Touvdal Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 I have this Walrus that has been laying around like this for a long time, I have tried to find a plane that can be documented as being used during BOB, have the warpaint Walrus book, search the net, Fleet ref. but no luck yet. Can anybody help cheers Jes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erwin Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 (edited) I think the idea of the BoB groupbuild is to build planes that saw combat. The Walrus might have been around during the BoB but not in Fighter Command. So to that respect the Walrus would not be a BoB plane. That's just my opinion.Let the administrators decide. Edited December 9, 2005 by erwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 Erwin, The scope of the BoB GB we have is broad, I think we decided that any aircraft which took part in the Battle fighter/bomber/reconnaissance/coastal command and even ferry cargo planes are eligible. In whatever small way they played their part in the battle and we gladly accept them within the GB. The Walrus certainly played its part recovering downed pilots and returning them to active duty and they ran the risk of attack by enemy aircraft. Thats my take on it anyway. Jes, I will do searching and see what I come with, your squadron is coming together well. Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
erwin Posted December 9, 2005 Share Posted December 9, 2005 (edited) Erwin, The scope of the BoB GB we have is broad, I think we decided that any aircraft which took part in the Battle fighter/bomber/reconnaissance/coastal command and even ferry cargo planes are eligible. In whatever small way they played their part in the battle and we gladly accept them within the GB. The Walrus certainly played its part recovering downed pilots and returning them to active duty and they ran the risk of attack by enemy aircraft. Thats my take on it anyway. Hi, Please don't misunderstand my reply. I wasn't telling him he couldn't enter the GB. Who am I do deny anyone. BTW,I just had a look at the list of planes that can be entered in the GB. The Walrus is there too. I should have kept my moth shut in the first place. :wacko: Sorry guys. Edited December 9, 2005 by erwin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ozgenie Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I have some walkaround photos of the Walrus that is on display at the Royal Australian Airforce Museum. I can send you copies of these if you would like them for reference. Wide shot attached as an example Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Touvdal Posted December 10, 2005 Author Share Posted December 10, 2005 Hello OZgenie Thanks for the offer, but what i am looking for is a 1940 BOB related photo with with code, as I try as a rule to have photo documentation of what I am building. cheers Jes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 No problem Erwin, It was a valid point and one we speculated at the beggining of the GB, in the end keeping the subject broad allowing for a more varied and interesting selection of models. ;) Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 Jes, Slim pickings regarding actual photos of the Walrus in service during 1940. I have found that FCM do a decal sheet for the BoB including the Walrus and list the aircraft as :- Walrus Mk.I, L5-N, Coastal Command Here is the link for a review. The decal sheet is FCM-HB7201 might be worth doing a search for it, Hannants show the sheet but not the Walrus. HTH Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazydon Posted December 10, 2005 Share Posted December 10, 2005 I got nothing...and its ok with me...like Doc said, we wanted more people to be able to build something besides what everyone thinks of when they think Battle of Britain :D Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Touvdal Posted December 11, 2005 Author Share Posted December 11, 2005 Hello Doc I have that decal set, and I have seen the Walrus, but I am alway a bit suspecius regarding the decal set information, unless they give references to sources. To comment on the quality on the decals, they are very thick and unflexibile, but the prints are good. Well think i will build the Walrus, a scheme might turn up along the way. cheers Jes Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dr Fester Posted December 11, 2005 Share Posted December 11, 2005 OK Jes, Been doing a little searching for you and stumbled on this french site containing info on that particular Walrus. Walrus It also contains a picture but not too clear if it is the actual one in question. Doc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
replic Posted December 16, 2005 Share Posted December 16, 2005 hi i build also ww2 warbirds in 1/72 scale with details if you want to have a friend on the france contact me please on philofr2001@yahoo.fr in the future i must to build matchbox kit now i build vengeance from novo salut jean marie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
joncarrfarrelly Posted January 6, 2006 Share Posted January 6, 2006 (edited) Hi Jes, while earlier than the Bob, two Walrus from the HMS Suffolk saw action during the Norwegian campaign, after reconnaissance spotting at Stavanger they flew back to landfall in Aberdeen. One of the aircraft, L2284 had been in the air for five hours...a record for a fully loaded Walrus. Evidently Walrus gunners had to defend their aircraft from Messerschmitts on more than one occasion. The book 'The Supermarine Walrus' BY G.W.R. Nicholl is an account of the aircraft's operational service. I've ordered a copy of the book, so if it shows anything specific I'll let you know. Cheers, Jon Edited January 7, 2006 by joncarrfarrelly Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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