Does anyone know where I could find reference material on the Walrus? I googled already and found some pics but only 1picture of the cockpit, and not a great one either. I`m interested in the interior mostly…cockpit/radio compartment.
T.I.A.
Len
Wow! This is a real stumper. I guess I`ll have to wing it…lol.
You only gave us one day, Len!
Here’s all I’ve been able to find for my own Walrus.
http://www.airmuseumsuk.org/museum/Yeovil1/800/index_2.htm
Be sure to post pictures of your build, I’d love to see yours.
m@
edit: Wow, I just found some more great pics!
http://www.modelbrouwers.nl/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=1&t=15899&view=previous
http://www.seawings.co.uk/ - Click on “Walk-Rounds” then scroll down to Supermarine
m@
Hi Len,
I am new to the forum but have been reading it for several days now. I have to say I am very pleased with all of your attitudes toward each other and your builds. Much different than I have seen on other forums I have subscribed to. Enough said.
On your post, the pictures others have posted are better, but I found this video clip of the prototype flying. Near the end it shows some inside shots of the cockpit. I thought you might enjoy. I hope it helps somehow.
In the google search type “supermarine walrus cockpit” and click on pictures. I found around 3-4 different pics without realy scrolling down.
Cheers - Leo
Heh…I knew Id get a few replys with that "stumped Ya" remark..lol. Unfortunately, Ive been there/ done that with Google/Google Images. There are exactly 2 pics of the cockpit IP and yoke. I was kinda hoping to find a shot of the seat and radio compartment behind the pilot. I guess it doesnt help that there is only 3 Walruses left in the world. Ill just have to “imagineer” the rest…lol. I remember seeing a walk-around book of the Walrus…maybe I can track one down.
Thanks everyone, I appreciate your help!
Len
BINGO! After digging around for an hour or so I found this…http://www.seawings.co.uk/walmangal.htm …It has the whole manual for the Walrus broken down into thumbnails…answered alot of the questions I had!
I have been digging through my magazine pile because I remeber reading a hefty section about this little workhorse. I believe it was an issue of Aeroplane in their Database section. Unfortunately even a vist to their site did not bare any fruit, but surfing through the Airfix forums uncovered an issue to search for: “Morgan, Eric. “Database: Supermarine Stranraer.” Aeroplane , Volume 29, no. 4, issue 235, April 2001.” Goodluck with the hunt and build, looking forward to some progres pics.
HA…we both must`ve found that “seawings” site at the same time! Tremendously helpful…has the pics that I was looking for. Just wish they were a little sharper. At least I can see what has to be “scratched” to get it looking like the real thing.
This will be my 1st attempt at scratchbuilding something at this level…cockpit floor, folding co-pilot seat,etc.
Hope I can pull it off!
Thanks again,
Len