Dad and I always used to make model aircraft, in those days Airfix kits costing 1s 6d from Woolies. The hobby faded into the background as I got older, other interests took over but this research has rekindled my enthusiasm to such an extent that I have decided to make a model of each type of aircraft flown in, or by, members of the crew. This section will be a kind of "blog" which will chart my progress with each: my trials and tribulations and, I hope, successes. They will be built with as much detail and accuracy as my modest skills permit and finished in the authentic markings of individual aircraft flown. Where no such certainty exists, the markings will be based on the evidence of research and serial numbers of aircraft known to have been on the airfield at those times.
The Classic Airframes (Special Hobby) limited edition Anson is a combination of injection-moulded plastic parts, resin parts and also photo-etched details. The cabin interior is especially well re-produced but so also is the fabric covering on the wings and fuselage. The Anson will be finished as a trainer from 6 SFTS Mallala, SA where Rolly gained his wings in July 1943.
This rare kit depicts the aircraft that Heinz Schnaufer preferred, it will be finished as G9+EF, the Bf110G4 that he was flying on 3 March 1945. It's an accurate kit but there are one or two "issues" that will be sorted in order to ensure authenticity.
Tamiya have recently re-released their 1/48th Lancaster which now includes several different options. Mine will of course be modelled as ME453 PO-L.
I have also bought the Eduard photo-etched sheets for adding detail to the Lancaster interior which includes all crew positions.
The Aeroclub DeHavilland 82A Tiger Moth is a short-run injection-moulded kit for the skilled (!) modeller. Though most parts are plastic, the propeller, the struts and the undercart are white metal.
The latest addition to the project is the Trumpeter Wellington Mk III which will be modelled as X3784 which they flew several times as a new crew whilst at 29 OTU at Bruntingthorpe. I need to do some research to find the correct code letters, but it looks like an excellent kit with a lot of detail and options for rudder, elevator, flap and aileron positions.
The Classic Airframes (Special Hobby) limited edition 
This rare kit depicts the aircraft that Heinz Schnaufer preferred, it will be finished as G9+EF, the 
Tamiya have recently re-released their 1/48th 
I have also bought the Eduard photo-etched sheets for adding detail to the Lancaster interior which includes all crew positions.
The Aeroclub 
The latest addition to the project is the Trumpeter Wellington Mk III which will be modelled as X3784 which they flew several times as a new crew whilst at 29 OTU at Bruntingthorpe. I need to do some research to find the correct code letters, but it looks like an excellent kit with a lot of detail and options for rudder, elevator, flap and aileron positions.