PBY-5A Catalina
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3 5 October 2017, 18:22
Spanjaard1:32 Catalina? wow, that will be epic. and gorgeous for sure. i am certainly in. are those resin parts in the interior part of the kit?
5 October 2017, 19:31
Björn SvedbergThat's impressive and in 1:32 it's going to be massive! I will certainly follow this build.
5 October 2017, 21:03
Bart Goesaertpff, that's detailed, must be regarding the pricetag.. Is all that included in the kit?
6 October 2017, 10:10
Kent KarlsenThe HPH PBY-5A is indeed an impressive kit, everything is resin and every detail in the kit is meticulously modeled. That's why I have decided to make it as a partly cutaway model, it really would be a shame to hide away all those nice details. This is my first resin kit... and it's to say the least: Very intimidating. Hopefully I will be able to 'pull it off' without loosing my mind completely 😉
7 October 2017, 17:40
Alexander GrivonevI've built the 1:48 version and it was already huge, but that comparison picture, holy crap! At 1:32 it has a wingspan of exactly 1 Meter oO
Good luck with that mate, we'll keep you motivated 😄
7 October 2017, 18:55
bughunterKent, this is really a cool project. You said, all resin, but I heard, that the fuselage and wings are made of glassfibre (GFK) ?
You could also do the famous one of Jacques-Yves Cousteau, but it was a 6A.
9 October 2017, 18:12
Adam FarnsworthGreat work on the details. Also liking the Danish colours it's going to be getting.
11 October 2017, 16:15
Kerry COXMost impressive to say the least. !! 👍
I will be keen to know if the waste gun positions have the shell casing scoup/funnel included, s I remember seeing them on the refurbished Cat at the RAAF base at Amberly some years back. Just wondering really. But I love your results so far. 🙂
13 October 2017, 17:37
Rui SGreat work in this huge model (not to be surprised about this) 👍
I'm definitely in this one. Better late than never.
1/32 That's my scale for aircraft hehehe 😄
13 October 2017, 18:09
Erik LeijdensI saw one at the HPH stand in Telford last weekend, amazing detail in this kit. Yours looks amazing Kent 👍
16 November 2017, 11:19
Patrick HagelsteinWow! That's brave to cut op a kit of that size and cost!... But it's worth it! Great job!
16 November 2017, 15:34
Gordon SørensenIncredible, Kent! The inteior detail looks fantastic. What colour scheme are you going to use for the grey and red? I am planning the same scheme for my 1/72 Catalina....
16 November 2017, 19:52
Martin OostromOkay, I'm quitting this hobby. Can't decide whether I'm depressed or inspired😉
Okay, I'm inspired 👍
16 November 2017, 21:07
bughunterThat is so real, the radio operator just walked away a minute ago ... and forgot his papers! Please tell him!
16 November 2017, 22:54
Peter HardyAwesome!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
17 November 2017, 01:34
Robert LaSerrePlease forgive me for the ignorant question sir, but did you add the cabling in the hull? I.E. the radiao stacks?
5 December 2017, 15:48
Kent KarlsenThanks Gent's - Yes I've adde the cables and wires for the radio compartment...
6 December 2017, 18:10
Björn SvedbergExcellent build log! 👍 The scaffolding around the engine in picture 33 made me laugh 🙂. It looks so real! Do you have little minions working for you?
13 December 2017, 10:06
Greg BakerIt's too bad this build is so undersized. I can't quite read the labels on the seat cushion...
13 December 2017, 13:35
Martin OostromI need to stash my baby cat (1:72) for at least a year or two to seem acceptable to the mates. This baby is beautiful!
13 December 2017, 17:54
Roland SachsenhoferThat´s so impressive! Hardly distinguishable from the real thing!
13 December 2017, 18:51
bughunterWhat a great progress! And the work to open the fuselage already pays back 👍
13 December 2017, 19:37
Scott HastingsFabulous work. Love the addition of light inside, top notch work indeed!!!
13 December 2017, 19:38
Tim HeimerKent, This is another fine piece of work for out standing nice collection.
15 December 2017, 12:25
Björn SvedbergI always look forward to seeing your progress on this model. It's becoming a real masterpiece! 👍
3 February 2018, 08:07
Kees KleijwegtWow, how can I have missed this!?
This is a museum quality masterpiece. Absolutely stunnning work Kent 👍👍👍
3 February 2018, 08:56
Rui SThere are lots of good models here in scalemates, but than, once in awhile there is one Outstanding and Extraordinary modeler and you, Sir, of course, belongue to that elite category.
The sky is the limit.
I'm speechless 😮
3 February 2018, 11:05
Spanjaardi do agree . Kent skills are simply incredible. museum piece is understament.
3 February 2018, 12:26
bughunterThat is the definition of a perfect model .... 👍 👍 👍 What is your way to create this mottled/dotted painting?
3 February 2018, 13:47
Michael HickeyI love using the salt weathering technique for weathering planes living on the ocean, and your effort is top notch.👍
4 February 2018, 02:03
Alexander GrivonevI am starting to realize that the kit is probably worth its price, without underestimating the modeling skills of Kent 👍 Amazing!
10 February 2018, 12:53
Jan HazesLove the subject and very nice progress. In the summer months a Catalina regularly flies past my house.
12 February 2018, 20:45
bughunterKent, what you ar doing here is ... I'm out of words for this kind of art! 👍
20 February 2018, 18:34
Roland SachsenhoferIncredible! A admirable masterpiece and pure joy to look at
20 February 2018, 19:23
Kent KarlsenThank's gent's, appreciate it. I'm also very happy that She's finally done 😉
20 February 2018, 20:09
Patrick HagelsteinHow do you mean? Done? She has a lot of panels missing! Especially on her port side... First close her up, then we can call her done!
😛
20 February 2018, 20:24
bughunterAnd your engines are also not strong enough to start with that short wings!
20 February 2018, 21:08
Konrad -Amazing piece of art!! Very very nice! 👍.
Well the start should be a little bit tricky 🙂
20 February 2018, 21:19
Spanjaarda true work of love and art.... i have no better words for this wonder.
20 February 2018, 22:05
Peter HardyKent I have already commented on your work on this, I can't add any superlatives not already voiced, so from me just a simple congratulations on finishing a masterpiece. I am interested in how and where you will display the Cat?
21 February 2018, 10:34
Kent KarlsenThanks! Yes the display question indeed, any suggestions? I'm thinking a little piece of runway with Marsden PSP matting...
21 February 2018, 13:28
Patrick HagelsteinMaybe because the plane itself is already so detailed, a bland surface, maybe a mirror? That way all the attention is focussed on the plane itself and won't be detracted to a vignette.
21 February 2018, 15:11
Patrick HagelsteinWhen I look at the top picture, my attention is immediately drawn to looking into the plane.
21 February 2018, 15:12
Peter HardyA damp timber ramp with a background photo of blue /green water. Black and white photo? Simple, in sync but not enough to compete with the Cat.
22 February 2018, 10:36
Michael HickeyI'm without speech, simply stunning, you are an inspiration to all of us.👍👍👍
22 June 2018, 17:11
Spanjaardthat base and figures are simply perfect... the icing of this amazing cake 🙂
22 June 2018, 19:43
Christian RistitsThis is just awesome! Your Detailwork on this plane is fantastic!
23 June 2018, 05:57
Peter HardyNo Kent, thank you, From all of us. Long build but brilliant to watch!
25 June 2018, 03:48
B. M.Well....the first picture says it all. You really need to look close, very close, not to get fooled 🙂
25 June 2018, 11:06
Alec KYes, the first pic is masterful. The lighting in particular is very effective. Very inspirational 👍 👍 👍
25 June 2018, 12:38
Paul StubbsThink I said it before above but I'll say it again, absolutely unbelievable work :-o.
4 July 2018, 11:43
TreehuggerImpressive, and interesting with the wings cut, making the model smaller.
28 January 2019, 19:53
Tom ...Simply extraordinary, Kent! Wow!! Lost for words... Not sure if I've ever seen so much detail in one model! Amazing work!
2 June 2020, 07:20
James VorsterHold on, the first one isn't a regular photo... that's the model? Outstanding, it's really great... well done!
3 June 2020, 08:10
Slavo HazuchaTruly spectacular! Took me some time to fully confirm pic 1 is the model and not a reference photo! 👍 Great display of skill and artistic feel for just everything, including the crew. 👍
3 June 2020, 08:21
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