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ACY2137 Academy Plastics 1/72 Consolidated PBY-5A
TECH NOTES
This is a plastic 1/72 Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina USN Patrol Airplane
from Academy Plastics. It's for experienced modelers.
The PBY-5A was the first version of this famous aircraft equipped with
with landing gear, which made it a true amphibian plane. Painted black and
armed with bombs and radar, the PBY-5A was used effectively against ships.
FEATURES: Detailed 1/72nd scale for static display only.
Markings included for one aircraft.
112 parts in black 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 radar antennae included.
Service History: USN patrol aircraft; served throughout WWII.
Description: Twin engine, high wing, flying boat.
MARKING
OPTIONS: Single sheet of decals which contains national insignia, instrument
panel and code letters.
Kit markings are for "Black Cat" B64 - no unit information given.
Overall: Flat Black.
Additional Paints Required:
Flat: Black, Aluminum, Metallic Grey, Yellow, Green, White, Interior
Green.
Gloss: Silver, Gun Metal.
INCLUDES: One 1/72 Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina USN Patrol 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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