Dennis7423 Posted September 23, 2019 Share Posted September 23, 2019 All- Here she is, in all her splendor! I may still fiddle with the weathering a little, but I sure am pleased. I wasn't able to get her into work today for good photos, so I snapped a few outside in the overcast with an actual camera, rather than a cell phone. I started this kit over 4 years ago, and its kind of sentimental to get this one done. She depicts my Grandfather's aircraft, 44-6888, of the 96th BG/337th BS. Her crew unofficially named her "Ragged But Right". The war ended before nose art could be applied. My Grandfather, Joseph Denver, was a bombardier and completed 13 missions at the end of WWII. He first mission was in February of 1945, and he remained in Europe until 1946 as part of the occupation forces. He flew most of his missions in this plane,and that is why I chose to depict her. This is the HK 1/32 B-17G, their initial release, with all of the bells and whistles from Eduard, Profimodeller, and some scratch building. She's airbrushed with AK Extreme Metals and Model Master enamels, and sports a combination of kit decals, Kits World, and custom J Bot Decals for the markings. Here's some photos: DSC_3323 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr DSC_3324 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr DSC_3325 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr DSC_3326 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr DSC_3327 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr DSC_3328 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr DSC_3329 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr DSC_3336 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr DSC_3338 by Dennis SAuter, on Flickr I wanted to close this post with the Eight Air Force's letter to St. Peter, which is quite sobering: Let them in, Peter, they are so tired; Give them the couches where the angels sleep. Let them wake whole again to find new dawn fired with sun, not war. And may their peace be deep. Remember where the broken bodies lie... And give them things they like. Let them make noise. God knows how young they were to have to die! Give swing bands, not gold harps, to these our boys. Let them love, Peter - they have had no time - Girls sweet as meadow wing, with flowering hair. They should have trees and bird song, hills to climb - Tell them how they are missed. Say not to fear; It's going to be alright with us down here. All always folks, comments and critiques are welcome. Thanks for tuning in. - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA 10 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted September 24, 2019 Share Posted September 24, 2019 Top shelf all around ! And the letter... I think I got resin dust in my eyes......harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 The result is well worth the efforts and the sentiments that triggered this build. Well done Hunert 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Clunkmeister Posted September 27, 2019 Administrators Share Posted September 27, 2019 Dennis, I'll say it again: GORGEOUS!! We don't see many built anymore, and it's good to see this one come along is such fine fashion. Great Success!! Very Nice!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted September 27, 2019 Share Posted September 27, 2019 What a spectacular dedication......................................... VERY Impressed ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators JeroenPeters Posted September 27, 2019 Administrators Share Posted September 27, 2019 Great work!!! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Absolutely stunning, congratulations........ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mikester Posted September 28, 2019 Members Share Posted September 28, 2019 Beautiful! Great tribute to your grandfather. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joeg Posted September 28, 2019 Share Posted September 28, 2019 Very impressive build! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 Excellent! Really a top-notch job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dennis7423 Posted October 9, 2019 Author Share Posted October 9, 2019 Thanks for the kind feedback everyone! She went to her first show last weekend, and placed 1st place in her category (multi-engined, 1/48 and larger). I also got a request to possibly put her into a museum/restoration shop in Colorado that specializes in WWII restorations, which is really exciting! We'll see if it all works out. Now, where did I put that HK Lancaster Mk.I... - Dennis S. Thornton, CO USA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Desmond Glazebrook Posted October 9, 2019 Share Posted October 9, 2019 I recently read the book, Black Thursday. The author created quite the scene with aircraft exploding, humans falling.... It must have been absolute hell. I have always felt warmly to Americans. A reason is because they came to Australia, Coral sea, Midway... It is heartbreaking to see B-17's and 24's taking hits in gun camera footage. 10 men per aircraft. Heartbreaking. This model oozes with the images Black Thursday left in my mind. A wonderful model evoking a certain sadness. Vale all the aicrew who flew in the Queen of the skies. And also to those who perished recently. Both the book and your model have moved me. Well done! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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