Author: Max T.A. Schep
Publisher: Dutch Profile
ISBN: 978-94-90092-31-3
Published 2021
67 pages
Price around 18,00 euro.
With the release of the 1/48
model of Lone Star, this profile from 2021 suddenly became very topical again,
where in itself it is an interesting aircraft from the Dutch aviation history.
Especially the bright yellow and blue scheme will be known to many. In his KNIL
bible (The History of Camouflage and Characteristics on Aircraft of the
Military Aviation of the Royal Indies Army) author Max Schep of course already
discusses the Glenn Martin, but in this profile he goes into depth. The history
of the type at the various units is discussed, but also personal stories are
recorded.
Max's long-standing interest
and his thorough study and research into the ML-KNIL brings a wealth of photos
from many sources published in the profile. The 67 pages already indicate that.
The different color schemes are well represented by the drawings of Luuk
Boerman, totaling over 6 pages. This edition, like all Dutch Profiles, is again
bilingual Dutch and English, with the completion of the photos.
Certainly recommended given
the extensive history of the type, but also for the modelers who can find a lot
of details in it to embellish "a" model.
About the Lone Star model, which is "sold out" but on the Facebook
page there are indications that it may be released again. Yes, I know it is
resin, white metal and vacuform and dying expensive.
I read the book with great interest and looked at pictures. Max Schep
guarantees quality.
Thanks to Dutch Profile for
making the review copy available