Sqn. Ldr. Ray Hanna A.F.C. & Bar being a very, very naughty boy!

[spanner570]

Paul, Tony and the Colonial Paul. Thank you for your input.

Paul, in the past she used to rent out her 'chucking' skills......or so I've heard. :flushed:

Onwards and upwards-

I've infilled the arch using a strip of cardboard cereal packet. Might be obvious, but when doing this bend the card between your fingers first. This makes it much easier to glue.



I've also finished off the stonework beneath the arch. Always make sure the joints running around the corner are something like consistent.




Here's the road. made from the same type of card as the arch.
I've also scribed the coping stones. My only concession to marking out the back face is the copings and arch edge. I figured they might just be seen in the finished photos.

I forgot to mention, I used a ''Stanley Knife' for the scribing. far more control than a scalpel and the blades last a darn sight longer!
I also forgot to write, Using cheap acrylics, I painted the whole of the thing in a light grey to highlight the joints in the stone work.








Next up, detailing and more painting.

Cheers.
Ron

[Valeron]

Coming on very nicely.

[adt70hk]

Ron,

Great idea. Not heard of the story or possibly forgotten about it, so had to look it up.

Great work so far!

ATB.

Andrew

[colin m]

Colin, if you go back and have a blimp at my 'Flying' aircraft, these were 'Chucked' (or thrown, if you are posh) across the camera lens by my wife. She is the chucker!

Would I tell porkies? Of course not, I'm a Politician........

Yes, I remember. I didn't quite realise the good lady's activities had gained a name. Chucker.

[Mickc1440]

Great story and a lovely scratched bridge Ron

[Jim R]

Bridge looks good already.

[JR]

570 I seem to be rather late to this , so will grab a seat and watch.

[Tim Marlow]

Nice stonework Ron. It will be a great scene when finished.

You probably know this, but the Ray Hanna stunt was done for the TV series “Piece of cake”, taken from the book series by Derek Robinson. The books are well worth a read if you haven’t read them. The book used this event as the basis of its narrative.…….

https://dunsfoldairfield.org/spitfire-bridge/

Neither the book, nor the original incident had spitfires involved though……that‘s TV for you

[spanner570]

Thanks for your nice comments boys and thanks to Tim for the link.
Your participation alongside me into the unknown is much appreciated 'cos I'm getting fwykund!

I've started to add a bit of 'Fancy Detail' to the bridge and also the eight iron reinforcement bars. These I made from thin plastic card.

Fancy stonework.....





The eight bar plates.

These were actually thick rods that went right through the bridge to the other side. The plates you see were then pushed on either end and bolted to the protruding rods. The purpose was to prevent any 'Spreading' at the middle part of the structure. You will spot such things on many old buildings and are usually rather ornate. An 'S' shape being quite common.

When I was 'On the tools' I spent many a happy hour hacking through masonry, thick old timbers, you name it ( All by hand) fitting these things.

I've also given the whole bridge a brushed on coat of light beige ready for some serious colouring and weathering.



A closer look at the bridge coping stones etc.. I haven't been as neat with the far bit 'cos it'll hardly be seen. :upside:

You can just about see the big square bolt heads on the black plates. These were tiny. I have the scars to prove it!


Next I'll tackle the proper colour and then the weathering.

Then I'll turn my attention to the river and the bridge surroundings....Gawd help me!


Cheers.
Ron

[Jim R]

....Gawd help me!

Yer but what would we do for entertainment if you went all sane and sensible on us!

[spanner570]

Fat chance, Jim.
Mind you, that might suit one or two on here!

Now, back to the bridge....
I've brushed on the main colour and changed the consistency of the paint to give slightly different shades.
I haven't a clue what the colour is, I just mixed browns, reds and orange in a cheapo watercolour paint box until I arrived at a close colour match.



Next, I will tackle the weathering. particularly the base to try and show the rise and fall of the river level.

Then that should just about do for the bridge.

Cheers.
Ron

[Ian M]

A very well-known and memorable scene.
Looking very good so far.

[Jim R]

The colouring on the bridge looks right.

[Allen Dewire]

WOW is the only word the comes to mind Ron!!! The bridge is most excellent and looks the part Sir!!! It can't get any better than this.....Or???

Prost
Allen

[Mark1]

Looking superb,
I asked my dad what them metal plates on buildings where for when i was a kid and he said there was a big shelf on the inside,but he also said when you heard an ice cream van it meant bring out your naughty kids so he can take em away!:flushed: