Enhance Your Post War Aircraft Dioramas with a 1/72 Scale Airfield Base from Arma Hobby

Arma Hobby 1/72 PSP Airfield Diorama Base

If you’re building Korean War aircraft models, the right display base can transform your project from a simple build into a realistic Korean War diorama. This Arma Hobby 1/72 scale PSP aircraft display base recreates the iconic airfield surface covered with PSP (Marston Mat) panels, making it the perfect backdrop for your American and Allied Korean War collection.

Realistic PSP (Marston Mat) Airfield Surface

The main feature of this base is its authentic PSP panel design. PSP (Pierced Steel Planking), also known as Marston Mat, was used extensively during World War II to create durable airstrips in diverse theatres of operation, from the Pacific islands to the European front, plus later in the Korean War and other later conflicts.

No Assembly and Easy To Customise

Ideal for the beginner or a seasoned modeller, no assembly required and easy to paint and weather to a level you are happy with.

Also supplied with the base is a link to a free 3D print file to download. The download contains STL files for the following items:

• fire extinguisher,
• toolboxes,
• fuel barrels,
• British ‘flimsy’ fuel cans,
• wheel chocks
• wooden trestle

As I don’t have a 3D Printer, I can’t comment on how good the above items are.

More details about the PSP base and 3D files can be found over on the Arma Hobby site.

PSP base images

Conclusion

If you are looking for a quick and easy way to display Korean War aircraft builds, or any other war that featured PSP matting, then I can highly recommend this handy little display base. I have 2 of these bases, and they have come in very useful when I displayed my 2 Korean War Mustangs (USAF) and (SAAF) at this year’s early Yeovil Model Show

Where to buy

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I’m sure your local or favourite model shop/supplier will have this item in stock, if not, you can get it from Amazon via ARMA HOBBY 1/72 American PSP Mat 150 x 150mm Display Base ADL70059