1:48 PBY-5A Catalina - Cockpit Space Set (for Eduard and Revell Kits)

1:48 PBY-5A Catalina Cockpit Space Set (for Eduard and Revell Kits), Eduard, scale 1:48

This set of the SPACE range from Eduard is not a model of an aircraft but a detail set for the interior of the cockpit. It combines 3D color decals (instrument panels and side consoles with faithful texture) and photo-etched color parts including the seat belts. The result is a richly rendered cockpit with no need for demanding hand painting. The set is intended for the PBY-5A Catalina plastic kits from Eduard and Revell in 1:48 scale.

The real subject

The Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina was an American amphibious flying boat of the Second World War with a roomy pilot's cockpit and extensive instrument equipment. It is precisely the cockpit detail that this set brings to life.

Use

• Apply the 3D color decals onto cleaned and smooth panel surfaces according to the instructions; even the surface out in advance with a base color.
• For firm seating of the decals and a matte look we recommend overcoating with a matte clear.
• Carefully separate the photo-etched belts from the fret, shape them by bending and fix them with a tiny amount of super glue.
• Proceed patiently and in small steps, as fine parts take precise work better than haste.

Who the set is for

• Builders of the PBY-5A Catalina model from Eduard or Revell in 1:48 scale.
• Modelers who want a realistic cockpit without laborious hand painting of the instruments.
• Anyone interested in raising interior detail with a minimum of etch work and a maximum of effect.

This is an accessory, not a standalone model. To use it you need the base PBY-5A Catalina kit from Eduard or Revell in the matching scale. Paints and glue are not included in the package.