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'A Shower of Spray and We're Away' was one of many catch phrases used by Fred Ladd when flying Grumman Widgeons with Tourist Air Travel in Auckland, New Zealand. It was also the title of his autobigraphy, a book which had an excellent shot of the widgeon taking off. Ever since seeing the picture I wanted to build a model of Freds flying boat so after completing 'Plonky' his WWII Avenger last last year I decided to carry on and build the Widgeon. Classic Airframes models can be a bit of a challenge but this was the best of theirs I've built so far. Assembly was straight forward and it all went together well. I found a suitable Fred in the spares box and made sure he was wearing the ubiquitous shorts before sealing up the fuselage. Flaps were drooped and control surfaces deflected to reflect the actions of the water take off. The floats were rigged with Ezee line and brass and the decals were home printed. Spinners were cast from a master which I deemed to be easier then trying to carve the blades off the kit units. Base is kids modelling clay painted in water colours. Enjoy, Colin
