{"product_id":"special-hobby-1-48-martin-167f-glenn-over-france-1940-45-plastic-model-kit","title":"SPECIAL HOBBY 1\/48 Martin 167F \"Glenn over France 1940\/45\" Plastic Model Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY 1\/48 Martin 167F “Glenn over France 1940\/45” Plastic Model Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis Special Hobby kit depicts the Martin 167F (Martin Maryland), the twin-engine light bomber and reconnaissance aircraft operated by French and British forces during the early years of the Second World War. The kit features finely detailed injection-moulded plastic parts and offers markings for aircraft used in both the 1940 French campaign and later Allied service from 1941–1945.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e1\/48 scale injection-moulded plastic kit\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDetailed cockpit and airframe structure\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrench and RAF-operated variants included\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecals for multiple operational schemes (France, RAF service)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003eWWII twin-engine bomber \/ reconnaissance subject\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed in the United States as the Martin 167 for a USAAC requirement, the design was not adopted by American forces but quickly attracted foreign interest due to its high speed and modern layout. France placed large orders in 1939, introducing the type into service as the Martin 167A-3, powered by Wright Cyclone engines and adapted with French armament.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollowing the fall of France, surviving aircraft and additional production for Britain entered RAF service as the Martin Maryland Mk.I, later followed by improved Mk.II variants featuring upgraded engines and revised armament. The type saw active operational use over France, North Africa, Sicily and Italy, performing reconnaissance and light bombing missions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCombining elegant lines with a strong operational history across multiple air forces, the Martin Maryland remains an important and distinctive early-war Allied aircraft.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SPECIAL HOBBY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46629939609761,"sku":"SH-48114","price":99.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1008\/9754\/files\/SH48114.jpg?v=1782876673","url":"https:\/\/www.hearnshobbies.com\/products\/special-hobby-1-48-martin-167f-glenn-over-france-1940-45-plastic-model-kit","provider":"Hearns Hobbies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}