zebra Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Here's my Airfix 1/48 Walrus, finished as W3037/PV-W of 275 Sqn, RAF Andreas, Isle of Man, 1943. Built for the flying boats and floatplanes group build (if you've not been following this GB, take a look - there's some fantastic modelling going on there). This aircraft ticks a few boxes for me - it fits with my Manx-based aircraft theme, and I wanted to do an ASR Walrus. I had very little photographic evidence to go on - just a photo with half of a 275 Sqn Walrus coded W in the background - so the scheme is a bit speculative. Thanks to info from @Ivor Ramsden I was able to narrow the serial for this aircraft down to one of two and went for W3037 - so I think there's a 50/50 chance that the serial/code tie-up is right. The Airfix Walrus is a lovely kit - I really enjoyed this build. I used very little aftermarket - just some seatbelts from a spare Eduard set, and decals from various sources. The yellow codes were made up by cutting up and rearranging the codes from the ASR option in the kit. I tried Mr Paint acrylics for the first time on this - very pleased with them. This is my first biplane in about 30 years and my first attempt at rigging - not perfect, but showed me that it's nothing to be scared of, and although I'm not necessarily about to go and seek out more biplanes to build there are a couple of kits in the stash that might move up the to-do list now. Build thread is here. On to the photos: 36 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodders154 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Beautiful well done Rodders 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Beautiful Walrus !!! I really love this aircraft. You made a GREAT job. Congratulations. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jbbusybee Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Looks great, I hope Santa brings me one for Christmas and I can do as good a job as yours. Thanks for sharing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gorby Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 That looks great. I've been a bit unsure about getting this kit, partly because of the rigging aspect, but seeing your attempt makes me much more tempted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pascal JMW Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 hello very nice work ! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Superb build, well done. Have to say I'm with @Gorby The rigging scares the bejesus out of me 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Superb work. Stephen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Very nice walrus 👍 I would like to add one to my stash as i have always liked these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Some fantastic modelling going on here too,love it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Thanks everyone! @Gorby and @Vinnie the rigging scared the bejesus out of me too, the thought of it has put me off biplanes for a long time. I won't say there weren't any frustrations but it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. Airfix provides plans and most of the points the rigging attaches to are moulded on (although a few have been missed and I still opted to drill holes to attach the threads to). I'm not about to start building things with loads of rigging at every opportunity, but probably won't be put off interesting subjects by the rigging again. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, zebra said: Thanks everyone! @Gorby and @Vinnie the rigging scared the bejesus out of me too, the thought of it has put me off biplanes for a long time. I won't say there weren't any frustrations but it wasn't as difficult as I thought it would be. Airfix provides plans and most of the points the rigging attaches to are moulded on (although a few have been missed and I still opted to drill holes to attach the threads to). I'm not about to start building things with loads of rigging at every opportunity, but probably won't be put off interesting subjects by the rigging again. Thanks for those reassuring words zebra. I keep putting my Swordfish on the bench, shake uncontrollably and put it back again. Perhaps I should man up and do it.I can do this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackem01 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Fantastic Shagbat! For someone who doesn't like rigging, you've made a great job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 You`ve done a lovely job on this old bird and glad to see that the Airfix kit is a nice build too, lovely paintwork and rigging. Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invidia Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 that looks great. got one in the stash with pre war decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bryanm Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Very nice! I'm reasonably advanced with mine, which will be my first attempt at rigging a full model - yours is great inspiration. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homer Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 I have always had a soft spot for this aircraft and your model is beutifull great work well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivor Ramsden Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Lovely job! I'm pleased that I could help with your research. If you were a bit closer to the Isle of Man I'd be asking to borrow it for the museum! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zebra Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks everyone! 2 hours ago, Ivor Ramsden said: Lovely job! I'm pleased that I could help with your research. If you were a bit closer to the Isle of Man I'd be asking to borrow it for the museum! If I was close enough I'd say yes! I may get a chance to visit the IoM next year though, if I do I'll try to make it to the museum. Thanks again for your help - and I may well get to the Manx Dakota next year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Lovely build. If mine turns out as well as yours I'll be well chuffed - and surprised. Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hewy Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Ace job z, love the rigging 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted November 28, 2017 Share Posted November 28, 2017 Very nice Walrus!!! Great modelling!!!Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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