CMSCHLOM Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) This 1/144 Revell Bear-D was modified with 4 Doyusha electric motors, and an Mp3 player using actual USN GCI guidance as well as simulated Russian internal transmissions discussing the tactical situation. This diorama is based on an 8mm home movie of a Bear-D overflying the the USS Kitty Hawk on its deployment to Vietnam in 1966. This diorama won Silver at the Region 5 IPMS contest. Hope you enjoy! Click on pictures to view videos. Edited August 17, 2018 by CMSCHLOM 34 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dragon Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That's pretty cool! Congrats on the award! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thud4444 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 That's cool. Congrats on the award, it was well deserved. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Great concept and execution! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 Thank you very much guys! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 You know the thing with the Bear is that you place nearly every interceptor from the fifties right up the Typhoon and F22 beside it and still be accurate. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 VERY WELL DONE! I'd like to have seen what got gold in this case! Great concept, show stopper 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JWM Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Very interesting concept and excellent result! Congrats for award J-W 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted January 9, 2018 Share Posted January 9, 2018 Ditto on the cool coments and a 👍 up for the award. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 9, 2018 Author Share Posted January 9, 2018 (edited) Thanks guys for the compliments! Edited January 9, 2018 by CMSCHLOM 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Brilliant job on the diorama! The Bear is my favourite aeroplane - if only someone would kit one of the early versions, like the Bear-D, in injection-moulded plastic in 1/72nd scale. Someday! Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted January 10, 2018 Author Share Posted January 10, 2018 A-Model does one of the early versions in 1/72, but not a D model. But you can build it as a trainer or with some work, into a Bear-D 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Very cool indeed, The Bear is a big favourite of mine. Do the props contra rotate? I did think your sound track might have been more effective with a back of bear growl. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazey Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Fantastic! Great concept, planning and execution. That was a well-deserved prize. Regards, David 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snitok1983 Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 Wow! That is AWESOME! Top work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 On 09/01/2018 at 18:41, CMSCHLOM said: A-Model does one of the early versions in 1/72, but not a D model. But you can build it as a trainer or with some work, into a Bear-D I do have this kit. I have thought about building it as a Bear-B; I even have the Amodel Kangaroo missile I could use for it. And I have thought about converting it into the Bear-D, but I don't know what I'd use for the huge under fuselage radome. I do have parts to convert it into a Bear-E. Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 3 hours ago, Learstang said: I do have this kit. I have thought about building it as a Bear-B; I even have the Amodel Kangaroo missile I could use for it. And I have thought about converting it into the Bear-D, but I don't know what I'd use for the huge under fuselage radome. I do have parts to convert it into a Bear-E. Regards, Jason The radar dome would be very easy to shape out of a soft wood, like balsa, or, even automotive putty like Bondo, or Bondo wood filler. The rest of the antennas can be made out of card stock. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Uncool Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Wow...! This is really unique. I suppose that you didn't take any pictures while fitting those Doyusha electric motors to the nacelles of the kit, CMSCHLOM? Some time ago I got several electric motors from Mabuchi, with which I intend to do the same thing about the propellers on a 1/48 PBY-5A kit. Then I started a 1/48 B-25J and forgot about the Catalina. But I might get some more electric motors for it. I'm of the idea that every propeller-driven kit ought to be endowed with an electric motor. These kits look a lot different that way. Congratulations on your award! I also wonder what diorama won the Gold award. Really impressive. Cheers, Unc2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Missed this first time round. Super job, Charles. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 5 hours ago, Uncle Uncool said: Wow...! This is really unique. I suppose that you didn't take any pictures while fitting those Doyusha electric motors to the nacelles of the kit, CMSCHLOM? Some time ago I got several electric motors from Mabuchi, with which I intend to do the same thing about the propellers on a 1/48 PBY-5A kit. Then I started a 1/48 B-25J and forgot about the Catalina. But I might get some more electric motors for it. I'm of the idea that every propeller-driven kit ought to be endowed with an electric motor. These kits look a lot different that way. Congratulations on your award! I also wonder what diorama won the Gold award. Really impressive. Cheers, Unc2 Hi Uncle, hope these work. These motors can be purchased from Hobby Link Japan for a few dollars. Here they are: 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Hothersall Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Nice build and interesting diorama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted August 19, 2018 Share Posted August 19, 2018 Love it! Which kit is the Phantom? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMSCHLOM Posted August 19, 2018 Author Share Posted August 19, 2018 51 minutes ago, F-32 said: Love it! Which kit is the Phantom? The Phantom is from Platz, an excellent F-4J in 1/144 scale. I modified it to an F-4B. If you can find the Platz F-4J, GET IT! They are very difficult to find. And you get 2 models per box plus decals. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted August 20, 2018 Share Posted August 20, 2018 I only just saw this diorama- some great imaginative modelling - congratulations CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted August 21, 2018 Share Posted August 21, 2018 That's awesome! The video is cool - the radio conversation in the background really gives it atmosphere! Have always had a fascination for the "Bear" - there's something mysterious or otherworldly about it to me. A brilliant job all-round and highly worthy of silver, if not actually gold. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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