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Academy 1/72 Martin PBM-5A Mariner

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Academy 1/72 Martin PBM-5A Mariner
Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, June 13, 2016 8:48 PM
I just completed the Academy 1/72 PBM-5A Mariner.
I was very happy with this kit, the fit and decals were excellent as well as the detail. The cockpit could use a little work but it was decent. If you build this kit I have just 2 recommendations.
First, the nose turret would probably be easier to install if it is installed prior to closing the fuselage rather than shoehorning it in later as the instructions state. Second, there is some surgery required to allow the wing to sit properly on its saddle.
The seams were very small and needed very little filler and sanding.
Comments and Critiques welcome.
Steve

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Posted by philo426 on Monday, June 13, 2016 9:21 PM

excellent action pose of a cool seaplane!

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Posted by Sailor Steve on Monday, June 13, 2016 9:57 PM

It's...beautiful! Your work with water effects is above and beyond.

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Posted by jeaton01 on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:14 AM

Nice display!

John

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Posted by Toshi on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 4:16 AM

Very realistic!  Excellent build!

Toshi

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Posted by tempestjohnny on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 6:21 AM

Sailor Steve

It's...beautiful! Your work with water effects is above and beyond.

 

Yea what he said.

 

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Posted by Jay Jay on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:18 AM

WOW, again excellent work. I only wish i could reproduce that as I love sea planes. .Yes

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by echolmberg on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 9:39 AM

Utterly speechless!  What an amazing build you've got there.  My only criticism is that it's far better than anything I could ever do!  

Excellent job on the kit.  It definitely deserves a standing "O" from all of us on the forum.

Bow Down

Eric

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  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 10:23 AM

Stunging !! The display gives it that look of power it takes to Break the surface tension 

 

 

 Nick.

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Posted by Buckeye on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 11:20 AM

Great subject and outstanding build and presentation! Toast

Mike

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Posted by JOE RIX on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 12:45 PM

Oh Man Steve, That is awesome. Your PBM is beautifully painted and weathered. But that dio, now that is the boss. I am very impressed with you work. Kudos bro, kudos.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, June 14, 2016 1:18 PM
Thank you so much for the look in and comments guys!! I will be taking this down, along with a few other of my water builds (so far three), to the IPMS contest in SLC. Hopefully one of them will bring home an award, even if it's an honorable mention. I know I will be up against some very stiff competition.
Steve

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Posted by Don Stauffer on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:28 AM

Beautiful model and beautiful display!

Don Stauffer in Minnesota

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Posted by hogfanfs on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 8:58 AM

As always, Steve, fantastic job! I really like how you did the props! Good luck at IPMS!

 Bruce

 

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Posted by GMorrison on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 10:31 AM

Very nice! Somewhere I have the old Mach 2 tvrd on a shelf, unbuilt. I was very happy to see this kit come out, and you did it justice.

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 11:23 AM

Steve

Excellent work as usual. I see you made the spinning props so how about a quick tut. The water looks fantastic as usual and that pose is like it's about to jump out of ther base.Toast

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Posted by Gamera on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 11:30 AM

Another outstanding model and base there Steve. Love the 'spinning' props and water spray. Bow Down

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Posted by BrandonD on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 12:57 PM

WOW! That looks awesome. I love the action on the landing. It gives the whole thing a really nice sense of movement.

Very well done.

-BD-

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 1:37 PM
Thanks again gentlemen!!! Your praise means a lot to me. My wife tells me how nice they look but she’s not a modeler so everything I do looks good to her, even the dogs I don’t post.
 
I see you made the spinning props so how about a quick tut.
 
PJ,
I ran into this method purely by accident. I usually mask off two, three or four quadrants on a plastic disk and spray with black enamel, darker at the center where the blade would be and feather out to the maskings. My AB was spitting at the time and I was unhappy with the results, so I started to clean off the paint with alcohol so as not to damage the plastic disk. As I started to wipe the paint I noticed this effect. I thought what the heck I’m removing it anyway so I’ll continue to wet the edge of the paint with Alcohol and gently wipe the paint off and see how it looks. Well you see the result. I will try it again, but intentionally next time. Just watch though, it won’t turn out half as good.
I just talked with the Lexington Museum and they want this one as well, after the contest that is.
 
Steve

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Posted by JOE RIX on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 11:02 PM

modelcrazy
I will be taking this down, along with a few other of my water builds (so far three), to the IPMS contest in SLC.

Aw man Steve, I would love to make it up for the SLC contest but, I'm not sure I will be able to. WestFest is in Grand Junction, Co. the weekend before and I'm helping out with judging in addition to entering some of my builds. Thus, It's unlikely I will be able to take 2 weekends off in a row from work. I'm still going to try though. My brother lives in Sandy so I have a free place to stay. I would love the opportunity to meet you there.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Wednesday, June 15, 2016 11:23 PM
That would be awesome for my wife and I to meet you there Joe.

Steve

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Posted by JOE RIX on Thursday, June 16, 2016 7:42 AM

Well, now I've got a bit more motivation to pull this off. Looks like I've got a couple of months worth of power shmoozing my manager and co-workers ahead of me.Wink They're a great lot so this might be quite possible.

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Posted by mississippivol on Thursday, June 16, 2016 9:02 AM

Wow, I got sprayed just looking at it....

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Posted by plasticjunkie on Thursday, June 16, 2016 2:43 PM

It's really something when a new method is discovered by accident. Well the spinning effect is very realistic indeed. This is a show winner for sure. Beer

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