Completed Monogram 1:48 PBY-5 Catalina

On your mark get set go! Man you build fast and sharp go getm kid

A coincidence, as I was just looking at the PBY-5A kit in my closet today, checking for the types of propellers used.  It's a huge kit, and you have your work cut out for you (as with the B-24).

Strangely, the "Magnum P.I." theme seems to be running through my mind!

Good luck!

Gary

Toshi,

I'm delighted that you've chosen the PBY as your next project. It's one of my favorite aircraft and I don't know why I don't have it in my stash. I'll definitely be paying attention to this build.

I've read that some parts of this old kit are not very accurate but, heck, it looks like a PBY to me . 

Go for it Toshi!

P.S. Here are some shots from my recent trip to Death Valley - since you asked. One shot of Ubehebe Crater, one of high winds on the Mesquite Sand Dunes, the rest from my hike across the pan to Monarch Canyon and into the canyon. Lots of wildflowers still in bloom.

Mike

Toshi !! What a great score I built that very kit in my teens ..WOW ..same boxing same every thing ..ahhhh memorys . You did a fantastic job on the b24. Your going to ace this one too ..I'll be watching buddy. 

1943mike ..those pictures are beautiful. .reminds me of the time when i and a  bunch of buddy's whent to Los Vegas ona mountain biking adventure .12 years ago ..

5-high 

If you park the decals under a full spectrum desk lamp, the yellowing will go away in a little while.

crown r n7

On your mark get set go! Man you build fast and sharp go getm kid

 

Toshi

GAF

A coincidence, as I was just looking at the PBY-5A kit in my closet today, checking for the types of propellers used.  It's a huge kit, and you have your work cut out for you (as with the B-24).

Strangely, the "Magnum P.I." theme seems to be running through my mind!

Good luck!

Gary

 

Toshi

1943Mike

Toshi,

I'm delighted that you've chosen the PBY as your next project. It's one of my favorite aircraft and I don't know why I don't have it in my stash. I'll definitely be paying attention to this build.

I've read that some parts of this old kit are not very accurate but, heck, it looks like a PBY to me . 

Go for it Toshi!

P.S. Here are some shots from my recent trip to Death Valley - since you asked. One shot of Ubehebe Crater, one of high winds on the Mesquite Sand Dunes, the rest from my hike across the pan to Monarch Canyon and into the canyon. Lots of wildflowers still in bloom.

Mike

 

You should be a proffesional photographer.  These photos are stunning!  I love them all.  It seems you had a great time out there.  Thank you for sharing your trip to Death Valley.

Toshi

5-high

Toshi !! What a great score I built that very kit in my teens ..WOW ..same boxing same every thing ..ahhhh memorys . You did a fantastic job on the b24. Your going to ace this one too ..I'll be watching buddy. 

1943mike ..those pictures are beautiful. .reminds me of the time when i and a  bunch of buddy's whent to Los Vegas ona mountain biking adventure .12 years ago ..

5-high 

 

Toshi

seastallion53

If you park the decals under a full spectrum desk lamp, the yellowing will go away in a little while.

 

Toshi

OH BOY Toshi !

 This is my #1 favorite aircraft.   I have started this very same kit and I'm anxious to see how yours comes out. Mine is still on the shelf waiting for me to re-do all the rivets that got sanded away when seam filling.  I found that job very  tedious for me and hard to get motivated to do it.

Toshi

A coincidence, as I was just looking at the PBY-5A kit in my closet today, checking for the types of propellers used.  It's a huge kit, and you have your work cut out for you (as with the B-24).

Strangely, the "Magnum P.I." theme seems to be running through my mind!

Good luck!

Gary

 

 

 

 

In that case, I'll be ready for it.  LOL!  Magnum PI was another cool show.

 

Toshi

 

Perhaps you'll be inspired to build this then!

Something to think about. 

http://magnumdecorator.blogspot.com/2011/06/omg-blog-post.html

Jay Jay

OH BOY Toshi !

 This is my #1 favorite aircraft.   I have started this very same kit and I'm anxious to see how yours comes out. Mine is still on the shelf waiting for me to re-do all the rivets that got sanded away when seam filling.  I found that job very  tedious for me and hard to get motivated to do it.

 

Toshi

GAF

 

 

Toshi

A coincidence, as I was just looking at the PBY-5A kit in my closet today, checking for the types of propellers used.  It's a huge kit, and you have your work cut out for you (as with the B-24).

Strangely, the "Magnum P.I." theme seems to be running through my mind!

Good luck!

Gary

 

 

 

 

In that case, I'll be ready for it.  LOL!  Magnum PI was another cool show.

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps you'll be inspired to build this then!

Something to think about. 

http://magnumdecorator.blogspot.com/2011/06/omg-blog-post.html

 

Thank you GAF for sharing that with me as well as the forum members of FSM.  And yes, I'm absolutely inspired by your build.  That bridge is a work of art!  I'm stunned!

Toshi

Timdude

Just bid on one on ebay. I think you guys are enablers:) Looking forward to seeing this and getting ideas from the pro.

 

Toshi

Toshi

 

 

GAF

 

 

Toshi

A coincidence, as I was just looking at the PBY-5A kit in my closet today, checking for the types of propellers used.  It's a huge kit, and you have your work cut out for you (as with the B-24).

Strangely, the "Magnum P.I." theme seems to be running through my mind!

Good luck!

Gary

 

 

 

 

In that case, I'll be ready for it.  LOL!  Magnum PI was another cool show.

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps you'll be inspired to build this then!

Something to think about. 

http://magnumdecorator.blogspot.com/2011/06/omg-blog-post.html

 

 

 

 

OMG!  I couldn't believe what I was reading on your Magnum PI blog.  That is just amazing.  You truly are the man!  How long did you live in Honolulu?  Mrs. Toshi grew up in the rough neighbor hood in Kalihi.  I grew up in McCully, right next to Lunalilo Elementary.  

 

Thank you GAF for sharing that with me as well as the forum members of FSM.  And yes, I'm absolutely inspired by your build.  That bridge is a work of art!  I'm stunned!

Toshi

 

Toshi

Are there any plans for that bridge?

We have a 0-Gauge Layout and wanted to add a couple of bridges.

The River Kwai Bridge would be a great addition plus Joey couple feature it in a Science Fair!!!

I always thought that that was a great looking airplane. Are you going to build it in a simulated water base? That would be WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

JohnnyK

BlackTulip109

 

 

Toshi

 

 

GAF

 

 

Toshi

A coincidence, as I was just looking at the PBY-5A kit in my closet today, checking for the types of propellers used.  It's a huge kit, and you have your work cut out for you (as with the B-24).

Strangely, the "Magnum P.I." theme seems to be running through my mind!

Good luck!

Gary

 

 

 

 

In that case, I'll be ready for it.  LOL!  Magnum PI was another cool show.

 

Toshi

 

 

 

 

 

Perhaps you'll be inspired to build this then!

Something to think about. 

http://magnumdecorator.blogspot.com/2011/06/omg-blog-post.html

 

 

 

 

OMG!  I couldn't believe what I was reading on your Magnum PI blog.  That is just amazing.  You truly are the man!  How long did you live in Honolulu?  Mrs. Toshi grew up in the rough neighbor hood in Kalihi.  I grew up in McCully, right next to Lunalilo Elementary.  

 

Thank you GAF for sharing that with me as well as the forum members of FSM.  And yes, I'm absolutely inspired by your build.  That bridge is a work of art!  I'm stunned!

Toshi

 

 

 

 

Toshi

Are there any plans for that bridge?

We have a 0-Gauge Layout and wanted to add a couple of bridges.

The River Kwai Bridge would be a great addition plus Joey couple feature it in a Science Fair!!!

 

Toshi

JohnnyK

I always thought that that was a great looking airplane. Are you going to build it in a simulated water base? That would be WILD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

JohnnyK

 

Toshi

WHOA!  Hold on!

I didn't build either the bridge for the show or the student built one.  I was merely pointing out that "Magnum P.I." is the only show that I remember that anyone built a model.  Since we mentioned the show, I thought it might be interesting to see it.

The blog by the actual model-maker is very interesting, although model makers are becoming a rare breed in TV and films due to CGI now.

Sorry for the misunderstanding! 

Gary

GAF

WHOA!  Hold on!

I didn't build either the bridge for the show or the student built one.  I was merely pointing out that "Magnum P.I." is the only show that I remember that anyone built a model.  Since we mentioned the show, I thought it might be interesting to see it.

The blog by the actual model-maker is very interesting, although model makers are becoming a rare breed in TV and films due to CGI now.

Sorry for the misunderstanding! 

Gary

 

Here is the start of the Catalina build.  I thought I should at the very least get the partial build of the cockpit done.  There's actually more pieces to glue and paint to complete the cockpit.  Until then, please review the photos below, and thank you all for the read and replies!

Toshi

I was at the Erickson Collection today, and took some more pics of their "Cat".  The gal that was manning the counter said that was her favorite of them all.  Theirs is grey/white and yellow with the circle in the stars, either pre-war or early war.  Got a bunch of pics from before and added some today.  I'll send them on when I get home this w/e, but you will probably be done by then......

I got lucky and scored one at a thrift store for $15 but the decals are moisture damaged.

Very cool. I'm looking forward to this one. 41 builds, wow, you running out of room yet?

goldhammer

I was at the Erickson Collection today, and took some more pics of their "Cat".  The gal that was manning the counter said that was her favorite of them all.  Theirs is grey/white and yellow with the circle in the stars, either pre-war or early war.  Got a bunch of pics from before and added some today.  I'll send them on when I get home this w/e, but you will probably be done by then......

 

Toshi

seastallion53

I got lucky and scored one at a thrift store for $15 but the decals are moisture damaged.

 

Toshi

lawdog114

Very cool. I'm looking forward to this one. 41 builds, wow, you running out of room yet?

 

Toshi