Academy 12587 PV-1 1/72 Naval Patrol Bomber Kit  [AC-12587]

Academy 12587 1/72 PV-1 Naval Patrol Bomber Model

The Academy 12587 models the USN PV-1 Patrol Bomber at 1/72 scale, aimed at modellers interested in naval aviation history. The PV-1 played a useful role in wartime patrol and anti-submarine operations.

Historical Context and Interest

Deployed in the 1940s the PV-1 was a workhorse for long range patrols and convoy escort duties. This kit reproduces the essential forms that reflect its operational life at sea.

Precision and Assembly Notes

The kit includes well defined parts suited to close fitting and careful finishing. Attention to seam lines and paint will lift the model from box standard to a more museum quality appearance.

Display Suitability

Finished in 1/72 the model is ideal for cabinet displays or mixed formations of WWII aircraft. It offers a neat representation that complements larger scale pieces without dominating space.