Popular Post Snafu35 Posted July 10, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted July 10, 2021 Good morning. I finished the construction of a B17F Revell whose assembly is here: This is my latest diorama, which is also a bit of a way to remember all the airmen who have been shot down. This B17 bomber was shot down on February 21, 1944. His pilot belly landed his plane because he was injured, his co-pilot and upper turret gunner KIA, two engines out , a destroyed oxygen system and a ragged rudder (among other battle damage!). The victorious hunter, Heinrich "Heinz" Bär, came the next day with other pilots to inspect the wreckage. A Propaganda Staffel team was also there to film the scene. Figs are Preiser's ones. I dressed the Germans with paper coats The pilots came in a Kubelwagen (Italeri): and the kriegberichter in a Kfz15 Horsch (ACE) The German pilots unpacked the rescue kit consisting of a dinghy: I made this raft with paper tubes, which I covered with Mister Surfacer and which I painted in Humbrol Matt24: I crushed the paper dinghy to make it look deflated To furnish the boat, I made the "Gibson Girl": This radio transmitter is so called because of its shapes, of course! Some battle damages: I like the funny details: The Luftwaffe technicians thought they could recover the wreckage, but a flight of P51 strafed it. The unfortunate Miss Ouachita found herself in aluminum ingots to supply the German factories. Here is a new B17 in my collection. Well, I think that I will run out of space soon!: Thanks for watching. Regards from France, Eric-Snafu35 99 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BluesModeller Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Outstanding level of attention to detail and realism Eric!!! Fantastic work and thank you for sharing it with us! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abandoned Project Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 C'est magnifique! Très bien! 12 minutes ago, BluesModeller said: Outstanding level of attention to detail and realism Eric!!! Indeed. You have a one eighth army air force to be proud of. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Dyck Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Whowww …Whooow, that’s what I like…..Perfect, perfect to the smallest detail. I am speechless and will stop my hobby to let space for people like you.😁👍👍👍✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼🙏🙏🙏 Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toryu Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Incredibly well done! So much imagination down to the smallest detail - this is a real modelling artist's work. Merveilleux! 8 minutes ago, Andy Dyck said: will stop my hobby to let space for people like you Me too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
At Sea Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Stunning work. There are some very good pictures of downed B-17 in Heinz Knoke's I flew for the Fuhrer. This captures the feel of the picture very well, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheyJammedKenny! Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Wow! This is artistry at its best. Everything about it has the looks of the actual scene, right down to the German pilot's "acquired" RAF pattern leather jacket (at least, that's what I think it is). Alex 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harry Lime Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Superb workmanship and attention to detail! Absolutely love the story telling in this diorama. Mark. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire31 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Very well researched and convincing diorama! A real work of art. Kind regards, Joachim 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Farmerboy Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Wow, jaw droppingly good, up there with the best, good job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Superb attention to detail. A model to be proud of. Trevor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James G Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Really nice dioramas, the whole collection! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Learstang Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Brilliant work on that diorama (and the others)! In case you're taking suggestions, I think a RAF 100 Group Fortress should be next (if you have room for it!). Regards, Jason 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Brilliant job it’s always very difficult to match a photo- great work! TT 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Looks great, esp with all the little details added in there. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wulfman Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 A superbly built and moving diorama, fabulous modelling ! Wulfman 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyot Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Excellent job Eric,.... a worthy addition to your excellent B-17 collection! Cheers Tony 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich G Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Wow, that is quite the collection of B-17 Dioramas, that's a lot of impressive high quality work, Bravo!! Rich 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SAT69 Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Superb! Absolutely superb! You're clearly a master at model building and creating very accurate dioramas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinChipmunkfan Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Congratulations you have captured the photographs perfectly. Great modelling skills Eric. Colin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapam Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Outstanding work! An impressive collection of B-17-based dioramas too! Really digging your obvious knowledge and devotion to a fine plane. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woody37 Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Wow, that is a fantastic display, even more so, the collection of displays that you've built up, I'd love to see them in the flash one day. The detail and damage is impressive 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Hello, happy modelers. Thank you all for your comments. To begin with, I remind you that I am only a man. (Finally I think so ) And I am also an enthusiast. Like you. On 7/10/2021 at 7:07 PM, Andy Dyck said: Whowww …Whooow, that’s what I like…..Perfect, perfect to the smallest detail. I am speechless and will stop my hobby to let space for people like you.😁👍👍👍✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼✌🏼🙏🙏🙏 Andy On 7/10/2021 at 7:16 PM, Toryu said: will stop my hobby to let space for people like you. Me too! ESPECIALLY NOT, unhappy! I joined you so that we all play together, I don't want to be alone! On 7/10/2021 at 7:53 PM, Farmerboy said: Wow, jaw droppingly good, up there with the best, good job! Thanks, Farmerboy, but not too painful anyway? 😀 You know, there are definitely imperfections, and the diorama helps to hide the mistakes. You can see under my avatar that I'm a bit crazy. unrecoverable kid. And I don't want to take care of myself. So me, an artist? 🙄 On 7/10/2021 at 9:06 PM, Learstang said: Brilliant work on that diorama (and the others)! In case you're taking suggestions, I think a RAF 100 Group Fortress should be next (if you have room for it!). Regards, Jason Thank you for your message, Jason. But unfortunately, I am especially passionate about the Mighty Eight and the pin-ups that adorn these bomber fuselages. (I'm a naughty French! 😇🤣) But why not, because there are only fools who do not change their mind! My dioramas are stored in crates in my garage 😪. 4 hours ago, kapam said: Outstanding work! An impressive collection of B-17-based dioramas too! Really digging your obvious knowledge and devotion to a fine plane. Thank you, kapam. I will not say that I have devotion to this airplane, however the subject fascinates me. This bomber has transformed many cities (I live in Brittany, France, and historic cities like Brest, Lorient, Saint Nazaire have been pulverized during WWII), but it seduces with its charm and power. The B24 looks more brute. And I did collect a bit of literature on the subject .I continue to collect on this forum, through your discussions and by some connoisseurs ( as tombrobert ). 1 hour ago, woody37 said: Wow, that is a fantastic display, even more so, the collection of displays that you've built up, I'd love to see them in the flash one day. The detail and damage is impressive Hello woody, Thanks for your comment. Getting around between France and Great Britain is a bit more complicated now. And I hope my things don't end up in the trash . I live near Normandy, there are many museums. But the French do not have this sensitivity to keep like the British. No big deal, because they're just bits of plastic!. Regards, Eric-Snafu35 PS: here is a teaser for the following one: 😉 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson Duvalier Posted July 12, 2021 Share Posted July 12, 2021 Eric, Shepherd Paine is looking down and smiling over your diorama. 😎 If you ever make it over to the States, a visit to the Eighth Air Force Museum might be fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snafu35 Posted July 12, 2021 Author Share Posted July 12, 2021 Hello, Jackson. Thanks for your message. Wohou, Shep 'Payne was my inspiration when I built my first 1/48th Monogram model kit. I kept the leaflets that presented his dioramas. I often think of his dioramas when I contemplate my B24 Monogram on my showcase. I'm honored to think he's looking over his cloud to see my dioramas. But he may be saying to himself: can do better! 😁 Regards, Eric-Snafu35 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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