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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...

Michael E Rieth
Dec 19, 20222 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...

Michael E Rieth
Dec 12, 20224 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...

Michael E Rieth
Oct 19, 20222 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...

Michael E Rieth
Aug 28, 20221 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...

Michael E Rieth
Dec 17, 20201 min read
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