{"product_id":"acd2114","title":"Academy 1\/72 U.S. Navy PB4Y-1 Liberator Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/72 U.S. Navy PB4Y-1 Liberator Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of the U.S. Navy's important World War II maritime patrol aircraft with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Scale PB4Y-1 Liberator Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Based on the famous Consolidated B-24 Liberator heavy bomber, the PB4Y-1 was adapted for naval service, performing long-range reconnaissance, maritime patrol, and anti-submarine missions across the Atlantic and Pacific theaters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis detailed 1\/72 scale Academy aircraft model kit captures the distinctive twin-tail configuration, four-engine layout, and military appearance of the U.S. Navy Liberator. With recessed panel lines, detailed crew areas, rotating propellers, movable gun turrets, and bomb bay features, the kit offers an project for World War II aviation enthusiasts and experienced plastic model builders.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: Academy \/ Minicraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer part number: 2114\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eScale: 1\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAircraft: Consolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMilitary service: United States Navy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical period: World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFour-engine, long-range maritime patrol bomber\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive twin vertical stabilizers and high-mounted wings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely recessed surface panel lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit and interior areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRotating propellers and gun turrets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed bomb bay and bomb load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional bomb bay door positioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical markings associated with the aircraft Lady Luck\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions and painting guidance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic aircraft model kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel cement and paint required for assembly and finishing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eConsolidated PB4Y-1 Liberator\u003c\/strong\u003e was the U.S. Navy's adaptation of the B-24 Liberator, one of the most widely produced American heavy bombers of World War II.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePlanning Your Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRead the marking guide before selecting colors. Dry-fit the major airframe parts and plan cockpit painting before closing the fuselage. Paints, masking materials and tools can be selected to suit the finish you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAssembly is required. Follow the instructions for the appropriate adhesives and finishing supplies; check the listed contents before purchasing additional materials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eExplore Related Models\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy\"\u003eAcademy\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-aircraft-1-72\"\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/academy-wwii-aircraft\"\u003eAcademy WWII Aircraft Model Kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFind finishing materials in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/paint-store\"\u003eMega Hobby Paint Store\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tools-supplies\"\u003eTools \u0026amp; Supplies\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Academy","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67960941936714,"sku":"ACD2114","price":25.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd2114-01.jpg?v=1794452262","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd2114","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}