Popular Post woody37 Posted November 20, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2016 Now that Telford is behind us, I've taken the first opportunity of daylight access since finishing the builds HERE. Whitley T4134 GE-T: This aircraft operated with 58Sqn in 1940 operating from Linton-on-Ouse. On the 10th September, it took off on a mission to Bremen, but was brought down by flak crash landing on Schonhagen beach near Lubeck in Germany. As you can see from the photo's above, the aircraft fortunately came down in one piece and the crew survived becoming POW's. I used the Xtradecal sheet as the basis for the scheme, however it only supplied two tail flashes. As the aircraft had the flashes on both sides of both tails, generic Xtradecals were used to accurately portray the aircraft. The 'T' code was cut from other letters on the sheet. Having built the Frog kit a few years ago with much scratch building, this was a pleasant build. Despite looking somewhat over engineered, it builds up beautifully and I will be building more, with both the maritime and civvy version on the cards. In hindsight, the Tamiya XF-81 dark green looks too light. I've got two bottles whit clearly different shades in them, however there is a possibility that I have added some white previously.....doh! Hampden P1355 OL-W (John Hannah VC): Operating from Scampton in 1940, this aircraft took off on the 15th September successfully attacking enemy barges at the port Antwerp in Belgium. On the return leg, the aircraft received a direct hit from anti-aircraft fire in the rear fuselage igniting a fire, the navigator Sgt. Hayhurst and rear gunner Sgt James bailing and becoming POW's out as a result. As well as the fire melting the aircraft structure, ammunition begun to explode, but Hannah reached for two fire extinguishers and proceeded to bring the fire under control, allowing the pilot P/O Connor to bring the aircraft back safely. Hannah was badly burned in the fire, which is sadly believed to of brought on tuberculosis a year later. Sadly, he passed away from the illness in 1947, his headstone inscribed "Courageous Duty Done in Love, He Serves His Pilot Now Above" The Valom kit is generally pleasant, although the lack of location pins and vague installation of the undercarriage need some care and attention to handle. The main challenge is the transparencies, so the new release with improve transparencies should be a good investment. The clear parts were cobbled together from a mix of Airfix, Valom and Falcon replacements for the airfix kit and really slowed the build down, as much due to motivation as fiddlyness. Thanks for looking Neil 82 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 (edited) Excellent work on those two for me Regards J-W Edited November 20, 2016 by JWM misprint corr. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Nice professional builds, lovely finish. Hampden is my favourite, but both top draw. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary West Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 2 beatiful looking kits and photographed well too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Hello,Neil - Simply exquisite work on both these builds.I love them.😉👍All the best,Paul. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave N Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Excellent work on both of these, they look fantastic. Very nice presentation too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 How do you do it Neil? 2 absolute beauties with a flawless finish. i can't pick a favourite as I like them both equally! Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted November 20, 2016 Author Share Posted November 20, 2016 Cheers guys. John, how do I do it? About 3 times slower than you lol! I'd love ot get anywhere near the quality and quantity that you get from your production line! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 They are absolutely faultless. I've been watching your WIP with great interest as Bomber Command is one of my pet themes. Your finish on both is stunning. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 They are both superb mate,......outstanding modelling yet again and the history just adds the cherry to the cake,.........I love your models and these are well up to your usual standard,.......brilliant! All the best Neil, Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Great stuff, Neil! Having followed your build, I now know what to expect when I get around to my Valom Hampden canopies. I've also got the Fly Whitley Mk.VII which I will do in Coastal Command markings - soon I hope! Your builds here give me something to aspire to. Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JanuszPL Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 I love these old English bombers. Excellent work. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glatisant Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Those are absolutely magnificent.Wish I could do as expertly! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WildeSau75 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Wow - your two tributes to the early RAF bombers are just great. Love them both. The stories of their originals make them even more interesting. Cheers, Michael 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Such beautiful Whitleys and Hampdens !!! I think you are driving me mad? They are so beautiful, and so realistic? Please send more; Your job is really fantastic!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Fantastic jobs on both, really nice work there Neil 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingpiggy Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 These are fascinating subjects and very well built. Thanks for sharing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted November 20, 2016 Share Posted November 20, 2016 Two outstanding build's Neil,beautifully finished love them. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcode Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 great looking pair of builds 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nomis61 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Two lovely builds. Wish I had the skill set to match your Whitley with mine. Might be a while before I try and finish it! Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelling minion Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Both superb builds, a credit to the brave crews that flew them. Very well done. Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForestFan Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Great builds, and very interesting history behind them 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Congratulations Neil, both are outstanding and a credit to the time and attention you lavished on them. cheers Pat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Superb renditions of the early days of Bomber Command. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted November 21, 2016 Share Posted November 21, 2016 Gorgeous builds of two Best of British aircraft ! I really enjoyed reading the history of each aircraft. Inspiring modelling. ATB TonyT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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