B-26G Marauder 1:48 ICM 48323

Plastic model airplane to assemble: B-26G Marauder 1:48 ICM 48323

The B-26G Marauder model in 1:48 scale from ICM is an excellent choice for aviation enthusiasts and World War II history buffs. This plastic model represents the American-French bomber that played a significant role in military operations on the European theater of war.

Model features:

• Scale: 1:48
• Catalog number: 48323
• Model dimensions: length 387 mm, width 453 mm
• Number of parts: 380

History of the B-26G Marauder: The B-26G Marauder was the last modification in the Marauder bomber line, produced by Glenn L. Martin Co. in Middle River, Maryland. This version introduced several significant design changes aimed at improving the aircraft's flight characteristics. The most important of these was raising the wing angle by 3.5 degrees, which facilitated takeoffs and landings that had previously posed difficulties for crews. The capacity of the internal fuel tanks was also increased, and a special ventilation mast was installed on the back of the fuselage. The B-26G version was also equipped with a larger life raft and a new hatch that allowed for its storage.

A total of 893 B-26G Marauder units were produced, which were used by several bomber groups of the United States Army Air Forces operating in Europe. Some of these aircraft also went to the Free French Air Forces, where they were known as "Free French." The French Marauders initially fought in Italy and southern France, and as the Allies advanced in Europe, they were also used in other regions. The last mission of the French Marauder crews took place on April 25, 1945.

Technical specifications of the B-26G Marauder:

• Length: 17.3 m
• Wingspan: 21.64 m
• Maximum takeoff weight: 17,330 kg
• Engines: 2 x Pratt and Whitney R-2800-43, 2 x 1920 HP
• Maximum speed: 440 km/h
• Service ceiling: 6030 m
• Maximum range: 1770 km
• Armament: 11 x 12.7 mm machine guns, up to 1814 kg of bombs

Painting and markings: The model offers the possibility to replicate several historical paint schemes:

• B-26G-5 43-34351 "Willie the Wolf", 494th Bombardment Squadron, 344th Bombardment Group, 1944
• B-26G-5-MA 43-34462 "Margie", "Donna Deloris", 444th Bombardment Squadron, Sardinia, autumn 1944
• B-26G-10-MA 43-34580, Bombing Group 1/32 "Burgundy" (GBM 1/32 "Bourgogne"), France, 1945

Recommended ICM paints for model painting:

• White (1001)
• Light Blue (1002)
• Black (1003)
• Yellow (1023)
• Aluminum (1024)
• Transparent Red (1025)
• Transparent Green (1026)
• Neutral Gray (1027)
• Silver (1007)
• Natural Steel (1029)
• Buff Leather (1034)
• Oil Steel (1039)
• Weapon Metal (1068)
• Red (1074)
• White Gray (1011)
• Dark Sea Gray (1014)
• Rubber Black (1036)
• Olive Green (1016)
• Camouflage Green (1041)
• Transparent Orange (1071)
• US Dark Green (1072)

Kit for self-assembly and painting. Does not include paints or glue. Tools sold separately are needed for assembly modeling tools (including cutters, files, tweezers), paints, brushes, and plastic model glue (e.g. Tamiya Extra Thin Cement). The photo shows a professionally assembled and painted model.