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GROUP BUILDS => The Polar Wars GB => Topic started by: Captain Canada on November 12, 2024, 04:00:13 PM

Title: PBM-5
Post by: Captain Canada on November 12, 2024, 04:00:13 PM
Looks like I glued the floats together at some point in my career. That shouldn't be a show stopper tho. The 48th scale F-106 will be used to make it a turboprop. Might be US, British, Argie or Canadian lol
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: kerick on November 12, 2024, 05:53:24 PM
Looks interesting!
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Wardukw on November 12, 2024, 08:43:38 PM
A MARINER!!!!  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Just like Fred's Corsair but bigger ..if  it was 48th it'd be 😆
I wish there was a 48th Mariner out there  :wacko:

I'm gonna like this build  ;D
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Old Wombat on November 12, 2024, 11:28:03 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 12, 2024, 08:43:38 PMI wish there was a 48th Mariner out there  :wacko:

What? you need a new home, Phill? :unsure:
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Wardukw on November 12, 2024, 11:36:30 PM
Quote from: Old Wombat on November 12, 2024, 11:28:03 PM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 12, 2024, 08:43:38 PMI wish there was a 48th Mariner out there  :wacko:

What? you need a new home, Phill? :unsure:
Hehehehe...I do like my large model planes  :thumbsup: 
Dude I'm  seriously thinking of getting..what for it ....a 72nd Academy Mariner ..it's just one of those weirdo type addiction type aircraft.....oh now imagine a Mars flying boat in 48th  :wacko:  :wacko:
I'd need a full 2 car garage and empty 😁😁
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: zenrat on November 13, 2024, 02:06:59 AM
I have a Hasegawa Marlin but I am tempted by the Academy Mariner every time I see one in an online hobby shop.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Gondor on November 13, 2024, 02:52:34 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 12, 2024, 08:43:38 PMA MARINER!!!!  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:
Just like Fred's Corsair but bigger ..if  it was 48th it'd be 😆
I wish there was a 48th Mariner out there  :wacko:

I'm gonna like this build  ;D

Combat models do a vac-form one, the only game in town I'm afraid in 1/48.

Gondor
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: PR19_Kit on November 13, 2024, 05:21:45 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 12, 2024, 11:36:30 PMDude I'm  seriously thinking of getting..what for it ....a 72nd Academy Mariner ..it's just one of those weirdo type addiction type aircraft...
 

It's a good kit, I'm doing a long term Whiff build of one here https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=53097.0
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Captain Canada on November 14, 2024, 03:15:45 PM
Did some work on her. I'm just picking away at it while I'm on the road working.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Captain Canada on December 23, 2024, 08:01:53 PM
I'm really liking the look of this one. She'll be supplying the DEW this week ( I hope ) lol. When I like something I sometimes actually finish it 🤦�♂️
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Wardukw on December 23, 2024, 08:34:47 PM
Coming along nicely Cap'n  ;D  ;D
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: kerick on December 23, 2024, 08:45:14 PM
I'm imagining some C-130 Coast Guard decals.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Wardukw on December 23, 2024, 09:29:19 PM
Quote from: kerick on December 23, 2024, 08:45:14 PMI'm imagining some C-130 Coast Guard decals.
YES!!!  ..that's what it needs...I knew it did need something but no clue as to what..nice one Ken mate 😉  ;D
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: kerick on December 24, 2024, 09:04:26 AM
Draw Decals makes all kinds of decals for that sort of thing.

https://www.drawdecal.com/product-category/airline-livery/military-nasa/us-coast-guard/

It's for a c-143 but it comes in different scales so it's adaptable.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Captain Canada on December 24, 2024, 05:37:04 PM
I'm thinking US Army.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: kerick on December 24, 2024, 10:11:21 PM
Quote from: Captain Canada on December 24, 2024, 05:37:04 PMI'm thinking US Army.

Would the Army know what to do with something that routinely floats on the water?
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Captain Canada on December 25, 2024, 07:54:55 AM
Quote from: kerick on December 24, 2024, 10:11:21 PMWould the Army know what to do with something that routinely floats on the water?

I'm sure they could find a way to sink it lol. She'll have a centerline runner and outrigger skis.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Joe C-P on December 25, 2024, 08:23:35 AM
Quote from: kerick on December 24, 2024, 10:11:21 PM
Quote from: Captain Canada on December 24, 2024, 05:37:04 PMI'm thinking US Army.

Would the Army know what to do with something that routinely floats on the water?

The US Army has one of the most numerous fleets in the world.  During WW2 they had more hulls than the US Navy, though the vast majority were small craft.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: scooter on December 25, 2024, 09:18:13 AM
Quote from: kerick on December 24, 2024, 10:11:21 PM
Quote from: Captain Canada on December 24, 2024, 05:37:04 PMI'm thinking US Army.

Would the Army know what to do with something that routinely floats on the water?

Don't forget that the Army also flew Catalinas as recon and SAR birds in WWII
(https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/d/dc/CatalinaUSAF-Museum.JPG)
Quote from: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Consolidated_PBY_CatalinaSearch and Rescue OA-10 at USAF Museum[/url]
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: PR19_Kit on December 25, 2024, 11:35:48 AM
Why did the US ARMY fly SAR missions?

OK, I know the USAAC was part of the Army back then, but you know what I mean with the question.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: scooter on December 25, 2024, 12:55:55 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 25, 2024, 11:35:48 AMWhy did the US ARMY fly SAR missions?

OK, I know the USAAC was part of the Army back then, but you know what I mean with the question.

Coastal patrols off the US and in the Caribbean.  Missions off Iceland & England and in the Pacific.  Stuff that doesn't get announced or researched in history
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: kerick on December 25, 2024, 08:18:48 PM
Probably a case of who had the resources in place or available at the time.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: jcf on December 26, 2024, 02:01:38 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 25, 2024, 11:35:48 AMWhy did the US ARMY fly SAR missions?

OK, I know the USAAC was part of the Army back then, but you know what I mean with the question.
The USAAC became part of the new USAAF on 20 June 1941. The USAAC was tasked with training and logistics, the new Air Force Combat Command taking on the combat mission. The USAAC was officially dissolved on 9 March 1942 by Executive Order and War Department Circular 59 formalized the US Army as three equal components: USAAF, Army Ground Forces and Services of Supply. The USAAC wasn't disestablished until 26 July 1947.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Captain Canada on January 01, 2025, 03:13:15 PM
Slowly but slowly lol. Found a way to make it look like an Army bird....just slap a few Army stickers on it ! The paint is a pain, brushing on acrylics, but I like to keep busy and pick away at things, some guess it's a win lol.
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: PR19_Kit on January 01, 2025, 03:24:45 PM
Looks remarkably like a twin finned Marlin with that nose radome.

I like it.  :thumbsup:
Title: Re: PBM-5
Post by: Wardukw on January 01, 2025, 11:49:07 PM
Cap'n that's looking great mate ...Kits dead right to  ;D  ;D