Sawasdee krab,
Royal Siamese Air Force (Royal Thai air force at that time) received six Model 139WSM
aircraft, the export version of B-10, in April 1937 and used them during the French-Thai War of 1940-41 and during the 1942 invasion of Burma. It was given a further nine ex-Dutch aircraft by the Japanese in 1942.
They remained in service until 1949. Sadly, after decommissioned all of them had gone to scrap yard instead of the museum.
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About the model, this is Williams brothers 1/72 model that I bought for more than 10 years ago. Quality and detail of the model is fair for the model this age. ( Just wondering how come no kit
manufacturers make this type of aircraft?....the only other manufacturer I know who made this plane is
Lone Star Models 1/48 in resin and vacform parts. I wish some mainstream manufacturer will consider
tooling it up in 1/72 or 1/48 scale.)
I added some details in front and rear cockpit.
Unfortunately, it’s nearly invisible. Overall assembly was better than I expected.
Few details were added on the exterior. Finishing of this aircraft was natural silver.
The raised panel lines were sanded off so I drew the lines by pencil instead.
National insignia is from Siam decal except 3 coloured flag at the rudder.
This was enjoyable model building and I will make another one in two tone camouflage scheme.
Happy modeling for all of us.
Chokchai U.
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