JimDeck 42 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 This is a generic 1942 style PBY-5. I built it for a PBM pilot who trained on PBY's at Corpus Christi Texas. Perhaps the PBY's most famous feat is the discovery of the Japanese Fleet at Midway but she did a whole lot more than that both during and long after the war. Link to post Share on other sites
PeteJ 176 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Jim- If your pilot friend trained at Corpus Christi, ask him if he ever flew with Swede Johnson. That is my Dad and he flew with VPB-33 "Black Cats" at the start of the war and after his tour in New Guinea he rotated back to the states as an instructor at Corpus and Jacksonville. By the way that is a 5A. The 5 was strictly a seaplane. The 5A was the amphibious version. Link to post Share on other sites
JimDeck 42 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Jim- If your pilot friend trained at Corpus Christi, ask him if he ever flew with Swede Johnson. That is my Dad and he flew with VPB-33 "Black Cats" at the start of the war and after his tour in New Guinea he rotated back to the states as an instructor at Corpus and Jacksonville. By the way that is a 5A. The 5 was strictly a seaplane. The 5A was the amphibious version. You are correct Pete. I knew that just brain dead I guess. I prefer the seaplane myself. I'll see if the gentleman is still alive and ask about your Dad. Link to post Share on other sites
aAzZ09 32 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Wonderful finish, Jim! Best, Mark Link to post Share on other sites
Zglossip 12 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Wow !!! This plane is great I really enjoy your models you are very skilled . Link to post Share on other sites
ghodges 539 Posted November 9, 2014 Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Very nice finish on that Catalina Jim. Just enough wear and tear to look like it's been doing long recon flights. What kit and scale is it? GIL Link to post Share on other sites
JimDeck 42 Posted November 9, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2014 Monogram 1/48 Gil. You have seen all of these before I'm sure. Link to post Share on other sites
Bubbajoe 2 Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 PHEEW!!!! your builds are stunning...just beautiful Link to post Share on other sites
JimDeck 42 Posted November 10, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 You guys are way to kind. I appreciate it. Link to post Share on other sites
Mark Deliduka 358 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Another brilliant masterpiece! You just gotta love a well-made cat! Link to post Share on other sites
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