Martin Mariner and Marlin Book Review
By David L. Veres
| Date of Review | August 2016 | Title | Martin Mariner and Marlin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Author | Kev Darling | Publisher | Guideline Publications |
| Published | 2016 | ISBN | n/a |
| Format | 50 pages, softbound | MSRP (GBP) | £15.50 |
Review
Flying boat fans get a twofer with Warpaint’s latest monograph.
Martin Mariner & Marlin – number 108 in the classic series – follows Guideline’s proven prescription.
Coverage commences with PBM Mariner design and development. Author Kev Darling then replicates the process for the P5M Marlin – essentially a Mariner derivative. Unit-by-unit, service notes follow – including international operators.
Lots of color and B&W photos tincture text. And 33 color profiles from Richard Caruana – who also drafted the book’s superb, 1:72-scale PBM plans – provide plenty of modeling inspiration.
Extended captions, tables, dimensions, performance specifications and BuNos lists also augment the account. And four pages of close-up shots – followed by a handy kit, decal and accessories listing – neatly wrap things up.
Building Minicraft’s 1:72 PBM? How about Hasegawa’s P5M? Or Revell’s ancient, box-scale Mariner? Grab this handy handbook!
Recommended!
My sincere thanks to Guideline Publications for this review sample!