Trojan Thunder Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 I have a mission to build the Monogram Cat. Not being too familiar with this large scale prop monster I was wondering if any had tackled the beast and if you had any tips? Do the wings need any reinforcing? Any mojor fit issues? Thanks in advance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
atckyrre Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 (edited) In my view the wings don't need to be reinforced. In fact they can be left off until after painting, such is the nice construction. The model is fairly simple to construct and has to my knowledge to real pitfalls. Be aware though, it can be a bit tough to align all three wing wing parts. What I did was to use liquid glue first then superglue on the backside before moving on to the next joint. K Edited November 25, 2006 by atckyrre Quote Link to post Share on other sites
moeggo Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Im starting the same kit next week! Looks like a great kit to buld, I always want a 48th Cat! Now I have my dirty little hands on one! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
silvascoob Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Actually, from experience, it's the rear half of the fuselage that could do with some reinforcement. Specifically, the mating sufaces for the fuse' halves, just above where the blisters are located. They are very thin.Mine kept creaking and then finally split open. When I get round to building another one, I'll be reinforcing this area with some plastic card. Generally, everything fits together pretty well. I had one of the original issues of this kit and my wings were badly warped (the Revell rep replaced 'em for me). Take your time with the wing allignment (I started by glueing the centre sections together, then added the outer parts), and it should be fine. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chris Kethan Posted November 25, 2006 Share Posted November 25, 2006 Ray, It's a great kit. I finished mine a couple of years ago. The only problem I had was blending the pilot's side windscreen into the fuselage. Other than that, I don't recall using much putty on the seams - if any. Just make sure you have alot of workbench space and a place to display it. I can't tell you how many times I unintentionally 'cleared' my workbench while building this beast! Good luck, have fun, and keep us posted. Chris Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted November 25, 2006 Author Share Posted November 25, 2006 Thanks guys, should be starting on it this arvo! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ipms33206 Posted November 26, 2006 Share Posted November 26, 2006 Question: Which one are you doing, the 5 or the 5A amphibian????? I have the Pro Modeler 5A I am about to start in Black Cat markings. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Trojan Thunder Posted November 27, 2006 Author Share Posted November 27, 2006 (edited) Question: Which one are you doing, the 5 or the 5A amphibian????? I have the Pro Modeler 5A I am about to start in Black Cat markings. Its the 5 with the beaching gear. I have found out that I need to twin gun 5A nose turret for the actual aircraft I am doing. It will be in RAAF markings. The RAAF received 46 5As during the war and went about removing the langing gear to give them better range for the long missions they did. So in fact my build could be a modifed 5A Edited November 27, 2006 by Aussie747 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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