Administrators JeroenPeters Posted January 6, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 6, 2019 After almost a years' work, she's finished. The Wellington that crashed in my hometown in the night of May 5th 1943 after returning from a bombing run over Dortmund. Shot down by a Bf110 night fighter. Two bailed out, three went down with the plane. I put all the research in this crash and plane that I could do with a lot of help from my friend Cees Broere. I could not have done it without him. To complete this build I have a relic from this particular crash. One of the engine cowling flaps which happens to be in great condition. The black paint is pretty much intact. The base of my model features a RAF recon photo that was taken in 1944. As you can see not much of the crash can be spotted. Caused by the boggy ground we live on. A few weeks ago I noticed that a small memorial plaque was erected at the crash site. Almost exactly at the same time I finished my model. Details added to the model: - Master brass barrels - Eduard interior set - Eduard Interior mid fuselage set - Eduard bomb bay set - CMK bomb bay set (for the resin doors) - Eduard bomb set - Eduard exterior set - Eduard mask set - Maketar masks for all codes, roundels and markings - Eduard seat belt set - Resin wheels The new memorial plaque, with the crash location behind the tree line: The base I fashioned with the marked crash location. The place where my house is today, is bottom left of the crossroad you nee next to the text: The finished model: The crash relic: 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Stunning result Jeroen and a fitting tribute to the crew. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wingco57 Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Well done Padawan! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnB Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 That is some outstanding work! Beautiful. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Jeroen absolutely stunning............. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted January 7, 2019 Administrators Share Posted January 7, 2019 Stunning result, Jeroen. Awesome tribute to the crew as well. I’m just in awe. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 That is truly brilliant, the way you present the Wellington with the reference to the crew, the crash site near your house and historical background is something special. Cheers Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkranias Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 another epic result. the historical connection (as with all your builds) is much appreciated. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest DannyVM Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Lovely work Jeroen. Also that base plate is a very good idea to represent the Wellington on. Spot on mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckeye82 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Fantastic tribute! Mike 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Fantastic result Jeroen, I always like Wimpy and it's odd shapes your model looks almost too real, Bravo! Cheers M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted January 18, 2019 Share Posted January 18, 2019 Very well done my friend ! Outstanding.......harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted January 18, 2019 Members Share Posted January 18, 2019 EPIC!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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