1:48 B-26G Marauder part I

The real subject

The Martin B-26 Marauder was an American twin-engine medium bomber of the Second World War. A cigar-shaped fuselage of circular section and a small wing gave it high speed, but also a high landing speed that crews had to learn to work with. Later versions received a wing set at a greater angle, so that the machine behaved more easily on takeoff and landing; the G version is among the last series and it is the form in which the Marauder saw the war out.

What part one means

This is an accessory set for a model of the bomber in 1:48, not a kit in its own right. The sequence number sets this package apart from the next one that came about for the same type in the range, and each of them covers a different part of the model. The scope of the package, that is what exactly it contains, is given in the list and the instructions of the manufacturer.

Building tips

On a large bomber it pays to plan the order of the work in advance. Fit and paint the accessories inside the fuselage before the fuselage halves are joined, because afterward you can no longer get inside. Try every part dry in the place it belongs and glue it only then. Lay the paint on in thin coats so that the relief does not disappear, and check the joints against the light once dry.

Who it is for

For builders of Marauder models in 1:48 who want to take a model beyond the contents of the box. Check in the manufacturer's instructions which kit the set is cut for, because accessory sets are tied to a particular model. The model itself, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.