Vickers OA -10A-V1 Catalina, 44-33939,4th rescue squadron,Hamilton AFB, Group Build - Aircraft of World War II

Maglar · 04-27-2009, 07:52 PM

I will be modeling this 1/48 beast for the build. It is a revell kit and has some nice options. I chose this kit because I am fascinated by how it was used and how it contributed itself in the Pacific Theater, dont know too much past that but it should be a fun one!

Airframes · 04-27-2009, 09:03 PM

Now this should be an interesting one Mag!
Take it steady, as you've got 3 months in which to complete it, so no rushing with filling and sanding. Just make it nice mate!
I would hazard a guess that Lucky will probably be able to offer some help, as the Cat is one of his favourites. When it comes to markings and units for WW2 pacific Cats, I'm afraid I'm as much use as a concrete parachute, but there'll be people here who can help, I'm sure.
Looking forward to the build Mag!

Maglar · 04-27-2009, 09:36 PM

Thanks Air, the month of may will be slow but once school lets outit should pick up drastically, until then a few bits at a time..

109ROAMING · 04-28-2009, 02:52 AM

I look forward to this

Lucky13 · 04-28-2009, 04:11 AM

Looking forward to this one matey!

rochie · 04-28-2009, 04:17 AM

looks an interesting choice Maglar

Wayne Little · 04-28-2009, 09:22 AM

Good choice should be a real challenge!

Catch22 · 04-28-2009, 11:20 AM

Liking this one!

Wurger · 04-29-2009, 12:55 PM

Looking interesting.....

Lucky13 · 04-29-2009, 12:57 PM

What markings will you do mate, seeing that the boxart is showing a postwar Cat....what decals does the kit offer?

Maglar · 04-29-2009, 08:03 PM

Guys it seems Lucky is right, this kit has Post-War Cats, just jound something confirming it to be 1949. This probably wont work as this is a PTO build, and not a postwar one.

... Anyways, my mistake as all I read was "Used in the Pacific and that was enough, should I find a new kit..?

Airframes · 04-29-2009, 11:00 PM

You can still use the kit Mag, just find a colour scheme and the decals to go with it. There should be loads I would think, and you can probably utilise some of the kit's decals anyway. I'm sure Lucky will be able to advise you and point you in the right direction.

Maglar · 04-30-2009, 01:45 AM

Well maybe.. I just tried finding decals and dont even know what to type. If anyone wishes to throw me some reference on modifying kits please do tell, this would be a first in my modeling experience..

Lucky13 · 04-30-2009, 08:17 AM

Just get some national markings and squadron numbers will do. You can still use the Cat mate, don't you worry about that.

Here's a few Catalina pics, USN and Commonwealth....

Lucky13 · 04-30-2009, 08:28 AM

Try these for size for your national insignias and codes mate!

04-27-2009, 09:03 PM	#2
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,070	Now this should be an interesting one Mag! Take it steady, as you've got 3 months in which to complete it, so no rushing with filling and sanding. Just make it nice mate! I would hazard a guess that Lucky will probably be able to offer some help, as the Cat is one of his favourites. When it comes to markings and units for WW2 pacific Cats, I'm afraid I'm as much use as a concrete parachute, but there'll be people here who can help, I'm sure. Looking forward to the build Mag! __________________

04-28-2009, 02:52 AM	#4
109ROAMING Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: New Zealand Posts: 5,006	I look forward to this __________________ "When all else fails read the manual"

04-28-2009, 04:11 AM	#5
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,149	Looking forward to this one matey! __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

04-28-2009, 04:17 AM	#6
rochie Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: billingham nr middlesbrough uk Posts: 3,116	looks an interesting choice Maglar __________________ "We're not easily frightened. Also we know how hard it is for an army to cross the Channel — the last little corporal to try it came a cropper. So don't threaten or dictate to us until you're marching up Whitehall! ...and even then we won't listen!" quote from B.O.B movie

04-28-2009, 09:22 AM	#7
Wayne Little Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Adelaide Sth. Aust. Posts: 12,525	Good choice should be a real challenge! __________________

04-27-2009, 09:36 PM	#3
Maglar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,154	Thanks Air, the month of may will be slow but once school lets outit should pick up drastically, until then a few bits at a time..

04-28-2009, 11:20 AM	#8
Catch22 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Posts: 4,293	Liking this one! __________________

04-29-2009, 12:55 PM	#9
Wurger Siggy Master Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Poland Posts: 13,974	Looking interesting..... __________________

04-29-2009, 12:57 PM	#10
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,149	What markings will you do mate, seeing that the boxart is showing a postwar Cat....what decals does the kit offer? __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!"

04-29-2009, 08:03 PM	#11
Maglar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,154	Guys it seems Lucky is right, this kit has Post-War Cats, just jound something confirming it to be 1949. This probably wont work as this is a PTO build, and not a postwar one. ... Anyways, my mistake as all I read was "Used in the Pacific and that was enough, should I find a new kit..?

04-29-2009, 11:00 PM	#12
Airframes Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 9,070	You can still use the kit Mag, just find a colour scheme and the decals to go with it. There should be loads I would think, and you can probably utilise some of the kit's decals anyway. I'm sure Lucky will be able to advise you and point you in the right direction. __________________

04-30-2009, 01:45 AM	#13
Maglar Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,154	Well maybe.. I just tried finding decals and dont even know what to type. If anyone wishes to throw me some reference on modifying kits please do tell, this would be a first in my modeling experience..

04-30-2009, 08:17 AM	#14
Lucky13 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: A Swede living in Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 15,149	Just get some national markings and squadron numbers will do. You can still use the Cat mate, don't you worry about that. Here's a few Catalina pics, USN and Commonwealth.... __________________ JAN "Felicis Tredecim" "I´m going back to the front to relax" "THE BLACK CATS FLIES TONIGHT" "Find your enemy and shoot him down - everything else is unimportant!" "When you're out of F-8's... You're out of fighters!" Last edited by Lucky13; 04-30-2009 at 08:20 AM.

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