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WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat 1:48
WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat 1:48
WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat 1:48
WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat 1:48
WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat 1:48
WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat 1:48

WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat 1:48

Brand: ICM

Part No: HC-ICM48411

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Recreate authentic WWII airfield surfaces with the ICM WWII U.S. Landing Marston Mat 1:48 (HC-ICM48411). Also known as PSP (Pierced Steel Planking), these plates were used by U.S. engineering units to rapidly construct robust, drainable runways and platforms across the Pacific, North Africa and Europe. This set provides a highly detailed 1:48 scale representation, ideal for diorama scenes or to complement 1:48 fighters, bombers and other military aircraft.

Model 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

Named after its early testing site near Marston, North Carolina (November 1941), Marston Mat became a cornerstone of Allied airfield construction and later saw peacetime use for temporary roads and platforms. This ICM set captures the look and utility of the original plates for realistic 1:48 displays.

During 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. These steel plates withstood heavy loads and enabled the installation of stable, durable airfield surfaces for various aircraft on soft or unstable ground. Their perforated design allowed water to drain easily from the surface without compromising the covering’s quality.

The 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. Army and Navy engineering units could construct airfields of various sizes in just days using these plates. After the war, the plates found new life in peaceful applications, particularly in building temporary roads and platforms.

Model 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


Key Info:
  • Brand: ICM
  • Part No: HC-ICM48411
  • Barcode: 4823044411405
  • Scale: 1:48
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