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[Catch22]

Fleet Air Arm Aces of WW2

I knew this before I saw the site, but Bill Atkinson, also from Canada, was the only FAA Hellcat ace.

Leslie Durno was the first FAA Corsair ace.

Has me thinking of maybe making a Sheppard Corsair.

 

[A4K]

The more that I look at my Catalina's, the more I want to build one...! The question is though, how do paint an all black machine to look good and convincing in 1/48 and in any other scale for that matter....?

I'm looking at some pics of VP-11 Black cats right now Jan, and some of them got pretty well scratched up and weathered, so that's where your detail and effect would be, I reckon.
They also mention in squadron signal's 'PBY Catalina in action' (no.1062) that "VP 11 Black cats probably displayed more nose art than any other Navy patrol squadron". I'd say go for it!

 

[Lucky13]

Well, I've got four of them....maybe a VP-11 and a VP-33!

 

[Wildcat]

Lucky, something to consider...

 

[Geedee]

Lucky, something to consider...

Tut tut !...somebody forgot their pre-flight checks...that in-flight mechanic is not wearing an authorised life saver / preserver !!!.

That is a great piccie mate. I havent built anything plastic wise for more years than I care to remember, but I might have a go at that shot !

 

[Airframes]

Nice pics Andy. Puts a whole new meaning to the term 'mobile mechanic'!
It'd be good to see you join in on the build Gary - go on, grab a kit mate!

 

[Lucky13]

Great pics mate,thanks! Would love to do a "Black Cat" diorama at some point....and a "Dumbo"! But......errmmm....eeehh...cough...cough...space issues!

 

[lesofprimus]

I'll be doin an F4U Corsair from VMF-214, to honor my Grandfather...

 

[Heinz]

Well a RAAF cat is definately on my list, just need to order the model and decals now

 

[Amsel]

I will be doing an Avenger or a Wildcat. Hopefully using Taffy3 or 4 markings.

 

[Wildcat]

Well a RAAF cat is definately on my list, just need to order the model and decals now

Here's some decals that are available Alex.

1/72 PBY Catalina :: RedRoo Models

RAAF PBY-5 Catalina Decals WWII 1/48 Scale N48021 - eBay Other Tools, Supplies, Tools, Supplies, Model Building, Toys, Hobbies. (end time 08-Feb-09 21:31:39 AEDST)

 

[Lucky13]

OUR PBY

You know we couldn't do without
Any unit of our fleet
For, lacking it, there is no doubt
We would be incomplete.

So, as you read this verse of mine
Don't think it is my aim
In praising the plane I think so fine
To try to put others to shame.

The plane I wish to speak of here
Has earned its right to fly.
You know of it, I have no fear -
'Tis the lumbering PBY.

They've cast shadows on many an ocean,
And landed in many a bay.
They're around when there's commotion
Any hour -- night or day.

And there's many a water soaked pilot,
And sailor in a raft
Who's thanked God for his deliverance
Of this seemingly heaven-sent craft,

They've chalked up quite a battle score,
And earned their share of praise.
And day by day go out for more
In their numerous useful ways.

They've taken their share of our fighting men
As they went down in defeat.
But they're always back with the will to win
When the enemy they meet.

You've heard them called by a different name
Depending on their use.
At night the "Black Cat" won its fame
In the daytime 'twas "blue Goose".

So when we speak of deeds well done
By our prowlers of the sky,
Let's not forget a certain one -
That grand old PBY.


Poem by Ken Bynum, May 19, 1945 (CARM VPB-52)

 

[Lucky13]

 

[Heinz]

Tasty stash there Jan

 

[Airframes]

You going to do a Catalina then.....?

 

[Lucky13]

If time etc. permit old sport..

 

[Wildcat]

Nice Lucky. I had that Monogram kit years ago, but for some reason never got around to finishing it.

 

[Wayne Little]

Sweet set of 'Cats' Jan!

 

[Lucky13]

Well, I'm a dog and a "cat" person....

 

[Heinz]

Oh and Cheers for those links Andy, appreciated mate