Eduard EX1183 - 1:48 PBY-5A US national insignia - stars & bars

National insignia mask set Eduard for the PBY-5A Catalina (Eduard / Revell) in 1/48 scale

Eduard EX1183 is a set of masks for painting US stars-and-bars national insignia designed for the PBY-5A Catalina (Eduard / Revell) in 1/48 scale. The set is tailored to this specific kit and raises the level of detail and accuracy of the model.

What's in the box:

• Sheet of masks for painting US stars-and-bars national insignia (star with rectangular bars)
• Illustrated instructions

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: EX1183
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Eduard / Revell PBY-5A Catalina
• Set type: national insignia painting masks
• Material / technology: laser-cut yellow self-adhesive paper

National insignia painting masks – an alternative to decals

This mask set lets you paint the US national insignia directly onto the model instead of applying decals. Painted markings sit within the paint layer, with no visible carrier-film edge and no risk of silvering.

The masks are cut from yellow self-adhesive paper and applied in layers, airbrushing each colour in turn for clean, sharp markings.

About the aircraft – Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina:

The Consolidated PBY Catalina is one of the most famous American flying boats of World War II – a twin-engine parasol-wing aircraft used for maritime patrol, anti-submarine warfare, air-sea rescue and transport.

The PBY-5A was an amphibian fitted with retractable wheeled landing gear, allowing it to operate from both water and land runways. The Catalina was renowned for its long range and endurance; aircraft in USAAF service were designated OA-10A.

Original specifications (Consolidated PBY-5A):

• Wingspan: approx. 31.7 m
• Length: approx. 19.5 m
• Powerplant: 2 x Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp radial, approx. 1,200 hp each
• Maximum speed: approx. 314 km/h
• Range: approx. 4,000 km
• Crew: 8–10
• Armament: defensive machine guns and up to approx. 1,800 kg of bombs or depth charges

About the manufacturer – Eduard:

Eduard is a Czech company founded in 1989 and one of the world's best-known manufacturers of modelling accessories. It is renowned for photo-etched parts, self-adhesive masks, SPACE 3D decals and resin and 3D-printed Brassin details, as well as its own plastic kits. Eduard's range includes upgrades tailored to specific kits from many manufacturers, allowing modellers to raise the level of detail on their builds quickly and conveniently.