Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina "Black Cat"

Description: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina "Black Cat" Detailed model kit. Glue and Paints not included. Easy to follow instructions. Kit suitable for ages 14 to adult. Optional parts to build as early or late versions included Highly detailed waist ners compartment and blisters Fully engraved panel lines turret and cockpit details Decals included to enhance realism Product Description The PBY served many rolls during WWII, including anti-submarine warfare, night attack and naval interdiction, and search and rescue. The seaplane is still used in the modern era as a water bomber in aerial firefighting. From the Manufacturer This is a 1/72 scale Academy plastic model kit. This Consolidated Aircraft PBY-5A was used by every branch of the U.S Military, especially for cargo transport and patrol bombing. The initials "P.B.Y." were determined by the U.S. Navy aircraft designation system of 1922, PB representing "Patrol Bomber" and Y being the code used for the aircrafts manufacturer, Consolidated Aircraft. During World War II, PBYs were used in anti-submarine warfare, patrol bombing, convoy escorts, search and rescue missions (especially air-sea rescue) and cargo transport. The "5A" variation was was produced from October 1941 - January 1945. It had Hydraulically-actuated, retractable tricycle landing gear, for amphibious operation, a new g position with bow "eyeball" turret equipped with twin .30 machine (on some later units), improved armor and self-sealing fuel tanks. Several squadrons of PBY-5As and -6As in the Pacific theater were specially modified to operate as night convoy raiders. Outfitted with state-of-the-art magnetic anomaly detection gear and painted flat black, these "Black Cats" attacked Japanese supply convoys at night. Between August 1943 and January 1944, "Black Cat" squadrons had sunk 112,700 tons of merchant shipping, damaged 47,000 tons and damaged 10 Japanese warships. The last active military PBYs were not retired from service until the 1980s. Even today, over 70 years after its first flight, the aircraft continues to fly as an airtanker in aerial firefighting operations all over the world. This kit includes fully engraved panel lines as well as rivet details, detailed cockpit, waist compartment and blisters, as well bomb and engine detail and a painting and decal guide. Optional parts are included for building an early or late version of the model. The "Black Cat" will be a beautiful and impressive addition to any collection. Item model number 2137 Included Components owners manual Style Modern Scale 1:72 Age Range (Description) Adult Color Black,Navy Special Feature Portable Material Plastic Model Name PBY 5A Item Weight 10.6 ounces Theme Military Item Dimensions LxWxH 10.6 x 17 x 3.5 inches Seasons Winter Number of Pieces 1 Is Discontinued By Manufacturer No Product Dimensions 10.6 x 17 x 3.5 inches Cartoon Character -) Manufacturer Model Rectifier Corp. Shipping Fast shipping is very important for us. Our standard US shipping service is FREE. Your order will be shipped within 2-3 business days upon full payment received. Your order will be delivered within 2-3 business days after the handling time. We only ship to the confirmed PayPal address. We reserve the right to cancel any order for any reason at any time. We are not responsible for undeliverable addresses. Returns and payment We offer a 30 days return policy from checkout winning date. We allow only PayPal as payment methodFeedBack Your feedback very important to us, after you get your package and you are satisfied with our service please leave us positive feedback If you have any problem with your order / any questions please before leave any type of feedback For any questions, using eBay contact system Please visit our eBay store to check out other items for sale!Thank you for shopping at our store.

Price: 56.8 USD

Location: Denver, Colorado

End Time: 2024-07-27T14:36:03.000Z

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