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p38nut -> 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/10/2008 9:30:54 PM)

This is the first post on building a laser cut Plan #105R RC - Consolidated PBY-5A (Catalina) - 72" Wingspan by Fred Novack. This kit was cut for me by Greg Carter at www.charlotteaircraftmodeling.com or gcarter@charlotteaircraftmodeling.com. Greg has a laser cut short kit for this plane. Contact him for more details. Thanks. Mike



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/14/2008 5:49:42 PM)

Some pictures.



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/14/2008 5:51:58 PM)

more pictures. You can tell from these pictures the quality of the laser cutting by Greg.



beau0090_99 -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/14/2008 7:59:19 PM)

Don''t want to offend, but may I ask what ballpark this kit set you back? There are not many options out there on the market for Seaplanes, especially a good multi-engine, so the kit-cutting service piques my interest.
Regards,
Curtis



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/15/2008 9:59:04 AM)

You don''t offend me. The best thing to do is to contact Greg directly on the price. A short kit like this is very reasonable, but he and I did some trading, so talking to him directly is the best way. Cut was fantastic and accurate. Fit of parts is excellent. Wood is nice and flat and straight. I''ll have some more pictures soon. As you can tell if you''ve ever looked closely at the PBY there isn''t a straight and flat surface any where except the bottom of the wings. Compound curves everywhere. Thanks. Mike



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/22/2008 2:49:28 PM)

Here is the start of the wing. Wing is built topside down. Wing tapers up with the topside being flat. Note the laser-engraved part numbers on each piece.



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/22/2008 2:52:45 PM)

Here are more of the laser cut parts for the fuse/wing.



Mustang Fever -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/23/2008 8:33:42 PM)

Nice work, P38nut

Just logging on here so I can follow the progress.

What engines do the plans call for?



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/25/2008 1:51:44 AM)

Engines are 2-.30 to .35 or 2-.30 wankels. Engines are setup for engine mounts on to 1/4" ply.
Thanks. Mike



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/28/2008 1:25:35 PM)

Got some work done this weekend beside my wife being here to help me move apartments. I'm a Project Manager on a $11Million project. Don't get to be home much, so I build planes! I got to assemble the center section of the wing, pylon, fuse. The laser cutting was so good that no glue is used at this point. I will post pictures this evening.



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/29/2008 12:57:19 PM)

Additional photos.



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (4/29/2008 12:58:41 PM)

Couple more.



cam-flyer -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (5/6/2008 6:05:09 AM)

Mike,

Thanks for doing this build on RCUniverse for our associates to see. I have started work on the 108" PBY-5A for someone in the UK and hope to have it ready as well soon. My website is being updated, so if anyone else would like these kits let me know because they will be offered.

Thanks,

Greg

CAM-Flyer



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (5/6/2008 6:21:01 PM)

New pictures of the center section all glued up. No problems getting everything to line up. Doing other wing next and the center fuse sections.



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (5/6/2008 6:22:45 PM)

2 more pictures



Fast Freddy -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/2/2008 11:52:34 PM)

p38nut,

Whew! Awesome looking kit! Please keep the build and pictures coming!

I contacted Greg (Charlotte cutters) and I too am thinking of building this kit.

Freddy



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/3/2008 7:31:17 PM)

Heres some photos of the stab. Nice laser cutting of all parts and great fit. Mike



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/3/2008 7:32:59 PM)

Picture of the wing at the tip float end. Mike



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/3/2008 7:35:54 PM)

Phots of the formers. Grain runs in opposite directions to prevent splitting. Titebond was used for added strength.



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/3/2008 7:39:25 PM)

Photos of starting the 3/16" sq balsa keels. 2 are needed for sides to form a box onto which the formers slide.



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/3/2008 7:40:42 PM)

One more of keel.



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/6/2008 2:49:33 PM)

Photos of keel with formers added. Really starting to look like a seaplane NOW!!!



p38nut -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/6/2008 2:51:23 PM)

Additional photos of keel/pylon ets.



Mustang Fever -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/6/2008 2:58:03 PM)

I really like the way this one is going together. Are the wing panels removable for transport?

Freddy: did you get a quote on the kit?



siddus74 -> RE: 72" Consolidated PBY Catalina build (6/6/2008 8:40:11 PM)

Great work, I love the catalina . . . I will second that ' do the wing panels come off foor transport? ' i think if I was going to build another I would build the 'Ivan Pettigrew' one, I have the plans and I have just ordered the Solent 480 plans as well . . .

Ivans Plans Check out the Mini cat and the links to the videos . . magic!




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