P5M-1, P5M-2 and SP-5B Marlin

Dec 19, 20222 min read

Modification Information for Building a P5M-1 Marlin from the 1/72 Hasegawa SP-5B

Consult photographs of the P5M-1 you are modeling for the modifications needed. Note: Kit part C22 (Step 11), ECM Direction Finding...

Dec 12, 20224 min read

Hasegawa’s 1/72nd Scale SP-5B Marlin

This article is an "oldie but goodie" as the model was built in 1999. I realized that I have been posting about the modifications to...

Oct 19, 20222 min read

Instructions For Assembling P5M-1 Marlin Conversion Set For The Hasegawa 1:72 Scale SP-5B Kit

Using sprue cutters, razor saw and hobby knife carefully cut supports from 3D printed parts. Wet sand the surfaces smooth. Use...

Aug 28, 20221 min read

Redux: P5M-1 Marlin Conversion for the 1/72nd Scale Hasegawa SP-5B Marlin

I decided to redo the P5M-1 Conversion Set. The entire set will now be 3D designed and printed. This will allow more accuracy and better...

Dec 17, 20201 min read

P5M-1 Marlin Conversion for the 1/72nd Scale Hasegawa SP-5B Marlin

I built the model kit of the SP-5B Marlin several years ago. It represents the last SP-5B the U.S. Navy flew. The flying boat is now on...

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