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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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