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Wings and floats
Wing panels with engraved riveting, retractable floats and depth charges.
Floating Hangar 43When the ocean was the best runway
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Limited edition · Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
Vintage aviation, layer-by-layer precision.
A 3D-printed seaplane kit that captures the nostalgia of historical wings with the accuracy of modern European craftsmanship.
- 1:43 scale · 72 cm
- 15-minute assembly
- Made in the EU
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Secure payment · VAT included · Made in the EU
Handcrafted production limited to a maximum of 12 units per month, each with an engraved, individually numbered stand.
Reserve
One kit. One numbered edition.
Handcrafted production limited to 12 units per month. Ships in 7–14 working days, by reservation order.
- ✦Illustrated manual (ES/EN/FR)
- ✦Engraved, numbered stand
- ✦Access to assembly videos
About the color
Every batch is printed from a different filament spool, so the exact shade (blue-grey, sand, olive) can vary slightly between batches. Need a specific color? Write to us before ordering and we'll confirm it.
CheckoutSecure payment · VAT included · Made in the EU
Monthly batch: 7/12 units available this month · Every unit is a numbered edition
Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina · Complete kit
PLA · 65+ parts · 72 cm wingspan · numbered stand
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- Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina · Complete kit × 1
- 149.00€
- Estimated shipping
- 8.90€
- Total
- 157.90€
- ✓72 cm wingspan (1:43 scale)
- ✓15-minute snap-fit assembly (no glue)
- ✓Engraved, individually numbered display stand
- ✓Exclusive monthly batch (max 12 units/month, made in the EU)
Ships in 7–14 working days, by reservation order
Gallery
The prototype, up close.
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Real wingspan, tape-measured: 72 cm tip to tip.
Inside the box
Kit breakdown: 4 engineering blocks
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Engines and props
Two R-1830 radials, three-blade propellers and translucent cockpit canopy.
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Full wingspan
Large-format upper wing (72 cm) with floats folded into flight position.
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Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina stand
Oval base, engraved and individually numbered, printed support-free, shown with the H-clip connectors and insignia.
The kit's 65+ parts, laid out before packing.
40 × 30 × 15 cm
The box experience
Arrives like a museum piece.
Each Catalina ships in a reinforced 40 × 30 × 15 cm box, every component nested in custom foam and wrapped in premium bubble layers.
- 01Securely nested partsCustom-cut foam cradles for every component.
- 02Wrapped in protective bubble layersFull-surface shock absorption.
- 03Ready-to-assemble modular designIndustrial numbering, step-by-step guide and assembly videos.
- 04Reinforced box 40 × 30 × 15 cmKraft double-wall cardboard, single-ink print.
⚡ Full assembly in 15 minutes · No glue required
15 minutes, no glue
Forget hours of glue and toxic fillers. Our internal structural connector system (H-clips) delivers precision snap-fit assembly in just 15 minutes, ready to go straight onto your display stand.
A conventional kit at this scale means 300+ parts to cut, sand, glue and let cure: 8 to 20 hours of work spread over several days. Here: 15 minutes following the step-by-step guide and the assembly videos you get access to when you buy your unit.
Model specifications
- Wingspan
- 72 cm (28.3 in)
- Fuselage length
- 44.5 cm (17.5 in)
- Height on stand
- 21.5 cm (8.5 in)
- Reinforced box
- 40 × 30 × 15 cm
- Material
- High-density PLA
- Assembly
- Snap-fit · 15 min
Large-format 1:43 scale: over 72 cm of display presence, packed flat and compact in 40 cm.
The concept
Floating Hangar 43 — nostalgia, printed.
Floating Hangar 43 is born from a mix of Catalan design passion and Eastern European precision. Each Catalina is built layer by layer, honoring the silhouette of an aviation icon with 21st-century materials.
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Designed in Barcelona
Every part modeled with Mediterranean attention to detail.
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Crafted in Bulgaria
Calibrated printers and hand-checked quality, layer after layer.
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Clean assembly
Snap-fit parts, minimal glue, only basic tools required.
The original
Consolidated PBY Catalina — the flying boat that crossed oceans.
Designed in 1935, the PBY Catalina became the most-produced amphibious flying boat in history. Air-sea rescue, maritime patrol and 24-hour Pacific missions: a silhouette that defined an era. Floating Hangar 43 honors its original geometry, layer by layer.
- First flight
- March 28, 1935
- Wingspan
- 31.70 m / 104 ft
- Length
- 19.46 m / 63 ft 10 in
- Height
- 6.15 m / 20 ft 2 in
- Max speed
- 315 km/h
- Rated power
- 2,435 hp
- Prop type
- 3 blade
- Crew (max)
- 10
- Max take-off weight
- 16,056 kg
- Fuel capacity
- 6,625 L
- Engines
- 2 × P&W Twin Wasp
Historical photographs in the public domain · data from the PBY-5A plate.
Shipping & FAQ
Everything you need to know.
Each aircraft is 3D printed layer-by-layer, made to order. Ships in 7–14 working days, by reservation order, within the monthly batch of 12 units.
Shipping rates are dynamically calculated at the final checkout screen based on your European or international delivery address.
No. Internal structural connectors (H-clips) allow snap-fit assembly in about 15 minutes, with no glue or filler. You get the step-by-step guide and access to the assembly videos when you buy your unit.
About 15 minutes. A conventional kit at this scale with 300+ parts to cut, sand and glue can take 8 to 20 hours spread over several days.
Custom inquiries
Request your own version.
Custom scales, historical liveries or added features — tell us your idea.