Eduard 3DL72022 PBY-5A SPACE HOBBY 2000/ACADEMY 1/72 – 3D Decals and Photo-Etched Details for Aircraft Model

Eduard 3DL72022 SPACE is an extremely advanced accessory set designed for 1/72 scale PBY-5A Catalina models from HOBBY 2000 and ACADEMY. This exceptional product was created for modelers seeking the highest level of realism in recreating the interior of their World War II aircraft model.

• Category: Model accessories set – 3D decals + photo-etched parts
• Scale: 1/72
• Aircraft: Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina
• Period of use: World War II
• Operating countries: USA (and widely used by Allies, including the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, France)
• Material: 3D decals (ultraviolet-printed on vinyl film) and photo-etched steel
• Application: Main and side instrument panels, control panels, photo-etched pilot seatbelts, and precise minor cockpit details
• Compatible set: Exclusively for 1/72 scale PBY-5A models from HOBBY 2000 and ACADEMY

Historical Description of the Aircraft and Product Application

The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina is one of the most recognizable seaplanes of World War II, renowned for reconnaissance, patrol, and rescue missions on all fronts. It was widely used by the US Navy, RAF, and other Allied air forces from 1941 up to the early 1950s. The realistic cockpit interior, replicated with 3D decals and photo-etched seatbelts, provides significant visual enhancement to the model of this iconic machine.

Main Advantages of the Eduard 3DL72022 Set

• 3D decals that realistically reproduce the structure and coloring of instrument panels with incredible precision — providing depth and a three-dimensional effect in the cockpit
• Highest quality photo-etched seatbelts and details made from ultra-thin steel
• Very easy assembly – cut-out and application of elements without the need to paint panel details
• Precisely dedicated to the shapes and interior dimensions of ACADEMY and HOBBY 2000 models

Who Do We Recommend This For?

The set is dedicated to both intermediate and experienced modelers who want to achieve realism and a professional look for their model’s interior. Recommended assembly difficulty: 2/5. An excellent way to enhance the aesthetic value without the need for time-consuming, precise cockpit painting.