ACY2123   Academy Plastics   1/72 Consolidated PBY-5 

TECH NOTES
    This is a plastic 1/72 Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina Airplane from Academy
                    Plastics.  It's for experienced modelers.

     The PBY-5 was the last non-amphibious version of this famous aircraft.
With a top speed of 189 mph, it was also the fastest.  It could carry bombs or
depth charges for anti-submarine patrols and had a range of close to 3000
miles.

FEATURES: Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only.
          Markings included for one aircraft.
          Appx. 110 parts in grey and clear with delicate recessed panel lines.
          Accurately reproduced engines and cowlings, optional front gun
            turrets.
          Detailed waist gun positions with walkways and guns.
          Cockpit detail: seats, bulkheads, instrument panel with decal,
            bulkheads.
          Detailed wing tip floats and retraction mechanism.
          Bomb ordnance and special beaching gear included.
          Service History: USN patrol aircraft; served throughout WWII.
          Description: Twin engine, high wing, flying boat.

MARKING
OPTIONS:  Single sheet of decals that contains national insignia, instrument
            panel, and code letters.
          Kit markings are for PBY-5 14-P-11, VP-14, USN.
          Overall: Silver dope, chrome yellow (FS13538) upper wing surface with
            Gull Grey (FS36440) walkway.
          Additional Paints Required:
          Flat: Black, Aluminum, Metallic Grey, Yellow, Green, White, Interior
            Green.
          Gloss: Silver, Gun Metal.

INCLUDES: One 1/72 Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina Airplane

REQUIRES: Assembly
          Hobby Knife
          Paint: (see MARKING OPTIONS)
          Brushes
          Sandpaper
          Liquid Plastic Cement
          White Glue
          CA or Tube Type Thick Plastic Cement
          Nice-to-have tools: Needle File Set, Sprue Cutter, Airbrush

SPECS:    Scale:  1/72
          Length: 10-1/2" (26.6cm)

COMMENTS: Keep product safely out of reach of small children.
                                                                    

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