{"product_id":"sh48160-baltimore-mk-i-ii-first-version-in-combat-1-48-by-special-hobby","title":"SH48160 BALTIMORE Mk.I\/II \"First Version In Combat\" 1\/48 by SPECIAL HOBBY","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(135, 3, 3);\"\u003eSPECIAL HOBBY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(135, 3, 3);\"\u003e1\/48 BALTIMORE Mk.I\/II \"First Version In Combat\" SH 48160\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(135, 3, 3);\"\u003eWWI 2-seater Plastic kit. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(135, 3, 3);\"\u003eSH 48160 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eSpecial Hobby's 1\/48 scale kit of the WWII aircraft the Martin BALTIMORE Mk.I\/II. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eExcellent kit, which includes etched details with decals for four different aircraft.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eThe kit is divided into nine sprues while the rest of the parts are provided via a fret of etches. The decals offer the markings of four machines. Two flew in desert camouflage, two in naval camouflage.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eBefore the outbreak of World War II, the Martin company took part in a competition announced by the USAAF for a new modern attack aircraft. The competition was won by Douglas with its DB-7 (later A-20 Havoc\/Boston) and North American with the NA-40 (developed into the B-25 Mitchell). Martin played the role of third in the rear. Although the USAAF was not interested in its 167\/XA-22 aircraft, France and Great Britain were. France designated these aircraft as the 167A-3 Glen and Britain as the Maryland Mk.I\/II. Based on British experience and requirements, Martin developed the more powerful 187 (XA-23). The new aircraft, named Baltimore, were powered by two R-2600 engines. They were four-seat, could carry up to 1,800 kg of bombs and were heavily armed. They arrived in Great Britain in October 1941. The first 100 airframes, armed with a single machine gun in the dorsal mount, were designated Baltimore Mk.I. Other machines received a twin machine gun in the dorsal mount and were designated Baltimore Mk.II. Other versions of MK.III, IIIA\/IV and V received motor-controlled turrets of various types instead of the dorsal mount.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(64, 64, 64);\"\u003eBaltimores Mk.I and Mk.II were used by the RAF on the North African battlefield as attack bombers and for maritime patrol. They made a significant impact in the Battle of El Alamein. Later versions, outside the RAF, were used in the Mediterranean by the air forces of South Africa, Australia, Italy, Greece and France.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e","brand":"Special Hobby","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55678335779192,"sku":"SH48160","price":65.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0268\/5203\/2645\/files\/SH48160_3.jpg?v=1790432957","url":"https:\/\/www.greentailmodels.com\/products\/sh48160-baltimore-mk-i-ii-first-version-in-combat-1-48-by-special-hobby","provider":"Greentail Models","version":"1.0","type":"link"}