[About the actual machine]
-The first flight was in 1935, and it was the American flying boat PBY Catalina that had been deployed before World War II.
-The PBY-5 / 5A type is equipped with two Pratt & Whitney R-1830-92 twin wasp engines.
-It was developed as a flying boat, but it was PBY-5A that was equipped with three-wheeled retractable legs and was amphibious.
-As a flying boat, PBY Catalina was used during the Second World War by the US Navy for a wide range of missions, including offshore patrols, lightning strikes, and transportation and search and rescue.
-In addition to being used by the US Navy as well as the United States Army, the British Navy, etc., it was used not only by the military of each country after World War II, but also as a fire plane for forest fires, etc. It was also active in the private sector.
[About the model]
-The model is a plastic model assembly kit that reproduces the PBY Catalina known as an American masterpiece flying boat in 1/144 scale.
-Above all, it models the amphibious type PBY-5A equipped with retractable wheels.
-Finished length is about 13 cm, wingspan is about 22 cm.
-A model that accurately reproduces the shape of a flying boat can be assembled by either retracting the retractable wheels or storing it.
-And firmly reproduce the two engine nacelles equipped on the straight wings carried on the back.
-You can assemble a characteristic figure.
-Marking is selected from two aircraft belonging to the night battle specialized unit known as `Black Cat` from the aircraft that were active in the Pacific theater during World War II.
-It is a kit that you can enjoy the amazing black body painting.
[Major features]
-Plastic model assembly kit that reproduces PBY Catalina known as America's masterpiece flying boat on 1/144 scale
-Modeled the amphibious type PBY-5A equipped with retractable wheels
-The aircraft can be assembled with either retractable wheels or retracted wheels
-Two engine nacelles equipped with straight wings on the back are also firmly reproduced
-Finished length is about 13 cm, wingspan is about 22 cm
-Marking is selected from two aircraft belonging to the night battle specialized unit known as `Black Cat` from aircraft that were active in the Pacific theater during World War II.
( This is a machine translation. Please allow for possible misinterpretations in the text. )