Preparing the last flight of 'Green 3'

[Guest]

Well, for what it is worth, my group build attempt is finished.

Eduard Fock-Wulf 190A-8/R2 1:48. ICM figures and Tamiya 1:48 Kettenkraftrad with APU

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This is Hans-Gunther von Kornatzki

He joined the Luftwaffe in 1933 and served with several units, taking part in the Battle of Britain as CO of II/JG 52. In 1943 he was given command of Sturmstaffel 1 a specialised unit whose job it was to take on the heavy for engined bombers, the B17s. He became commander of II(Sturm)/JG4 on Sept 12 1944. He lead his unit against B17s over Magdeburg and managed to shoot down his sixth, and final victory. In the attack his aircraft 'Green 3' took serious damage causing him to attempt a failed belly landing which took his life.

In my 'Scenic Display' I have tried to depict the final preparations of 'Green 3'. The ground crew check out the undercarriage after preparing the engine. The APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) is 'plugged in' to top up the batteries and help check the electrical circuits.

Hans-Gunther von Kornatzki, in the leather jacket discusses the coming mission with an intelligence officer. His 2IC, still needing a walking stick after a bullet got through the armour of his aircraft and hit his leg, listens in on the conversation. The intelligence officers dog spots one of the ground crew has some of his lunch left, a slice of dark bread, and goes over to beg for a piece.

A Kleines Kettenkraftrad is parked on the port side, it's driver waiting for the ground crew to finish off so he can attach the tow bar and pull 'Green 3' to the taxiway.

None of them could have known that their leader, Hans-Gunther von Kornatzki, would not return.

No matter what flag they fight under, warriors are warriors and deserve respect.









































































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[spanner570]

Top dollar stuff Graham, with a nice bit of history thrown in. Well done.

Can't understand why you had to start with 'For what it's worth' though....this usually means the person is not too happy with his or her contribution, this is certainly not the case with this very nice build!

Excellent diorama,

Ron

[stona]

Hear,hear. Well built,well painted and well thought out. It's a lovely diorama with loads of interest, I just spent several happy minutes going through the photos.

Cheers

Steve

[Gern]

Gotta agree with young Ron on this one Graham. No need for the "For what it's worth"! That's an A1 diorama that would not have looked out of place on the competition table at Hinckley! And for sure it would have given the winners a run for their money at the least!

I also gotta thank you for your idea on my GB. I need some straps to lift the 'plane out of water. I've already posted about that on my build log and someone suggested masking tape doubled over and cut to size. I thought it wouldn't be strong enough and you said why not sandwich some electrician's tape in the middle. That would be strong enough but it would come out very thick. I'm going to try sandwiching PTFE tape. That will be both strong and thin as long as I can get the masking tape to stick.

Gern

Gern

[Centurion3RTR]

This is beautiful Graham and a very fitting tribute to Hans-Gunther von Kornatzki. I just can't keep my eyes of it, five stars (i think it's worked).

Have fun, John

[John]

What can I say that hasn't already been said, great work

[Guest]

Thanks for your kind words guys. I know what you mean Ron but there is always room for improvement lol. There are issues with this build. A few things I left off because I knew they would not survive handling, I forgot to put on before I glued it onto the base. I could still do them but I have called it finished. Also the canopy does not sit right. I didn't notice this until I saw the pictures but nothing to worry about.

It amazes me how many bits I have left after building this kit. I still have two fuselage halves, a set of engine side panels, a couple of machine guns, set of wheels, three canopies........ No use but I suppose it is time I started a 'spares box".

The potted history is from the superb instructions that Eduard produce, as is the portrait. When I read the story of this man and what he had gone through yet 'only' had six kills to his amazing service, I was hooked. I had the choice of doing the crash site (something I had considered until I saw Ron's superb diorama. I even considered of having it flying past a B17 (I was looking at 1:48 B17 as late as Hinckley as that was still an option) However, I had the figures painted and got the Kettenkraftrad and APU so I decided on the story above.

It can really get to you when you try to tell a story with models, I really need to learn how to do 'real' dioramas as storytelling with models is an endless pastime.

Thanks again guys, appreciated.

[yak face]

graham,i love this. The quality of this is first class ,absolutely perfect.Its always good to learn a little of the history behind a subject too,really brings it to life.Everything about the piece is great, the figure painting, the aircraft finish and detail,the accessories, even the composition and photography, its all spot on.Congrats on a fantastic job (by the way ive only just started the cockpit on mine!!!)cheers tony

[Guest]

Graham my friend this is show quality stuff mate outstanding, the engine detail in the kit looks the business the paint work and the dio which just brings everything together, one question though have you been stealing the coffee stirring sticks from caffe nerfo again lol.

Five stars from me mate no hesitation.

scott

[Guest]

Thanks again guys. Nooo, I didn't nick the coffee sticks, Dave will testify to that lol. The wooden base is sheet thin white wood I used to have for dolls house furniture making. I just stuck a couple of strips down, scored it with the back of my knife and stained the wood with Promodeller washes.

Have to say it has had its moments but it was a joy to build.

[Ian M]

Here are the results of the Danish jury:

Build; 5*

Paint; 5*

Figures; 5*

composition, 5*

Add to that some very well taken photos (ya still got it Graham) and this is one of the most enjoyable entries in the group build.

I've even gone through the photos three times, just in case I missed some thing!

And Yes it would look right at home on a table in an exibition.

Well done !

Ian M

[Guest]

Cheques in the post Ian lol. Cheers bud.

[Guest]

Graham what canI say that hasn't already been said. Superb outstanding just does'nt do it justice wll done mate I love it, wish you could give me lessons on taking photos like you do.

[tr1ckey66]

Outstanding Graham! Your diorama is superb - all the pieces work so fantastically together.

Take a bow mate!

Paul

[Guest]

That's fantastic work, I am in awe of your tallent.

:respect:

Ade