discussion 1/48 Martin Maryland - Completed

[Dave W]

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I've finally managed to finish this kit.Even though my attempt at a weathered paint finish didn't work,I'm still pleased with it.Ive finished it as an aircraft based on Malta and used for reconnaissance missions by Adrian Warburton of no.69 squadron.This aircraft was an ex Vichy French Martin 167 that was flown to Gibraltar by a crew defecting to join the free French forces.Despite joining the RAF it retained its French camouflage.The French stripes on the rudder were painted over and an RAF fin flash applied.The code '2' and the French units marking on the fin were retained.View attachment 201315

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[flyjoe180]

Awesome work Dave. I think this has turned out very well; to think back to when you had the chipping issues, I reckon this is a nice clean and tidy build result. Great build!

 

[Guest]

Hi Dave!!

I really agree with Joe. This is a great model construction work to an aircraft that is not seen as a model very often. Well done, mate!!!

 

[Gern]

Beautiful.

Gern

 

[rickoshea52]

That turned out well in the end. I admire your determination on sticking at it and getting a cracking result. Nice one!

 

[Guest]

That turned out well Dave considering some of the trouble you had.

 

[The Migrant]

That looks superb Dave, great paintwork and the canopy masking is really sharp.

 

[Guest]

Looking really good Dave. Great build!

 

[Alan 45]

Great work dave very nice lines on that camo

 

[papa 695]

A truly stunning build Dave great work through out love it

 

[Guest]

Superb Dave, if I come across one of these I will certainly be tempted, well done.

 

[Wendall]

That's an impressive bird! Very nice work Dave.

Jason

 

[Guest]

What a cracker. Really great build of an unusual subject.

 

[eddiesolo]

Lovely work Dave, sublime work and quality paintwork.

Si

 

[Guest]

You must be proud with that model Dave!!

Is a beauty

 

[Guest]

Great job Dave! Lovely clean paintwork & the canopy masking is excellent!

 

[Guest]

Very nice Dave. Derek

 

[yak face]

Superb job Dave of a seldom modelled aircraft. I know it wasnt a shake and bake but it makes it all the more satisfying when you finally finish it and it looks as good as this does , great build mate , cheers tony

 

[Dave W]

Thanks everyone

 

[Dave W]

Thanks everyone for your kind words.The real aircraft suffered from extensive paint flaking due to the aircraft not being given a primer coat.I wasn't able to model that.But it looks good on the shelf next to my Malta Gladiator.