1/72 Contrail Miles Marathon M60 - Civil or RAF - Bagged - (M-60)
Vacuform Model Kit
Rare kit and still one of only two ways to build a 1/72 Marathon (the other kit is also a vac and from Magna Models). This model features fine recessed surface detail, injection molded (2) main and nose landing gear struts, vac clear cockpit windshield (in excellent condition and not yellowed), clear material for cabin windows and more. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes plans/instructions with civil and military painting guides. The Miles Marathon was developed as a 4 engine airliner. Several aircraft did see service in this roll, but the market for the aircraft never really developed. The majority of excess aircraft were diverted for use by the Royal Air Force as navigation trainers and designated as Marathon T.11. To suite this new role, they received numerous internal modifications as well. These were retired in 1959. A few Marathons were operated by other UK military users, including the Royal Aircraft Establishment. The last remaining airframes were scrapped in the early to mid 1960s.
$56.00