Airfix 05007 1/72 PBY-5A Catalina

Airfix 05007 1/72 PBY-5A Catalina

This is a plastic 1:72 Catalina PBY-5A Airplane from Airfix.

It's a skill level 3 model for ages 8 and over.

The prototype of the Catalina first flew in March 1935, and after completing its trials and a non-stop flight distance record of 5508km, went into mass production shortly afterwards. It had an impressive war record on all fronts from the Pacific to Russia and destroyed no fewer than 196 U-boats, as well as rescuing hundreds of allied aircrew.

Features

• Airfix 05007 1/72 PBY-5A Catalina

• Gray plastic pieces come unassembled and very detailed.

• Pilots and gunner figures included.

• Clear pieces included for the canopy sections of plane on the front and back ends.

• Detailed cockpit and landing gear, plus weaponry included.

• Ski floats for taking off and landing on water.

• Easy-to-follow pictorial instructions.

• Plane achieved an impressive war record.

Specifications

• Scale: 1:72

• Wingspan: 17-1/4" (43.8cm)

• Length: 10-1/2" (26.8cm)

Contents

• One 1:72 Catalina PBY-5A Airplane

Requirements

• Assembly

• Sprue Cutter/Hobby Knife

• Paint: See MARKING OPTIONS for needed Humbrol paint colors

• Brushes

• Glue

• Scissors

• Water for Decals

• Soft Cloth for Decals

• Adult Supervision

• One decal sheet with markings for one aircraft: -88, 11088, RAF Insignia.

• Airframe and Detail Colors: Medium Gray, Dull Green, Matt White, Matt Black; see box packaging for other common airplane colors.

Comments

• Keep parts out of reach of small children. See all safety rules within separate brochure of packaging.

• Airfix models display a skill level on packaging to match modelers with their acquired experience. Levels range from 1 (easiest) to 4 (most difficult).

• Humbrol products, including paint, are recommended for use with

• Airfix models.