Just joined from Old Windsor. Last models I made were over 50 years ago. Now retired thought I would take up where I left off. Particularly interested in WWII and 1950s aeroplanes, nothing's changed there.
Last kits I made were the Airfix Saunders Roe SR53, A Frog Airspeed Oxford and the Airfix DC3 in Silver City colours. I remember having real problems trying to give it the correct dihedral, something Airfix unfortunately
hadn't catered for. Without modification the model had horizontal wings which really looked odd. My dad was the Wireless Operator Mechanic for the 715 Catapult Squadron Walrus on HMS Kent from 1938 To1940 with
the 5th Cruiser Squadron, China Station. As such I've jumped in at the deep end and bought the Airfix 1/48 scale, Silver Wings Walrus Mk.1. The model has decals for a 715 squadron Walrus but is for the example on HMS Cumberland
and coded WM. I know my dad's was coded WW as I'm fortunate to have a picture of it being catapulted off the Kent as info on 715 sqdn is very limited. Even the late great Ray Sturtivant, expert on all things FAA hadn't that much info
on this squadron in his books. The picture is not the best but it appears the serial number is L2320. Hopefully I can sort out the appropriate decals to model my dad's aircraft. I have bought the AIMS bracing wires for the kit and wondered
if anyone had tried them. I'd be interested to receive any tips on fitting them. Look forward to starting the Walrus and enjoying the splendid site that this is.
Cheers Rob