Unimax Forces of Valor 85046
Martin B-26B Marauder Diecast Model
USAAF 387th BG, 556th BS, "Shootin In", Germany, 1945 |
| 1:72 Scale | | Length | | Width |
|---|
| Martin B-26B Marauder | | 9.25" | | 11.75" |
A twin engine, medium range bomber, distinguished for its service over WW2's "Western Front". Capable of medium to low level bombing and strafing ground targets, it helped save the lives of American soldiers assaulting Utah Beach during the Invasion of Normandy.
Designed to meet a US Army Air Corps specification for a twin-engined medium bomber, the B-26 Marauder was first flown on November 25, 1940. Early in its service career, the B-26 was nicknamed "Widowmaker" because of its high accident statistics, especially during takeoffs and landings, when pilots were required to maintain a much higher than average speed to avoid stalling. Later model B-26Bs underwent a series of aerodynamics modifications, making the aircraft safer to fly. Used in the Pacific, Western European and Mediterranean Theaters, the B-26 eventually became the primary bomber on the Western Front, ending the war with fewer losses than any other USAAF bomber. © Copyright 2003-2024 The Flying Mule, Inc.
Forces of Valor's 1:72 scale B-26s are a great value, featuring details usually seen only in higher priced models. Each model has hand-applied weathering that brings out the access panels and riveting details across its surface. The large canopy provides a clear view of crew figures and there is a 360 degree rotating dorsal-mounted machine gun and fully-rendered wheel wells, with detailed hydraulic lines. Two sets of bomb bay doors are provided - a closed set and a folded open set, that reveals bombs, bomb racks and bulkhead details inside the fuselage. The solid metal wing has separately applied transparent landing lights, and the landing gear is constructed as a complete subassembly, which makes this model easy to configure for ground display.
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The Unimax "Forces of Valor" range presents affordable, ready-made diecast models of military aicraft.
Unimax "Forces of Valor" diecast airplanes feature:
- Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
- Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
- Pad printed markings and placards that won't fade or peel like decals.
- Interchangeable extended/retracted landing gear.
- Fixed display stand to display the aircraft "in flight".
- Detailed pilots and crew members.
- Authentic detachable ordnance loads complete with placards.
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