06/24 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 As mentioned elsewhere, I have an affection for Supermarine’s ungainly, initially unloved (by the Air Ministry at least), Steam pigeon, the utilitarian but ultimately highly successful Walrus. I have tried several times over the years to build one in 1/72, but have run aground on the shores of the elderly models available. Although limited run kits have been around for a while, Airfix’s new release is the first mainstream model in this scale for many years (Did Frog once make one?) I have a family connection, albeit tenuous, in that my maternal grandfather was a pattern maker for Saunders Roe in Cowes, and while I have no definitive proof he worked on the Walrus, it’s a close enough connection to give this build added interest. The model is unstarted (since I only got it today and box shots will follow when I get home. In the meantime, a trawl of the IWM archives found a number of inspiring shots for reference. Feast your eyes on these until I have some actual modelling to report! AIRCRAFT OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE 1939-1945: SUPERMARINE WALRUS. © IWM (MH 6866)IWM Non Commercial Licence AIRCRAFT OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE 1939-1945: SUPERMARINE WALRUS.. © IWM (CH 18540)IWM Non Commercial Licence A SUPERMARINE WALRUS AIRPLANE TAKING OFF AT MERS-EL-KEBIR, WITH THE SS EMPRESS OF AUSTRALIA IN THE BACKGROUND. 20 JANUARY 1943, MERS-EL-KEBIR.. © IWM (A 14367)IWM Non Commercial Licence NORTH AFRICA - FLEET AIR ARM SUPERMARINE WALRUS KEEPS WATCH OVER HOSPITAL SHIP. FORCE H AT SEA AND IN HARBOUR, 12 TO 14 JANUARY 1943, AT SEA AND AT MERS-EL-KEBIR.. © IWM (A 14168)IWM Non Commercial Licence Especially for Ced – ITMA! "ITMA" IN THE AIR; TOMMY HANDLEY & PHT VISIT FLEET AIR ARM. 14 JANUARY 1944, ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION TWATT. TOMMY HANDLEY AND THE MEMBERS OF HIS "ITMA" COMPANY HAVE MADE A SIX DAYS TOUR OF THE HOME FLEET AND NAVAL AIR STATIONS IN THE NORTH.. © IWM (A 21446)IWM Non Commercial Licence "ITMA" IN THE AIR; TOMMY HANDLEY & PHT VISIT FLEET AIR ARM. 14 JANUARY 1944, ROYAL NAVAL AIR STATION TWATT. TOMMY HANDLEY AND THE MEMBERS OF HIS "ITMA" COMPANY HAVE MADE A SIX DAYS TOUR OF THE HOME FLEET AND NAVAL AIR STATIONS IN THE NORTH.. © IWM (A 21444)IWM Non Commercial Licence AIRCRAFT OF THE ROYAL AIR FORCE 1939-1945: SUPERMARINE WALRUS.. © IWM (CH 9027)IWM Non Commercial Licence THE ROYAL NAVY DURING THE SECOND WORLD WAR. © IWM (A 20690)IWM Non Commercial Licence The last two images suggest how I have in mind to display the aircraft, if I can contrive a convincing water effect base. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 A wonderful set of pictures, looking forward to the build. Martian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I'll settle in for this one, even if it's the Devil's Scale. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi Jon, Welcome to the GB! It's great having an Airfix Walrus in the builds, after all the GB was postponed as much as possible in order that this kit could be entered! Looking forward to seeing it taking shape. Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Nice to see you again Jon, I'll tag along too if I might Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Me too - great to see you back on wingey things Jon I love the Walrus. I have no idea why. Can't wait for the 1/72 release but, in the meantime, I'll watch your build with interest. Thanks for the posting of the I.T.M.A. images for me. I'm trying to give up my role as double entendre monitor but I shall, as you're a friend of mine, make this exception... RNAS where? Fnarr fnarr, snurf snurf 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigdave22014 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I saw the basis for this kit at the FAA museum so I'm looking forward to seeing how well it goes together ( I was wondering who would be the first to enter it!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 49 minutes ago, CedB said: Me too - great to see you back on wingey things Jon I love the Walrus. I have no idea why. Can't wait for the 1/72 release but, in the meantime, I'll watch your build with interest. Thanks for the posting of the I.T.M.A. images for me. I'm trying to give up my role as double entendre monitor but I shall, as you're a friend of mine, make this exception... RNAS where? Fnarr fnarr, snurf snurf Wait. What! They're going to do it it in 1/72? Really. Why didn't I know this. Tell me you jest sir? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 I agree- not sure what it is about Supermarine flying boats but they have a certain something. Look forward to seeing how much detail Airfix have packed into their 1/48th! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 22 minutes ago, bristol boy said: I agree- not sure what it is about Supermarine flying boats but they have a certain something. Look forward to seeing how much detail Airfix have packed into their 1/48th! 55 minutes ago, Bigdave22014 said: I saw the basis for this kit at the FAA museum so I'm looking forward to seeing how well it goes together ( I was wondering who would be the first to enter it!) Now I feel more than a little nervous. Not sure my limited skill can do justice to this. Ho hum. Also my appalling failure rate at completing GBs is not a positive omen. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Not my scale but I also have a fondness for this plane. I have the Matchbox kit in the stash but I just might breakdown and get this one too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 1 hour ago, 06/24 said: Wait. What! They're going to do it it in 1/72? Really. Why didn't I know this. Tell me you jest sir? Well I'm just assuming they'll downsize the CAD like they've done with others... but then you know what 'assume' does, don't ya? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Leaving Ced to contemplate a donkey... What at does one get in the (very large) box? Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr Airfix Walrus by jongwinnett, on Flickr 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Love to see your build finished, this is a real gem.. I have to many projects going so i have to hold myself on building this one.. You will be watched Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hello dears, A first glance at the 1/48 Walrus !!! Thank a lot, will stay in a corner with my cubanisto ! It's one of the kit I hope to bring back from Telford !! Good modelling time ! I'll follow for sure ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 I'm not rushing in, it's getting a serious dose of looking at and thinking! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 Hi Jon, Looks very detailed in the sprues. Should be a very interesting build to follow. Like Ced I also hope Airfix will downsize it to 1/72. Cheers Jaime Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 28, 2017 Share Posted September 28, 2017 There's some great details in that there plastic Jon - looking forward to your build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I say, that's rather an opulent level of interior detail right out of the box. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 That's rarver spesh, innit? Know wha' Oi mean? Much too nice for me to do any good with, I'm glad that I cancelled my pre-order at H months ago. I will however look forward to seeing what those with higher skill sets than moi can do with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted September 29, 2017 Author Share Posted September 29, 2017 I would love to share progress, but 06/24junior is currently doing something calle "World of Warcraft" which apparently entails full use of our shared workspace for his laptop. I thought they were meant to work on your lap? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 I have to agree with Procopius - that's a positively decadent box of Walrus-baubles you have there! Best of luck with this Jon. Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JosephLalor Posted September 29, 2017 Share Posted September 29, 2017 6 hours ago, Procopius said: I say, that's rather an opulent level of interior detail right out of the box. It is rather. I simply have to grab that at Telford. Imagine a Stranraer kit to that standard. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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