Popular Post Neil Posted March 24, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 24, 2019 Latest one off my workbench, unfortunately not kept many In Progress pics so will post it in this section indstead. Model of Fairey Albacore, using the 1/48 Special Hobby kit, in the markings of L7089, 4-R, 826 Sqdn, FAA. Couple of points of interest for making this particular aircraft: it was based at RAF Bircham Newton, Norfolk, (so local interest to me) where it took off from before being shot down on it's final mission, and at the time was being piloted by none other than Peter Butterworth who would later go on to find fame in several 'Carry On' comedy films, as an actor, during the 60's and 70's. The 'plane was shot down by Bf 109's , on 21/06/1940, over Texel, Netherlands, where Peter Butterworth had to crash land it on a beach, unfortunately the observer, V.J. Dyke, died of his injuries from the attack, but wireless operator/gunner R.J. Jackson survived along with Peter. They both were taken prisoner. As stated, Peter Butterworth later found fame as a comedy actor, and some of the characters he played were: 'Doc' (Carry On Cowboy), 'Detective Constable Slobotham' (Carry On Screaming), 'Citizen Bidet' (Carry On Don't Lose Your Head), 'Brother Belcher' (Carry On Up The Khyber), 'Josh Fiddler' (Carry on Camping) amongst others. Peter also played non-comedy roles too in various films, but was best known for his 'Carry On' characters. 81 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiwitrogg Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Well I'd never have had picked him as a WWII pilot.....I'm still learnning, obviously. Thanks for the background story. Lovely build, just enough weathering and chipping to look good. I'm no expert on Albacores, but it looks real good to me. Cheers Gaz 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Threadbear Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Fantastic job and background story. Great job on the rigging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitchen Modeller Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Very nice work Neil 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNAFU Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 This is a really nice build.....Carry On....😎 Gerhard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Well firstly what a stunner of a model and secondly great background story too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 What a great job you have done on the Albacore, your model looks stunning. What a cracking looking machine and a great bit of background too. Thanks for sharing. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Absolutely superb! I have Trumpeters offering on the go at the moment and there's quite abit to correct. Might have been better just to start with the SH kit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Fantastic build. Worthy of the man. Just the right amount of weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 24, 2019 Author Share Posted March 24, 2019 Thanks for the comments, much appreciated. I have been watching the 'Carry On' series of films all my life, since I was a young lad (like alot of us here ....!!) and that kind of humour was very much a 'staple-diet' type of comedy in my formative years, and even now too, to be honest. I always liked Peter's style of performance and delivery, very much one of my favourite characters actually, although obviously people such as Sid James, Barbara Windsor, Kenneth Williams etc tended to receive more of the limelight. I have lost count of the number of times I have seen all those films, and all the years I have watched them, I never, NEVER knew that Peter was a pilot in the FAA during WWII, let alone being shot down and taken prisoner for almost the entire War. Only found this out relatively recently, and the fact that he was based out of RAF Bircham Newton (in my neck of the woods) obviously swayed me towards building a model of his aircraft. His wartime captivity is interesting in itself. For example, while in Stalag Luft III, he was actually one of the prisoners vaulting, covering for those who were escaping during the incident in the book/film 'The Wooden Horse', although ironically, he auditioned for a part in that film in 1949 but didn't get it because the film makers didn't think he looked convincing enough ......!!. Here's a link to a brief history of how Peter and his crew were shot down, and his capture (escape!!), capture again, and imprisonment during WWII. Scroll down to part titled: * The Second Albacore L7089 4-R and how S/Lt.Peter Butterworth was caught by the Germans* http://www.626-squadron.co.uk/willem25.htm He was a top bloke indeed! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djos Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Great looking model. Details are stunning same as rigging. I like also very moderate weathering. All in one simply PERFECT! Best regards Djordje Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Great looking Albacore & a fascinating back story. The service careers of actors like Peter Butterworth would make a fascinating book. Jimmy Edwards awarded a DFC at Arnhem, Bob Todd - air gunner, Patrick Macnee - MTB navigator to name but three. Pete 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harold55 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Very nice job on the aircraft and great research for the specific plane and the background you have provided. I really appreciate the history aspect of this hobby, it makes such a difference to put a human face with the events. Thanks for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grey Beema Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Fantastic build. Great back story. I always prefer to do an aircraft where there is a bit of research involved and a bit of a tale to tell.. Fabulous job - well done.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
russ c Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Really nice Albacore there and great story too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getting Old Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 very nice indeed Sir, well done Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Great job, really looks the part and interesting back story regarding Peter Butterworth. Quote The service careers of actors like Peter Butterworth would make a fascinating book. Jimmy Edwards awarded a DFC at Arnhem, Bob Todd - air gunner, Patrick Macnee - MTB navigator to name but three. Add to that Roald Dahl, (pilot, Gladiators and Hurricanes), Michael Rennie (fighter pilot/instructor), Patrick Moore, (navigator, Wellingtons) and Denholm Elliot, (radio operator/gunner on Halifaxes). 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomkil Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 The super build and the great backstory together make this one of the threads of the year so far in my book. I love the story that he didn't get a role in 'The Wooden Horse' despite being one of the actual vaulters! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graeme Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 11 hours ago, kiwitrogg said: Well I'd never have had picked him as a WWII pilot.....I'm still learnning, obviously. Thanks for the background story. Lovely build, just enough weathering and chipping to look good. I'm no expert on Albacores, but it looks real good to me. Cheers Gaz Bob Todd, who was one of the sidekicks in the Benny Hill Show, was a Lancaster navigator during WII 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buzby061 Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 52 minutes ago, Graeme said: Bob Todd, who was one of the sidekicks in the Benny Hill Show, was a Lancaster navigator during WII I stand corrected, that's what happens when I rely on my memory! Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Harmsworth Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 That's just lovely. And as others have said the rigging really catches the eye. The background on the pilot being Peter Butterworth really adds to the build. Congrats Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMCS Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 Superb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 24, 2019 Share Posted March 24, 2019 fantastic work!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 What a stunning Albacore,.......amazing job and thanks for telling us about Peter Butterworth too,.....I didn`t know that about him,..... respect. Cheers Tony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted March 25, 2019 Share Posted March 25, 2019 (edited) Add Laurence Olivier & Ralph Richardson to the list - both Fleet Air Arm pilots, and both (according to their own accounts) known for regular crashes! Beautiful ‘applecore’. Lovely job. Edited March 25, 2019 by Ex-FAAWAFU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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