Spanner's Academy 1/72 Catalina PBY-5A, Maritime S.A.R.
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Thanks for the nice compliments chaps. 
Because I'm changing the beast completely from the kit version, there are no suitable decals in the box for the SAR I'm attempting to model.
There are a couple I can use, but I'm not going to pay daft money just for a set of correct decals, even if they exist! So I'll try and paint the ones I need directly onto the plastic
For obvious reasons,
I'll cut my teeth on the lettering on the underside of the hull.
This morning I ritt out the letters in pencil to more or less the correct size and painted them. A bit wobbly, but I just wanted to 'overcolour' the pencil lines. The letters will all have a black edge, so tight painting was not really necessary at this stage.
Here's the initial work.
Tail planes glued on too.
When this stage dries, I'll outline the letters in black.....I hope!
Cheers.
Ron
Because I'm changing the beast completely from the kit version, there are no suitable decals in the box for the SAR I'm attempting to model.
There are a couple I can use, but I'm not going to pay daft money just for a set of correct decals, even if they exist! So I'll try and paint the ones I need directly onto the plastic
For obvious reasons,
I'll cut my teeth on the lettering on the underside of the hull.This morning I ritt out the letters in pencil to more or less the correct size and painted them. A bit wobbly, but I just wanted to 'overcolour' the pencil lines. The letters will all have a black edge, so tight painting was not really necessary at this stage.
Here's the initial work.
Tail planes glued on too.
When this stage dries, I'll outline the letters in black.....I hope!
Cheers.
Ron
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Jim R
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You old smoothie you. Next year a new washing line perhaps. Wow!!
Painting looks good. Red and yellow aren't easy colours.
Some fine work here.
Just had a catch up on this Ron. Very nice work indeed!
scottie3158
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Very nicely done Ron.
Neil Merryweather
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Just realised I've been liking but not commented yet. Excellent stuff from you as always Ron,and another typically off the wall subject. Very enjoyable.
Geoffers
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Looking great Ron
Shaping up to be a real eye catcher with those markings.
Geoff.
Shaping up to be a real eye catcher with those markings.
Geoff.
Valeron
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Very fancy Ron. Looking really good. The colours look great.
Ernie
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Excellent paint work! Looking very sharp.
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Thanks for the great comments, chaps. All well received.
Again, because I didn't have the decals, with a heap of endeavor and an even bigger heap of luck, I've brushed on the 'USAF' to both wings.
First I painted on a dull aloominyum 'patch'
Then penciled in the letters.
Brush painted the USAF in black, added the port 'star' decal. Thank goodness I had a couple in the decal bag!
At first, I had thought I would have to brush on the thin black 'go faster' stripes. Luckily, I had a suitable length of decal, but it was 5mm wide, so I had to cut this down to very thin ones for the wing. Bit of a ball ache, but I managed - Just.
Antenna, lights and engine thingies added and the paintwork neatened up.
Apart from the two floats, props and some more weathering, the wing is finished.
Going from an all over matt black to this was a toughie, and I'm glad it's now behind me.
I've also added the black stripes to the yellow band on the tail section. These I had to cut a bit thinner than those on the main wing.
Next, I'll tackle the cockpit and two side blister's framework.
Cheers all.
Ron
Again, because I didn't have the decals, with a heap of endeavor and an even bigger heap of luck, I've brushed on the 'USAF' to both wings.
First I painted on a dull aloominyum 'patch'
Then penciled in the letters.
Brush painted the USAF in black, added the port 'star' decal. Thank goodness I had a couple in the decal bag!
At first, I had thought I would have to brush on the thin black 'go faster' stripes. Luckily, I had a suitable length of decal, but it was 5mm wide, so I had to cut this down to very thin ones for the wing. Bit of a ball ache, but I managed - Just.
Antenna, lights and engine thingies added and the paintwork neatened up.
Apart from the two floats, props and some more weathering, the wing is finished.
Going from an all over matt black to this was a toughie, and I'm glad it's now behind me.
I've also added the black stripes to the yellow band on the tail section. These I had to cut a bit thinner than those on the main wing.
Next, I'll tackle the cockpit and two side blister's framework.
Cheers all.
Ron
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Jim R
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I agree, it’s all the better for being painted, looks superb.
As a matter of interest, Maketar do a range of generic markings in all major scales, so you might be able to find stars and bars masks for future projects from their website.
As a matter of interest, Maketar do a range of generic markings in all major scales, so you might be able to find stars and bars masks for future projects from their website.
There's just no end to your talents Ron!!! Fantastic job painting the lettering in such a small scale Sir. I really can't wait till this is done either. Your good lady will have it easy this time too. Chucking it in the water, instead of chucking it up in the air. Bet she's happy...
Prost
Allen
Prost
Allen