Product Overview
USN PBM-5A Mariner Flying Boat (Aus Decals)
Long-range patrol bomber flying boat developed by the Glenn L. Martin Aircraft Company during World War II for the US Navy for anti-submarine warfare patrol (ASW) and US Coast Guard for search and rescue duties (SAR). It was the largest and most capable flying boat of its time. The post-war PBM-5A is the amphibian version with retractable tricycle undercarriage.
This version of Academy's Mariner kit features and includes Decals for Australian markings.
Scale: 1/72
Ages: 14+
Length: 335mm
Height: 107mm
Includes Australian markings Decal sheet
Movable and poseable control surfaces (including rudder, ailerons & flaps)
Highly detailed engines with 2 cowl flap options (open and closed)
Detailed cockpit & opening bomb bays with detailed interior
Build with turret armament or un-armed post-war version
Choice of 3-blade or 4-blade propellers
Fine, recessed panel lines
Easy to follow pictorial instructions
Paint and glue not included
Marking options:
U.S. Navy PBM-5A, BuNo 59849, ca. 1945
U.S. Navy PBM-5A, BuNo 59349, ca. 1947
Note: From Scale Modellers Supply comes a limited edition lacquer paint set (SMS-12586) put together for the RAAF Mariner PBM-3S for the 40 and 41st Squadron paired with Academy's 1/72 PBM-5A Mariner Flying Boat Model Kit (Included Australian Decals/Markings).Â
