{"product_id":"marston-mat-wwii-us-landing-mat-scale-1-48-icm48411-plastic-model-stands-kit","title":"Marston Mat WWII US Landing Mat Scale 1:48 ICM48411 Plastic Model Stands Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarston Mat WWII US Landing Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/48 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e is a plastic model kit by ICM representing the portable metal runway surfacing widely used by United States forces during World War II. These perforated steel planking panels allowed rapid construction of temporary airstrips and forward operating bases in difficult terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarston Mats, officially known as Pierced Steel Planking (PSP), were designed to create stable surfaces for aircraft operations on soft ground such as sand, mud, or grass. Large quantities were deployed across many theaters during World War II, enabling fast establishment of expeditionary airfields for fighter and bomber aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMarston Mat - World War II Expeditionary Airfield Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe modular metal panels could be quickly connected to form taxiways, runways, and aircraft parking areas. Their distinctive perforated design improved drainage and traction, making them effective in tropical climates and remote locations where conventional airfield construction was impossible.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marston Mat surfaces are commonly used in aircraft dioramas to represent temporary airfields or forward bases. Painting the metal surface with subtle wear, dust, and operational markings can help recreate the look of heavily used wartime landing strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts for Marston Mat landing surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAssembly instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003ePaints and glue are not included.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eModel Kit Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1\/48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel (SKU):\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM48411\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e Diorama Set\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject:\u003c\/strong\u003e Marston Mat WWII US Landing Mat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScene:\u003c\/strong\u003e Expeditionary airfield surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSubject country:\u003c\/strong\u003e United States\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePeriod:\u003c\/strong\u003e World War II\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e New in Box\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKit description:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unpainted, unassembled plastic model kit. Paints and glue are not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis \u003cstrong\u003eplastic model kit\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/icm\"\u003eICM\u003c\/a\u003e belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/diorama\"\u003ediorama\u003c\/a\u003e category and can be used with aircraft models presented in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/aircraft-model-kits-scale-1-48\"\u003e1\/48 scale aircraft model kits\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337430167734,"sku":"ICM48411","price":20.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/ICM48411_1.jpg?v=1763652739","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/marston-mat-wwii-us-landing-mat-scale-1-48-icm48411-plastic-model-stands-kit","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}