Trumpeter 06285 P2Y 1/350 – Plastic model aircraft kit

Trumpeter 06285 P2Y in 1/350 scale is a high-quality plastic model of the iconic patrol flying boat, enriching any collection of a modeler interested in military aviation. The model is intended for self-assembly, and its realistically reproduced details make it possible to recreate the characteristic features of the aircraft used by the US Navy during the interwar period and at the beginning of World War II.

• Model scale: 1/350 – ideal for collectors building large dioramas, also to be combined with warship models in the same scale.
• Country of use: United States (USA).
• Period of use: 1930s, interwar period and the beginning of World War II.
• Historical background: The Consolidated P2Y was an American patrol flying boat serving mainly in the US Navy. Designed in the late 1920s, intensively used from 1933 to 1941 in the Pacific and Atlantic for patrol and reconnaissance missions. Its typical places of operation were naval bases such as Pearl Harbor and Panama, from where it conducted long-range flights supporting the fleet and monitoring enemy movements before the introduction of newer types of naval aviation.
• Material: High-quality plastic (injection-moulded). The model’s sprue parts are highly precise and fit together excellently. The kit does not contain metal parts or resin extras, which makes it ideal for classic assembly.
• Category: Plastic model aircraft kit (static model).
• Kit contents: Plastic parts to build one model, US Navy decals, step-by-step assembly instructions. The kit does not include glue or paints.
• Assembly difficulty: 2/5 – The model is recommended for both beginner modelers and those wishing to expand their maritime aviation collection. The simple structure and clear instructions make building the kit easy even for those with limited experience.
• Why choose this model? We recommend Trumpeter 06285 P2Y due to the uniqueness of the subject and the excellent reproduction of the specific details of 1930s naval aviation. The model is perfect for maritime diorama collections as well as as an element of displays featuring ships or naval bases.
• Target group: Modelers interested in military aviation, maritime dioramas and the history of the US Navy. Also an excellent choice for those building ship models and wishing to supplement them with realistic carrier-borne aircraft.

Choose the Trumpeter 06285 P2Y 1/350 model to add a faithful miniature of the iconic flying boat from the golden era of American naval aviation to your collection!