{"product_id":"icm-1-48-marauder-mk-iii-wwii-raf-saaf-bomber-icm48326","title":"ICM 1:48 Marauder Mk.III WWII RAF\/SAAF Bomber - ICM48326","description":"The American factory in Middle River, which built B-26 Marauders, produced 200 bombers for British military aviation that were delivered to the RAF and SAAF. These aircraft, designated Marauder Mk.III with serial numbers HD402 through HD601, were based on the B-26F Marauder model. The B-26F featured significant wing modifications compared to earlier versions, along with a new ventilation mast for fuel tank air access and redesigned nose glazing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Marauder Mk.III had only minor differences from the B-26F. All Mk.IIIs featured spoked nose wheel landing gear, whereas B-26Fs typically used solid wheel discs. The tail gun position was also modified—the plexiglass covering near the machine guns was replaced with canvas. Some sources indicate that Marauder Mk.IIIs were equipped with British-designed bomb sights.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese aircraft served in the RAF's 14th and 39th squadrons as well as in the South African Air Force's 12th, 21st, 24th, 25th, and 30th squadrons. As part of the SAAF, they provided support during the Allied landing in Italy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eModel of the bomber operated by the RAF and SAAF during World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise geometry and proportions matching the real aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed cockpit and fuselage equipment, including RAF-specific bombsight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for three distinct RAF and SAAF bomber squadron aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkings Available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarauder Mk.III HD545, Martin Field, Baltimore, Spring 1944\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarauder Mk.III HD561\/B \"Bliksem\", 21 Squadron (SAAF), Italy, 1944-1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarauder Mk.III HD505\/V \"Vindictive Viking\", 12 Squadron (SAAF), Italy, winter 1945\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel Information\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScale: \u003cstrong\u003e1:48\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of Parts: \u003cstrong\u003e380\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLength: \u003cstrong\u003e387 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth:\u003cstrong\u003e 454 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes detailed assembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBox size: \u003cstrong\u003e410 x 260 x 55 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAt a glance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Assembly Kit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aircraft\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNation:\u003c\/strong\u003e British\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEra:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1939-1945 - World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct code:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM48326\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eSupplied unassembled and unpainted. Glue, paints and tools are sold separately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Order - ETA 2-4 Weeks.\u003c\/strong\u003e We order this in for you from the UK distributor, so please allow 2 to 4 weeks for it to reach you.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56954599440770,"sku":"ICM48326","price":68.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0306\/5842\/9059\/files\/ICM48326_01.jpg?v=1790790813","url":"https:\/\/www.loadeddice.uk\/products\/icm-1-48-marauder-mk-iii-wwii-raf-saaf-bomber-icm48326","provider":"Loaded Dice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}