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The Officially Shameless PBY/Halloween '09 GB

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Posted by sfcmac on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 2:00 PM
 Daywalker wrote:

Hey everyone! 

I was charged with designing a badge for this GB by the CIC, Sir Nam.  I am posting it here now, but he plans on adding it to page 1 as soon as he is able to sort out his computer.  Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Very nice Frank! Looks  wonderful. I woulda made something  completely involving women in sexy Halloween witch outfits. (still got a thing for fishnets as well) I think yours fills the role in a most spectacular and more appropriate way! Make a Toast [#toast]

 Bondo is jumpin in to keep an eye on the CIC Sir Nam. The whole lot look like a bunch of fine rowdy types and this is gonna be a most enjoyable event !

 Thumbs Up [tup]

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Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:58 PM

Hey everyone! 

I was charged with designing a badge for this GB by the CIC, Sir Nam.  I am posting it here now, but he plans on adding it to page 1 as soon as he is able to sort out his computer.  Enjoy! Thumbs Up [tup]

 

Frank 

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:20 AM
 bondoman wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxJys2XKjJA

I'm in.

Great video bondo! Big Smile [:D]

Frank 

 

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Posted by sfcmac on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 7:08 AM
 bondoman wrote:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LxJys2XKjJA

I'm in.

Hehehehehehehehehehehehee !!!!!

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Posted by lewbud on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 1:49 AM

Nam,

My Cat will either be the Airfix or Revell in RAF Coastal Command colors, unless I can find one in Cousteau Society markings relatively cheap.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

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Posted by bondoman on Wednesday, October 15, 2008 12:27 AM
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Posted by namrednef on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 5:03 PM

 

Aaron is correct Richie! GB begins when the ball drops in Times Square NYC....(a bit later than Ozzie New years!Laugh [(-D]).....ends on USA Halloween 2009!

As before.....happy you're aboard!

Aaron......Thanks for the excellent Refs!

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Posted by sfcmac on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 8:27 AM
 I don't think it started yet? Sorry if I confused anyone!  But it takes me a good 3 months to prep up! This is the Halloween GB that starts on New Years! ( Musta been some naval tactic)Pirate [oX)]
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Posted by simpilot34 on Tuesday, October 14, 2008 7:51 AM

"HOWWWWWWDYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!! I'm just so proud to be here."-Minnie Pearl from Hee Haw and Grand Ole Opry fame.

Didn't realize it had already started! Anyways as afore mentioned Nam I would like to add the 1/72 Airfix Cat in RAAF markings. Will do a bit of research and drum up some more AM bits for it in the mean time. Ohhhh YEAH I have some detail shots of a Cat flying here in Oz that was at the last airshow here. Almost forgot about them. Will post them soon as I have to sort through the pic files on the hard drive. Looking forward to these builds! Would LOVE to see a firebomber in 1/48!!! The shear size and bright colors would be totally cool!!! Later mates!!!!! 

Cheers, Lt. Cmdr. Richie "To be prepared for war, is one of the most effectual means of preserving the peace."-George Washington
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Posted by sfcmac on Monday, October 13, 2008 7:37 PM

 Ok never too early to start prepping.  This may be old hat to some of you fellers but I want to get some info out for future refs.

 Ok I have these two kits in 1/48. The Pro Modeler from 1997 and a newer release from 2002 which may be an exact box art copy of the present re-release.

 I didn't order the re-release cuz well I have 2 I haven't touched yet. Whistling [:-^]

Don't laugh bet there are plenty like me out there! Cool [8D]

I wanted to show both sets of directions for a reason. They are the same exact kit piece by piece but as you may know the Pro-modeler booklet includes some pics of the real thing for ref.

 The other kit directions are just exploited drawings including a step for the crew members which were included in 2002 but apparently not in the re-release.

In reality it is only two diff figures,  Slightly different) A pilot and a gunner for the side bubbles. Pretty nice action pose you don't see everyday.

 Anyways trying to think out things. I am going too in a few days scan these directions especially the Pro-modeler ones. When I get them done I'll se if I can get something readable for those who would like them e-mailed as a comparison for their 1/48 build.

Figure it can't hurt with the size of this beast!  Here are the pRO-modeler decals which oddly are much simpler than the new release.

 

 To the good King Nam's health! Make a Toast [#toast]

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Posted by namrednef on Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:21 PM
 RichardI wrote:

I think I'll have a go at this one although I have no idea what being in a group build means..Big Smile [:D]. This will be my first. There seems to be enough time anyway even with my Trumpeter 1/48 P40 between the Typhoon I'm building now (nearly finished) and the PBY. I will likely just build whatever version is in the box - and if there are more than one, I'll have to decide once the model actually arrives at my house - I just ordered it. Hope that's OK. Do I need anything else?

 Rich Cool [8D]

All you need is the kit and your presence.....and to remember when it's July.....time is getting short!Laugh [(-D]

Thanks for joining!

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Posted by RichardI on Sunday, October 12, 2008 3:13 PM

I think I'll have a go at this one although I have no idea what being in a group build means..Big Smile [:D]. This will be my first. There seems to be enough time anyway even with my Trumpeter 1/48 P40 between the Typhoon I'm building now (nearly finished) and the PBY. I will likely just build whatever version is in the box - and if there are more than one, I'll have to decide once the model actually arrives at my house - I just ordered it. Hope that's OK. Do I need anything else?

 Rich Cool [8D]

On the bench: 1/48 Revell PBY Catalina 0A-10A. Next up: Moebius 1/24 Chariot from Lost in Space.

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Posted by namrednef on Saturday, October 11, 2008 5:58 PM

 

Thanks HvH....Mike....you is on the list!

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Posted by namrednef on Saturday, October 11, 2008 5:51 PM
 cardshark_14 wrote:

Hey Nam...the name's Alex, not Jeff...

Cheers,
ALEX
Wink [;)]

 

Alex.....I fixed that hours ago....there is no longer a Jeff by your name at the top of this thread

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Posted by Hans von Hammer on Saturday, October 11, 2008 10:23 AM

Monogram Pro Modeler 1/48th PBY-5A Black Cat Diorama.  Guess I need to get that giant box outta the closet anyway...  This's as good a reason as any...

 

Does anyone have the Pro Modeler kit? I was just wondering if the figures were the same?

No figures...

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Posted by sfcmac on Saturday, October 11, 2008 7:53 AM
 namrednef wrote:

Aaron.....what the heck is it about you and pilot figures......you're beginning to scare me!

Just beginning too ? Mischief [:-,]

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Posted by namrednef on Friday, October 10, 2008 10:47 PM

 

Glad we got the name thing correct.......

Aaron.....what the heck is it about you and pilot figures......you're beginning to scare me!

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Posted by sfcmac on Friday, October 10, 2008 9:12 PM

 Hmmmmm Alex you know this is the great and powerful Nam's thread! ( pay no attention to the man behind the curtain!) Perhaps I should start calling you Jeff. Or Calvin? Make a Toast [#toast]Laugh [(-D]

 Nam ? Did you mix the rum with your OJ again?  The power has gone to his head just as the paint fumes and poor ventilation have gone to mind?

 Does anyone have the Pro Modeler kit? I was just wondering if the figures were the same?

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Posted by cardshark_14 on Friday, October 10, 2008 9:06 PM
No worries, 
I figured you knew...that's why I gave you crap about it...Wink [;)]

Cheers,
Alex
Never trust anyone who refuses to drink domestic beer, laugh at the Three Stooges, or crank Back In Black.
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Posted by namrednef on Friday, October 10, 2008 9:00 PM
 cardshark_14 wrote:

Hey Nam...the name's Alex, not Jeff...

Cheers,
ALEX
Wink [;)]

 

That's what I get for jotting too quickly.....sorry!.....I really did know that!

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Posted by kg4kpg on Friday, October 10, 2008 8:52 PM
I'm in.  No kit yet but will be a 1/48 in either WWII or as a fire bomber.  Maybe the one from the movie "Always" to go along with the A-26 from said movie.
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Posted by cardshark_14 on Friday, October 10, 2008 8:47 PM

Hey Nam...the name's Alex, not Jeff...

Cheers,
ALEX
Wink [;)]

 

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Posted by Daywalker on Friday, October 10, 2008 8:31 PM

Nam-

PM received, and returned! Wink [;)]

Frank 

 

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Posted by namrednef on Friday, October 10, 2008 8:29 PM

 

Thanks to Jeff and Mike for joining!Thumbs Up [tup] Page updated.....let me know of any errors.

Aaron....Same top box art, but my side panels show the OA-10A build.....and those are the decals I got. I'll find what I need. Luck to ya Man!

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Posted by MKelley on Friday, October 10, 2008 7:48 PM

Put me in for the build. I have both versions from Monogram. (I am still partial to the Monogram name). I am leaning toward the rescue version in 1/48th. Propeller [8-]

I finally checked back to see what was happening with the build. I am going strictly stock with kit so it will have the markings of OA-10A 44-33939 4th Rescue Squadron Hamilton Field California. I also have decided to build my other Cat which is a PBY-5 but, this one I am going to find some other decals to use. Cool [8D]

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Posted by sfcmac on Friday, October 10, 2008 7:38 PM

 Namredneferitious ! How be ye? Weekend party time? Now where is that PBY?

 Ok here is the one I have. I was guessing it was pretty much the same thing but wanted to post a pic so you could verify?  This is not the Pro - Modeler version and it has the figures? Why they were not included this time I dunno? Seems disappointing as I like figures. 38-24 36 usually.

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Posted by WarHammer25 on Friday, October 10, 2008 6:29 PM

cardshark_14 posted this in the Aircraft Trivia post and thought it might be of interest:    

"In his quest for increased firepower, Lahodney made several flights in the Army's B-25 bombers and was impressed with their gunfire capabilities. These planes had 75 mm in the nose but also several fixed-quad .50 caliber machine guns which were was of particular interest to the Cat pilot.

He decided to experiment with the same .50 caliber installation in the nose of his PBY. It was a somewhat radical concept and, as might be expected, there were many raised eyebrows. The PBY after all was a patrol plane, not a fighter, and it was the opinion of some that the fifties would tear the nose of the airplane. The old cat was simply not built to take that kind of abuse, they said. Others thought the installation would have an adverse effect on the aircraft weight and balance.

Few were optimistic that it would work.

Lahodney was not to be deterred. Removing the bombsight (which had not proven very effective for the specialized work of the Black cats) and the small bow plate window, he bolted the guns, mounted two over two, to the keel of the big boat. The top set of the two was mounted forward of the lower set, so the muzzles of all four were aft of the angle of the angled bow plate. 

An aluminum panel with four blast tubes extending forward for seven inches replaced the window, and was all that was visible of the lethal addition from an exterior view. An electric trigger on the pilot's yoke and a selector switch which permitted the pilot to fire the guns individually or together, completed the installation.
Bill lahodney was confident that the Cat would not only withstand the vibration of the fifties, but that twin thirties normally mounted just above that spot could be retained along with the gunner's position.

With a minimum volunteer crew, consisting of himself, a flight engineer, and a bow gunner, Lahodney took off from Palm Island seadrome to try out his idea. Dropping a floating smoke light in the water for a target, he executed a wing-over and put the Cat into a steep dive.
Eyeballing the burning smoke light he pressed the trigger and the fifties responded with a burst that churned the water and extinguished the smoke. That was the kind of firepower he was looking for. During the run he had also noted that the extra weight in the nose had no perceptible effect on the aircraft's performance.

The test was repeated with the same result and upon returning to base, a careful inspection revealed that the old Cat had shouldered her new burden without complaint. The experiment was a complete success, so much so that the quad fifties were installed in at least three planes in every succeeding squadron.

Other tests also bore out Lahodney's views. They demonstrated that a gunner could straddle the quad mount and operate the thirties with almost as much mobility as before. A burlap pad was placed on top of the hot .50 caliber barrels to prevent the gunner from being burned.
One problem with the installation was that because of its positioning it was difficult to keep saltwater from getting into the muzzels. Rubber plugs were made to fit in the blast tubes but they leaked badly. Then someone got the idea that the standard rubber devices used for the prevention of venereal disease would be just the thing to make the blast tubes watertight. And they were.

In preparing for the coming deployment, Lahodney flew over to Townsville on the Australian mainland on a supply run. He picked up two additional quad mounts from the army supply depot and an unusally large quantity of condoms to protect the gun muzzles. The swells were heavy that day and during the take-off run one bounced the Cat into the air prematurely. The starboard wing dropped about forty degree and full power on the starboard engine would not bring it level. 

It hit the water and broke off and the rest of the airplane came down hard. As it began to sink, Lahodney again applied full throttle and ran the broken Cat up on the rocks of the Townsville breakwater. Incredibly, no one was hurt.

With a heavy on-shore wind, the condoms were scattered about and it looked like there were many thousands as they floated ashore. Lahodney recalls that since there were no women on Palm Island there were much humourus speculation concerning the intended use of all those contraceptives."

 

Could make for a cool build if someone wanted to tackle it.

nam: Thanks for helping. Any info would be much appreciated. As of right now, I have only found one set of Mk.13 torpedoes in 1/72 and they are for a PT boat. Could work if I rigged up some shackles maybe.

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Posted by cardshark_14 on Friday, October 10, 2008 5:52 PM

Alright, alright, I'm in...

I'll be building a 1/72 Academy PBY-5 Catalina in the markings of "The Dabster", A24-64, 43 SQN, RAAF.

If the build goes well, and I don't get sidetracked by something else, I'll also build a 1/72 Academy Catalina Mk.Ib in the markings of "Jossing II" , JW933, 333 (Norwegian) Sqn, RAF.

I don't know much at all about the catalina, so I'll probably have loads of questions. 

Cheers,
Alex

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Posted by namrednef on Friday, October 10, 2008 5:25 PM

 

Okay Folks! The front page is updated. I promise to check it constantly and update as necessary!

Warhammer: I'll try and help with your MTO/torpedo issues! I'd love to see that!

Thanks again for all the interest.....I know we are all involved in other modeling things and GB's are fun. We have a couple months for getting kits, doing research etc......and a 10 month build time. This should be much FUN!

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Posted by namrednef on Friday, October 10, 2008 4:54 PM

 

Sorry about that Thom! I'll fix it.

Thanks for the new entries and the added info.....Page will be updated in a little while! 

I'm still thinking up a theme for the 'interaction of this GB.....I'll post something and ask for some help deciding or for suggestions!

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