The kit seat is a bazilion times superior to the too-thin/innacurate Eduard p-e set, which proves that just because it's p-e doesn't mean you can't throw it away for useless (I generally throw away 2/3 of any p-e fret, not being that OCD (merely Aspergian) to waste time on the eeensy-weensy stuff you won't see anyway.

Another great account of the Dunkirk battle from the RAF point of view is given by Alan Deere in his book 'Nine Lives'. Flying spitfires with 54 squadron out of Hornchurch, he describes one of the first Spitfire v Me 109 duels. he was also shot down over Dunkirk and describes his journey back from the beaches to his squadron. Well worth a look if you have not read it.
Thanks for kicking off the thread Paul looking forward to sailor Malan's spitfire !

Thanks David, for the steer - I will hunt a copy down. From what I have read so far the discussions of Malan and Deere at Hornchurch, and discussions they also had with Bob Tuck , on formation and tactics - a lot of which came out of their experiences against heavy numbers of 109s at Dunkirk - prepared the RAF well for what came next! I know many will know this already, but reading around the detail is just fascinating!

Here’s another indented seat - this time in Interior green.

Tom, I think you are correct about PE, I usually end up using about 40% of any given additions and 'parking' the rest (almost always because it's too thin for scale). However, the Hurricane seat seems pretty good in comparison to the real thing.

Great thread, Paul, I'm really enjoying this and looking forward to seeing where we go with the posts.

Paul you have the tri-fecta going on. All classics, the Lysander is quite a choice. The Hurricane seat PE seat looks just like the 1/1 seat. I would go with that as it looks the best in shape and scale. And the Spit always one that is perfect in any shape or form. Looking forward as you progress on each model.

Some goodies arrived in the mail today. The Lysander decals - details are on the picture, but basically 4 squadron - some of whose crew ended up on the beach for the evacuation. This is Xtradecal set X48106 - History of RAF 4 Squadron. At some point I will build the Mustang I am sure. Less convinced about the post-war Mossie and the pre-war Hawker Audax, so if anyone wants to give me a postal address I will be happy to send those ones on!

Also 2 books: one self explanatory, and the other a really interesting collection of photos taken by German soldiers - mostly using their own cameras - having arrived at the beaches, docks and town of Dunkirk. Some interesting shots inside m of wrecked aircraft among all of the other scenes of devastation.