Academy 12586 1/72 USN PBM-5A Mariner, Sea Bomber, Plastic Model Kit (A12586)

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Academy 12586 1/72 USN PBM-5A Mariner, Marine Bomber, Plastic Model Kit.

Model Specifications

• Scale: 1:72
• Detailed model of the Martin PBM Mariner
• Includes stickers that offer two different marking options.
• Moving propellers and detailed cockpit
• It is suitable for both beginners and experienced modelers.
• High quality production from Academy.

II. Long-range patrol bomber developed by the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company during World War II for anti-submarine patrol (ASW) for the US Navy and search and rescue missions (SAR) for the US Coast Guard. It was the largest and most capable seaplane of its time. Post-war PBM-5A is the amphibious version with retractable tricycle landing gear.

Re-released Minicraft kit. Movable and poseable rudder, ailerons and flaps, detailed engines with 2 different hatch flap options (open and closed), detailed cockpit and openable bomb bays with detailed interiors. Can be built with armed turrets or unarmed, plated turrets. One can choose between 3-blade or 4-blade propellers. Markings of two post-war aircraft, including prototype XPBM-5A BuNo 59349.