Mike N Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) Hi folks, Here are a few images from the Film and TV GB I participated in a few years ago whereby I built the Phoenix from the Jimmy Stewart (i.e better!) version of the film Flight of the Phoenix using the Italeri C-119G kit. The photos aren't great but the model is packed away so I can't take new ones at the moment. Hope you like it. Mike Edited October 17, 2017 by Mike N GB link added 64 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 A most unusual subject beautifully done! It's certainly brought back memories of a superb film. Well done Mike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic. One of my favourite films of all time & you've caught the main feature of the final scene superbly. Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winenut Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 What a cracker! I've always loved this film since seeing it when I was about 10 years old So glad you have built and posted this one. Top representation of the aircraft and the passengers on the wings Cheers Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Excellent,and very different too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HansReggelsen Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 A great build and diorama! I remember seeing the movie as a kid and the memories of James Stewart and Hardy Krüger has stayed with me! Very well done! Cheers Hans J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RidgeRunner Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 I love it!!!! The real "Flight of the Phoenix"! Sad about its demise and that of Paul Mantz, though. Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Masters Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks Mike....those are great pictures and a wonderful build. Mostly scratchbuilt, I imagine? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 That's fantastic! I love that shot of the engine turning - how many Coffman starter cartridges did you need? Shame the remake was so awful. Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) This is ace,what a good subject, done a great job too... The Talmantz Phoenix P1 In the film It flew over a sand dune at the very end. As Martin above said Paul Mantz of Talmantz aviation died when it crashed while filming, roll credits. Well done and thanks for showing it off. Edit after reading what actually happened ! Edited October 17, 2017 by bzn20 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickE Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Excellent, what a great idea! Mick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Great looking Model .... Im hoping for models exactly like this if my “Movie and Tv Aircraft” Group build gets enough votes to move forward. Again great work 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clive_t Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Excellent model, one of my favourite films also Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F4u Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Very nicely done good film too. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iainpeden Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Excellent job. The book, on which the original film was based, is a great read. I may be wrong but didn't they use a C-82 in the film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bzn20 Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 (edited) 1 hour ago, iainpeden said: didn't they use a C-82 in the film? Yes and no, kind of! Here are some pics of it and more info http://www.check-six.com/Crash_Sites/Mantz-P1.htm Edited October 17, 2017 by bzn20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike N Posted October 17, 2017 Author Share Posted October 17, 2017 Thanks for all the nice comments! There were actually several aircraft used in the film. Intro from my original GB post which hopefully sheds some light!: "Although the C-82 ‘Skytruck’ is the basis of the film, several aircraft types were actually used. For the Skytruck, there were 3 C-82s in various states of completeness, and an R4Q-1 (USMC version of the C-119C) which was used for the non-flying Phoenix built in the desert from the wreckage. Even the Phoenix itself has 3 versions. The one shown built in the desert from the wreckage was a non-flying (but taxiable) prop - this is the version I will be building. The majority of the flying scenes use the custom-made ‘Tallmantz Phoenix P-1’ which was built for the film. This was a hybrid of various aircraft including a Beech C-45A and NA T-6 Texan, but at least half was scratch-built. This aircraft crashed during filming (killing stunt pilot Paul Mantz). With some shots still required, a NA O-47A was painted up to act as a stand-in but it is a very obvious switch in the film at the end (overflying the oil field). ...the [non-flying] Phoenix itself is built from the R4Q-1 (in the film, only the fuselage pod is from a C-82, the rest being the R4Q modified to resemble a C-82)." Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted October 17, 2017 Share Posted October 17, 2017 Fantastic! Haven't seen the movies in ages (neither the original nor the remake). I remember first discovering the book in our municipal library, sometime in the early 70's, before finding out it had been made into a film. As I recall, I eventually got to see the movie in the VCR era. It was a very compelling book nonetheless. Thanks for the very well-made and realistic model. Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josip Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 This is superb! Who would have thought to see it done in plastic!?! But...change that board with real sand. It'll change the whole thing for the better. Josip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bungalow_Bill Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 So cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malpaso Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Great model. I read that one of the “Phoenixes” only had profiles of the passengers (rather than 3D dummies) so as not to mess up the marginal flying characteristics. But they’re real people in the propellor slipstream whilst taxying. cheers Will Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Very cool Dio`, great job Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Awesome ! Really good work, it's also one of my favourites ones ! Congratulations ! great idea and great build ! Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
replicant Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 That´s really, really cool!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyW Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 That's a collection centrepiece! very nice work. tony. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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