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  1. Thanks for the advice, here is the picture albeit poor quality. Seahawk, thanks for your help with this query. The Kent's serial being L2320 I found on a naval website some time ago and can't remember where. I will have another search and let you know. My dad joined 715 at Lee-on-Solent in March 1938 and was with the Walrus on the Kent until the ship was torpedoed by the Italians in the Med in 1940 when he was seriously injured whilst attempting to defuel said aeroplane. Fortunately he survived, after a long period in the RNH Haslar at Gosport. As you say during the time period above the serial could have been L2320. As an aside, before 715 squadron my dad was with 101 Bomber Squadron. At the time in 1937-1938 they operated Boulton Paul Overstrands. Does any company make a kit. If I can complete the Walrus to a reasonable standard maybe that could be my next mission. Nothing like making hard work for myself. Thanks to you all for your kind welcome and offers of assistance, they are much appreciated.
  2. Thanks very much for all your input. Certainly given me food for thought. One thing I have is plenty of time so I wont be rushing the build of the Walrus. Thanks for the info on using the bracing wires, should be capable of doing it, I hope. Dick, my dad was at Coopers Hill training to be a teacher after he came out of the RAF. https://www.airport-data.com/member/ajax_aircraft_photo_preview.php?SID=834581b54445c541226d47560c8f4181&id=1062132 Above link should show my dad's Walrus though it's rather poor quality.
  3. Thanks Paul, I'll let you know how I get on. Rob
  4. 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
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