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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