spanner's Airfix 1/72 'Reach for the Sky' 1956. jakko's film and T.V. G.B.

[spanner570]

In August 1941 the 'Legless' British fighter pilot, Douglas Bader allegedly collided with an Me109 over Germany.
Whilst trying to eject from his stricken Spitfire, his right prosthetic limb wedged behind a control pedal. He eventually managed to fall free, but his 'Leg' remained in the aircraft.

He survived the landing and remained in captivity until the end of the war.

The book 'Reach for the Sky' is well worth a read.

Further reading of the actual incident is also recommended.

No trickery or superimposing stuff. Just first class 'Chuckery' on the wife's part.....

Here's the pickies from the finished build.

























Thanks for the posts during the build and thanks to jakko for running the G.B.

Cheers.
Ron

 

[Allen Dewire]

Another masterpiece Ron and another fantastic chucking-up job by the good lady too!!! Love the backdrop and the overall scene. Top Job Sir!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[spanner570]

Thanks Allen. Always good to read your comments on my stuff.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Ditto!
That's modelling with an artistic streak.

 

[Valeron]

Wow. That looks so good Ron. So good.

 

[scottie3158]

Ron,
Another great job. Love the background scenery.

 

[Jim R]

A real big thumbs up from me. Wonderful modelling and your usual stunning photos. All credit to the ace chucker, Mrs Ron. The skill of getting all three elements in the air and in the right position at the same time is testament to her skills.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Oh just BRILIANT!

 

[yak face]

First rate build , subsequent destruction , chuckery ,story telling and photography matey . A brilliant snapshot of a moment in time . Your eye for a scene never fails , cheers tony

 

[JayCee]

Excellent in every respect. You are certainly a master at these.
John.

 

[Mark1]

Always so much more than a finished model at the end of one of your builds Ron, superb!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Excellent photography and build as always Ron, telling a story with the minimum of fuss.

 

[stona]

Wow!

I'm rooting for that parachute to open

 

[Mickc1440]

Simply stunning work Ron

 

[Jakko]

That is looking really good, and very practical as far as photography is concerned … Did the model survive that, BTW?

 

[tr1ckey66]

Great stuff Ron. The Spit and scene turned out really well. Really well imagined and executed
Cheers, Paul

 

[Ian M]

That is just bloody brilliant mate.

 

[spanner570]

What to write?

Thank you chaps for the amazing posts on my stab at D.B.'s incident.
It was a s*d to do, but all your encouraging comments spurred me on.

Jakko, yes, it did survive and is already in a box, ready for it's final resting place in my loft.

Thanks again, one and all.

Ron

 

[papa 695]

Outstanding work Ron, and once again superb photography.

 

[stillp]

Another excellent result Ron!
Pete