The Little World

My determination to build this aircraft as an RCAF plane meant I did some research about it.

The first author I turn to for most of my RCAF builds is Harald Skaarup – and he did not fail me. I found an overhead view of just this airplane in WW2 with a Canadian crew bombing one of the Dutch ports. I could legitimately use the decals and scheme provided.

Nothing simpler – I opted for a straight underside line as many of the wartime photos showed it, and for the British cockpit colour as a more visible relief against the darker fuselage. The initial concern about the clear nose slotting into the fuselage was unfounded – Academy moulded it very well and no fettling or filling was needed.

The turret is the British type, and also moulded very well – the framework markings confined the paint very well. It doesn’t turn, as I find working features invite damage in the collection.

A thoroughly good buy at the exhibition – now to turn my attention to the other plane acquired – apparently a dreadful old freebie that could not even be sold. Resurrection is at hand!