Homebee Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 (edited) 1/72nd Martin PBM-5/-5A Mariner kit by Minicraft - ref. 11669. Release is reported as imminent. The kit was presented at the Shizuoka Hobby Show 2013 Source: http://happy.ap.teacup.com/applet/runchickens/20130516/archive We need now a 1/48th injected kit of this beauty to replace the old POMK resin kit. V.P. Edited December 4, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyC Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Might be tempted by this. Even though I predominantly model in 1/48, big planes are just impractical for me space-wise - so this may be ideal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hmmm - same with me Andy - I usually build WWII in 1:48 but this would be quite big in this scale. I probaly would not order the Academy kit, but if it appears in some LHS in front of me I probably will be grapping it... The Mariner just looks too cool not to buy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I Need this right now! I had the Pomkit and it was HUGE. As big as a 1/48 B-17. I agree a 1/48 one would be ace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 Glad this is finally seeing the light of day, been waiting years since it was first announced. I'll need to find a Nazi flying saucer for a dogfight double over Antarctica! Wonder if the 1/48th Gulfstream IV will ever turn up? Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Glad this is finally seeing the light of day, been waiting years since it was first announced. I'll need to find a Nazi flying saucer for a dogfight double over Antarctica! Wonder if the 1/48th Gulfstream IV will ever turn up? Paul Harrison "a Nazi flying saucer for a dogfight double over Antarctica" ??? Didn't Anigrand came up with one? Ah no - it is 1-144... There are paper models of this subject available - maybe they can act as a basis for a scratchbuild. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sgt.Squarehead Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Glad this is finally seeing the light of day, been waiting years since it was first announced. I'll need to find a Nazi flying saucer for a dogfight double over Antarctica! Oi.....That's my idea! Bit concerned about the RRP on this one.....Looks like Minicraft are taking the Dragon/Hasegawa route: http://www.cybermodeler.com/news/minicraft.shtml What's that going to be over here.....£40+ I shouldn't wonder! Edited July 12, 2013 by Sgt.Squarehead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted July 13, 2013 Share Posted July 13, 2013 We have had a good look at this kit and it will need some work, no matter which version you make. http://www.aussiemodeller.com.au/forum/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=6541 The RAAF used the transport flying boat version and it may be easier with the Mach2 kit (:>) however the Minicraft one does have some good points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 (edited) First look: http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/min/kit_min_11669.shtml Quick build: http://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/builds/min/build_min_11669.shtml V.P. Edited April 4, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 Looks great!! Me want!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 Looking at more plans and station drawings, we have come to the conclusion that my previous "cut here" idea will not work as the deficiency is at the upper side of the hull, not the lower side as we first thought.We are designing a fix that will correct the hull depth and tailplane sit at this point as they are too low.This will be needed for all models as it did not change between variants.I see the kit is now said to be available from HLJ at a steep US$90. Others advertise it rather cheaper but may not have it in stock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smackers Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Wonder what references they went off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Braz did the CAD for them (Revell's B-17, C-17, Mosquito, Lancaster plus some other too inc. the new 1/32 Hawk and He219). http://www.brazmodels.com/Index.htm Paul Harrison Edited August 8, 2013 by GreenDragon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Wonder what references they went off? One of the problems is that there are a number of drawings out there which are all subtly different. The drawing above is the Martin company station drawing which we have verified as best we can with published dimensions. The overall shallowness of the hull is not that noticeable and best ignored whereas the shallow aft section is quite obvious from rear views of Mariners and should have been picked up. The problem seems to be that the 'kick-up' in the upper fuselage line is not pronounced enough. Never fear, our conversion will fix it. Braz did the CAD for them (Revell's B-17, C-17, Mosquito, Lancaster plus some others I have been told by a usually reliable source that they also did the 1/72 Revell Halifax. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunpowder17 Posted September 4, 2013 Share Posted September 4, 2013 Anyone know when this is available? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 (edited) Released: https://minicraftmodels.com/products/11669-1-72-martin-mariner-pbm5-5a Mike's review in your favourite forum: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/234951188-pbm-5a-mariner-172-minicraft-models/ V.P. Edited April 5, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkoZG Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 So, according to the list of kits Braz prepared for Revell it seems we finally discovered who is behind those shame faults with Revell kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted June 11, 2014 Author Share Posted June 11, 2014 (edited) New boxing announced - ref.11684 Source: https://minicraftmodels.com/products/11684-1-72-pbm-5-mariner-nightmare V.P. Edited April 5, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon Posted June 11, 2014 Share Posted June 11, 2014 Nice! Paul Harrison Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 (edited) Red Roo Models from Australia has released a Martin Mariner GR.1 conversion set - ref. RRR7251. Source: https://www.redroomodels.com/red-roo-resin-172/martin-mariner-gr1-raf-conversion-172/ https://www.hyperscale.com/2014/reviews/accessories/redroorrr7251reviewmd_1.htm https://www.hyperscale.com/2015/reviews/accessories/redroorrr7257reviewmd_1.htm V.P. Edited April 5, 2023 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) At the 55th All Japan Model & Hobby Show. Source: http://www.1999.co.jp/eng/blog/1509254 V.P. Edited April 4, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin1967 Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 Fantastic news! Can anybody advise me of a supplier for this one as I don't want to miss out on it - Thank you. PS: don't forget that KORA / LF Models have some different decal sets for this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted November 28, 2016 Author Share Posted November 28, 2016 (edited) Released - Martin PBM-5 Mariner - ref.11684 Source: https://store.spruebrothers.com/product_p/min11684.htm V.P. Edited April 4, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted November 29, 2016 Share Posted November 29, 2016 I'll reserve judgement until I see the plastic but the box top seems to indicate that the same inaccurate engines and propellers and the cartoon radome are carried over from the previous kit so you will still need the Red Roo fix-up set. We'll maybe issue a different version of the fix-up kit if the Minicraft beaching gear is any good. Hopefully they copied ours. Quote PS: don't forget that KORA / LF Models have some different decal sets for this one. Unfortunately not very good. However there are aftermarket decals from Caracal and Condor which are quite good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Russell Posted April 4, 2018 Share Posted April 4, 2018 It appears Minicraft sneaked the PBM-5 flying boat on to the market in the last year or so. I have managed to get my hands on one and we spent some time in the Red Roo workshop examining the beaching gear with great interest. Unfortunately for us, while the legs appear correct, the tanks are somewhat oversized and the wheels a bit undersized. This means we will have to consider making our conversion available again............ sigh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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