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 ordepth charges for anti-submarine patrols and had a range of close to 3000miles.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.MARKINGOPTIONS: 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 AirplaneREQUIRES: Assembly Hobby Knife Paint: (see MA
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