CedB Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I was very sad to hear of the passing of Chuck Yeager on 7th December 2020. Of course Chuck was the first man to break the sound barrier in level flight (although many others had come close in dives), but he was also a consultant on Electronic Arts 1991 'Chuck Yeager's Air Combat' on which I (mis)spent many happy hours. There's a great video of the flight here and Chuck's Wiki entry is here. In his memory I've bought this: I've done some research as usual. There are a few builds here on BM including Ran's: …which I shall plagiarise terribly. There's also a superb Walkaround from her current home in the Smithsonian. I was childishly excited to see that you can build a 'see through' model so I'll be using one of these on 'the door side': There's more to see on the port cockpit wall. Other part trees: Weight provided! That's it, but the detail is superb: … if tiny. I've started by Aqua Glossing the clear parts inside and out to protect them during handling: I'll be doing this while the bits are drying on the Belvedere. 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Wahoo!!!!!!! I'm the first person on a Ced thread apart from Ced Otherwise it wouldn't be a Ced thread, obviously 2 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliGauld Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Really looking forward to this one. A CedB build of one of my favourite aircraft that was featured at the start of one of my favourite films. Magnificent performances from two very sadly missed people. The late great Sam Shepard and one of the greatest drummer/singers in history Levon Helm. You've got me quite excited. Cheers, Alistair 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Count me in too, Ced Ciao 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Good job CC !! First page !! The passing away of Charles yeager made me really sad.. I commited a 1/48 Bell X-1 years ago and I'm about to finish "Glamorous Glenn III" Go on Ced !! A see through kit is a great idea !! I take a seat at the bar as usual !! Don't you worry for the tiny glasses of a windshield, the real thing was not tidy at all... When I read it, it has been a kind of relief for my own kit Sincerely. CC 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 In Where else would I be? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Looking forward to seeing this. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John_W Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Hmm, wheels down or wheels up? 😎 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I'm in, a nice tribute to the great Chuck Yeager Stay safe Roger 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Broom handle included, obvs. ”Hey, Ridley! You got any Beeman’s?” 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Oooh, in on the first page for a great tribute to a great man. Peanuts and beer on order. (Not sure I'll be able to eat and drink it all after Friday though...) Ian 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Ced, could you please slow down, I'm getting cream crackered running back and fore between your threads....!! Keith 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Nice build. Yes it’s been a bad year for celebrity. Chuck Yeager, Dave Greenfield, Florian Schneider, the list goes on. A sad today as we had to say goodbye to our poor dog Daisy today, she was 14 and a bit; and frankly had more medical conditions than me, which is saying a lot, but still a sad day. Will follow along in the hope that a good @CedB thread will cheer me up a little. Edited December 27, 2020 by Marklo 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spookytooth Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Oh well, why not, something to watch over Xmas i suppose. Probably better than is on TV. Simon. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vesa Jussila Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I will definitely follow.Interesting subject. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Taking my virtual seat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) Could’ve (should’ve?) been ‘Winkle’ Brown in the Miles M52 first thro’ the sound barrier - but lest that smacks of churlishness (boo - hiss) wot an aviation legend (who here won’t have read and seen ‘The Right Stuff’? - and not a bad having yourself played by Sam Shepard neither ) PLUS I’m in the stalls (not quite front row but never mind) for a Ced build....... Edited December 23, 2020 by Fritag 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I'll keep an eye on proceedings here too quite happily. Maybe I am the only person on BM not to have read "The Right Stuff" but the X-1 & the General have never featured high on my radar, maybe I can learn some more to change that, he sure did have an amazing career. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 (edited) I always found it funny that Yeager is in the movie “The Right Stuff”, he plays the old grizzled bartender at Pancho Barnes place. Took me about a hundred times watching the movie to realize and catch it in the credits. Then had to replay the movie to see him. https://youtu.be/sgYH64y8DgU Edited December 23, 2020 by Corsairfoxfouruncle 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 I'm in. Did you know that Glamorous Glennis' maiden name was Dickhouse? Now, be careful when you write "Chuck Yeager®" as his second wife and kids trademarked his name, along with everything else about him. Chuck was OK, but I'm more of a Scott Crossfield kinda guy myself. Someone who was a test pilot and an aeronautical engineer (Masters Degree from University of Washington). If you haven't read it, Crossfield's book "Always Another Dawn" is a great look at the whole test pilot thing in the 50s here in the US. Cheers, Bill 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 1 hour ago, stevehnz said: Maybe I am the only person on BM not to have read "The Right Stuff" Neither read the book nor watched the film. Might take a look at that book, could spark a bit more interest in post war aviation (in which I have only a passing interest) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 42 minutes ago, Marklo said: Neither read the book nor watched the film. Might take a look at that book, could spark a bit more interest in post war aviation (in which I have only a passing interest) It’s a great book, but it’s principally about the Mercury 7 astronauts. 100% worth reading, though. If you want even more Tom Wolfe goodness on aviation, seek out his piece “The Truest Sport: Jousting with Sam and Charlie” about flying USN A4s & F4s in Vietnam 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Great Tribute! I really want to build one of these. I just love the colour. Looking forward to the see through bits. 🤗🤗🤗 Johnny 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HP42 Posted December 23, 2020 Share Posted December 23, 2020 Ooh goody, I'm in on a Ced build. Oddly enough I have the exact same kit in the stash and it's risen towards the top of the pile in since he sadly passed. I also bought the paints too, I think it's a green orange mix to make the orange of the aircraft, but you've sussed it obviously. I saw the original in the Smithsonian a few years back, quite something, great museum. CorsairFoxFourUncle, I hadn't realised that Chuck had made a cameo appearance in the film! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philp Posted December 24, 2020 Share Posted December 24, 2020 Will watch as usual as I have had this kit in the stash for quite some time. Have thought about pulling it out several times but usually stuck trying to get reviews done so who knows when it will see the light. Also have the Monogram X-15 (single kit and with the B-52 Mothership) kits hanging around. Using the clear fuselage half, hmm, should be interesting. Are you going to keep the whole side clear or just where it shows off some details and are you going to put the markings on that side? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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