{"product_id":"70388-quickboost-qb72572-pby-catalina-fishtail-exhaust-for-academy-172","title":"Quickboost QB72572 PBY Catalina fishtail exhaust for Academy 1\/72","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eQuickboost QB72572 – Fishtail Exhaust for PBY Catalina for Academy 1\/72\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Quickboost QB72572 is a high-quality upgrade set designed for Academy’s 1\/72 scale PBY Catalina plastic models. This accessory faithfully replicates the distinctive fishtail exhaust used on real PBY Catalina aircraft—one of the most recognizable US Navy aircraft of World War II.\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntended for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Academy PBY Catalina plastic model\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e Top quality resin\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of original use:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States of America\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUsage period:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOperational examples:\u003c\/strong\u003e The PBY Catalina flying boat was used for maritime reconnaissance, anti-submarine patrols, search and rescue missions, as well as transport purposes. It participated in key Allied operations in the Pacific, Atlantic, and Mediterranean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdd-ons:\u003c\/strong\u003e The part does not contain metal or photo-etched components – it is made entirely from superbly cast resin details, offering a higher level of detail than standard kit parts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCategory:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgrade part for plastic models\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty level:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2\/5 – recommended for beginner and intermediate modelers. Assembly is straightforward but requires care when cutting and fitting the resin detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\n    Quickboost QB72572 is an excellent choice for any modeler striving for an accurate representation of the historical PBY Catalina. Ideal for dioramas, competition models, and anyone seeking maximum realism and historical fidelity. The high precision, sharp details, and material quality make this one of the best aftermarket options for enhancing WWII aircraft exhaust inlets. Highly recommended for hobbyists just entering the modeling world as well as advanced collectors aiming for ultimate authenticity and detail!\n  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Quickboost","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54739145425230,"sku":"QB72572","price":4.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0914\/5149\/0638\/files\/a67fe9e06bc4e83a87c7570c6eb97dba.jpg?v=1755841713","url":"https:\/\/plastmodel.com\/products\/70388-quickboost-qb72572-pby-catalina-fishtail-exhaust-for-academy-172","provider":"Plastmodel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}