1/72 Armstrong Whitworth Siskin IIIa

[Aaronw]

The Siskin IIIa was one of the first British fighters adopted that was not based on a WW1 design, it served the RAF from 1926 - 1932.

I used the 1/72 kit from Matchbox. Typical of Matchbox the kit is not highly detailed but it did go together well with few issues (other than age, 30 year old decals require some care).

[Agent G]

Good looking build of a good looking plane.

G

[Wagoneer81]

That's sweet! I gotta find one of those for my collection. I love the old Matchbox armor and aircraft kits. evilBay, here I come!

[robertw]

I believe that the old, but not bad Matchbox kit is still the only one produced of the Siskin.

The Royal Canadian Air Forces first aerobatic team flew Siskins and the highlight of it's first year of performances in 1929 was a three plane display at the Cleveland Air Races. From what I've read about that performance their introduction to the crowd was a roof level fly over of the grandstand from behind. The team folded by 1932 partially due to several crashes.

[Harry P.]

Nice! And those 30-year-old decals look great!