I’ve just started the bronco Jeep with paratroopers to make a diorama for the bridge over the river orne (Codenamed Horsa Bridge) that the 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles took . This was close by to the more famous Pegasus Bridge. I looked at the glider but it was too big for and I plan to build a part of the body of the Horsa. The box art on the bronco Jeep is actually taken from the RUR just after they landed near the village of Ranville. The villages of Ranville and Cambes en Plaine each year still hold a ceremony to remember all the allied soldiers but particularly the soldiers from all of Ireland who participated in their liberation. This year will be particularly sad as the last (known) Ulster Rifles Soldier ( he was from Belfast) who landed on DDay passed away just before Christmas. He was 96 but still traveled to Normandy each year to pay homage to his fallen mates.DV I will be there this year again to remember all the valiant personnel. Incidentally there are two memorials to the two battalions of theRoyal Ulster Rifles at these villages and Cambes en Plaine named a street after the Regiment. The RoyalUlster Rifles were the only Regiment in the British forces who landed both regular battalions on DDay. The Commanding Officer (Lt Col Harris) of the 2nd Battalion met his wife at Cambes en Plaine too! The 9th Battalion Parachute we’re commanded by an Ulster Rifles officer (Lt Col Ottawa) and the 9thBn consisted of mostly Ulster Riflemen. I know I be written a lot but I would like to share a bit of history from my Island of Ireland. For further details a great book is The Rifles are There. A great insight into an airborne bn and a beach bn at Normandy. Thanks for reading, Erin go bragh, Quis seperabit, Lest we forget !
looks great ,my grandad was actualy on glider NO 1 with major howard,ive met the pilot jim walwark and a lot of the vets,,when im a bit better at this game I will building my own as a personal tribute to him,the glider was called "lady Irene" after my nan,,looking forward to the build
thanks larry, just began the filming progress of the build, if you go over the community page, link in the description I will be posting photos of the build before the video is realized :)
Very tasty looking kit there, it will be awesome to see what you do with it. I am looking forward to the dsf glider right now. I always wanted to do a gran sasso raid dio.
Shane Smyth - scale models I'm all about it! I know it's a heavy task, I watched and waited for it to come out for a couple of years then I seent the price tag ha ha. But totally worth it, they also have the sections you can get individually. So cool!
Ya I've wanted one since it was released too, but the price was a bit too much for me so I am lucky that Starkweather gave me the chance to build it up for him, will be checking out your Para painting video for dio ;)
Nice kit Shane. If you're going to make a diorama I'd just offer the following. As I'm sure you know most of these gliders did not fare well during the landing phase lol. If you want to keep the model in one piece you might consider a pre-flight preparation sort of theme. On the other hand, a post landing diorama with a bit of structural damage could be very cool and a challenge to build. Either way I'm looking forward to the end result. Good luck mate.
if I do a runway scene the glider will be almost two feet long, so a landing scene it must be, gonna have the tail removed and one of the wings cut down, as for damage I would love to have crush and impact damage modeled on it but I rather now risk it
too right I am gonna pick up one of Broncos Airborne Jeeps to go with too, I have a SAS jeep project lying around here somewhere too need to finish it some time
Shane Smyth - scale models I think ill stick to Tamiya kits lol. I ve a bid in on a well known auction site for a Takom King Tiger with full interior. Not sure that was a wise move on ky part because one RUclips modeller said it took him 60 hours :-0
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I’ve just started the bronco Jeep with paratroopers to make a diorama for the bridge over the river orne (Codenamed Horsa Bridge) that the 1st Bn Royal Ulster Rifles took . This was close by to the more famous Pegasus Bridge. I looked at the glider but it was too big for and I plan to build a part of the body of the Horsa.
The box art on the bronco Jeep is actually taken from the RUR just after they landed near the village of Ranville.
The villages of Ranville and Cambes en Plaine each year still hold a ceremony to remember all the allied soldiers but particularly the soldiers from all of Ireland who participated in their liberation.
This year will be particularly sad as the last (known) Ulster Rifles Soldier ( he was from Belfast) who landed on DDay passed away just before Christmas. He was 96 but still traveled to Normandy each year to pay homage to his fallen mates.DV I will be there this year again to remember all the valiant personnel.
Incidentally there are two memorials to the two battalions of theRoyal Ulster Rifles at these villages and Cambes en Plaine named a street after the Regiment. The RoyalUlster Rifles were the only Regiment in the British forces who landed both regular battalions on DDay. The Commanding Officer (Lt Col Harris) of the 2nd Battalion met his wife at Cambes en Plaine too!
The 9th Battalion Parachute we’re commanded by an Ulster Rifles officer (Lt Col Ottawa) and the 9thBn consisted of mostly Ulster Riflemen.
I know I be written a lot but I would like to share a bit of history from my Island of Ireland. For further details a great book is The Rifles are There. A great insight into an airborne bn and a beach bn at Normandy.
Thanks for reading,
Erin go bragh, Quis seperabit,
Lest we forget !
looks great ,my grandad was actualy on glider NO 1 with major howard,ive met the pilot jim walwark and a lot of the vets,,when im a bit better at this game I will building my own as a personal tribute to him,the glider was called "lady Irene" after my nan,,looking forward to the build
that is amazing family history,just finished reading Pegasus Bridge and have massive respect for the men and pilots of operation deadstick
The wings usually broke on landing especially due to German wooden landing traps placed in fields. A nice addition for a diorama. Great model!
Thanks for the info!
I have the horsa now and start building it😊
Shane, thats going to be some build, and that diorama will be really large. Looking forward to seeing this one coming to life. Good luck.
quite looking forward to this one Paul its gonna be one hell of a centerpiece !
Looking forward to the build!
thanks larry, just began the filming progress of the build, if you go over the community page, link in the description I will be posting photos of the build before the video is realized :)
Looking forward to it. See you over on Aromama.
thanks Robert ! really looking forward to get started and share with you guys ! :)
Very interesting and unusual model. I wasn't even aware that it was available. Have a great weekend...Regards, Solomon
something I never though I would get a chance to build
1/35 scale Horsa!!! Brilliant!!!
its a monster !
Very tasty looking kit there, it will be awesome to see what you do with it. I am looking forward to the dsf glider right now. I always wanted to do a gran sasso raid dio.
that would be a cool dio, I think I just couldn't let you tackle a massive Diorama all by yourself hahaha :)
Mighty impressive kit. Be keen to hear how the fit is once you start. The interior detail is crying out to be shown off
I am hoping it will be a good kit or this build will be very tricky, but I am looking forward to this project alot !
Excellent kit review Shane, that's out of my expertise. Would be nice to see one built.
its out of mine too but have to say have always had a soft spot for the horsa and airborne forces of the war, so this build will be treat
Straight up hard for this project! Thank you for sharing
haha thought you would like this one Ian ;)
Shane Smyth - scale models I'm all about it! I know it's a heavy task, I watched and waited for it to come out for a couple of years then I seent the price tag ha ha. But totally worth it, they also have the sections you can get individually. So cool!
Ya I've wanted one since it was released too, but the price was a bit too much for me so I am lucky that Starkweather gave me the chance to build it up for him, will be checking out your Para painting video for dio ;)
Excellent review. I've always wanted this kit but just dont have the room. Thanks for sharing
cheers mate not sure where mine will leave either lol
Nice review and a defo must on my buy list
it is one hell of a center piece for any collection
Very nice review. Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Nice kit Shane. If you're going to make a diorama I'd just offer the following. As I'm sure you know most of these gliders did not fare well during the landing phase lol. If you want to keep the model in one piece you might consider a pre-flight preparation sort of theme. On the other hand, a post landing diorama with a bit of structural damage could be very cool and a challenge to build. Either way I'm looking forward to the end result. Good luck mate.
if I do a runway scene the glider will be almost two feet long, so a landing scene it must be, gonna have the tail removed and one of the wings cut down, as for damage I would love to have crush and impact damage modeled on it but I rather now risk it
Nice. Complete with a Jeep I hope. I'm about to start an SAS Jeep project.
too right I am gonna pick up one of Broncos Airborne Jeeps to go with too, I have a SAS jeep project lying around here somewhere too need to finish it some time
That is one Big model ay, wonder if there are any Polish Airbourne markings for this scale. Thanks for the video
not that I know of, but I really hope so as the Polish Airborne are such an important unit
@@longlance67 Thanks Shane, My father landed in a Horsa at Wolfheze about 8miles from Arnhem.
Get to the build Green Thumb!
Adam
Very nice
Awesome!! 👍👌👏
cheers mate
Jeez how big would the tow C-47 plane be?
would be massive, there was rumors of a 1/35 C-47 and Ju-52 coming out a few years ago though it never materialized
Shane where did you get it ?
My goodness thats some kit. Cant have been cheap.
it retails around 110 euros I believe
Shane Smyth - scale models you definitely get your moneys worth by the look of it. Quite daunting looking for a noobie modeller like myself.
there is a lot indeed, though I would not recommend it for a beginner think this one will even give me a run for my money
Shane Smyth - scale models I think ill stick to Tamiya kits lol. I ve a bid in on a well known auction site for a Takom King Tiger with full interior. Not sure that was a wise move on ky part because one RUclips modeller said it took him 60 hours :-0
Way, way overpriced and the parts fit suck.