Phartycr0c 1,913 Posted February 4, 2018 (edited) After 5-6 layers of Pledge/Future to close the salt weathered surface it was time to 'Christen' the Cat as #20 BuNo 07277. I haven't been searching for decals to fit the 1/32 Cat, so I do not know if any are available? I printed a black and white drawing prepared in Photoshop for the few markings I needed and cut them from masking film. Next up the in the weathering treatment, if you want some really dirty/messy result dark dirt from Flory Models is very 'effective' and easy to work with. One of the reasons why I chose to replicate the real '20' is the apparent 'very' dirty and weathered look of the plane. The weathering of the USCG Cat was a real challenge, one I could not resist ;-) This is as far as the work is right now. One could argue it's a bit too much, I don't know? I'm quite pleased with the result. It's the dirty worn look I was looking for... Regards: Kent One will argue nothing. it is a great rendition of this wonderful kit. The build quality and attention to detail you have imparted so far is incredible. there are so few build threads of this kit being built, it is an inspiration to all. Edited February 4, 2018 by Phartycr0c 3 kkarlsen, leoasman and Hubert Boillot reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vandy 1 VX 4 3,047 Posted February 4, 2018 you can see the black walkway on the top of the wing? On the top trialing edge of the wing is where the antenna wires end!!!!! You can barley see the wire spacer/ spreader in the photo. The photo below, You can see the wires and Spreader just over the shirtless Mechanic. They do not go under the wing, but go over and stop six inches in. Detail and Scale Vol 66 back cover show the bottom of the wing. I can see the wires go over and see part of the wire terminal connection. 2 Kahunaminor and sandokan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vandy 1 VX 4 3,047 Posted February 4, 2018 http://the-wanderling.com/pby07.jpg the last three photos are the same Civil PBY-5A But they have the same antenna location and placement http://www.vintagewings.ca/VintageNews/Stories/tabid/116/articleType/ArticleView/articleId/424/Sweet-Dreams-and-Nightmares.aspx 1 sandokan reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkarlsen 4,872 Posted February 4, 2018 Great! Thank you very much, I found the backside of Detail and scale! I think i will be able to get it right with these extra photos... Cheers: Kent Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkarlsen 4,872 Posted February 9, 2018 The 'monster' is finally up on it's 'feet'... It's huge!!!! Cheers: Kent 18 Shawn M, Trak-Tor, mark31 and 15 others reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Shawn M 9,073 Posted February 9, 2018 WOW that is amazing and super well done! 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Trak-Tor 949 Posted February 9, 2018 Wow! Magnificent! Lights up! 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dodgem37 6,935 Posted February 9, 2018 Indeed. You look Mahvelous, Darling. Sincerely, Mark 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Out2gtcha 29,764 Posted February 9, 2018 Lovely! 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
monthebiff 4,864 Posted February 9, 2018 Superb. Regards. Andy 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wouter 1,340 Posted February 9, 2018 Wonderfull! 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Paxton 134 Posted February 9, 2018 Speechless........ 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KUROK 567 Posted February 9, 2018 Aye - Yi - Yi! That is exceptional! 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tomaszhajzler 578 Posted February 9, 2018 Hi Kent I'm glad you reworked this window. Very good effect, congratulations. Regards Tomasz 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scvrobeson 2,759 Posted February 9, 2018 It's just so well done. If I ever end up building this well, I would be a happy man. Matt 1 kkarlsen reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
