{"product_id":"acd12586","title":"Academy 1\/72 Martin PBM-5A Mariner US Navy Flying Boat Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Martin PBM-5A Mariner US Navy Flying Boat Model Kit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of the United States Navy's distinctive maritime patrol aircraft with the \u003cstrong\u003eAcademy 1\/72 Martin PBM-5A Mariner plastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. This detailed model represents the amphibious version of the famous twin-engine Mariner flying boat, an aircraft developed for long-range naval patrol, anti-submarine warfare, reconnaissance, and search and rescue operations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its distinctive gull wings, large boat-shaped fuselage, twin radial engines, and amphibious landing gear, the PBM-5A Mariner offers an modeling subject from the World War II and early Cold War eras. Academy's 1\/72 scale kit includes detailed cockpit and interior components, opening bomb bays, positionable control surfaces, and multiple configuration options for an authentic naval aviation display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1\/72 scale Martin PBM-5A Mariner US Navy amphibious patrol aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive gull-wing flying boat design with twin radial engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit and interior compartments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinely recessed exterior panel lines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositionable rudders, ailerons, and flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed engines with optional open or closed cowl flaps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOpening bomb bays with interior detailing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoice of armed turret configuration or unarmed postwar appearance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional three-blade or four-blade propellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed amphibious landing gear components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClear cockpit glazing and aircraft windows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo historical United States Navy aircraft marking options\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWaterslide decals and illustrated assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnassembled plastic model kit requiring painting and assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout the Subject\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMartin PBM Mariner\u003c\/strong\u003e was developed during the late 1930s as a large, twin-engine maritime patrol flying boat for the United States Navy. Designed to complement the Consolidated PBY Catalina, the Mariner provided increased size, payload capacity, and operational capability for demanding long-range missions over the ocean.\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.\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":67960938365002,"sku":"ACD12586","price":31.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0565\/3066\/5546\/files\/megahobby-acd12586-01.jpg?v=1794452238","url":"https:\/\/megahobby.com\/products\/acd12586","provider":"Mega Hobby","version":"1.0","type":"link"}