I really like the camera on tripod Black Dog did. Even though it was tortuous to assemble - 9 fragile pieces, very reluctant to co-operate with my superglue. Lots of calming down my breathing to steady my hands... I spent some time on painting it in various shades of black with brass and leather details.
I added a shutter release cable; and on the pilot figure, his binoculars strap.
As for the photographer, he went flying off my modelling table while I was desperately trying to keep the camera in proper shape. He hit the floor and broke his leg in two places. I never found the ankle section; I think a top surgeon would be proud of my reconstructive work there. I was going to say, "He'll never fly again", but in reality there were one or two pilots who did go back in the air after bad crashes, with crude prosthetic help, Douglas Bader fashion I believe - ? On the other hand I'm sure most were very glad to be invalided out.
Anyway, I'm very glad that our desire to give tribute to Dave and his work on the forum spurred me to build this kit, it was on my shelves for far too long. Also it obliged me to try out several things I'd avoided so far, like the application of lozenge camouflage.
Finally, let me repeat my appreciation of how well Dave looked after us.
Mark
