PBY5A Black Cat Aircraft
Item Number: acy12487
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Product Details
This is the PBY5A Black Cat Aircraft plastic model airplane kit in 1/72 scale by Academy. It represents the iconic Consolidated PBY Catalina, a versatile flying boat used extensively during World War II for patrol, rescue, and anti-submarine missions.
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Includes
- Plastic sprues with parts for one PBY5A model.
- Decal sheet for "Black Cat" markings.
- Clear plastic pieces for windows and canopies.
- Instruction manual with assembly and painting guides.
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 gu 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.
Requirements & Suggestions
Specifications
- Scale: 1/72
- Skill Level: Intermediate (recommended for ages 14 and up)
- Manufacturer: Academy
- Brand: Academy
- Model: PBY5A Black Cat Aircraft
- Kit Number: 12487
- Material: Plastic
- Approximate Length: 11.2 inches (28.5 cm) when assembled
- Approximate Wingspan: 17.3 inches (44 cm) when assembled
Reviews
Review Summary
The reviews highlight a high level of satisfaction with the kit's quality, ease of assembly, and fit of parts, noting it as a fun and enjoyable build with good detail and options for customization like different paint schemes. Many appreciate the large size for its scale and the great price, though some suggest adding weight to the front to prevent it from being a tail sitter and recommend it for modelers with some skill to achieve the best results. A few mention a desire for better decals or additional upgrade parts, which are available separately.
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