Eduard FE1592 - 1:48 PBY-5A seatbelts - Steel

Photo-etched seatbelt set Eduard for the PBY-5A Catalina (Eduard / Revell) in 1/48 scale

Eduard FE1592 is a set of factory-painted STEEL photo-etched seatbelts 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:

• Fret of factory-painted STEEL seatbelts

Set specifications:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalogue number: FE1592
• Manufacturer: Eduard
• Dedicated kit: Eduard / Revell PBY-5A Catalina
• Set type: STEEL photo-etched seatbelts
• Material / technology: factory-painted STEEL photo-etched parts

STEEL photo-etched seatbelts – realistic cockpit detail

The set contains seatbelts made from factory-painted STEEL photo-etched parts. Steel holds a set shape better than brass, so the belts can be given a natural, freely draped look.

The belts are attached with cyanoacrylate glue – a simple, quick way to add realism to the seat and cockpit.

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.