The Catalina
distinguished themselves in World War II as exceptionally reliable
aircraft. Allied Navy used them successfully in a wide variety
of patrol and submarine attack operations. But the Catalina are
remembered most by veterans of the war as a rescuing aircraft, where
they saved the lives of thousands of aircrewmen shot down over the Pacific
Ocean.
Since I was a
child the Catalina was one of my favourite planes. The Academy 1/72
kit had a very good size when finished and fit and adjustment
was perfect. The only fault I found was the lack of detail on
the interior pieces. The model was built mostly
out of the box except for some re-scribed panel
lines, and some modifications on the engine cowling flaps to
see them on open position. I also, cut some clear parts to make
the windows open.
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images below to see larger images
The
model was painted with Tamiya
acrylics with an airbrush and some oil washes and chalk
pastels, for the final touches. The decals was an Strike Eagle generic US
navy set.
I hope you
like it,
Thanks for
looking! & greetings from Spain!!
Alex
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