Crafting a Classic Catalina

Kits of the Consolidated PBY-5/5A are produced in most popular scales. Since the flying boat is quite large in real life, so are most replicas—except for the Catalina produced by Mini­craft Models in 1/144th scale. This diminutive model fits nicely on a bookshelf and conveys all the qualities of the real aircraft. Start by painting …

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