Academy 1/72 Scale USN PBY-5A “Battle of Midway” Model Kit
Academy 1/72 Scale USN PBY-5A “Battle of Midway” Plastic Model Kit Battle of Midway 80th Anniversary 1942-2022.Markings for 2 aircraft: (1) BuNo 04982, VP-44, Midway June 3 1942. Ensign Jewell “Jack” Harmon Reid and crew were first to detect the Japanese fleet 700 nautical miles west of Midway; (2) BuNo unknown, VP-24, Midway June 1942. Ensign Gaylord Propst and crew attacked the IJN with torpedoes. Canopy masks included.1:72 scale plastic model kit from Academy, requires paint and glue. Plastic Model Tool Set Deal This tool set includes: Plastic Sprue Cutter – for cutting & snipping sprues and parts on plastic kits, eg. planes, cars, boats, military models and figures, etc. Mini Flat File – for filing and smoothing off burrs or excess material. Craft Knife – for cutting out shapes, decals and general craft/hobby tasks. Self Healing Cutting Mat – protects work surface and extends blade life. 5 spare blades – for craft knife 1 Pack of Extra Flexi Slim-Line Sanders x 3 – (90 x 19 x 6mm) Flexible for working on flat & contoured surfaces, especially for those hard to reach areas. 1 Pack of Flexi Wide Sanders x 3 – (80 x 30 x 12mm) The thicker sanders are excellent for completely removing blemishes and scratches whilst restoring a high-gloss finish on materials. Plastic Magic 10 sec cement is a thin liquid plastic cement with a 10-15 sec adjustment time & non-clog action. The sanders are washable & reusable and come in the following grit combinations: • Coarse (60/100) effective material removal. • Medium (240/400) blending & smoothing. • Fine (600/1000) finishing & polishing.
