I didn't say I don't do a walkround - I just don't do one on a scramble because the aircraft is already prepared. As the pilot, my job is to get the aircraft started quickly, the other members of the crew will join me during the start and may well cast a glance over the aircraft and there are 2 engineers as the start crew, also looking for any leaks or problems that might affect the aircraft.
If this is being pampered then long may it continue but our engineers are civilian now, the colour of their overalls doesn't affect their professional competence - they are very firmly part of the team with a crucial role in flight safety.
BtW how may pilots do a post flight walkround - which is much more important? Alouette - I can't believe you would leave it until the next flight to check if your TR had sustained damage on the previous one.