Memphis Belle - Diorama
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82 21 May 2023, 15:00
Живко ДжаковThe 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 FranklinIndeed, 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 TopetersAs 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 KružíkJennifer, 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 FranklinThank 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 FranklinHi 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.
16 January, 23:30
Jennifer FranklinRalf, 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 TopetersHi 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 FranklinWell 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 StecherAlso 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 FranklinWelcome, Marc! I am curious to follow up on your B-17 sometime in the future.
26 January, 20:16
Mark SherwoodA nice start on your figures Jennifer, looking forward to the finished product. 🤘🥸🤟
3 February, 16:19
Ralf TopetersThe guy on pic 55 looks like he's carrying a couch table on his shoulders. 😄 Funny!
9 February, 11:03
Jennifer FranklinHe totally does, Ralf; I agree, Neuling that is a good one. Thank you, Finn.
9 February, 13:12
Jennifer FranklinNo, 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 TopetersThat'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 MMe too. I have a B-17 diorama I want to build as well. Looking forward to learning here.
1 14 December, 19:21
Jennifer FranklinThank you, Nicolas and Ben; the cows were a request from my sister.
14 December, 19:28
Ben MOh wow! This looks great. The different shades of concrete really works great here.
1 14 December, 19:35
Robert PodkońskiGreat job, Jennifer! I admire your talent and perseverance (despite feline challenges... 😉 )
1 15 December, 06:52
Ralf TopetersFinally finished and what a great outcome. Especially for a first this dio is really grat. Well done Jennifer! 👍
1 15 December, 09:44
Erik LeijdensGreat Work all around Jennifer! Also nice to see that cats behave the same way anywhere in the world!
1 15 December, 09:53
Jennifer FranklinThank 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 FranklinAccording 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 KružíkJennifer, 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 HughesAre 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 FranklinThank you, Ludvik and John. Coming from experienced builders such as the two of you it means a lot.
16 December, 14:02
Alec KI echo mates' sentiments: very well done. Looking forward to your next venture 👍
1 16 December, 14:24
Calvin DangOutstanding Jennifer! And…chef's kiss to the hay bales and cows - lovely touch!
1 22 December, 22:52
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Creating the diorama to go with my first model.
