Popular Post Simon Posted March 31, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted March 31, 2018 (edited) Hello everyone Just finished off my latest build, Airfix's 1/72 Lancaster III, so here are some photos. Firstly, a little background, as posted in the Work in Progress forum: EE136 WS-R 'Spirit of Russia' of 9 Squadron, one of the 'Ton Up' Lancs. On the night of September 5th 1943, it was on an Op to Mannheim, its 22nd mission. It encountered an enemy night fighter near the target, and the combat report reads as follows: 5/6 September 1943, Mannheim. 23.32, 20,000 ft. Lancaster ‘R’ Captain P/O/McCubbin E/A sighted by R.G. (Sgt. Elliott) following Lancaster. Pilot informed and Lancaster commenced to corkscrew. E/A closed on Lancaster from port quarter and R.G. opened up with a long burst at a range of 400 yards. E/A continued on a course to attack and broke away to port quarter after firing a long burst. M.U. (Sgt. Houbert) fired a few round only before being hit and took no further part in the combat. More attacks ensued making five in all, firing long bursts in each attack and the Lancaster’s R.G. also firing long bursts. During the final attack the E/A burst into flames as shots from the rear turret hit him. He dived beneath the starboard wing, obviously on fire. This was confirmed by the flight engineer and bomb aimer. This E/A is claimed as destroyed. No searchlights or flares were seen to be connected with this attack. The Lancaster suffered considerable damage, with bullet holes being too numerous to count. M.U. Gunner – 20 rounds Rear Gunner – 3,000 rounds The rear gunner was F/Sgt. James Lindsay Elliott, of Amble, Northumberland, who was awarded the D.F.M., his award being gazetted on May 19th 1944. As I mentioned in the W.i.P. thread, this is my second Airfix Lanc., and as with the first, it proved a bit of a struggle at times, but as I've already been through this before, I knew what to expect. Anyway, on to the photos... First up, some overall views. The base is my own, made with Illustrator and Photoshop, printed on an A3 inkjet and spraymounted onto a sheet of 5mm foam board. I got the shape, design and dimensions from the surviving remains of the dispersal pens at R.A.F. Bardney on Google Earth. And some close-ups. First off, here's an Erk updating the mission log for EE136, closely watched by his Chiefy: Some interested parties looking on: The car is the Ace British 8HP Tourer Staff Car, and the figures are a mix of Milicast Pioneer Troops, Bachmann Factory Workers, Gunthwaite and CMK Warsaw Pact Mechanics. Meanwhile, on the other side, the dispersal pen is about to have some holes filled in: The bomb flat truck is the venerable Airfix Austin K6 with scratch-built flatbed and Wee Friends wheels, and the road roller is the equally venerable Hales Aveling and Porter kit, with some added detail using scrap watch parts from Ebay. The red cement mixer is scratch-built from a 1/48 U.S. 500lb bomb, plus Evergreen i-strut and plastic card. Wheels for this are pram wheels from Langley Models, and N scale cart wheels from P&D Marsh on Ebay. So, another one for the display case, and I pondering what to embark upon next... Cheers Simon Edited March 31, 2018 by Simon typo 75 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev The Modeller Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 What a lovely diorama, great build mate top draw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sprue Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 First class and absolutely gorgeous Very well done Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael51 Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 A very impressive diorama, all very finely executed. The leads to the sites for some of the accessories used is most instructive. The Lancaster finish, particularly the attention to the weathering is superb. Michael Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Fantastic build and finish to the Lanc. The whole diorama is wonderful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ModellerCH Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Beauty diorama! Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 How wonderful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Brilliant diorama Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Beautiful Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpha Delta 210 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Superb and imaginative diorama with so much to look at at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 As all of the above have said X10....🤗🤗🤗 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Superb! Great Land, super dio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuro Nezumi Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Brilliant diorama! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Really good diorama, lots going on and meticulous modelling, well done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcdonnell Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Hello,Simon - My full compliments to you on a magnificent build and diorama display. I love the attention to detail in every aspect.A fine tribute to a fine aircraft and to your modelling skills. 👏😉👍 All The Best,Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Beautiful build at the heart of a superb dio,some great little touches there with the figures and vehicle's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cngaero Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 (edited) That's a beautifully modelled diorama Simon. It's full of life and certainly tells a story. Your attention to detail is first class and I particularly like the airman on the servicing gantry with his pot of red paint........a touch of class. Useful links for sourcing the figures too. Thank you for sharing it with us. Edited April 1, 2018 by cngaero Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 A cracking job done on all aspects of your build. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil.C Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hurricane39 Posted April 1, 2018 Share Posted April 1, 2018 Truly outstanding. Every little detail tells a story. Just lovely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unfinished project Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Fantastic example of one of my favourite WWII aircraft. Not just the aircraft but all the activity going on around it set it off. Thank you for sharing this with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazza l Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Excellent work on everything , makes for a very busy dio. gazza l Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meatbox8 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Absolutely superb on so many levels. Love all the attention to detail. I think it demonstrates the sheer effort required to put just one squadron of Lancasters in to the air. Well done with collecting all those figures from different sources. It's difficult to find enough figures for a scene like this as most sets seem to have a lot of the figures posed in 'action' shots. When one looks at photos of aircraft which include people there always seems to be a lot of standing around involved, as amply illustrated in your fantastic model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RussellE Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 Awesome build and diorama Simon! Been following along quietly since the beginning, so it's great to see it all completed! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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