**** DONE: 1/48 Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina Commonwealth GB.

[magnu]

A truly fantastic piece of work Vic.
Had a similar experience to yours when I went to pick up the new vivarium for my daughters bearded dragon. Went into the reptile section and some joker had put a very realistic resin lizard on the floor. I almost fell over trying not to step on it before I realized it was fake.

 

[Aaron Brooks Wolters]

 

[Wayne Little]

Vic, I am sorry...............

But I think you are going a little overboard!

 

[T Bolt]

I thought this was an aircraft forum? Where did all these boats come from?!

 

[B-17engineer]

NICE!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

My thanks for your comments and interest gentlemen.

I thought this was an aircraft forum? Where did all these boats come from?!

I was thinking of bringing in some heavy artillery as well Glenn...................but than again..........

 

[Crimea_River]

I missed your pics of the little boats Vic. Outstanding work mate! I can't wait to see the final product. Should be stupendous!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks Andy, may have a couple of sneak shots of it tomorrow.

 

[Night Fighter Nut]

Looking forward to seeing them Vic. Just excellent work there my friend.

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Well folks, at long last it's all done, all I need to do now is get lots of pics and the special judging pictures, so providing it's good weather tomorrow, I should be able to finalise this build.

In the meantime, here are some rough shots of the completed diorama. I hope you like them.

 

[N4521U]

Let me be the first to say.........




Holey crap!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Just the biggest grin matey.

 

[Wildcat]

Damn Vic, that's kick arse mate!!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Thanks Bill and Andy. Now the light has faded, here's just a little peek at the night time view.

 

[Wayne Little]

 

[B-17engineer]

 

[Florence]

Fantastic!

 

[magnu]

All that time and effort has been worth it. That is a real show stopper

 

[Lucky13]

Holy sh*t!

 

[Wildcat]

Wow!!

 

[Crimea_River]

Words fail me Vic. Fantastic work! Can't wait to see more!