Consolidated PBY Catalina

Description

Consolidated PBY Catalina

Dimension: 42 cm long / ws 55 cm Scale 1/50

Mahogany Wooden Model

Mahogany model, hand-crafted primarily from solid hardwood, the size of the model is 42 cm long, a wingspan of 55 cm scale 1/50. This model is composed of 6 easily assembled movable pieces which include the fuselage, the wings, the rudder, stabilizer and the base. The wood receives base protection which prevents drying out and cracking. Occasional cleaning maintenance with a citrus-based oil product is sufficient is keeping the collection piece beautiful even after a year after year of display in your company office or private home.

The Consolidated PBY Catalina is a flying boat and amphibious aircraft that was produced in the 1930s and 1940s. In Canadian service it was known as the Canso. It was one of the most widely used seaplanes of World War II. Catalinas served with every branch of the United States Armed Forces and in the air forces and navies of many other nations. The last military PBYs served until the 1980s. As of 2021, 86 years after its first flight, the aircraft continues to fly as a waterbomber (or airtanker) in aerial firefighting operations in some parts of the world. None remain in military service.