CRASH Completed - 'Ditched & in trouble'

[Centurion3RTR]

Here we go, all finished and looking very wet (well, he will be). If i do this again (no if about it) i'll not seal the base with Klear, thats why it's gone a little white.

I've made a story to go with this too.

We'd been in the air for about 45 minutes on a routine patrol, from Biggin Hill to Ramsgate then onto Eastbourne. We was just near Hastings when i seen something flying low over the channel, the flight leader came over the radio and said "fly for them but stay above as we have the sun at our backs". Great, this will be the first time i'll fire the guns in anger. An Heinkel was trying to get home but we had different ideas, we was hoping he didn't spot us but the sun did it's job. We got above him and i started the dive but in my eagerness i pushed the stick forward and the engine cut out, at the same time i heard the instructor in my head saying "you have to roll first then dive or you'll starve the carb of fuel". Well, looks like i have a bit of a swim then some questions to answer.

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Have fun, John

PS, if i've put this in the wrong place can someone sort it please.

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[Gern]

That's beautifully done John. ***** for that one.

Gern

[Guest]

Hi John, thats a cracking little dio, love the water mate. A big stars from me

Cheers, Andrew

[Guest]

Very well done John! Everything is excellent, especially the water. It looks to have real depth & makes it very believable.

Love the story too!

Cheers

Patrick

[aaron]

I love it, Great job John.

The figure is the cherry on top.

[flyjoe180]

I love the water effects too, great work. The story was entertaining! Poor pilot, he is for the high jump for sure.

[Guest]

absolutely first class mate !!!!

great idea and you've pulled it off nicely.

*****

[Ian M]

Thats a cracking little dio you have made there John. The sea is really great. Well done.

Ian M

[Guest]

Very nice diorama!!! The sea and water is fantastic!!! And the story too!!!

Congratulations

Polux

[HAWKERHUNTER]

I cant think of anything more difficult than trying to replicate water John but you have done a stirling job. Picture No9 is awsome. Well done mate.

Steve

[spanner570]

Top work John. I've seen some pretty ropey water (Always difficult to do) but yours is spot on.

Picture 4 is brill., cracking reflection.

Very well done.....Big 5

Cheers,

Ron

[papa 695]

Well John what can i say ? just stunning the water is spot on a great job 5 stars for sure

[Vaughan]

A fantastic build and outstanding dio the sea is so realistic with out a doubt 5*

Vaughan

[Centurion3RTR]

Well, i'm lost for words. Thanks for the very kind comments and the five stars, i thought i'd bitten off more than i can chew but i enjoyed the build. Thanks again.

Have fun, John

[HAWKERHUNTER]

John..Did you document this build in a thread. Im sure I saw it but cannot find it.