How do I model a specific aircraft?...**The Final Result**

[spanner570]

I need help please.


Here's the problem.....


My wife's aunt had a brother who was killed aged 21 whilst piloting a Beaufort Mk1 against German shipping off the Dutch coast during WW2. His body was washed up on the Dutch coast and he is buried in that country along with his crew.


Although in her 90's the aunt is in great health. Last year she commissioned a war artist to paint a 3ft. X 2ft painting of her brother's aircraft about to launch the attack. I went to visit her a while back and saw the painting and secretly decided to make a model of the aircraft to compliment the painting........


Today I received a suitable kit from Dave (gern) and I would like to take this opportunity to thank him for remembering that I was on the hunt for a Beaufort. Cheers Dave, you're a star.


Now, over to you people....


I had intended to model the aircraft skimming the water about to launch it's torpedo. But my wife(quite rightly) suggested it might upset her aunt because it was a that moment that his aircraft was hit and crashed into the sea.


So what to do?


Over the water.


Simply flying, wheels up on a stand of some sort.


On the ground on a small base - this is the one I favour.


Your thoughts please.


Thanks,


Ron

[yak face]

Eyup mucker , ive been looking out for one for you too since Cosford , but no luck ! Good to see our dave has come up with the goods , top man. I would do the aircraft on a simple grass base if it were me , cheers tony

[eddiesolo]

Ground based, that way it shows off the aircraft better and doesn't have the history of the attack.

[Guest]

Agree with Si (it pains me ). Think you can also add a few RAF personal which


will give it not only some life but also a sense of scale.


Not sure what scale Ron but Revell do a pilots (walking ones) and ground crew set.


Laurie

[Guest]

Definitely on the ground

[Guest]

I agree with the above, with your duo skills, I'm sure you could come up with something special. Derek


p.s. You will have to go on double shift with the number of models you have on the go

[stona]

One more for on the ground on a small base. I don't feel any kind of 'action pose', for want of a better expression, is appropriate for this kind of thing. I've built a couple of similar projects and both were simply sat on an appropriate base.


Cheers


Steve

[Gern]

I agree with the guys. An 'action' setting would only serve as a reminder of a bad event. Best in a peaceful setting where she might remember him laughing and joking with his friends.

[Guest]

Also add Ron if the painting is an in the air , which you seem to suggest,


then a contrast ie on the ground would be appropriate as it will not clash,


so to speak.


laurie

[monica]

agree with the lads a field base with a figure or two ,more of a snap shot look to it,

[dave]

I'm for on the ground on a small base as well.

[colin m]

Another vote for the ground.

[Guest]

Try a refueling or re arming doo with the pilot and maintenance crew?


Scott

[Dave Jay]

Before I read the replies I was thinking on the ground with a few personel just to give some life. So my vote is ........on the ground for certain

[Lee W]

Terra firma...I'm keeping this one grounded Ron


Lee