Once again, the folks at Mushroom Models Magazine have delivered a book that deals with a subject yet to be properly covered by anyone else. In this case, it is two subjects; the Supermarine Walrus and Stranraer. Both of these aircraft were pretty much the last of their kind with the Stranraer being supplanted by the Short Sunderland, and the Walrus, while it was augmented by the newer Sea Otter, was eventually to give way to the helicopter.

If you have read any of the previous editions from these folks, you know what to expect in terms of quality. This one is just as good and provides a bonus that the others do not have; a full set of three views in 1/72 of both aircraft. The plans are so large that they are supplied separately and for the first time, provide the sort of accuracy that has been missing in others.

Since the book covers two subjects you have a historical section for each, starting with the Walrus. Then it goes into the detail stuff. We are fortunate that there are several Walrus' (Walri?) still extant in various museums and those aircraft have provided just what is needed in terms of detail photography. No part of the aircraft is missed and will be of immense value to the super detailer out there. Same goes for the Stranraer. It is fortunate that a Canadian aircraft was saved from scrap and then refurbished as an RAF version that now is in the RAF Museum at Hendon. The Stranraer has also been given the 'photo treatment' so that you can see the proper amount of detail for your next project. Finally, there are the excellent profiles of each aircraft that are so typical of this series.

In all, you have a first rate reference for two rather exotic types. A book that should be on the shelves of every enthusiast.

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