Corgi PBY "Black Cat"

snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 3:27 pm

http://www.tricatus.co.uk/CorgiAA_pages/aa36104.htm

Just picked up a "Black Cat",and it is a really nice model.

The Corgi Catalina's are among their best models IMO,and come in a number of different schemes
The Black Cat is my favourite though

cornbreadfred · Post by **cornbreadfred** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 5:44 pm

That is a beautiful model. Just might have to get that one.

snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:00 pm

Yeah cornbread,
Any of the Corgi Catalina's are great.I have two others.USN "Snafu Snatchers",and RAF "Singapore".
But the "Black Cat" is my favourite.

The Flying Mule has one right now,but it is $150.

cornbreadfred · Post by **cornbreadfred** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:14 pm

Snake, about what is the wingspan of the PBY in 1/72nd scale?

snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:34 pm

Almost 18".So it is a decent size.

You can get some of the other Catalina's off Ebay for about $80,if you are patient.

But BC does not show up very often.I guess that people do not want to sell them.

cornbreadfred · Post by **cornbreadfred** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 6:59 pm

I have a 48th scale Franklin Mint PBY that I really like. It is a good size and very heavy.

snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:07 pm

Nice,
It must be pretty big and heavy.Got a few of the larger FM myself.

What scheme is your PBY cornbread?

cornbreadfred · Post by **cornbreadfred** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 7:53 pm

Mine is the Black Cat, looks a lot like your 72nd scale version. You can see it on the Flying Mule site.

snake · Post by **snake** » Fri Sep 04, 2009 9:09 pm

Very nice.

Over 27" wingspan.

krieglok · Post by **krieglok** » Sat Sep 05, 2009 1:18 pm

I have the FM 1:48 Cat in the Midway colors. I wish I went with the Corgi plane in the 1:72. The FM version is pretty big and heavy. I have Corgi bombers in 1:72 and they are always top notch. Nice Black Cat...

TJ

ChairmanMilo · Post by **ChairmanMilo** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 10:14 am

I've had the Corgi "Black Cat" for a short while. I haven't had a chance to display it yet, but it is an impressive bit of diecast. I have the only other Cat I have - the most recent RCAF release - displayed along with my Fleet Air Arm and RAF Coastal Command collection. Huge wingspan.

AlloySkull · Post by **AlloySkull** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 12:56 pm

Catalinas in 1/48 and 1/32, nice. I like them a lot, and seeing one of those beautiful monsters in person is awesome.

AMERICAN_GRENADIER · Post by **AMERICAN_GRENADIER** » Wed Sep 09, 2009 2:05 pm

ive been watching these. i think you made me get off the fence and get one
THANKS!