RMCS Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 A tribute to the pilots and ground crews of the RAF during the Battle of Britain. Depicting 601Sqn pilot P/O Billy FISKE (US) and 602Sqn fighter Ace P/O Osgood Hanbury with sound and movement from Magic Scale Modeling. 2020 is the 80th anniversary where the RAF made its mark as the world’s finest air force having faced overwhelming odds against the Luftwaffe. The history of the bravery of the men and women in the air and ground is well documented. As a founder member of the Tangmere Sector Modellers IPMS who are based at the Tangmere Military Aviation Museum which is located on the site of one of the most famous Battle of Britain RAF bases and squadrons. This diorama is to honour two of those squadrons, one based at Tangmere and the other at RAF Westhampnett (now Goodwood) which was within the Tangmere sector of operations and in particular two pilots one of whom was the first American ‘eagle’ pilot to be killed in the battle. The Hawker Hurricane is from the Airfix Ready for Battle set, along with the figures and equipment. Supplemented by Revell RAF ground personnel set. The Spitfire is the new too Tamiya and the Hangar is from Large Scale Models. 52 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Stunningly beautiful. I like what appears to be footprints on the Hurricane's wing. Never seen that before and it adds a definite touch of realism to the scene. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janneman36 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Lovely diorama and a nice touch with that spinning prop and sound as well! Now ring the bell and run like hell😏 cheers, Jan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t15dja Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Brilliant....a fitting tribute! I love the steely eyed look of determination on the Spit pilot's face! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FortyEighter Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Superb! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Epeeman Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Great stuff! Love the pilot sitting in his Spitfire Regards Dave 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Tip Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Fantastic diorama! The planes, the hangar, the people... Formidably creating a sense of urgency! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binbrook87 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Absolutely stunning. The level of detail is outstanding. A very fitting tribute to the The Few 👏👏 Edited April 2, 2020 by binbrook87 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 (edited) Superb diorama!!!! all components are perfectly balanced, beautifully made and painted. Well done! Massimo Edited April 2, 2020 by Massimo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nev Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 My grandad was a mechanic on 249 Squadron during the BoB. I remember him telling me as a kid of how they would burn their fingers working on red hot engines between sorties. Your diorama captures that sense of urgency superbly. Bravo. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmas Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Wow what a lovely tribute. There are so many bits of fantastic detail in there, and so much going on, it's a real treat to see. I had to smile at the pilot on the ground beside the refuelling bowser as he looks like he's rushing for the ablutions. Can't say I blame him to be honest considering what they were up against. Mrs T and I have family in Sussex and we visit Tangmere Museum as often as we can. It's one of our favourite places and there's something about it that keeps drawing us back there. The wrecked Hurricane is a particularly poignant reminder of what happened in the BoB. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve27752 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Amazing, the only thing missing was flame from the exhaust stacks. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-32 Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 That's very very cool work. The pilot walking away looks like he's late for the bathroom! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Law Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 Looks like an excellent diorama. The pilot on the ground looks like he is running to the loo and the one on the Hurricane looks like he is saying "Hurry up it is my turn" 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reggie78usmc Posted April 2, 2020 Share Posted April 2, 2020 amazing work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Brantley Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Superb Rich! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertielissie Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Outstanding work. Really evocative. The figures are really well done and i love the "wear and tear" on the upper wing of the Hurricane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vinnie Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Superb dio with some excellent modelling and finishing.👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
85sqn Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Lovely Rich! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Riot Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Outstanding! A fine tribute in the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Britain. What a sacrifice these young lads made for freedom. I don't think it'd be an exaggeration to say they pretty much saved the world. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agent K Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Wow! that is truly spectacular and what a great and different way of displaying. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Some top quality diorama skills on show here! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trickydicky210 Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Lovely diorama, thanks for sharing cheers Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redcap Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Fabulous work all round and it's particularly good to see aircraft in the condition they most likely would have been rather than ludicrously 'weathered' and 'chipped' everywhere. One of the most impressive aircraft dios I've ever seen! Gary 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith in the uk Posted April 3, 2020 Share Posted April 3, 2020 Great diorama , that hanger is a work of art in itself one pointer if I may , the Spitfires aerial mast needs to be straightened up a bit and the wind screen could do with sitting a little bit lower at the front ( oppps that's two pointers ) apart from that wonderful job , Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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