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PBM-5A Mariner

The PBM was designed in the late 1930’s and first deployed in 1940 as a sea based U.S. Navy patrol bomber. This versatile seaplane also provided transport for men and material and search and rescue service employing its unique water landing capability. The PBM was a large aircraft carrying a crew of 7 to10 crewmen with a flight range of over 2000 miles.

The Martin Mariner PBM 5A which featured retractable landing gear making it a true amphibian. Martin Mariners served the US Navy and Coast Guard until 1956 when they were retired from service. Many Mariners were sold to private operators and other nations for use by their military services. The last operational Martin Mariner was retired in 1964.

This model represents the only surviving Martin Mariner, PBM 5A owned by the Smithsonian Air and Space Museum and is currently on loan and displayed at the Pima Aerospace Museum in Tucson Az.

Markings included in this kit are:

.S. Navy PBM-5A, BuNo 59849, ca. 1945 U.S. Navy PBM-5A, BuNo 59349, ca. 1947

Minicraft Models (US) LLC, 1501 Commerce Drive, Elgin IL 60123 USA www.minicraftmodels.com

Printed in China

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SPRUE A

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6665

2360

44L 44R

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939241L

41R

137136

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8

Parts shaded in gray not for use

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SPRUE B

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148

143

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134

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72L

72R

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SPRUE C

SPRUE D

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Parts shaded in gray not for use

SPRUE E (Sprue 1 of 2)

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5083R

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SPRUE E (Sprue 2 of 2)

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45104103

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SPRUE F

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BEFORE BEGINNING ASSEMBLY, PLEASE NOTEThe Minicraft Martin Mariner offers 2 building options.

The first building option pertains to the radar array.

The Mariner carried different radar configurations but external details can be characterized as the physicallylarger early AN/ASP-15 and smaller late production radar. This kit offers the builder a choice

of systems but the aircraft marking options offered only used the earlier AN/ASP-15 (parts B92/93).

SEE STEP 5 for additional important building notes.

The second building option offers the builder a choice of showing the PBM-5A with landing gear deployed (down) or retracted. Building the PBM-5A model with landing gear retracted would represent the

aircraft in flight or as the aircraft would appear in the water.

For proper display of the model representing the airplane on the ground,it is recommended that the model be built with landing gear deployed (down).

SEE STEP 5 for additional important building notes.

COCKPIT1

All Parts

Cockpit floor/Rudder pedals/Control columns/Seats/Support struts

INTERIOR GREEN FS 34151

Instrument panel/Consoles/Trim wheels/ArmrestsFLAT BLACK-GRAY

CementCollerKlebenPegarIncollareColarKleven

DO NOT CementNe pas CollerNicht KlebenNo PegarNon IncollareNao ColarNiet Kleven

Cut awayCouperScheidenCortarTagliereCortarSnijden

Optional partsChoixAuswahlmoglichkeitEleccionSceltaOpacoKeuze

Repeat operationRŽpeeter l' opŽrationVorgang wiederholenRepitir la operacionRipetereRepitir a opera•aoHerhalen

Symmetrical assembly Drill hole

E35

E28

D18

B24

E28

E35

D19

E30E29

E31E32

E25

E34

PLEASE NOTEBefore beginning assembly, take a few moments to review the entire instruction sheet. Your MINICRAFT Mariner

features numerous options which require slight variations in assembly depending on your model's final configuration.It is recommended to "dry-fit" all parts before gluing together. Leave small parts attached to sprue until they

are needed. Paint small parts individually before proceeding with an assembly step.

E26

E25E26

E34

(Parts E29/30/31shown in place)

(Part E32 shown in place)

CREW STATIONS2

All Parts

STARBOARD FUSELAGE3

All Parts

Seat frame INTERIOR GREEN FS 34151

Cockpit area INTERIOR GREEN FS 34151Fuselage interior ZINC CHROMATE YELLOW FS 33481

Wheel well interiors FUSELAGE EXTERIOR COLOR

NOTE: Cockpit details not shown for clarity

Seat padding MEDIUM GREEN

Consoles FLAT BLACK-GRAY

B23

B22

B21E33

F125

F110

F112 F114 F126F116 F118 F118

F118 F128

B66

F67

(Steps 1/2)

B59

F123

A58

PORT FUSELAGE4

F128 F118 F118 F118 F116 F126 F114 F112

F110

F124

A57

B65

F67

Cockpit area INTERIOR GREEN FS 34151Fuselage interior ZINC CHROMATE YELLOW FS 33481

Wheel well FUSELAGE EXTERIOR COLORAll Parts

FUSELAGE ASSEMBLY5

All Parts

NOTEAdd 1 ounce

nose weightin forward fuselage.

If landing gear is to be posed in the down position, open hole in the

left and right fuselage below landing

Refer to Step 28.Open these flashed over holes

on left and right fuselage halvesfor installation of late styleAPS radar (parts B94/B95).

Refer to Step 28.Open this flashed over hole

on left and right fuselage halvesfor installation of EARLY style

APS radar (parts B92/B93).

gear bay (below location of part B65/B66)

BOMB BAY ASSEMBLY 16

All Parts


All Parts

C148 C147

B6B7

All internal parts FUSELAGE EXTERIOR COLORor ZINC CHROMATE YELLOW FS 33481

E4E5

E1

E1

(Part E1 shownin place)



All Parts


E5

E4

E1

E1

(Part E1 shownin place)

B3B2

BOMB BAY DOORS9

UPPER WING PANELS10

All Parts

All Parts

ENGINE AIR INTAKES11All Parts

F146

E42

E40

E43E45R

E45L

B41L/B44L

B41R/B44R

B136B137

Optional open bomb bay doors

D151

Interior surfaces LIGHT GRAYCooler faces ALUMINUM

D149

D150

F146


INTAKES / SPINE LIGHT12

AILERONS / FLAPS13

All Parts

All Parts

TAILPLANE 114

All Parts

Flaps and ailerons may be positionedat neutral position or deflected.

NOTE: L/R inboard & outboard flaps arepositioned symmetrically.

Ailerons deflect in opposite directions.

F130

(E45L/R)

(E45L/R)

(From Step 11)

(From Step 11)

A140

D144

C142

D108

D107

C109

D138

C135

C133

C143/D145(Shown in place)

B139/A141(Shown in place)

C132/C134(Shown in place)

TAILPLANE 215

FINS / RUDDERS16

All Parts

Elevators and rudders may be positioned atneutral position or deflected.

E106

E105

E106

B100

E101 E102

E101

NOTE ALIGNMENT

(E104)

(E103)

(E103)

(E104)

E102

B98

B97

B99

E105

Finished assembly

ENGINE / CRANKCASE / COWLING / COWL FLAPS18

All Parts

WING FLOATS17

All Parts

B54

E50 E50

B55

E39

E46

E47

Crankcase MEDIUM GRAYCylinders ALUMINUM

Cylinder heads BLACKCowl interior LIGHT GRAY

E36

E38Open cowl flaps

E37Closed cowl flaps

B56

B52

B53

B51

STARBOARD (RIGHT) WINGPORT (LEFT) WING

NOTE: Slots on parts 37/38/46/47 key to alignment spline on crankcase (Part 39)

PROPELLERS19

NOSE TURRET20

All Parts

All Parts

E48

A79

B75

E83L

E83E83R

E81

F85

F86

A84

C77

C77

F80

B78

E49

Hub BLACK or ALUMINUMBlades FLAT BLACK with YELLOW tips

Turret interior INTERIOR GREEN FS 34151Gun barrels and receivers GUNMETAL

NOTE: You may elect to attach propellers as thefinal step to avoid damaging them

UPPER TURRET21

All Parts


Control panel FLAT BLACK-GRAY

E83L

E83E83R E81

F89F90

TAIL TURRET22

All Parts


Control panel FLAT BLACK-GRAY

A10

A62

E61

E61

A10

NOTE:Underside of nose shownAll parts shown in place

Closed position Open position

A9

A9

B8 B8

(F123)

BOMBSIGHT DOORS23

All Parts

NOSE GEAR24

All Parts

Interior UNDERSIDE FUSELAGE COLORor ZINC CHROMATE YELLOW FS 33481

Struts WHITE or ALUMINUMWheel hubs WHITE or ALUMINUM

Tires FLAT BLACK-GRAY

E64

E63E63

E64

E70

E73

E74

C72L/C72R

B60

NOTE:Omit parts E70Finished

Right sideFinishedLeft side

Trim away pin and sand smooth

Trim away pin and sand smooth

E71

MAIN GEAR25

All Parts

OPTIONAL RETRACTED LANDING GEAR26

All Parts

Interior UNDERSIDE FUSELAGE COLORor ZINC CHROMATE YELLOW FS 33481

Struts WHITE or ALUMINUMWheel hubs WHITE or ALUMINUM

Tires FLAT BLACK-GRAY

B60

F131

C87

Tail turret

Upper turret

Nose turret

MAIN COMPONENT ASSEMBLY27

All Parts

RADAR ASSEMBLY28

All Parts

E96

A91

Open flashed overlocating hole

B93

B92

B94B95

E96

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U.S. Navy PBM-5A, BuNo 59849, ca. 1945

PAINTSA U.S. Navy Dark Sea Blue (ModelMaster 1718, Acryl 4686)B U.S. Navy Intermediate Blue (ModelMaster 1720, Acryl 4744)C U.S. Navy White (ModelMaster 1745, Acryl 4696)D Black (ModelMaster 1749, Acryl 4768)E Aluminum (ModelMaster 1781, Acryl 4677)

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U.S. Navy PBM-5A, BuNo 59349, ca. 1947

Your Minicraft model includes high-quality waterslide decals. These decals adhere best to a glossy surface; and it is recommended that you apply a clear gloss coat over your painted model. Use a sharp scissors or knife to cut individual decals from the carrier sheet. Do not cut into the clear film surrounding the individual decals.

* It is recommended that you apply one decal at a time. * Place the decal section in warm water, when first inserted in the water your decal will curl, after approximately ten seconds the decal will uncurl. Remove from water and lay on a paper towel. After approximately 10 - 20 seconds the decal will slide freely from the backing paper. Use a small brush to help slide the decal from the backing paper and into position on the model. Carefully blot excess water from the decal, using care not to move the decal or tear it. * If you choose to use a setting solution, apply a thin coat over the decal following the manufacturer’s instruction. * Allow the decal to dry overnight. Wash any adhesive residue off the model with a small amount of clean water and dry thoroughly. * Apply clear gloss, matte or flat coat to seal decals following the instructions from the manufacturer.

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