{"product_id":"marston-mat-wwii-us-landing-mat-scale-1-72-icm72215-plastic-model-stands-kit","title":"Marston Mat WWII US Landing Mat Scale 1:72 ICM72215 Plastic Model Stands Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarston Mat WWII US Landing Mat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale plastic diorama set\u003c\/strong\u003e by \u003cstrong\u003eICM\u003c\/strong\u003e representing portable steel runway panels used by U.S. forces during World War II. Known as Marston Mat or pierced steel planking (PSP), these panels allowed rapid construction of temporary airstrips in forward operating areas.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, portable runway systems were widely deployed by U.S. engineering units to support aircraft operations in remote or newly secured locations. The perforated steel planking could be assembled quickly over prepared ground, creating durable landing surfaces for fighters, transport aircraft, and support aviation units.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMarston Mat - Portable World War II Airfield Surface\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eMarston Mat runway sections were designed for fast deployment and easy transport. The interlocking metal panels formed a stable surface capable of supporting repeated aircraft movements even on soft or uneven terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor modelers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Landing mat surfaces can serve as a realistic base for aircraft displays or small airfield scenes. Subtle weathering such as worn metal surfaces, dust, and tire marks can help integrate the mat naturally with surrounding terrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic parts for landing mat sections\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\/72\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eModel (SKU):\u003c\/strong\u003e ICM72215\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 Portable aircraft landing 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\u003ediorama set\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 is presented in \u003cstrong\u003e1\/72 scale\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44337430560950,"sku":"ICM72215","price":14.04,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0643\/6405\/2662\/files\/ICM72215_1.jpg?v=1763652635","url":"https:\/\/plastic-models-kits.com\/products\/marston-mat-wwii-us-landing-mat-scale-1-72-icm72215-plastic-model-stands-kit","provider":"Plastic Models Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}