Grant Matthews
Having built models as a kid Grant got back into modelling when the EH101 helicopter kits were brought out in 2003. Building mostly 1/72nd aircraft kits of prototypes, aerobatic teams or anything colourful (ie. not weathered), Grant is currently leader of the IPMS Splash SIG (Special Interest Group) dedicated to all things designed to take-off and alight on water.
Grant's Gallery
DeHaviland DH.60G
1/72nd Avis model DeHaviland DH.60G in markings of the British Arctic Air Route Expedition of 1930-31.
DFS Sea Adler (Sea Eagle)
1/48th Spin model resin kit of the DFS Sea Adler (Sea Eagle), an experimental flying boat sailplane of 1935. Hand painted wooden finish.
Canadair fire fighting water bomber
1/72nd Revell Canadair fire fighting water bomber in after market Italian markings. Upholstery stuffing for the water and burnt trees from WWScenics.
DeHaviland DH.83 Fox Moth
1/72nd Avis model DeHaviland DH.83 Fox Moth in markings of British Graham Land Expedition to Antarctica, 1934-37
Junkers F.13 W
1/72nd Revell Junkers F.13 W. World's first all metal transport.
Avis model Shorts S.1 Cockle
1/72nd Avis model Shorts S.1 Cockle. First flying boat with a duraluminium hull, 1924.