The canopy ain’t the greatest fit,there are some good gaps between the wings and fuselage and I wanted to rig it but didn’t know where or when to start.All that aside,I enjoyed every minute of the build.I’m primarily an armor guy,but like doing something different once in a while.One can really get tired of dark yellow and olive drab.BTW,Tamiya tape is great for masking canopies!Canopies are the only reason I don’t do more aircraft.
That’s a nice looking model. For an “armor guy,” you’ve got a talent for aircraft; maybe you’ll do more.
Canopies can be monotonous and a drudge, but you made a clean job of this one, and it isn’t always easy.
Congratulations.
Cool! Great-looking biplane! I didn’t realize a Walrus had a slight sweep to the wings. Guess the Germans didn’t discover that airfoil aspect after all, huh? [proplr]
After building quite a few of these in 1/600 over the years as part of battleship kits,I decided to see if any larger scales were available.I kinda took a likin’ to 'em.
Wow, very sharp!
The wing struts must have been a PITA to align.
Great looking model! [Y]
I’m liking the wing stripes & “Pacific” roundels, nice tidy little build. Makes me want to build a floatie-thing!
That looks great! I think i’m going to get me one of those soon
Thanks guys.Aside from the shortcomings already mentioned,a more talented builder could really turn this kit into a winner.
As for all them struts,they all went together quite nicely.They definately weren’t the PITA I was expecting.
The decals,especially all those stripes,fit just like they should with little fuss.Absolutely no sweat.
I like the looks of it. Don’t think I ever saw that plane before. The gunner must have had a set to sit right near that big propeller. Would scare the stuff out of me.
Paul
I agree about the gunner.He was awfully close to that prop!
Great Job TD,
Thats a little gem ! …and in a very cool scheme. Some of those airfix kits build up very nicely.
I love the “walk here” markings that show up on some british aircraft - they make me chuckle whenever I see them - like someone was walking through paint and then stepped on the wing.
For a guy who doesn’t like painting canopies - you certainly didn’t pick an easy one.
Chris