Herpa Wings 555074
Canadian-Vickers OA-10A Catalina Diecast Model
USAAF, #44-33915 "Miss Pick Up" | |
| 1:200 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Canadian-Vickers OA-10A Catalina | | 3.75" | | 6.25" |
The England-based Catalina Society has decorated its “Catalina” in the colors of “Miss Pick Up” – including the pin-up girl artwok. It depicts a sea rescue craft of the United States Army Air Force stationed in South England in 1945.
Designed to replace the Martin P3M, the PBY Catalina was first flown on March 28th, 1935. This aircraft is a long range patrol flying boat, one of the most rugged and versatile aircraft in U.S. history. Its long range assisted in the location and attack of enemy transport ships. A great advantage of flying boats is that they need no runway, however later PBY variants incorporated retractable landing gear, allowing for amphibious operation from land or water. Even today-more than seventy years after its first flight-the PBY continues to fly as an air tanker in firefighting operations throughout the world. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
The Herpa "Wings" range presents detailed, ready-made diecast models of civilian and military aircraft.
Herpa "Wings" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Permanently extended landing gear with non-rotating wheels.
- Accurately detailed underside with concealed screwheads.
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