tc2324 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 As you may already know it`s been 50 years since the making of the BoB movie. Leonard Mosley`s `making of` book was probably one of the first books I read as a child and the front cover always drew my attention. It seemed fitting that if I ever came to make a BoB movie diorama, I would choose the front cover. Just need to find a correctly sized frame to protect the base and this will be done but as it`s a day past the actual anniversary of the real BoB, it seemed right to post this up now. The kits are 1/72 and the only really issue I had during the build has the continual humming of the movies theme tune...... Thanks for looking. 53 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Love it,I was eight when taken to see the movie it's probobly the main reason I'm in this hobby of our's,great dio! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Very nice rendition! Teally dynamic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vultures1 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Brilliant! Great concept and execution 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 A truly evocative diorama! You can almost hear the screaming Merlins. Great idea and ditto realisation! Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noelh Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Great idea. Captures the movie moment perfectly. It's sobering to realise that we're further away away from the film than it was from the BoB in 1940. I didn't get to see it at the time but my friend did and made sure I was jealous as he lorded it over me showing off his film programme. Remember those? Had to wait and see it on TV. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rod bettencourt Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 That's really COOL!!! Thanks for sharing. Rod 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 That's great, a super idea for a dio with superb execution. That rates an AWESOME in my book. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Brilliant 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I was brought to see it in the cinema aged 10 - it was a dramatic film for a kid to see on the big screen. Didn't buy the programme though - it was a tad too expensive. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 I love it, well modelled and well presented... When did it actually hit the UK cinema? I saw it a couple of times and for me too it fuelled the aeroplane fire that got me into this hobby.. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Beautifully realised Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spad Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Brilliant rendition. How have you blurred the props? P'shop? I saw the film on original release in the Astra cinema at Marham and boy did that opening shot of blue sky make an impact on an 8 year old! I also have and cherish that book. ATB Rick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Leader Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Go Rabbit Leader!!! Now this is absolutely magnificent and has been set off remarkably well. I’m in awe of these types of displays and this one is up there with the very best. Cheers.. Dave 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tc2324 Posted September 16, 2018 Author Share Posted September 16, 2018 Thank you all for the comments, it`s much appreciated. Spad, indeed the props are blurred using Flickr photo editor. A slight `cheat` I know, but feel it adds to the dio when presented in forum format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Awesome idea, really like this one, as many have said the Battle of Britain movie was something that spurred my interests in aviation and modelling, particularly the scene where Ian McShane gives his two lads model spitfires! Lovely job on theses kits, something which will look great on display in your home. Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmouredSprue Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Fantastic idea and execution 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phone Phixer Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Great diorama, well executed. I like how you have modeled the aircraft marks as the film producers had to work with. A later mark of Spit, and a 109 "Buchon". 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 Beautiful work 👍 ... Forgive me but i need to do this “Taka Taka Taka Taka”. I always hear that whenever i see the movie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric Mc Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 9 hours ago, Grey Beema said: I love it, well modelled and well presented... When did it actually hit the UK cinema? I saw it a couple of times and for me too it fuelled the aeroplane fire that got me into this hobby.. It was initially shown in 1969. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 That's fantastic! I went to see it at the cinema with my Dad, when I was six years old! Still a truly favourite film of mine. Your dynamic display is an excellent tribute. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) When Bovingdon was an airfield, my brother and I cycled over as rumour had it that the participating aircraft were stored there over the weekend. There were lined up the Bouchons, CASA's, [or dinkum He111s ?], a couple of Spitfires, a butchered Proctor designed [badly] to imitate a Stuka, we were allowed to get up close 'n' personal with them, examine and photograph them, the only thing we couldn't do was get in 'em......... Seem to remember, and subject to correction, that the camera ship may have been a Mitchell. I'd love to be able to put the photos up on the 'net, but with so many moves in my career, they, and many other a/c photos of the 60's have got lost, to my eternal regret. Nevertheless, I've seen the film so many times that swathes of footage have been printed on my corneas.......Susannah York in uniform, anyone ?? That's a very evocative build - love it !! Rog Eric Mc wrote "...initially shown in 1969" Believe it may have been earlier than that, Eric. We shifted to Oz in 1969 and I'm sure we first saw it in England, unless it was shown early that year. Edited September 17, 2018 by roginoz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oberleutnant Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 A Buchon as well. Impressive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 1 hour ago, Eric Mc said: It was initially shown in 1969. That figures I was about 7 then. I thought I wouldnt have seen it at the tender age of 6.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tomohawk Kid Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 (edited) Great dio. I saw the film in the October half term 1969 (it premiered 15th Sept 1969 and went on general release a couple weeks later), there was one of the fibre glass 'prop' Hurricanes on the roof of the foyer of the Lincoln Odeon to advertise the movie. It was a great film for a 10 year old, but with hindsight and 49 years on its a bit meh! Thomo. Edited September 17, 2018 by The Tomohawk Kid 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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