Hi all,
Figures done.
‘Model Cellar’ British RFC pilot and gunner (MC32026).
Painted using 'Tamiya' and 'AK Interactive' acrylics and 'Citadel' paints for the flesh.

Once again many thanks for your comments and encouragement - most appreciated.

I'll post the completed model once it's in its display case,

Mike

Must be a new pilot Mike! He seems far too happy!!

The model looks great, by the way!

Cheers

That's because they don't know yet they've been allotted to fly a BE2c

Mike

Hi all,
Here's the shots of the completed model.
This model represents BE2c Serial No. 2635 of No.13 Squadron, RFC, operating from Savy in France during 1916.

Once again thanks for your comments and encouragement - appreciated,

Mike

Brilliant...

Another brillant work Mike (especially after "the incident"). I particularly like the crew appearing to enjoy a chuckle together after a presumably successful mission.

Geoff de Havilland, designer of the BE.1 and father of the BE.2 would, if he could, arise from his grave and salute you bagger. Your model is a masterpiece, that of a lady of pure magnificence and grace. I cannot say more for fear of diluting your wonderful contribution to human endeavour and aviation history.

Museum quality build. Super!

Sandbagger,

Not to be too crass, but you should consider getting a vendor's booth at the upcoming WWI Fly-in. I'm sure people would be willing to pay upwards of several hundreds of dollars for each example of such quality work.

Hi BB,
Nice of you say so.
But the cost of flying from the UK to the States would far exceed what I possibly would get, even if I was willing to sell, which I'm not
Besides some of my models cost more to build than that anyway.

Mike

Just noticed the pilots windscreen has lifted at one side - sorted now

Mike

Your work is spectacular Sir, but,.... and I have hesitated to say this for a longtime, with all due respect, it is time for a new camera old boy and better resolution pictures. The detail you put into your hand craftsmanship of these models is just not showing up in your final picture showcases, and the picture taking process begs to be upgraded. Please take no insult from this because none is intended. Hopefully you receive it as a friendly FYI observation from one of your fans.

S!Blade<><

Yes I totally agree.
I did get a FinePix S8200 some years ago, but I couldn't get good results.
I have a tripod and daylight LED lights etc.
I think it's more my lack of knowledge more than the camera.
As such I just just use my IPad.
I must admit that as the models get larger, depth of field becomes more of a problem.
To get close in I have to zoom the IPad screen, hence the blurry close up cockpit shots.

Mike

Absolutely mind blowing work Mike..Brilliant

Mike,

I've long been something of a lurker on this thread and have always long admired your work. Something about this model makes it sparkle as one of the best of a stellar collection. Congratulations, sir!

Just one more look at this beautiful bird. Look at them lines. She's a looker an' no mistake crafted by a master builder. Offering large sums of money for her would somehow seem tawdry and unclean. I'm glad she's not for sale bagger, dignity intact.

Amazing work. Every one of your builds blows my mind with regard to the detail and care.