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WW1 Aircraft Modeling => Completed models => Topic started by: IanB on February 21, 2016, 02:06:07 AM

Title: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: IanB on February 21, 2016, 02:06:07 AM

Here, finally, are the pics of my finished Short 184. But first a little potted history of this aircraft:
 The Short 184 was the first aircraft designed specifically to carry and deliver a torpedo. The prototype, (no 184 strangely enough!) was put aboard HMS Riviera on May 3rd 1915, then joined HMS Ben-my-Chree on May 21st. No. 842 was the second production machine and joined HMS Ben-my-Chree on August 10th, in the Aegean Sea.
 On August 12th at 0455hrs, Flight Commander CHK Edmonds took off in 842, without an observer, and with only 45 minutes fuel - all he could carry to get the aircraft airborne with an 810lb torpedo! He got up to the dizzying height of 1,500 feet and crossed over to the Sea of Marmora. His target was spotted near the north shore, where an earlier reconnaissance flight had reported it to be, and he dropped to 15 feet, launching his torpedo at a range of about 800 yards. The ship was struck abreast the mainmast. It was later discovered that this particular ship had earlier been torpedoed by a submarine, which was given credit for its sinking.
 However, on August 17th, both 184, flown by Flight Commander GB Dacre, and 842, again flown by Flt Cmdr CHK Edmonds, launched to attack enemy ships at Ak Bashi Liman, on the Gallipoli Peninsula. Edmonds torpedoed the middle of 3 ships which caught fire and was later taken to Constantinople. Dacre had engine trouble and landed in the straits. His engine recovered enough for him to taxi towards False Bay where he fired his torpedo at a large steam tug, which he hit and sank. He then taxied 2 miles before managing to get 184 airborne again, crossed Bulair at around 200 feet, and was within gliding distance of Ben-my-Chree in Xeros Bay when his engine finally failed completely!
 This made 842 the first aircraft ever to torpedo a ship....the rest, as they say, is history.......
 This build is in tribute to those brave and relatively unknown fliers, who faced challenges that modern pilots would deem ridiculous - and succeeded!

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Thanks to all for your support and constructive criticism throughout the build!

Ian

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: RAGIII on February 21, 2016, 02:26:37 AM

Like I said in your build thread, a truly magnificent Model. Watching this one progress was a pleasure.
RAGIII

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: lcarroll on February 21, 2016, 03:13:29 AM

     I echo Rick's comments Ian. This is real modelling, you've done a superb job and it's a tribute to your skills. Congratulations on a real beauty! 8)
Cheers,
Lance

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Ernie on February 21, 2016, 03:36:14 AM

Superb work, Ian!  You have really made a jewel of a model.
Congratulations on the beautiful result of your hard work, my friend!

Cheers,
Ernie :)

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Pgtaylorart on February 21, 2016, 03:52:20 AM

Quote from: RAGIII on February 21, 2016, 02:26:37 AM

Like I said in your build thread, a truly magnificent Model. Watching this one progress was a pleasure.
RAGIII

Agreed!

George

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Bluesfan on February 21, 2016, 05:34:59 AM

Excellent! It's been a real pleasure seeing this take shape. Nice bit of history, too, which you've certainly paid great tribute to.
Btw fantastic last picture - quite something to look forward through all that rigging!

Mark

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Squiffy on February 21, 2016, 06:21:59 AM

That is really well done. The rigging looked to be very difficult to do.

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: lone modeller on February 21, 2016, 06:43:26 AM

Brilliant!!! And again brilliant!!  That is a tremendous model - difficult enough to build in a large scale - even more so in God's Own Scale. The build was a joy to follow and the model is a sight to behold.

Stephen.

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Des on February 21, 2016, 07:54:49 AM

A real gem Ian, you have done a magnificent job with the building of this model, also the painting and especially the rigging, this is a tribute to your modeling skills.

Des.

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Alexis on February 21, 2016, 11:13:38 AM

Another outstanding project Ian  8)



Terri

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: coyotemagic on February 21, 2016, 04:07:37 PM

Truly stunning, Ian!  That last photo especially blows me away!  Rigging perfection!
Cheers,
Bud

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Thumbs up on February 21, 2016, 07:51:31 PM

Quote from: The Red Baron on February 21, 2016, 04:09:47 PM

Awesome! Love that shot from behind!

Terrific! I really enjoyed this labour of love! Really handsome!!!

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: jeroen_R90S on February 21, 2016, 10:51:11 PM

I've read through the WIP with much interest, and the final result is stunning!

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: malaula on February 21, 2016, 11:00:14 PM

Hi Ian,I must say i'm a bit disappointed ...i thought you 'd make the wings moveable ;) ;) ;)!naw,excellent workmanship on this !As I said,best rigging ever!

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: uncletony on February 21, 2016, 11:10:16 PM

Very cool. Congrats!

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: ermeio on February 21, 2016, 11:46:50 PM

An incredible model, from every point of view!
Bravo!.

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: IanB on February 22, 2016, 04:38:01 AM

Thanks so much to everyone for your kind comments - I'm flattered and a little humbled by the response!

Ian

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Epeeman on February 22, 2016, 06:25:19 AM

Ian,

This is truly outstanding work - I'm really impressed at how good your model looks.

Regards

Dave

Title: Re: Short 184, HMS [i]Ben-my-Chree[/i], Aegean Sea, August 1915. Aeroclub, 1:72
Post by: Old Man on February 25, 2016, 06:20:15 AM

Wonderful stuff, Sir!

My hat is off to you.

A great model, and a great example of craftsmanship and perseverance.