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🖤 Own a piece of history — build the legendary Black Cat and dominate your display shelf!
The Academy Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina 'Black Cat' is a 1:48 scale plastic model kit that faithfully replicates the iconic WWII amphibious patrol bomber. Featuring fully engraved panel lines, detailed cockpit and gunner compartments, and optional parts for early or late war versions, this kit offers a highly realistic build experience. Decals are included to enhance authenticity, making it a must-have for history buffs and model enthusiasts aiming to capture the stealthy night raider that changed naval warfare.
| ASIN | B0006O06F4 |
| Additional Features | Portable |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Art Craft Kit Type | Model Airplane Building Kit |
| Brand | ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS |
| Brand Name | ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS |
| Color | Black,Navy |
| Customer Reviews | 4.3 out of 5 stars 228 Reviews |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00603550021374 |
| Included Components | Instruction Guide |
| Item Dimensions | 17 x 3.5 x 10.6 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.27 kg |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 17 x 3.5 x 10.6 inches |
| Manufacturer | Model Rectifier Corp. |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 12487 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Model Name | PBY 5A |
| Model Number | 2137 |
| Number of Pieces | 1 |
| Product Style | Modern |
| Scale | 1:48 |
| Seasons | Winter |
| Set Name | PBY 5A |
| Size | Medium |
| Subject Character | Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina |
| Theme | Cat |
| UPC | 033170333876 787799590386 603550021374 |
| Warranty Description | Manufacturer will repair at its expense any product proven defective by reason of improper workmanship or materials. Manufacturer will repair said product without charge for necessary parts or labor. If the product can not be repaired, it will be replaced with another product of equal or greater value. This warranty only extends to the original purchaser. Warranty repairs must be returned freight … |
R**L
Check scale size before ordering if you are keeping to a consistency.
Its a great model but, I thought I was getting a 1:48 scale but it's still a great model.
C**N
Perfect little metal plane
This airplane and its many variations was likely the most helpful aircraft of the war. With a range of 2504 miles and a speed of 195 mph it would remain in the air more than a day. Wa t to go for a ride? Maybe not...but my oh my, could this aircraft search abd rescue...indeed it could bomb also...subs beware. A wonderful aircraft well worth the memories and the honor to be reminded of it.
D**C
Nice details and quality. Good assembly skills required.
I've been an amateur scale modeler for 60 years, and overall am pleased with this kit. It is impressive in regard to it's exterior detail and the quality of parts being very well molded. The only negatives are with the instruction details and with "molded in" part location points. The instructions are not clear as to the exact position to which certain parts are to be aligned to. The drawing details are rather small and crowded with many adjoining parts not clearly shown as to exact location points. This is most evident with interior bulkheads, wing tip floats, and wheel gear. It takes a great deal of "dry fitting" to figure out where the part should be attached at the raised locators. More detailed drawing of those areas would be most helpful. Another issue is a lack of precise "order of assembly" details. Unless a great deal of planning and dry fitting is employed, one must be very careful to not glue items together before assuring each separate component is assembled in the correct order.
C**N
Muy buen producto
Muy buena maqueta, muchos detalles
J**R
Looks beautiful
The boy who received this gift really was excited to get have it.
L**S
Good product but you need excellent eye sight.
Be sure you have excellent eye sight. The parts are REALLY SMALL and the instructions are worse. Other than that, if you have the patience and a magnifing glass it is a nice product.
S**E
Very nice kit
Very nice kit - as always with Tamiya. Parts are all black plastic - fit well together with minimal flash trimming required. Looks nice after assembly with a clearcoat spray finish.
D**N
Catalina Black Cat
Bought this for my brother. He assembled and painted it . Our dad flew this type of plane in WW 2. It was just what my brother was looking for.
A**R
Small parts require good eyes and steady hands
Nice model
P**.
Idrovolante-Buon rapporto qualità prezzo
Il prodotto è arrivato nei tempi previsti, buone le plastiche nel taglio e nell'assemblaggio, prende bene il colore, gli adesivi tendono un poco a girarsi( forse bisogna aspettare qualche secondo in più). Servirebbe un supporto posteriore per montarlo con le ruote aperte (tende ad alzare il muso)). Risolto con parte della cornice dei pezzi. Buono nel complesso
J**N
Great birthday present
Items arrived just as described and delivered on time, packaged well. Fantastic present for Grandson
J**P
Mooi
Een zeldzame kit
A**R
amazingly low price for quality
Brilliant model: everything fits, rivets and body lines are beautifully imbedded. Great quality and value for money. Watch out for: 1) some details need to be attached after decal installation. 2) weight has to be added to the nose.
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