JOCKNEY Posted September 20, 2021 Author Share Posted September 20, 2021 Hi @TonyOD PM sent re one of these currently for sale, for your friend obviously I'll post some pictures later on, of the current build. cheers Pat 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted September 22, 2021 Author Share Posted September 22, 2021 Is everyone sitting comfortably, good then I'll begin. This is from the excellent site historynet.com On May 10, 1940, the German offensive in the west began with the invasion of France, Belgium and the Netherlands. Jules Verne saw its first action in early April, flying convoy escort duty. Between May 13 and 31, operating from the naval base at Lanvéoc-Poulmic near Brest, it carried out night bombing raids on German targets, mostly in Holland, and one raid on the German city of Aachen. Each flight lasted from eight to 10 hours owing to evasive action. On June 3, Jules Verne accompanied the passenger ship Pasteur, which was carrying part of the French gold reserve to safety, probably in Africa. That same day, the Luftwaffe bombed Paris for the first time. The French were enraged and demanded revenge. But most of the aircraft in the French air force were obsolete and had already been destroyed by the Luftwaffe. The Germans were flying superior machines, and had honed their skills in combat over Poland and during the Spanish Civil War. The French Air Ministry sent orders to Captain Daillière, who was then at an airfield in Bordeaux with the Farmans, directing him to carry out a bombing raid on Berlin as soon as possible. Although it appeared to be a suicide mission, Daillière quickly developed a plan for a surprise attack that would take advantage of Jules Verne’s only real strength: its exceptional range. Nazi leaders were not anticipating a night time raid on the German capital in 1940. Berliners inspect bomb damage near the Brandenburg Gate. (Seuddeutsche Zeitung/Alamy) On June 7, the Farman was fueled to capacity and loaded with eight 551-pound bombs and a case of 22-pound incendiaries. Daillière and his crew took off at 15:30 hours, heading north along the Atlantic coast. They turned east, flying along the English Channel and just off the coast of Belgium, Holland and northern Germany. Jules Verne, flying low to avoid detection, then crossed a stretch of the North Sea and flew over southern Denmark, occupied by Germany since April. The bomber cruised over the Baltic Sea and turned south across a lonely stretch of the German coast. To return to the actual build, I'm ashamed to say I haven't made much progress yet. Cockpit painted, need to add a harness Wings glued together, I need to drill the fuselage to add support rods, the butt joint won't be strong enough Cheers Pat 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted September 22, 2021 Share Posted September 22, 2021 That's a great start on the cockpit, Pat, and the story of the Berlin mission is real Boys' Own stuff made all the more poignant knowing it was a real event. Excellent! Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Tucker Posted September 24, 2021 Share Posted September 24, 2021 I've just popped in here to see what the Jules Verne is and WOW! Another ww2 plane I didn't know existed.... Good luck on this kit @JOCKNEY. I'll be watching with interest and might pop over to an auction site to see if one is available 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted October 15, 2021 Author Share Posted October 15, 2021 Hi everyone Apologies for not progressing this one, as I've posted elsewhere, I lost my mum last month, so much to do which isn't modelling unfortunately. However I did promise to tell you the story of Jules Verne so, here's the rest of the story... (from Historynet.com) Jules Verne cruised low over the countryside of Mecklenburg as the crew prepared for the navigation challenge of finding their target at night. But as they headed south, they sighted a glow on the horizon: Berlin. Daillière and his crew had expected the capital to have a wartime blackout in force, but much to their surprise it was as brightly lit as in peacetime. The Germans were obviously not expecting an air raid, and certainly not one coming from the direction of the Baltic. Arriving over the eastern suburbs around midnight, Jules Verne simulated a landing approach at Tempelhof Airport in the southern suburbs, then headed north to Tegel. They reached the Siemens-Werke within minutes, and while Yonnet dropped the bombload on the factory, Corneillet and Des champs heaved a dozen incendiary bombs out the passenger door. Yonnet banked sharply, dodging uncoordinated flak bursts and searchlight beams. Instead of heading back to the north, they turned south west, flying an irregular course to confuse the air defences. Jules Verne crossed the French border and passed through the battle zone, landing at Paris Orly at 13:30 on June 8. Daillière and his gallant crew, exhausted but happy, were congratulated by their superiors. Someone needs to make a film of this. Cheers Pat 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Pat, I'm so, so sorry to hear your news. There's nothing anyone can say that will really help, but may I just say that you have our sincerest condolences. With kind regards, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjoo Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Pat, I wish you & your family strength to get past this difficult time. -Mjoo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOCKNEY Posted November 11, 2021 Author Share Posted November 11, 2021 So to return to Jules Verne after a long absence. Instrument panel in Soon to disappear Props assembled, one of which I dropped and the boss was snapped up by the carpet monster ! Undercarriage assembly Correct boss on the left, one on the left before modification Wing support, you may recognise this sustainable splint as a beverage stirrer, generously provided by McDonald's First wing on, please note fine adjustments being made to the splints, hence wood shavings ! Other wing on and rear stabiliser assembly, as you can see from the glue container, it's a biggie ! Cheers Pat 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2996 Victor Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Nice progress, Pat - it certainly is a big 'un! Great work on the inners and I like the green approach to modelling, too! Looking forward to the next instalment. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyOD Posted November 11, 2021 Share Posted November 11, 2021 Oooh I've got to get me one of these. Looks great, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jean Posted November 12, 2021 Share Posted November 12, 2021 Hi Pat, welcome back to the madness! Good to have you back, even though you only build boringly common kits one can find in any supermarket... When I see your Jules Vernes, I think that maybe I should not advertise where I come from. Indeed it is a big monster, but you are tackling it beautifully. Congrats for stealing the drink stirrers at Mc Do. Being a thief does pay off, sometimes! Have fun and I will keep following your exploits. Cheers mate. JR 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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