Supermarine S 6B, S 1595, RAF HSF, Flt LT J N Boothman, Schneider Trophy, Calshot England 1931.
1/72 Eastern Express, I modified and added a few things, plastic tube for propeller, cockpit details, brass bracing wires, adjusted the float struts, lead shot in floats, finished in Humbrol and MM enamels with Future over kit decals.
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Allan J Withers said on March 1, 2017
Thanks to Jaime for organizing this group build.
Jeff Bailey said on March 1, 2017
This is one of the coolest floatplanes EVER! Great work, Allan!
Allan J Withers said on March 1, 2017
Thanks Jeffry.
Craig Abrahamson said on March 1, 2017
Brass rigging looks good, Allan…as does the entire build – I like it.
Allan J Withers said on March 1, 2017
Thanks Craig.
Robert Royes said on March 1, 2017
Great looking aircraft. Great build!
Allan J Withers said on March 1, 2017
Thanks Robert.
Korolev Vlad said on March 1, 2017
Very beautiful!
Sincerely, Vlad.
Allan J Withers said on March 1, 2017
Thanks Vlad.
Greg Kittinger said on March 1, 2017
This is my favorite of your three group build entries – such an unusual bird, and great scheme.
Allan J Withers said on March 1, 2017
Thanks Greg, only one scheme to choose !
Gary Brantley said on March 1, 2017
Great job Allan! I’ve got the Testors 1/48 model in my display, just shy of being finished for several years now. This is great inspiration for getting it finished! Thanks! 🙂
Allan J Withers said on March 1, 2017
Thanks Gary, be inspired !
Tom Bebout said on March 1, 2017
Super job Allen.
Allan J Withers said on March 1, 2017
Thanks Tom.
Dirk Derks said on March 2, 2017
Streamlined.
Excellent build.
Allan J Withers said on March 2, 2017
Thanks Dirk.
George Williams said on March 2, 2017
Super model, Allan, one of the best looking planes ever.
Allan J Withers said on March 2, 2017
Thanks George.