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This is my first proper model build since the 1970s and with hindsight choosing the largest British aircraft of WW2 that I could think of was probably not my brightest idea! But, almost two years after starting, with a lot of lessons learned and I like to think some new model building friends acquired along the way, here we are. WiP, if anyone is interested: On 18th December 1941 Short Stirling L6086, named MacRobert's Reply and coded LS.F of XV Squadron, based at RAF Wyton, was loaded with four 2000lb AP bombs and a single 250lb GP bomb to mark their fall, for a daylight raid against the German warships Gneisenau and Prinz Eugen in the harbour at Brest. The crew were credited with a near miss on the Gneisenau and with downing a defending Bf109 fighter. For this the pilot, PO Peter Boggis, received the DFC. Here is my depiction of their aircraft about to be bombed up. Unfortunately the corner of the house with the least background clutter also has the worst light and my photographic skills are not great. But I could not resist... Thanks for looking. Onwards and Upwards! Murray
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