CedB Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 I was lucky enough to attend a talk in April by George 'Johnny' Johnson, the last living British Dambuster. I posted about the talk here and I'm now more than happy to present my attempt at Johnny's aircraft, 'T Tommy'. The Dambuster's website tells me: The American Joe McCarthy who should have been the first aircraft away had a last minute problem when he discovered a coolant leak in the starboard (right) outer engine of AJ-Q "Queenie" during the warm up. There was no way "Queenie" would be able to fly, but luckily one spare aircraft had been flown in that afternoon and bombed up in anticipation of a problem somewhere. McCarthy and his crew switched to the spare AJ-T "Tommy" which had not been fitted with the spotlights or VHF radio because there had been no time. McCarthy reasoned that he did not need the spotlights because his target, the Sorpe, did not require the height precision that the other gravity dams did. Airfix's new(ish) tool A09007 built OOB except the addition of the crew (with thanks to Beard who provided most of them) and Eduard internal PE, painted with Humbrol 33 rattle can and Vallejo Model Air for the camo and matt varnish. Bit big for my background - sorry! More photos, lots of them, in the usual long WiP thread. Thanks for looking 37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatboydim Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Very good Ced. The bomb aimer looks good as do the photos. An excellent build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Great to see her finished Ced, in all her glory. Great wip thread too, many a laugh along the way. A fine tribute to the remaining few. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knight_Flyer Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Looks great, a very nice build and finish. Interesting story too and certainly an honour to be able to attend the talk. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Nice one Ced, gorgeous build. Enjoyed the blog very much 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeW Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 . . . and knowing the exquisite level of detail that is hidden within the fuselage makes her even more special. Almost a crime that that stuff gets hidden away. Enjoyed this build too. Cheers, Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beard Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 It looks really nice. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 (edited) Very good. Like the crew in it. What`s coming next? Edited August 17, 2015 by bbudde 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Superb Ced, a fantastic finish to a brilliant wip. Shame she's for the ceiling, I'd have that where everyone could see everything that's been done. Nice one mate Sean 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Congrats on another bomber build completed Ced, it looks fantastic! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks all, you're very kind! I've started my next WiP here, a MkI Spitfire for the BoB GB. Hope to see you there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Stunning job as ever Ced! Brilliant work with the crew. Very much looking forward to starting mine! But I really need to clear the bench!! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Beautiful build and finish Ced,great WIP too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeepboy Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 A very skilful, thoughtful and therefore fitting tribute. Thanks for sharing the build and the result 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
06/24 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Bravo sir 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 17, 2015 Author Share Posted August 17, 2015 Thanks guys! I must say I'm looking forward to a few builds that don't take up so much space... And planning a new workspace. I look with envy at people with larger work areas and have plans! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Mhh, what about being a club member in a modellers club with a clubhouse, where you can post and show bigger models. All good germans joining every kind of clubs It's their main hobby, if not a duty. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heath Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Great model, great WIP and not a bad lawn either. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Hi Ced, Great finish to a fantastic WIP. The end result is really impressive and all the care and attention to detail shows in the finished model. Your WIP thread will be a reference for my future build of this kit. Thanks for all the tips Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Not too sure about the lawn Ced But the Lanc, sheer essence mate very very nice 12/10 for your WIP too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danyel Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Absolutely gorgeous Ced. She's turned out lovely. Love the canopies, the paintwork, the smoke, all of it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks chaps, you're too kind and I am humbled. Probably won't last... The lawn? It's not a hobby for me but a chore. Looks nice when mown, awful when not, mainly due to neglect, and a builder 'repairing' it with handfuls of grass seed that must have come from the plains of Africa (or somewhere where they have really green, long tough grass). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ozzy Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Nice kit Ceb, I like the bomb aimer. Did you fit stirrups for the front gunner? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted August 18, 2015 Author Share Posted August 18, 2015 Thanks Ozzy. I'm afraid not, no room, I just chopped his legs off. (Whilst searching for that post it was scary how many times I used the word 'chopped'. I must refine my modelling, or my language!) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted August 18, 2015 Share Posted August 18, 2015 Well done Ced, another epic build. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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