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That is going to get good.Thanks to all for your comments on my last post.
Well, I did a job on the pilot and this is how he ended up. The modeling on the SMER figure wasn't great but that probably helped adding extra uniform detail – with the exception of the facial features that were non-existent. The pilot featured was a Lt. in the Irish Air Corps in 1939. Unfortunately, the uniform changed around then so, despite having the Osprey Book of Irish Defence Forces Since 1922, I can't be sure mine is absolutely accurate. The most obvious difference is that the early uniform had the high closed circular collar and the later uniform had a tunic collar, worn with shirt and tie – the one I've used. I just don't have a definitive date as to when the changeover took place.
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As you can see, the pilot is positioned at the controls and strapped in using the early Walrus seat belts. Other than that, a few maps have been added to the navigator's table.
I can now add this sub-build to the SMER hull. There was plenty of test-fitting during the process to ensure that the crew platform would still fit when attached.
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So after the navigator's seat belts were added and the crew platform now in position, both sides of the SMER hull interior are now complete and the next job will be to join them together.
Likewise with the Airfix Walrus.
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The only additions are that a map was added to the table here as well, the sea anchor is positioned, the ammo drums were dry-brushed and the three sets of seatbelts are all installed. Finally, I decided to pose the starboard cabin window in an open position.
So, the next task should be to bring the hulls to completion. First with test fits to make sure that none of the extra PE or additions interfere with the final fit.
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The Airfix Walrus basically just clicks together. It has the option of an open sliding roof on the canopy and, with the starboard cabin window unglazed, will give a better glimpse of the forward interior.
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The SMER Walrus doesn't allow me as much latitude. Any view of the interior will be through a closed canopy and glazed cabin windows. The second photo shows what will be seen of the interior, including the pilot, when the glazing is in place.
That's pretty much brought me up to date and I will post again when I start work on the rest of the exterior.
Gerry
Thankfully, in this instance, when the cockpit is enclosed it hides a multitude!Wonderful. Poor little guy can only just reach ,
It's a shame so much of that work will be hidden. Glad we have these photos.Thankfully, in this instance, when the cockpit is enclosed it hides a multitude!