The description below is taken from the Airfix catalogue this kit was first seen in. There is also extra information underneath the main catalogues description including the changes to the name of this kit in the catalogues.
Airfix Catalogue description:Probably the most successful flying boat ever built. It first flew in 1935 and many are still in use throughout the world today. A 125-part kit making a superb replica of this famous aircraft. Finished model has wing span of 17 1/2 inches. Complete with Royal Canadian Air Force markings, retractable floats and fulll armament. - Taken from the 3rd edition catalogue (1964)
5th edition catalogue (1967), listed as Consolidated PBY-5A 'Catalina' from Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina.
10th edition catalogue (1973), listed as Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina from Consolidated PBY-5A 'Catalina'.
Airfix Series (first appearance): 5 First Issued: 1963
Box art ArtistsInformation taken from: Airfix Collectors Club, Artist and Kit list - 6th Ed. Compiled by Jeremy Brook.Artist on Box Type 3: Roy Cross Artist on Box Type 6: Ken McDonough Artist on Box Type 16: Adam Tooby
This kit appeared in these catalogues:
3rd Edition (1964) Ref: 587 4th Edition (1966) Ref: 587 5th Edition (1967) Ref: 587 6th Edition (1968) Ref: 587 7th Edition (1969) Ref: 587 8th Edition (1970) Ref: 587 9th Edition (1971) Ref: 587 10th Edition (1973) Ref: 05007-6 11th Edition (1974) Ref: 05007-6 12th Edition (1975) Ref: 05007-6 13th Edition (1976) Ref: 05007-6 14th Edition (1977) Ref: 05007-6 15th Edition (1978) Ref: 05007-6 17th Edition (1980) Ref: 05007-6 1987 Edition Ref: 05007 1988 Edition Ref: 05007 1989 Edition Ref: 05007 1990 Edition Ref: 05007 1992 Edition Ref: 05007 1993 Edition Ref: 05007 1994 Edition Ref: 05007 1995 Edition Ref: 05007 1996 Edition Ref: 05007 1997 Edition Ref: 05007 1998 Edition Ref: 05007 1999 Edition Ref: 05007 2000 Edition Ref: 05007 2001 Edition Ref: 05007 2002 Edition Ref: 05007 2003 Edition Ref: 05007 2004 Edition Ref: 05007 2005 Edition Ref: 05007 2006 Edition Ref: 05007 2007 Edition Ref: 05007 2008 Edition Ref: A05007 2009 Edition Ref: A05007 2010 Edition Ref: A05007 2011 Edition Ref: A05007 2012 Edition Ref: A05007 2013 Edition Ref: A05007 2014 Edition Ref: A05007 2015 Edition Ref: A05007
Just some of the kits listed...
