Spad-u-like

A while ago I decided there was a clear need to acquire some aeroplanes in connection with the Funny Little Wars project.  As the ground based toys are 1/32 scale I had a look at some kits in that scale but was put off by their huge cost and complexity.  Given that I only needed something representative, and that I use different scale aircraft with other periods (eg, 1/144 'planes with 20mm Megablitz toys) I had a look at other scales.  I thought that a considerable range of kits was available in 1/72 scale, and a visit to Marcway Models in Sheffield revealed that not only were these kits around but the range included the old Revell Spad.  I don't know when this kit was first released, but I remember building one in the 1970s - my first successful biplane build!  At less than £3 it seemed I couldn't go wrong and soon I was making my escape clutching the Spad and a Fokker E.1.
The build proceeded reasonably smoothly - though given the age of the kit it was not a surprise to find that a fair bit of flash needed removing.  I had decided to finish it in French colours for my planned FLW French-style force (which so far consists only of the Spad and a staff car....)  I think it looks OK.