{"product_id":"38301-revell-03902-pby-5a-catalina-172","title":"Revell 03902 PBY-5A Catalina 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eRevell 03902 PBY-5A Catalina 1\/72 – Plastic Aircraft Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The \u003cstrong\u003eRevell 03902 PBY-5A Catalina\u003c\/strong\u003e model in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72\u003c\/strong\u003e scale is a faithfully reproduced plastic kit for self-assembly of the legendary American amphibious aircraft from \u003cstrong\u003eWorld War II\u003c\/strong\u003e. This model allows you to build one of the most famous flying boats, which earned distinction both in combat and rescue operations. The product does not include glue or paints – these are available separately.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eHistorical Description of the PBY-5A Catalina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    The PBY-5A Catalina was developed by the American company Consolidated Aircraft. This aircraft entered service in the early 1940s and played an important role in Allied operations during World War II, especially in the Pacific and Atlantic. It was used by the \u003cstrong\u003eUnited States\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eCanada\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eGreat Britain\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eAustralia\u003c\/strong\u003e, and other countries. The Catalina was used for patrol duties, anti-submarine warfare, sea rescue, transport, and reconnaissance. One of the most famous episodes was the rescue operation of American sailors from sunken ships and tracking the Japanese fleet during the Battle of Midway (1942).\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eKit Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eScale: 1:72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLength after assembly: 270 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eNumber of parts: 125\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eMaterial: high-quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eCockpit, engine, and landing gear detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eOption to build with landing gear extended or retracted\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eDecals with markings for various countries (USA, RAF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eCategory and Difficulty Level\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e plastic aircraft model kit.\u003cbr\u003e\n    \u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 on a 1-5 scale – recommended for intermediate and advanced modelers who are familiar with working on details and handling a larger number of parts.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose This Model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Revell 03902 PBY-5A Catalina 1\/72 is a product that offers excellent part fit and a high level of detail. The model accurately replicates both the silhouette and intricate details, allowing for a historical reconstruction of this iconic aircraft. It's perfect for enthusiasts of naval aviation, wartime dioramas, and collectors of World War II machines. This model is also a great gift choice for fans of aircraft modeling.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Revell","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54722335670606,"sku":"REV03902","price":31.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/dd04d528d06a9f34ac95bb6bc04aee04.jpg?v=1755536102","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/38301-revell-03902-pby-5a-catalina-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}