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The kit includes everything you need to build the airframe, including the struts.
Note - this kit does not include a plastic hull for water operation.
Detailed assembly instructions are provided on a CD included with the kit.
To complete the model as shown here, you will also need:
- A receiver and two 6g micro-servos (3 servos if you want to add an optional rudder)
- Two micro brushless motors and two speed controls (included in our motor combo)
- A 3-cell 700mah - 1000mah 15C LiPo battery
- Two propellors
- Typical hobby tools such as knives, foam-safe paint, glue etc.
- two plastic glue bottles to make the plastic cowls (optional)
Check out the much larger 68" version that's available!
PBY5 Catalina History
The Consolidated PBY5 "Catalina" was introduced in U.S. Naval service in 1936, and saw
service in various international military forces into the 1970's. The Catalina is without a doubt
one of the most rugged and versatile aircraft in U.S. history. It had a range of 2,545 miles,
and a maximum take-off weight of 35,420 lbs.
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