About This Item
This brand new plastic model kit features the Supermarine Walrus Mk.I Aircraft at Level 3 in 1/48 scale by Airfix. The kit comes in vintage-style, officially licensed packaging and contains 157 detailed parts molded primarily in light gray, unless otherwise indicated. A display stand is not included, and paint and cement are required for assembly. The assembled model measures approximately 9.375 inches in length and 11.5 inches in wingspan, and includes decals to depict the aircraft in three different schemes. The Supermarine Walrus Mk.I was a British amphibious reconnaissance aircraft designed by R.J. Mitchell, the famed engineer behind the Supermarine Spitfire. First flown in 1933, the Walrus was a robust biplane flying boat constructed primarily from metal and powered by a single Bristol Pegasus engine in a pusher configuration above the wing. Designed with folding wings for shipboard storage and catapult-launch capability from Royal Navy cruisers and battleships, it excelled in naval reconnaissance and air-sea rescue operations. During World War II, the Walrus served across the Atlantic, Mediterranean, and Pacific theaters, performing reconnaissance, artillery spotting, and rescuing downed airmen during campaigns such as the Battle of the Atlantic and North African operations. Its rugged construction allowed it to operate from both sea and land, and it was also used by the Royal Australian Air Force and Royal New Zealand Navy. Affectionately nicknamed the “Shagbat,” the Walrus remained in frontline service until the end of the war, earning respect for its dependability and vital contributions to Allied maritime operations. This 1:48 scale model meticulously recreates the aircraft’s struts, floats, and catapult fittings, capturing the engineering ingenuity and heroic legacy of the Supermarine Walrus, making it an essential piece for collectors of naval aviation and historic seaplanes.
