Devilfish Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Straight from the movie, Battle of Britain, comes "Yellow 7", a Hispano Buchon Bf109E. Academy 1/48 kit, with the wing tips squared off and guns added to the upper engine cowl, as in the movie. Decals are from my spares, apart from the Staffel shield, which was hand painted. Yellow nosed sweetheart by Paul Carter, on Flickr Yellow nosed sweetheart by Paul Carter, on Flickr Yellow nosed sweetheart by Paul Carter, on Flickr Yellow nosed sweetheart by Paul Carter, on Flickr Yellow nosed sweetheart by Paul Carter, on Flickr 34 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Great looking make-believe Emil! It would be perfect in a diorama with a film crew and actors… Excellent work! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Great looking model, Staffel shield looks very realistic, I remember seeing these flying when they made the film. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 That's a really nice pristine build and well done with the Staffel insignia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Pearcy Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Excellent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Great looking Buchon ... I apologize in advance but have to do this ... TAKA TAKA TAKA TAKA ! 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GREG DESTEC Posted July 10, 2018 Share Posted July 10, 2018 Love it! I need one of these too, Great work Cheers Greg🏆 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 11, 2018 Author Share Posted July 11, 2018 12 hours ago, GREG DESTEC said: Love it! I need one of these too, Great work Cheers Greg🏆 They give you generic "fake 109" decals in the kit, and I believe they do a BoB movie version, which is quite rare. Not sure if the movie kit has the squared off wingtips though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 (edited) That looks great! Always loved the film since seeing it as a boy at about 5 years of age! The use of Buchons for the movie certainly didn't worry me at that age.😎 Edited July 12, 2018 by kapam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 12, 2018 Author Share Posted July 12, 2018 3 hours ago, kapam said: That looks great! Always loved the film since seeing it as a boy at about 5 years of age! The use of Buchons for the movie certainly didn't worry me at that age.😎 Reading the book I have about the movie, they wanted as much accuracy as possible, but had to "make do" with Buchons as they were the closest thing available. They had recently been scrapped by the Spanish Air Force, so had to be made airworthy, along with the modifications to make them more distinguishable, As previously mentioned, the wingtips were squared off, guns added to the engine cowling, and struts added to the tailplanes. As a movie, certainly back in 1969, the effort made to "get it right" is amazing. Many mock up aircraft were built. and great effort was made to make later Spits look like Mk1s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanC Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 '....before Jerry has you for breakfast'. Excellent! I'd love one in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted July 12, 2018 Share Posted July 12, 2018 Love this, well done. Want one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybershed Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 7/12/2018 at 7:57 AM, Devilfish said: Reading the book I have about the movie, they wanted as much accuracy as possible, but had to "make do" with Buchons as they were the closest thing available. They had recently been scrapped by the Spanish Air Force, so had to be made airworthy, along with the modifications to make them more distinguishable, As previously mentioned, the wingtips were squared off, guns added to the engine cowling, and struts added to the tailplanes. As a movie, certainly back in 1969, the effort made to "get it right" is amazing. Many mock up aircraft were built. and great effort was made to make later Spits look like Mk1s. I have a lot of interest in this film. What is the book you have about the film? I saw a pic (in Flypast) of the BoB Buchons in storage somewhere covered in dust. I think they were up for sale but I'm not sure if anyone purchased any. I remember reading that the American owners of the BoB Buchons insisted that they get to fly them for the film. There is a scene early on in the movie where 4 or 5 Buchons come in VERY low over a supposed airfield in France shooting up the place and a bunch of Hurricanes. The height they come in at is absolutely insane! You wouldn't get away with that today as H&S would have a fit. All round, the film is a great document of its time and of the BoB itself. If anyone ever asks me questions about the BoB I always tell them to watch the film as it pretty much tells you everything you need to know about the Battle of Britain. For the main part, they use real aircraft and manage to achieve some great arial action footage. It was made in 1969, so no there was CGI to play with. The only naff bit of filming is the model Stukas attacking the radar station on the south coast. They are not convincing at all and could have benefitted from some of the CGI tech that is around today. But, generally speaking, the film is still a cracking watch that has stood the test of time well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hairtrigger Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Very well done..... BOB probably the best film ever made.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 Love it! Lovely work and a great reminder of the best flying film ever made! IMHO! ATB Rick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newbie(kinda) Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 What Spad and Hairtrigger said. Best flying film EVER; I was 9 when it was released and I'm pretty sure I saw it not long thereafter (with my Dad, of course!). As far as I was concerned, the 109s WERE 109s (I'd never heard of Buchons). LOVELY build. The splinter looks a bit odd but I'm assuming you've faithfully depicted the way they were painted for the film? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted July 13, 2018 Share Posted July 13, 2018 On 7/11/2018 at 8:36 AM, Devilfish said: They give you generic "fake 109" decals in the kit, and I believe they do a BoB movie version, which is quite rare. Not sure if the movie kit has the squared off wingtips though. I have one in the stash and it is a normal Buchon edition except for those decals!! Cheers, Jan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
General Jumbo Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 19 hours ago, cybershed said: The only naff bit of filming is the model Stukas attacking the radar station on the south coast. And when Canfield's Spitfire turns into a Hurricane before it blows up! Great movie though - must of watched it hundreds of times when I was a kid! And a great looking Buchon too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybershed Posted July 14, 2018 Share Posted July 14, 2018 7 hours ago, General Jumbo said: And when Canfield's Spitfire turns into a Hurricane before it blows up! Great movie though - must of watched it hundreds of times when I was a kid! And a great looking Buchon too! You know, that one slipped past me. I've watched that film SO many times. Of course, as a kid, it wasn't as accessible - no DVDs or internet. So when it came on the tv schedule, about once a year, it was a 'must watch'. It stirred my interest in aircraft as a kid and that is something that has never left me. I guess there are a few more out there that experienced an awakening of interest in aircraft after seeing the Bob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 12:48 PM, cybershed said: I have a lot of interest in this film. What is the book you have about the film? I saw a pic (in Flypast) of the BoB Buchons in storage somewhere covered in dust. I think they were up for sale but I'm not sure if anyone purchased any. I remember reading that the American owners of the BoB Buchons insisted that they get to fly them for the film. There is a scene early on in the movie where 4 or 5 Buchons come in VERY low over a supposed airfield in France shooting up the place and a bunch of Hurricanes. The height they come in at is absolutely insane! You wouldn't get away with that today as H&S would have a fit. All round, the film is a great document of its time and of the BoB itself. If anyone ever asks me questions about the BoB I always tell them to watch the film as it pretty much tells you everything you need to know about the Battle of Britain. For the main part, they use real aircraft and manage to achieve some great arial action footage. It was made in 1969, so no there was CGI to play with. The only naff bit of filming is the model Stukas attacking the radar station on the south coast. They are not convincing at all and could have benefitted from some of the CGI tech that is around today. But, generally speaking, the film is still a cracking watch that has stood the test of time well. This book. I picked it up at an aeroboot. Cockpitfest 2018 by Paul Carter, on Flickr The planes were, at the time of the movie, owned by a British company. They came into American hands as some of the pilots were Confederate Air Force, and only asked for the aircraft as payment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 11:55 PM, Newbie(kinda) said: What Spad and Hairtrigger said. Best flying film EVER; I was 9 when it was released and I'm pretty sure I saw it not long thereafter (with my Dad, of course!). As far as I was concerned, the 109s WERE 109s (I'd never heard of Buchons). LOVELY build. The splinter looks a bit odd but I'm assuming you've faithfully depicted the way they were painted for the film? As far as I can tell, the film aircraft had softer edged camo, but I went for a more historically accurate splinter On 7/14/2018 at 12:22 AM, janneman36 said: I have one in the stash and it is a normal Buchon edition except for those decals!! Cheers, Jan Mine was too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybershed Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 4 hours ago, Devilfish said: This book. I picked it up at an aeroboot. Cockpitfest 2018 by Paul Carter, on Flickr The planes were, at the time of the movie, owned by a British company. They came into American hands as some of the pilots were Confederate Air Force, and only asked for the aircraft as payment. Thanks for the book reference and clearing up the involvement of the CAF pilots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybershed Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 The cheapest price of that book on Amazon is £80 - so looks like you picked up a bargain at £9! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devilfish Posted July 16, 2018 Author Share Posted July 16, 2018 14 minutes ago, cybershed said: The cheapest price of that book on Amazon is £80 - so looks like you picked up a bargain at £9! I only paid £5....... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 On 7/13/2018 at 9:48 PM, cybershed said: There is a scene early on in the movie where 4 or 5 Buchons come in VERY low over a supposed airfield in France shooting up the place and a bunch of Hurricanes. The height they come in at is absolutely insane! I loved that scene! Jaw-dropping stuff (especially to a young five year old)!! At that age, I was easily convinced that I was seeing real Bf-109's - had never heard of a Buchon. Still love to see the movie when it turns up on TV now and then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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