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Unassembled steel sheets for a PBY Catalina model with 79 parts and display stand

Metal Earth

Metal Earth Consolidated PBY Catalina "Miss Pick Up" Steel Model Kit 79 Parts

SKU CH-XKKV-AA82Z

Detailed steel model kit of the WWII PBY Catalina "Miss Pick Up" with 79 parts, moderate difficulty, and a display stand included

  • Product typeMilitary vehicle
  • Suitable forUnisex
  • Age groupAdult
  • True-to-scale detail replicates the historic PBY Catalina
  • 79 precision-cut steel parts form the amphibious aircraft
  • Moderate difficulty kit assembles without glue or paint
  • Includes display stand for shelf-ready presentation
  • Officially licensed model based on the 1945 "Miss Pick Up" airframe

Steel model kit for display

This 79-part steel kit builds a Consolidated PBY Catalina amphibious aircraft in the "Miss Pick Up" United States Army Air Forces livery. The model is officially licensed and reproduces the airworthy example preserved at the Imperial War Museum Duxford. Moderate difficulty makes it suited to adult hobbyists who enjoy detailed assembly. No glue or paint is required, though tweezers are recommended.

For collectors who want a finished shelf piece

Adults seeking a compact, historically accurate military aircraft model will appreciate the true-to-scale exterior detail and included display stand. The kit arrives in a brand-new box with manufacturer's original packaging. Builders who prefer snap-together plastic kits, motorised features or models with opening panels should look elsewhere, as this model has no openings and requires manual tab-and-slot construction.

79 steel parts, moderate difficulty

The parts count and difficulty rating are the primary indicators of build time and complexity. Assembled dimensions are approximately 8.3 inches long, 5.3 inches wide and 2.8 inches high. The model represents a specific U.S. Army Air Forces aircraft lost to enemy action in March 1945. No adhesive or finishing materials are needed to complete the kit.

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Price $15.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 5,802 comparable items (median $29.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameMetal Earth
Product typeMilitary vehicle
More details
Suitable forUnisex
Age groupAdult

Questions about this item

Is the 79-part kit the only version available for this Catalina model?

Yes, the kit supplied contains exactly 79 parts and there is no alternative parts count offered for this release.

What does the 8.3-inch length mean once the model is assembled on a shelf?

The finished aircraft measures roughly 8.3 inches long, 5.3 inches wide and 2.8 inches high, so it fits on a standard display shelf without overhang.

How do the steel sheets connect without glue or solder?

Parts are laser-cut from thin steel and fold together using tabs and slots; tweezers are recommended to bend the tabs into place.

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