1/72 PBY-5 Catalina correct cowlings closed flaps recommended for Academy
Aires Quickboost 1/72 PBY-5 Catalina Correct Cowlings Closed Flaps is a resin add-on for the Academy kit, replacing the basic engine covers with a more accurately shaped and detailed closed flap design.
The PBY-5 Catalina was one of the most important patrol and rescue seaplanes of World War II.deployed primarily by the US Navy in the role of anti-submarine reconnaissance, long-range patrol and SAR operations. Her distinctive engine nacelles with distinctive cowls and cooling flaps form one of the most visibleof the aircraft - and in kits, they are often inaccurate in shape or oversimplified.
The Aires Quickboost Correct Cowlings Closed Flaps in 1/72nd scale offers precision-cast resin engine covers with realistic proportions and closed cooling flaps that give the model a more authentic look. The accessory is designed specifically for the Academy kit, ensuring easy installation and accurate melding without the need for modifications. The result is a significant improvement in the silhouette of the engine nacelles and the overall impression of the finished Catalina.
Ideal for modelers who want to add more precise shaping to their PBY-5 engine parts to achieve a more realistic look to the actual machine.
| Category: | Detail Sets |
|---|---|
| EAN: | 8599260027022 |
| Scale: | 1/72 |
| Nationality: | United States of America |
| Period: | WW2 |
