diff --git a/dtbhtool/dtbimg.c b/dtbhtool/dtbimg.c
index cddcd29..f751e88 100644
--- a/dtbhtool/dtbimg.c
+++ b/dtbhtool/dtbimg.c
@@ -126,7 +126,9 @@
     uint32_t version = DTBH_VERSION;
     unsigned blob_sz = 0;
     char fname[PATH_MAX];
+#ifdef DTBH_MODEL
     const unsigned *model;
+#endif
     const unsigned *prop_chip;
     const unsigned *prop_platform;
     const unsigned *prop_subtype;