Consolidated PB2B-2 Catalina, QANTAS

[jayveedee]

Looking good. I always wanted to attempt a water base, did a nice Rufe
once and really wanted it moored in a lagoon. Definitely adds to the already
great build!---John

[RayS]

Thanks, guys, the base was a bit of an experiment. It will do the job for this build.

Windows masked again


and the tailplanes fitted and a splash of primer added

[RayS]

Been a bit preoccupied lately for making updates so here is one.

I was not happy with the way the clear inserts settled so I pulled off the masking and puttied and sanded them.

Remasked and they looked a lot better


Attempt 2 at masking and spraying the cheat line in progress


Also masked and sprayed the float 'wells'




Might run a wash in there to dirty it up a bit.

The hull also got a spray, last one I hope


I used Tamiya chrome silver which I will dirty up with some dry brushing I think

Everything masked for the hull spray


and the masking is off




Some touchups to do followed by the decals

Finally, I could not resist a test fit of the major assemblies, still have the install the wing supports when the wings go on







and the props need some paint as well

[RayS]

Decalling done

[F-27pax]

Very impressive. And the base is pretty good too.
Leigh

[DesTROYer]

Wow, Beautiful.

[Knotty]

Looks really nice Ray , great job all around.

[Graeme H]

Very Impressive Ray, really like it on the base, gives a sense of realism

[RayS]

Thanks gents,

Done

[scotty100368]

Awesome!

Just in time for the Britmodeller deadline too.

P.S. EBU had a turret nose. (research wasn't the strong point of Hawkeye's original proprietor)