CedB Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Some time ago Procopius sent me a couple of Bristols as a thank you for driving him around a bit during his trip to the UK. Generous man I've been building my skills for this one and I'm pleased I did when I researched my chosen scheme - N1016 as OAoX of 22 Sqn. Coastal Command, St. Eval, April 1941. The instructions mention the pilot as F/O Kenneth Campbell who attacked battle cruiser Gneisenau over Brest harbour April 6 1941. His Wiki entry says this: On 6 April 1941 over Brest Harbour, France, Flying Officer Campbell attacked the German battleship Gneisenau. He flew his Beaufort through the gauntlet of concentrated anti-aircraft fire from about 1000 weapons of all calibres and launched a torpedo at a height of 50 feet (15 m). The attack had to be made with absolute precision: the Gneisenau was moored only some 500 yards (460 m) away from a mole in Brest's inner harbour. For the attack to be effective, Campbell would have to time the release to drop the torpedo close to the side of the mole. That Campbell managed to launch his torpedo accurately is testament to his courage and determination. The ship was severely damaged below the waterline and was obliged to return to the dock whence she had come only the day before; she was put out of action for six months, lessening the threat to Allied shipping crossing the Atlantic. Generally, once a torpedo was dropped, an escape was made by low-level jinking at full throttle. Because of rising ground surrounding the harbour, Campbell was forced into a steep banking turn, revealing the Beafort's full silhouette to the gunners. The aircraft met a withering wall of flak and crashed into the harbour. The Germans buried Campbell and his three crew mates, Sergeants J. P. Scott DFM RCAF (navigator), R. W. Hillman (wireless operator) and W. C. Mulliss (air gunner), with full military honours. His valour was only recognised when the French Resistance managed to pass along news of his brave deeds to England. He was awarded a posthumous VC for this action. I hope I've done him and his crew justice. Untitled by Ced Bufton, on Flickr My longest WiP ever is here (although there's a lot about pies; don't ask) 58 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levin Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 (edited) That is perfect, the presentation, the tribute, everything Edited September 6, 2016 by Levin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis_C Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 A great tribute to the brave men!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Excellent Ced. Glad you finished it. I followed your WIP with all your trials and tribulations. Great finish and a real tribute to the young men who flew in these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polo1112 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Fantastic Beaufort and presentation . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Clearly a Bristol well sent! Excellent work, Buffers. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul A H Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Nice neat work and an excellent tribute 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Nice tribute and a great build Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Shipshape and Bristol-fashion. Just lovely Ced. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomBigStu Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Marvellous build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrlx Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Very well done, Ced! Superb finish and great detailing! I'm afraid I missed, once again, your WIP but I'm glad I noticed your RFI. I think this is a worthy tribute and the presentation is excellent! Cheers Jaime 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I have got to say Ced that she looks wonderful mate. Well worth the WIP (and the pies) A fine tribute to very brave men. Simon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
modelglue Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 In cool-slang: You CRUSHED this. Love the finished effect. I am especially jelly of the canopy. It looks so sharp! Bravo Mr. Buffers. (stands, claps, whistles) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 That looks really good Ced. It hasn't helped my hankering for a 1/48 one though - but I have enough vacuum formed kits to last a life time! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 All been said, Ced (er,sorry!) so I'll just agree with everyone - cracking model & a fine tribute to some incredibly brave young men... Top job! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisTheBear Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 By jingo, what a cracking show! A truly fine tribute to the men who flew those machines, even if they didn't have pies!! I must say that I wouldn't have been looking as calm as the navigator at the moment of release, though. Beautiful work! DennisTheBear 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Very nice indeed Ced,.....love it, Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascoteer Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 Nicely done Ced, and a great tribute to some very brave young men. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted September 6, 2016 Share Posted September 6, 2016 I can only echo what's already been said, a great model and a fantastic tribute! Ian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 6, 2016 Author Share Posted September 6, 2016 Thanks everyone for your kind comments - I'm having trouble posting multiple reply quotes tonight so please excuse me not providing personal replies. And I'm out of 'likes' for the day. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Amazing build Ced, and a great tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Nailed it Ced, good work Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted September 7, 2016 Author Share Posted September 7, 2016 (Still out of 'likes') Thanks Cookie and Stew, very kind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristol boy Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Lovely Beaufort, the glazing has always scared the pants off me, looks like a mask is the answer, yours looks great. Have two B's to do maybe next now you have shown the way! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSTON Posted September 7, 2016 Share Posted September 7, 2016 Ced. That is one lovely tribute to the men who fought and gave their all. A very fitting tribute with your AMAZING in flight/bombs away display. Jolly nice. KUDOS on a STUNNING build Sir. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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