VV's Second Case

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VV's Second Case

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So I thought, why keep things realistic for myself in this GB? Where's the fun in that. I need a second complicated build to add to the Auster.

This kit was originally going to be for Biggles Flies West (the Pan Am reserve aircraft that Biggles buys in a hurry), but I'm leaning towards more of a scratchbuild on that one instead. It's actually the most recent addition to my stash.

So, this will be the "Tarpon" Amphibian from Biggles' Second Case, which is used in bringing a rogue post-war holdout nazi submarine crew to justice.
From the description, I'd say Johns was basically thinking along the lines of a Catalina but illustrations show this twin tailed version of the S-43 so I'm happy to run with that.....especially with such uncharacteristically unambiguous cover art :-D

Building will start once my personal work hell abates slightly - later this week all being well. Few struts and very limited rigging. Phew!

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Looks like a match !
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This'll be a smart build.
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