Jimbobtheflimbob Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 (edited) After a long break from modelling i decided i wanted to restart ( needed to fill my display shelves more than anything ) and decided a group build could be good. i wanted to do something easy, and this seemed perfect as i could re use old models from the box of doom! i wanted to do something with a plane, but when i saw the max base size i thought i would have to do a tank... then it hit me. i have a really broken Airfix C47 in my cupboard, and what does the C47/DC3 make you think of? Dodgy jungle airlines ! and what do dodgy jungle airlines make you think of? crashes! and if i did crash diorama, i could cut the plane up and fit it on the base ! Perfect! So here is the victim. a broken C47 from a few year back when i was first starting modelling. Will Edited July 19, 2016 by Jimbobtheflimbob 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Hi Will and welcome to the Vignette GB. What a great idea for a vignette and a really suitable use for a discarded aircraft build. I'm looking forward to seeing this in progress. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Sounds like a great idea Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted July 19, 2016 Share Posted July 19, 2016 Excellent idea!! Has to have a smashed windscreen and a skeleton in the pilots seat in best Hollywood style!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Excellent idea!! Has to have a smashed windscreen and a skeleton in the pilots seat in best Hollywood style!! Penguins as pilots with "I like to move it move it" blaring out the speakers! Cracking idea. Looking forward to your build dude. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbobtheflimbob Posted July 20, 2016 Author Share Posted July 20, 2016 (edited) Penguins as pilots with "I like to move it move it" blaring out the speakers! Cracking idea. Looking forward to your build dude. hmmm... i imagine if i did that the rivet counters would lynch me! I have made quite a bi of progress so far. i have mutilated the Dc3 and begun repainting it into a civilian scheme. I'm not gonna try and make it really neat as i am trying to capture the look of a worn out aircraft that shouldn't be flying any more. have made a mock up by cutting out a piece of paper to be 18x12cm, but have not been able to get a proper base as could not find one of the right size. i normally use cork display boards from WHSmiths, the kind of thing you pin photos to but without the wooden frame. i will probable make a base out of foam tallow me to contour it. I know it all looks very crude at the moment but i hope it gives a rough idea of what i am going for. the scheme I'm trying to recreate (because it doesn't need any markings ) some photos of the progress. the DC3 needs a lot of sanding and fresh filler looking at the close up photos No, i didn't eat the wing being destructive I am unsure whether to put the tail section in the diorama. it makes it a little cramped and is it unlikely that the tail would be that close to the fuselage. do you think i should keep it? Will Edited July 20, 2016 by Jimbobtheflimbob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 Interesting idea! I would leave the tail off. You probably have enough to do already! Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted July 20, 2016 Share Posted July 20, 2016 I also like the tail missing idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CliffB Posted July 21, 2016 Share Posted July 21, 2016 I agree about losing the tail too. Overall though, the destruction is looking very impressive! Cliff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 The damage to the aircraft is looking great! My vote would be no tail. Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 The forward section looks the genuine article. Do you have any propellers for it? Bent props would look good. I'm also with the 'no tail' vote, I do like the 'skeleton pilots' idea! Great stuff, outstanding vandalism! Best regards Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbobtheflimbob Posted July 23, 2016 Author Share Posted July 23, 2016 i have 1 prop which i have bent the blades on. i will remove the tail from the mock up. i among away so nomore progress for 2 weeks, but before i left i did some more repainting. i made a red stripe along the side with grey outlines. i sadly can't get to the pilots I did scratch and shatter the windscreens and remove one widow to simulate the crew escaping out of it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mottlemaster Posted July 23, 2016 Share Posted July 23, 2016 agree leave off the tail I,m leaving off the front of mine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 23, 2016 Share Posted August 23, 2016 Hi Will. I'm just checking to see if there has been any more progress on your project? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbobtheflimbob Posted August 25, 2016 Author Share Posted August 25, 2016 Not really much since the last update. a bit has happened but i have been away a lot. hopefully more progress will be made soon. Will 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 (edited) Hope you manage to find some time soon. Kind regards, Stix Edited August 25, 2016 by PlaStix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlaStix Posted October 24, 2016 Share Posted October 24, 2016 Hi Jim. Just checking in to if this one is going to make it into the gallery by Sunday? Kind regards, Stix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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