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product_id: 546345514
title: "Academy 1/72 US Navy Air Corps PBY-5A Operation Catalina Midway Plastic Model 12573"
brand: "academy hobby model kits"
price: "$U3760"
currency: UYU
in_stock: true
url: https://www.desertcart.uy/products/546345514-academy-1-72-us-navy-air-corps-pby-5a-operation
store_origin: UY
region: Uruguay
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# 1/72 scale precision customizable paint-ready kit detailed US Navy PBY-5A replica Academy 1/72 US Navy Air Corps PBY-5A Operation Catalina Midway Plastic Model 12573

**Brand:** academy hobby model kits
**Price:** $U3760
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Build history, one precise panel at a time!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Academy 1/72 US Navy Air Corps PBY-5A Operation Catalina Midway Plastic Model 12573 by academy hobby model kits
- **How much does it cost?** $U3760 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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- academy hobby model kits enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted academy hobby model kits brand quality
- Free international shipping included
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## Key Features

- • **Generous Size:** At 10.9 inches long and 17.3 inches wide, this model commands attention in any collection.
- • **Authentic Detailing:** Intricately molded panel lines and accurate US Navy decals bring historic authenticity to your build.
- • **Collector’s Pride:** A must-have for aviation enthusiasts and history buffs aiming to own a piece of WWII legacy.
- • **Scale-Perfect Precision:** Experience true-to-life detail with a 1/72 scale model that fits perfectly on your display shelf.
- • **Customizable Masterpiece:** Unpainted and unassembled, this kit invites your personal touch with paints and adhesives sold separately.

## Overview

The Academy 1/72 US Navy Air Corps PBY-5A Operation Catalina Midway Plastic Model is a highly detailed, unpainted assembly kit featuring precise molds and authentic decals. Measuring 10.9 inches in length and 17.3 inches in wingspan, it offers a realistic scale replica of the iconic WWII flying boat, perfect for collectors and modelers seeking a customizable and historically accurate project.

## Description

Academy 1/72 US Navy Air Corps PBY-5A Operation Catalina Midway Plastic Model 12573

## Features

- This plastic model requires assembly and painting. Adhesives, tools, paints, etc., sold separately
- 1/72 scale unpainted plastic assembly kit
- Size when assembled: total length 10.9 inches (278 mm), total width 17.3 inches (440
- Precise molds represent each panel line
- US Army Navy Air Force Decal
- Academy ACADEMY (Korea) Import Plastic Model

## Product Details

- **Brand:** ACADEMY HOBBY MODEL KITS
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Color:** Molded Color
- **Theme:** Military
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 17.32 x 5.12 x 11.02 inches

## Images

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*Product available on Desertcart Uruguay*
*Store origin: UY*
*Last updated: 2026-02-28*