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PBY 5/5A Catalina
The PBY Catalina served the United States armed forces and many allied nations throughout WWII and
continued to serve long after the end of the war. This kit represents the Catalina PBY-5A as a maritime
patrol bomber in Atlantic gray as the aircraft appeared during the "Battle of the Atlantic". The kit also
includes early war US Navy markings.
This Minicraft kit offers markings for the following aircraft:
U.S. Navy PBY-5A, VPB-63, French Morocco, 1944
U.S. Navy PBY-5A, VP-83, Brazil, 1943
Minicraft Models, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA
www.minicraftmodels.com
Printed in China
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Summary of Contents for MINICRAFT PBY 5 Catalina
- Page 1 Atlantic gray as the aircraft appeared during the “Battle of the Atlantic”. The kit also includes early war US Navy markings. This Minicraft kit offers markings for the following aircraft: U.S. Navy PBY-5A, VPB-63, French Morocco, 1944 U.S.
- Page 2 PARTS LOCATING DIAGRAM Sprue C NOTE Parts shown shaded are not for use. Sprue A 45 44 Sprue B 14622...
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Page 3: Fuselage Assembly
Cement DO NOT Cement Cut away Optional parts Repeat operation Symmetrical assembly Drill hole Coller Ne pas Coller Couper Choix RŽpeeter l' opŽration Kleben Nicht Kleben Scheiden Auswahlmoglichkeit Vorgang wiederholen Pegar No Pegar Cortar Eleccion Repitir la operacion Incollare Non Incollare Tagliere Scelta Ripetere... - Page 4 WING ASSEMBLY - RETRACTED FLOATS Note alignment WING ASSEMBLY - EXTENDED FLOATS ¥ Cockpit/turret interior INTERIOR GREEN ¥ Control yokes FLAT BLACK ¥ Machine guns GUNMETAL Note alignment ENGINES / EXHAUSTS ¥ Exhausts BURNT METAL A36 (Shown in place) Note alignment A21 (LEFT) A23 (LEFT) A22 (RIGHT)
- Page 5 EXTENDED LANDING GEAR ¥ Struts WHITE or ALUMINUM ¥ Hubs FLAT BLACK or BLUE GRAY FS 35189 STARBOARD (RIGHT) PORT (LEFT) Parts shown in place RETRACTED LANDING GEAR STARBOARD (RIGHT) Parts shown in place A18 (Hidden) PORT (LEFT) FINAL ASSEMBLY A42 (Shown in place) Note alignment (Glue doors in closed...
- Page 6 U.S. Navy PBY-5A, VPB-63, French Morocco, 1944 PAINTS A U.S. Navy Dark Gull Gray (ModelMaster 1740, Acryl 4755) B U.S. Navy Light Gull Gray (ModelMaster 1730, Acryl 4763) C U.S. Navy White (ModelMaster 1745, Acryl 4696) D U.S. Navy Blue Gray M-485 (ModelMaster 2055, Acryl 4847) E U.S.
- Page 7 U.S. Navy PBY-5A, VP-83, Brazil, 1943 14622...
- Page 8 Your Minicraft model includes high-quality waterslide decals. These decals adhere best to a glossy surface; and it is recommended that you apply a clear gloss coat over your painted model. Use a sharp scissors or knife to cut individual decals from the carrier sheet. Do not cut into the clear film surrounding the individual decals.
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