Mark Inman, on FlickrI will be cracking on with this over the next week.
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