Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Hi All, Here's my attempt at Special Hobby's Martin Maryland, presented as AH284 of 39 Sqn RAF, North Africa 1942. I do not have any reference pics for the aircraft in the desert scheme as presented, so it's a bit of a 'what if'. I fought this kit kicking and screaming through the latter stages, and found it all a bit of a struggle with poorly fitting parts (particularly the engines). Here's the WIP thread : Despite all the trials and tribulations I'm not displeased with the final result - it has undeniable 'shelf presence' and I'm glad I gave it a crack. Anyway, here she is - comments and critique welcome as ever: Here's a couple of shots with a Blenheim for scale: Thanks for looking, Roger 38 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nachtwulf Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I would be pleased with that as well! Nicely done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 hour ago, Nachtwulf said: I would be pleased with that as well! Nicely done! Thanks for the kind words! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
28ZComeback Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Very nicely done! Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, 28ZComeback said: Very nicely done! Bravo! Thank you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmike Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 That's a lovely model, Dunny - you've every right to feel pleased about it. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 12 minutes ago, Blackmike said: That's a lovely model, Dunny - you've every right to feel pleased about it. Well done! Thanks Mike! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 That is very nice indeed. It's turned out well despite your problems.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Vinnie said: That is very nice indeed. It's turned out well despite your problems.👍 Cheers Vinnie - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltcarBoB Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Looks great. Only slight thing that came to my eye the paint job looks a little bright though that might be the light or the camera. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, AltcarBoB said: Looks great. Only slight thing that came to my eye the paint job looks a little bright though that might be the light or the camera. Thanks @AltcarBoB. I think it is light/camera. It actually looks pretty faded in natural light - maybe I'll try some daylight shots. Watch this space! Cheers, Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AltcarBoB Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Photographing models is difficult. I have tried two different phones and a compact camera. I tried lights and daylight various backgrounds but the pictures never look quite right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 1 minute ago, AltcarBoB said: Photographing models is difficult. I have tried two different phones and a compact camera. I tried lights and daylight various backgrounds but the pictures never look quite right. @AltcarBoB as you can tell my studio is the kitchen - the photography is via a Samsung S10 (not bad for a phone!). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Very nice and congratulations for seeing the build through. It's a clean and attractive build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 6 minutes ago, SAT69 said: Very nice and congratulations for seeing the build through. It's a clean and attractive build. Thank you sir! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangor Lad Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Great build of an aircraft that doesn't, in my view, get enough credit for the work it did in the Med and North Africa. Thanks for posting. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Very neat job on the Maryland, very nice modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Joyce Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Looks great, Roger, and your paintwork is superb. I have this kit in may stash and will have to check out your in-progress thread. Your comments here about the fit, etc., have me worried! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baldy Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Great looking Maryland Dunny - I had one of these once and got rid - too difficult! - So well done for getting it done and a pleasing result. Cheers Malcolm 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roberto Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Not an often seen aircraft...well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick b Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Excellent result Roger and in such a short time? Nice to see these unusual subjects completed to such a high standard 👍 Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 It looks fabulous and the desert scheme really suits it,..... a wonderful partner for your equally nice Blenheim,.....nice one! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 Excellent 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 10 hours ago, Bangor Lad said: Great build of an aircraft that doesn't, in my view, get enough credit for the work it did in the Med and North Africa. Thanks for posting. Thanks @Bangor Lad - much appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunny Posted June 8, 2020 Author Share Posted June 8, 2020 10 hours ago, Wulfman said: Very neat job on the Maryland, very nice modelling ! Wulfman 9 hours ago, Mark Joyce said: Looks great, Roger, and your paintwork is superb. I have this kit in may stash and will have to check out your in-progress thread. Your comments here about the fit, etc., have me worried! Cheers, Mark 9 hours ago, Baldy said: Great looking Maryland Dunny - I had one of these once and got rid - too difficult! - So well done for getting it done and a pleasing result. Cheers Malcolm 9 hours ago, Roberto said: Not an often seen aircraft...well done. 8 hours ago, mick b said: Excellent result Roger and in such a short time? Nice to see these unusual subjects completed to such a high standard 👍 Mike 8 hours ago, tonyot said: It looks fabulous and the desert scheme really suits it,..... a wonderful partner for your equally nice Blenheim,.....nice one! Cheers Tony 3 hours ago, RMCS said: Excellent Thanks for all the kind words gents - much appreciated! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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