Max Komendantov Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) After the WWII in the Soviet Union, there were a lot of flying boats PBN-1 Nomad obtained through lend-lease, on many of them engines were replaced with Soviet engines AШ-82. After the plane was named KM-2 (Catalina modified - 2). The KM-2s served mostly in the aviation of the Soviet Northern Fleet, as they arrived in the part of the Be-6 flying boats and after the removal from the PBN-1 armament, they were transferred to the Polar Aviation Department, where they flew until the early 1960s. Edited August 6, 2018 by Max Komendantov 38 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 You are on a roll, Max. Another beautiful and very interesting build. More .... Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Never heard of the KM-2 before but I love it. The engines make it look purposeful whilst that nose makes it look a bit evil. It's like the Catalina's evil twin! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Hi Max, how is it different rom the GST? Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Komendantov Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) Hi, Martin! This is almost two different aircraft - the GST is very much differentiated by the contours and shape of the hull, engines and other things. But the GST is also a very beautiful aircraft. Here is a photo Evgeny aka Barbara by model: Edited August 6, 2018 by Max Komendantov 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Komendantov Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 (edited) 30 minutes ago, zebra said: Never heard of the KM-2 before but I love it. The engines make it look purposeful whilst that nose makes it look a bit evil. It's like the Catalina's evil twin! Edited August 6, 2018 by Max Komendantov Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Another outstanding model of yet another plane I'm unfamiliar with. First Class work! Tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Komendantov Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 4 minutes ago, TonyW said: Another outstanding model of yet another plane I'm unfamiliar with. First Class work! Tony. Hi Tony, Thank you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 great conversion I can see the work you had to do to convert the amphibious craft to a pure sea plane as well as everything else required. Beautifully done and the finished scheme is excellent Well done Cheers 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Komendantov Posted August 6, 2018 Author Share Posted August 6, 2018 Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 i found this for those who might be interested: https://forum.warthunder.com/index.php?/topic/400117-pby-5a-catalina-ussr-historically-inaccurate/ Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Great looking Catalina 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeaton01 Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Well done, Max. I think the nose is an improvement, better looking. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val_Ukraine Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Just another masterpiece! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Both Catalina variants very interesting and done excellently! Best regards J-W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAAMAN Posted August 7, 2018 Share Posted August 7, 2018 Just outstanding, brilliant work and a superb finish Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 9, 2018 Share Posted August 9, 2018 Wow! That is a beauty! All of your work really paid off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kilroy1988 Posted January 20, 2019 Share Posted January 20, 2019 On 8/6/2018 at 4:30 AM, Max Komendantov said: Hi, Martin! This is almost two different aircraft - the GST is very much differentiated by the contours and shape of the hull, engines and other things. But the GST is also a very beautiful aircraft. Here is a photo Evgeny aka Barbara by model: Hello! Hoping that Max is still around, I want to ask what kit was used to create this gorgeous GST? Also, what were the major modifications necessary, if any? Both of these are outstanding models. Very well done... Cheers! -Gregory Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Komendantov Posted January 20, 2019 Author Share Posted January 20, 2019 https://karopka.ru/community/user/11492/?MODEL=515578 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72modeler Posted January 21, 2019 Share Posted January 21, 2019 Max, What a magnificent model! I also was unaware of this variant, and what a handsome and menacing-looking Catalina! Beautiful workmanship and finish. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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