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This is my entry for the competition, the Supermarine Walrus Mk.1 The model is a new Moulding, so hopefully will go together in a straightforward manner. I have the base model kit as below, just waiting on a bit of internal and external PE (Eduard). As this was a bit of an impulse purchase I am currently researching an appropriate colour scheme and potential diorama. A bit of history of the Walrus: The Supermarine Walrus was a catapult-launched, biplane amphibian with pusher propeller, developed from the Seagull. The Prototype desigjnated the Seagull V had one 635hp Pegasus IIM2 engine, it was initially built as a private venture, this then became a production model for RAAF. The first production models in 1935 were the Walrus Mk I, redesignated from the Seagull V for service with the RAF and FAA; some fitted with ASV radar. For the Spitfire fans, it may be hard to believe that the stubby Walrus was a creation of the same mind, and was produced during roughly the same period of time. It was the standard catapult- launched reconnaissance aircraft for some time. In 1941, when RAF began to form specialist air-sea rescue squadrons, the walrus became a mainstay of these. in total, seven squadrons in Britain and four in the Middle East flew the type. It is in this service that the Walrus gained the reputation for reliability and it's ability to withstand considerable damage.740 were built between 1936 and 1944.   
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Great to see another RAF100 entry, this comp is bringing out some great kits 
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Nice kit and the Eduard etch should give it some fine detail. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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looking forward to this a bit different again to the others
Jase“Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
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Very nice, like the look of this kit..... Good luck with the comp..... Regards Alan
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Great looking kit. look forward to seeing this one come together. Ian  Current builds.Hachettes build the bismark,HMS Victory, HMS Hood.
Finished Builds Corel HMS Victory cross section.
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Nice to see another build in the comp Current builds:-C57,Zero, Lamborghini Countach, Caldercraft HMS Agamemnon,Robi,R2-D2, MFH Cobra .
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A very nice choice of subject DB and having read the build reviews of this kit in the modelling mags, this should turn out to be a cracking model and a fun build.
Good luck in the competition. 
Kev 
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Can`t wait to see your progress looks an interesting plane regards Phil COMING SOON =1/72 Italeri diorama`s Battle for the Reichstag and Stalingrad battle at the tractor factory 1/16 Trumpeter King Tiger with loads of extras ON THE GO= refurbishment of 1/25 Tamiya tiger 1 , amt Star trek kits and space 1999 models
So Much to Build,But What a Hobby!
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Looking forward to this one DB as it's a kit that I've been mulling over whether to get or not since it's release last year. Will be interested to see how your build goes, especially with the extra PE parts.
Good luck with it.
Kev
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Cheers for looking in guys, appreciate it
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Nice update. Its a great looking aircraft and i am sure you will turn out a top result. Looking at this years new releases it seems airfix have another version of this kit expected towards the end of the year. Happy Modelling
BUILDING: Hachette Spitfire Mk 1A, Constructo Mayflower
SUBSCRIPTION COMPLETE (Awaiting building): USS Constitution, Sovereign of the Seas, 1:200 Bismarck (Hachette)
COMPLETED: Porsche 911, E-Type Jaguar, Lam Countach
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Nice start, will be folowing with intrest as i belive this kit just picked up an award Jase “Whenever you find yourself on the side of the majority, it is time to pause and reflect.”
-Mark Twain
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Great start, looking forward to your progress. Mark
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Great to see you get started on this one, nice start..... Regards Alan
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Off to a good start with some nice brass. Looks like it`s a good fit too. Looking forward to more of this one. Regards delboy271155 (Derek) COME BACK GUY FAWKES "YOUR COUNTRY NEEDS YOU"
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Great to see another RAF100 build underway
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