CedB Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 You might remember that, when 'The Americans' came to visit last November, we went to the 453rd Bomber Group Museum and Old Buckenham. Our visit is documented here (scroll down past Salisbury!). James Clarey (Jim) who owns the museum was extremely kind, finding information on both our guest's relatives and presenting them with keepsakes. Jim told us that he hoped to include, in each of the Museum display cases, a model appropriate to the display. We offered to help if we could and Jim emailed me with a list of the models he would like built - over 70 in total! I contacted modellers I know and asked if they'd be prepared to build something for Jim. This thread is to keep track! PLEASE post a link to your builds and we'll try to keep a record. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Great idea Ced, will do... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 I'll start it off! Revell 1/72 B17-G out of the box(ish). One for me and one for Jim: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 @Tcoat has very kindly offered to donate a model of a 'BROKEN Shangri-La'. Excellent! His build thread here: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 (edited) 1/48th Tamiya P-38G, a fair bit of aftermarket, decals from Xtradecals. Hopefully another P-38 arriving at some point, (P-38H). Edited May 6, 2021 by general melchett 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1/48 P-38F - Tamiya plus HGW rivets & stencils, Brassin turbochargers & wheels 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1/48 P-51B (Tamiya plus a lot of after-market) and P-51D (Eduard pretty much OOB) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Academy B17F, didn’t come with aftermarket but will be added... the B24 is for personal use 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 6, 2021 Author Share Posted May 6, 2021 Just had a bit of a chat with Jim who is, as usual, busy BUT he is progressing the kit 'deliveries'. @giemme your kits were posted last week so they're on the way. Jim also has a big kit order making its way from China. Presumably through the Suez canal so fingers crossed. Jim's also still offering complementary tickets to the air show at the end of July for those involved in the project - drop him an email if you're interested. I'll be there on Saturday 31st. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fritag Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1/48 Tamiya Spifire VB. Mixture of scratch-build and a bit of aftermarket to try and give the old girl (mid 90's) a bit of a lift. Decals on route from JIm so markings tbd. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 17 minutes ago, CedB said: @giemme your kits were posted last week so they're on the way. Yep, Jim told me, thank you. I know from experience of buying stuff from online modelling shops in the UK that it takes at least ten days for parcels to arrive here - but it can easily grow to two weeks. All Italian side fault, I'm afraid..... Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 1/48 P-51B Shangri La - OOB except for some cockpit etch stuff, nearing the finish line 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tcoat Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 4 hours ago, CedB said: @Tcoat has very kindly offered to donate a model of a 'BROKEN Shangri-La'. Excellent! His build thread here: It is sort of nice to build something that other people will actually see. I have pretty much run out of flat surfaces in the house that are suitable for displaying competed projects that nobody ever looks at anyway! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 6, 2021 Share Posted May 6, 2021 Here is my contribution. a Revell 1/32 Mustang. P-51D Sounds like it might be fun. 🏋️♀️ 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted May 13, 2021 Share Posted May 13, 2021 Adding mine Ced - 2 x Hasegawa 1/72 B-24D Cheers, Stew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 16, 2021 Share Posted May 16, 2021 Started the first of the two kits I received - I decided to hit it off with the Mustang Ciao 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted July 26, 2022 Share Posted July 26, 2022 Well it's been quiet here for a while. @CedB and @giemme recently put me in touch with Jim 453rd Bomb Group Museum as I felt it was time for me to attempt a contribution to this fine cause. So I type this from deepest Suffolk where I have spent a pleasant 4 days, taking in the countryside and sights various. I even managed to hook up with Stuart @Courageous for a few beers and a catch up in Bury St Edmonds. One of most interesting places I visited was the 453rd Museum to meet Jim, and collect some "items" he had pout aside for me. Jim's hospitality seemed to have no bounds, and apart from the 453rd Museum itself, I found the tour of the rest of Jim's collection was truly amazing. On closer inspection we have.................... Jim has asked me to make the Tamiya 1/48 P-51D, as an aircraft from the 359th Fighter Group based out of East Wretham in Norfolk, and the 1/72 Airfix B-17G representing an aircraft from the 452nd Bombardment Group based out of Deopham Green in Norfolk. He is still waiting on the specific decals for both these options, which he will send on to me when he receives them. Meanwhile, the first of the builds (probably the Mustang) will have its own WIP, once I get back home later this week. I will update this thread with the WIP details. The B-17 will follow "later".................. Very pleased to be able to join this esteemed group and dedicate a couple of builds to those brave airmen from across the pond. Terry 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 11 hours ago, Terry1954 said: The B-17 will follow "later".................. .......................................................................... but I'm sure things will go great if just build it OOB with the custom decals of course. Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted July 27, 2022 Share Posted July 27, 2022 Glad you were able to visit the museum and meet Jim, Terry! I'm sure you had a great time, and Jim is quite the host! Off with the Mustang, uh? That's the same kit I built for the museum Enjoy! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 27, 2022 Author Share Posted July 27, 2022 Great to have you on 'the team' Terry! I'll look forward to the WiPs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 24, 2023 Author Share Posted May 24, 2023 B-17s finished, here's my next: 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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