russ c Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 Very nice Cat` there, looks great Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheStig Posted January 7, 2016 Share Posted January 7, 2016 very nice work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oddball57 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Wonderful job on the Cat! It’s always been one of my favorite aircraft. I wanted to add a note about the markings, specifically the dark surround on the national insignia. The dark blue surround is actually correct for the three colour camouflage you chose. In 1943, the American insignia was changed from a simple white star in a navy blue roundel to the star, roundel, and bars. However, the folks in charge of the change insisted that the insignia also include the colour red, as in the American flag. Since red was also the colour of the Japanese insignia, most American units in the Pacific Theater chose to paint over the red surround, having found earlier in the war that gunners and fighter pilots would fire on anything with red markings. The blue paint used for overpainting the red was whatever was in stock, so often it was darker than what was on the factory painted insignia. The government finally got wise a few months later, and eliminated the red from the insignia altogether. Academy did their homework! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 On 1/3/2016 at 11:50 PM, TGA said: First one and a great one indeed. Wow is the first word that came to mind. Seriously beautiful and I'm looking forward to more of your work!! I completely agree! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mig88 Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 A lovely job on a lovely plane. It looks really great! I've got to get one built for my collection, but in 1:144! Miguel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Such an inspiring and beautifully-presented build! I really love it - makes me want to buy the kit for my stash (although I'd be lucky to get it looking as nice as yours). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeddahbill Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Very impressive! The paint scheme looks fantastic! Cheers, Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crane Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Awesome Catalina Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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