{"product_id":"icm-1-48-marston-mat-wwii-us-landing-mat-100-new-moulds-plastic-model-kit","title":"ICM 1\/48 Marston Mat WWII US Landing Mat (100% new moulds) Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003cp\u003eDuring World War II, U.S. military engineering units used special plates called Marston Mat (or PSP—Pierced Steel Planking) to rapidly construct temporary field airfields.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThese steel plates withstood heavy loads and enabled the installation of stable, durable airfield surfaces for various aircraft on soft or unstable ground.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eTheir perforated design allowed water to drain easily from the surface without compromising the coverings quality.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eThe Marston Mat, named after its first testing location near Marston, North Carolina, in November 1941, became widely used in combat operations across the Pacific theatre, North Africa, and Europe. U.S.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eArmy and Navy engineering units could construct airfields of various sizes in just days using these plates.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAfter the war, the plates found new life in peaceful applications, particularly in building temporary roads and platforms.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eModel Features - Authentic replicas of World War II Allied airfield steel plates - Plate assembly dimensions: 223 mm x 255 mm - Multiple plate sets can be connected to create expansive airfields - Ideal for diorama scenes or as compliments to 1:48 scale fighters, bombers, and other military aircraft Model Information - Scale: 1\/48 - Length: 223 mm - Width: 255 mm - Includes detailed assembly instructions - Highly detailed sprues with high accuracy made from quality plastic - Box size: 247 x 183 x 33 mm\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cul\u003e   \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScale:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1:48\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003ch3\u003eFull Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003ctable\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlastic Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDetail Kit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSKU\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM48411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEAN\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4823044411405\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e   \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShort Description\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eICM 1\/48 WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat # 48411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e \u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"ICM","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48489343058141,"sku":"ICM48411","price":29.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0504\/0708\/0110\/files\/ICM48411.jpg?v=1788364849","url":"https:\/\/ultimatehobbies.com.au\/products\/icm-1-48-marston-mat-wwii-us-landing-mat-100-new-moulds-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Ultimate Hobbies Site","version":"1.0","type":"link"}