Quickboost QB72571 PBY Catalina radar antenna for Academy 1/72 – Radar Antenna for PBY Catalina Model

The Quickboost QB72571 set is a precisely crafted resin radar antenna dedicated to the PBY Catalina model in 1/72 scale from Academy. This is a high-quality detail set designed for modelers who wish to accurately replicate the details of the historic reconnaissance and rescue aircraft, the Catalina.

The PBY Catalina was an American flying boat widely used during World War II. Produced by Consolidated Aircraft, it served in the air forces of the United States, Great Britain, Canada, the USSR, Australia, and many other Allied countries. Characteristic radar antennas appeared on later versions of this aircraft, significantly increasing its effectiveness in submarine detection and sea rescue missions. The Catalina operated in all theaters of war: from the Pacific through the Atlantic to the Mediterranean, and radar antennas were a distinctive element of its advanced variants.

• The set is made from durable, high-quality resin, ensuring sharp detail and an accurate reproduction of the complex design of radar antennas, which can be difficult to achieve in plastic.
• The resin antenna is durable, lightweight, and easy to install – it has been specially designed as a replacement and detail upgrade for the polystyrene Academy Catalina model.
• Adding the radar antenna to your model allows you to represent the aircraft as it operated between 1942–1945, showcasing its authentic, combat appearance.
• Category: resin detail set for a 1/72 scale plastic model.

The Quickboost QB72571 set is recommended for intermediate to advanced modelers who want to enhance the realism of their model and faithfully recreate the historical details of machines used during World War II. Installation difficulty is rated at 2/5: basic skill working with resin parts and experience handling small components is required.

Choose Quickboost QB72571 if you value perfectly reproduced details and exceptional presentation of your 1/72 scale PBY Catalina model!