****Finished: Martin 139 Bomber, Netherlands East Indies AAC - Java Island

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vikingBerserker

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Apr 10, 2009
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Category: 2
Scale: 1:72
Manufacturer: Williams Brothers
Model Type: Martin 139WH (Dutch East Indies export version of Martin B-10)
Details: 1-VLG-II Netherlands East Indies Army Air Corps, Java Island Feb-1942


This one was a challenge and when it came to painting the canopies, I was in over my head and still am not fully satisfied with the way it came out. I think if I had done this after having a few more models under my belt coming out of "retirement", I would have done a better job on them. Also had a heck of a time finding the right size decals, which being white meant I could not make them on the PC – so I had to settle for yellow instead. I also slightly overdid it on the pastels around the ailerons– which were not noticeable until I took the pics. Landing gear had to be placed up due to collapsing.

The one thing I can say about working on obscure aircraft, information is not readily available!













 
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Beautiful job mate!

I agree the control surfaces are a little strong, but I think your glasswork is beautiful! Definitely can't have been easy!!!!
 

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