Memphis Belle - Diorama
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82 21 May 2023, 15:00
Живко Джаков
The base is very well chosen for the 1:1 scale cat model. And if the model makes purring sound effects, it won't get kicked out of there I guess.
The base is very well chosen for the 1:1 scale cat model. And if the model makes purring sound effects, it won't get kicked out of there I guess.
26 May 2023, 06:18
Jennifer Franklin
Indeed, it should display the cat model nicely, and will most likely be accepted by the region's cat inhabitants.
Indeed, it should display the cat model nicely, and will most likely be accepted by the region's cat inhabitants.
26 May 2023, 13:35
Ralf Topeters
As the smallscale and diorama fan that I am, I feel honoured to take a seat and watch this one grow. 👍
As the smallscale and diorama fan that I am, I feel honoured to take a seat and watch this one grow. 👍
15 January, 11:10
Ludvík Kružík
Jennifer, you conceived your first model in a spectacular way. Not just the model, but the whole diorama. I wish the construction of the diorama goes as you wish. I'll be watching.
Jennifer, you conceived your first model in a spectacular way. Not just the model, but the whole diorama. I wish the construction of the diorama goes as you wish. I'll be watching.
16 January, 10:10
Jennifer Franklin
Thank you Ludvik, that is high praise. From watching all of you, I can see that I still have many techniques to learn. I am looking forward to refining my skills with time.
Thank you Ludvik, that is high praise. From watching all of you, I can see that I still have many techniques to learn. I am looking forward to refining my skills with time.
16 January, 10:41
Jennifer Franklin
Hi Pierre Pierre, I make a little progress most days. Yesterday, I built the trailer; today, I painted it.
Hi Pierre Pierre, I make a little progress most days. Yesterday, I built the trailer; today, I painted it.
16 January, 19:49
Christian
"I'm back and I'm building 500 lb bombs" sounds like a line from the third reel of an action hero movie. I'm very interested in seeing where this diorama goes.
"I'm back and I'm building 500 lb bombs" sounds like a line from the third reel of an action hero movie. I'm very interested in seeing where this diorama goes.
16 January, 23:30
Jennifer Franklin
Ralf, you must excuse me; this is not entirely historically accurate. They would have been square and smaller if they had used hay bales (which not everyone did then) during World War II. The concrete slabs should be more symmetrical and vary a little less in colour. They used trailers to haul bombs to the Memphis Belle. However, it was a smaller trailer, not the M-989 used for their Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) missile pods and munitions. Once I start doing scratch work, I will endeavor to be more accurate. I was doing the best with what I could get my hands on.
Ralf, you must excuse me; this is not entirely historically accurate. They would have been square and smaller if they had used hay bales (which not everyone did then) during World War II. The concrete slabs should be more symmetrical and vary a little less in colour. They used trailers to haul bombs to the Memphis Belle. However, it was a smaller trailer, not the M-989 used for their Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) missile pods and munitions. Once I start doing scratch work, I will endeavor to be more accurate. I was doing the best with what I could get my hands on.
19 January, 03:38
Ralf Topeters
Hi Jennifer, believe me I'm definetly no rivet counter and not a historical accuracy freak. 😄 😉 I just enjoy well made scale modelling and especially dioramas. You have constant progress so far and it looks really promising until now. So let's have fun modeling! 👍
Hi Jennifer, believe me I'm definetly no rivet counter and not a historical accuracy freak. 😄 😉 I just enjoy well made scale modelling and especially dioramas. You have constant progress so far and it looks really promising until now. So let's have fun modeling! 👍
19 January, 14:24
Jennifer Franklin
Well said, Ralf; glad to hear that. I know that the Memphis Belle flew out of the British countryside and that they used to use trailers pulled by a jeep to load the plane, so I am trying to build a scene reflecting that as best I can. During the war, England created many temporary airfields everywhere, which I was trying to capture. So, I really wanted my airfield to be obviously next to a farmer's field.
Well said, Ralf; glad to hear that. I know that the Memphis Belle flew out of the British countryside and that they used to use trailers pulled by a jeep to load the plane, so I am trying to build a scene reflecting that as best I can. During the war, England created many temporary airfields everywhere, which I was trying to capture. So, I really wanted my airfield to be obviously next to a farmer's field.
20 January, 13:32
Marc Stecher
Also following! This is very interesting since I also plan on a B-17 diorama some time. Except I own the 1:48 kit.
Also following! This is very interesting since I also plan on a B-17 diorama some time. Except I own the 1:48 kit.
26 January, 16:39
Jennifer Franklin
Welcome, Marc! I am curious to follow up on your B-17 sometime in the future.
Welcome, Marc! I am curious to follow up on your B-17 sometime in the future.
26 January, 20:16
Mark Sherwood
A nice start on your figures Jennifer, looking forward to the finished product. 🤘🥸🤟
A nice start on your figures Jennifer, looking forward to the finished product. 🤘🥸🤟
3 February, 16:19
Ralf Topeters
The guy on pic 55 looks like he's carrying a couch table on his shoulders. 😄 Funny!
The guy on pic 55 looks like he's carrying a couch table on his shoulders. 😄 Funny!
9 February, 11:03
Jennifer Franklin
He totally does, Ralf; I agree, Neuling that is a good one. Thank you, Finn.
He totally does, Ralf; I agree, Neuling that is a good one. Thank you, Finn.
9 February, 13:12
Jennifer Franklin
No, John. Thanks for checking in. I bought all four new IKEA Billly shelves with doors for my office and have been working on some 3D printing projects. I'm almost done with the office setup, including gluing the shelf backs and reinforcing with wood strips down the back of the middle to screw all the shelves into to stop them from sagging, and then I should be back to my model work.
No, John. Thanks for checking in. I bought all four new IKEA Billly shelves with doors for my office and have been working on some 3D printing projects. I'm almost done with the office setup, including gluing the shelf backs and reinforcing with wood strips down the back of the middle to screw all the shelves into to stop them from sagging, and then I should be back to my model work.
11 May, 00:53
Ralf Topeters
That's nice to hear. Even if it is in the future it is good to here there will be progress. Keep up the good work! 👍
That's nice to hear. Even if it is in the future it is good to here there will be progress. Keep up the good work! 👍
11 May, 19:22
Ben M
Me too. I have a B-17 diorama I want to build as well. Looking forward to learning here.
Me too. I have a B-17 diorama I want to build as well. Looking forward to learning here.
1 14 December, 19:21
Jennifer Franklin
Thank you, Nicolas and Ben; the cows were a request from my sister.
Thank you, Nicolas and Ben; the cows were a request from my sister.
14 December, 19:28
Ben M
Oh wow! This looks great. The different shades of concrete really works great here.
Oh wow! This looks great. The different shades of concrete really works great here.
1 14 December, 19:35
Robert Podkoński
Great job, Jennifer! I admire your talent and perseverance (despite feline challenges... 😉 )
Great job, Jennifer! I admire your talent and perseverance (despite feline challenges... 😉 )
1 15 December, 06:52
Ralf Topeters
Finally finished and what a great outcome. Especially for a first this dio is really grat. Well done Jennifer! 👍
Finally finished and what a great outcome. Especially for a first this dio is really grat. Well done Jennifer! 👍
1 15 December, 09:44
Erik Leijdens
Great Work all around Jennifer! Also nice to see that cats behave the same way anywhere in the world!
Great Work all around Jennifer! Also nice to see that cats behave the same way anywhere in the world!
1 15 December, 09:53
Jennifer Franklin
Thank you, Robert, Nicolas, Ralf, and Erik. Erik, your cat looks so well-behaved in your photo, but I guess he or she has their moments, too?
Thank you, Robert, Nicolas, Ralf, and Erik. Erik, your cat looks so well-behaved in your photo, but I guess he or she has their moments, too?
15 December, 11:13
Jennifer Franklin
According to this site memphisbelle.com/2016/04/20/faq/ the Memphis Belle had a bomb load of 8000 lbs. So much has changed since then. Another site says "normally, 4,000-6,000 pounds (1,815-2,722 kilograms) of high explosive bombs were carried. The internal bomb bay could be loaded with a maximum of eight 1,600 pound (725.75 kilogram) bombs."
According to this site memphisbelle.com/2016/04/20/faq/ the Memphis Belle had a bomb load of 8000 lbs. So much has changed since then. Another site says "normally, 4,000-6,000 pounds (1,815-2,722 kilograms) of high explosive bombs were carried. The internal bomb bay could be loaded with a maximum of eight 1,600 pound (725.75 kilogram) bombs."
15 December, 11:37
Ludvík Kružík
Jennifer, the dio looks perfect. You managed to bring the whole scene to life with a simple and believable story. There's no doubt you have talent and taste. It's hard to believe this is your first modelling venture. I like it very much.
Jennifer, the dio looks perfect. You managed to bring the whole scene to life with a simple and believable story. There's no doubt you have talent and taste. It's hard to believe this is your first modelling venture. I like it very much.
1 16 December, 10:17
John Hughes
Are you sure you haven't done this before? I'd say this rates a proper display case to keep the dust (and helpers) off. Well done!
Are you sure you haven't done this before? I'd say this rates a proper display case to keep the dust (and helpers) off. Well done!
1 16 December, 11:44
Jennifer Franklin
Thank you, Ludvik and John. Coming from experienced builders such as the two of you it means a lot.
Thank you, Ludvik and John. Coming from experienced builders such as the two of you it means a lot.
16 December, 14:02
Alec K
I echo mates' sentiments: very well done. Looking forward to your next venture 👍
I echo mates' sentiments: very well done. Looking forward to your next venture 👍
1 16 December, 14:24
Calvin Dang
Outstanding Jennifer! And…chef's kiss to the hay bales and cows - lovely touch!
Outstanding Jennifer! And…chef's kiss to the hay bales and cows - lovely touch!
1 22 December, 22:52
Album info
Creating the diorama to go with my first model.