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Plastic model kits were
rare in 1939. For that matter plastic "anything" was rare at the time. It was
not until after World War II that injection molded plastic was commonly found in
commercial and household items. Accordingly, the majority of small static
display models were carved from balsa, basswood, pine, or other soft woods with
straight grain and no knots. Many craftsmen honed their skills carving, sanding,
painting, and detailing solid models such as this Martin 167 bomber which
appeared in the December 1939 issue of Flying Aces magazine. Boats,
ships, cars, trains, trucks, and other types of vehicles and equipment was
commonly modeled, for both military and civilian varieties. In one of the
vintage modeling magazines - possibly Flying Aces - there was a photo
of a guy with his extensive model of a circus, including tents, beasts, human
performers, transport trucks and trailers. Different strokes for different
folks, as the saying goes.
Martin 167
 Construct a Solid of the Army's New Martin
"167"
Posted September 10, 2022
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