RMCS Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 This was a huge build that has taken me 18 months. I have posted a WIP thread on Britmodeller which gives you the full details. In short this is a tribute to the final flying B17G in Europe: Sally B. Using the Revell B17 F as the main model and taking relevant parts from the Monogram G I scratch built much of the interior in conjunction with resin and Eduard PE upgrade sets. I wanted to depict her in a scheme which represented the main schemes she has worn over the years. The most famous being one of the stars of the Memphis Belle film. Taken from the Sally B supporters page:- 'Businessman and pilot, Ted White brought F-BGSR to Britain via Biggin Hill to the Imperial War Museum Duxford, as N17TE, in March 1975, to begin a new life as Sally B, named after Ted’s long-time companion Elly Sallingboe. Sally B made her debut at the 1975 Biggin Hill Air Fair, flying as the USAAF World War Two Memorial Flight. The struggle to operate Sally B successfully in this important role had begun. Ted was killed when his T-6 Harvard, G-ELLY, crashed during an air rally in Malta. Devastated by the disaster, Elly and the team pulled themselves together to hold the air display, and to continue flying Sally B as Ted would have wished. In his memory, Sally B’s starboard inner engine cowling will always carry the same black and yellow chequered markings as his Harvard. Elly recalls, “Ted’s main aim in life was to keep Sally B flying as a memorial to the US airmen who died during the Second World War, and he had the utmost respect for all the members and supporters who contributed to the cause. All the crew and the team at B-17 Preservation were determined to carry on in his memory.” I wanted to set her in a typical wartime setting, after some considerable research I decided to put her in a diorama using Tamiya vehicles appropriate for the time along with air and ground crew. It was my 1st attempt at a diorama and found it difficult to replicate the hard standing. I am happy with the overall result and learnt a lot! I realize the whole thing isnt perfect but it gives an overall impression of what it would have been like before a mission. I hope you understand where I am coming from this build. 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tbolt Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 That's very cool, looks great. Makes me want to pull a 17 out of the stash right now and start building, though I can't, too much on the bench already 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Very nice indeed! Just off to refresh my memory with the WIP! Nice work Mate, V 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Very nice work RMCS, I really like it. A fine tribute sir. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 That's brilliant. One to be proud of... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stosh65 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Isn't perfect? That sir, is one of the most spectacular builds I have seen. Huge respect. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Someone's been busy..... fantastic work there, (along with your two Spitfires) looks great. Thanks for posting. Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HL-10 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Absolutely stunning! Top work, really looks the business, well done 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedders Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I LIKE IT! Ted W was one of the pioneers of the great warbird tradition that we are fortunate tobe able to enjoy today, and this is a fitting tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ace From Outer Space Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Epic WIP too.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Hello,RMCS - Congratulations on an absolutely inspirational piece of modelling.It's not only a wonderful tribute to Sally B but also to your passion of subject to create it.A first class and fitting tribute.All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted July 31, 2015 Author Share Posted July 31, 2015 Thank you for all your comments Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 very nice dio mate. love all the action going on - you feel like being there. Well done. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 That looks Superb, fantastic work and cool dio` 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Great looking dio; nice work. gazza l 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janremco Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Looking great your B-17. The diorama as well that makes the plane coming to life. A masterpiece. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan-o Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Lovely job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 stunning work, looks fantastic. great job with the scheme and weathering and very nice dio, some very nice detail and superb job on the finish of the whole thing....looks great. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Superb, everything about this dio is class. May I ask, did you paint the red checkers on the jeep, or are they decals? Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted August 1, 2015 Author Share Posted August 1, 2015 Thanks Sean. The red checkers are painted, as are the black and yellow cowling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Now I'm just impressed a lot more! Stunning paint work, Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelman182 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Great work, RMCS. A busy and interesting diorama (and BIG, too!). You painted the checkered cowling and jeep? Brave man! I salute you! Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Henry Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 WOW !! I am really impressed with the amount of work involved. The warbird looks great and I know that each individual diorama piece took a lot of time and patience as well. Thanks for sharing it with us. Bob H. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris148 Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 STUNNING,well worth all the effort you have put in 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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