USS Bunker Hill, Okinawa Strike Force, April 1945 (2 Viewers)

[Terp152]

USS Bunker Hill preparing a strike force of F4U Corsairs and SB2C Helldivers in support of Operation Iceberg, the invasion of Okinawa April 1945.






This is a custom 1/72 scale model from SD Model Makers and it's the pride of my collection. The acft are from various makes, Corgi, Forces of Valor, Matchbox, etc. I altered the tail numbers with decals to avoid repetition and did some minor painting on some of the engine cowlings to match the air group. The crew are from a 3D printing company and I painted the figs. The island is 24" L x 16" H to the top of the radar masts. The flight deck is 36" x 18" and 23" w to the outside of the outboard elevator. Chris

 

[Terp152]

 

[Terp152]

The FDO confers with the air staff.


Preparing to launch.


My favorite pic.

 

[lancer]

Chris, this is absolutely amazing. Simply superb in all the detail, action, color, and background. Congratulations.:salute:: -- Al

 

[villagehorse]

This is pretty wonderful Chris. The attention to detail can be seen. Qualifies for the 'wow' factor. Cannot imagine how many hours went into accumulating the planes, figures and accessories, little lone the monetary value. Certainly a labour of love to produce this, well done. Robin.

 

[wayne556517]

Impressive mate.

 

[zblang]

That’s awesome! Well done

 

[TomNT]

Bloody brilliant Chris and in 1:72 scale, it must be huge! I have to ask, but is the Bunker Hill model a complete ship? It would be massive if it is.

Tom

 

[Terp152]

Chris, this is absolutely amazing. Simply superb in all the detail, action, color, and background. Congratulations.:salute:: -- Al

Thanks Al, much appreciated.

This is pretty wonderful Chris. The attention to detail can be seen. Qualifies for the 'wow' factor. Cannot imagine how many hours went into accumulating the planes, figures and accessories, little lone the monetary value. Certainly a labour of love to produce this, well done. Robin.

Thanks Robin, it's been a fun project. I miscalculated how many acft needed. I thought I could have 3 acft across, but that would only work on the aft deck. So I have 8 F4Us "parked in the hanger deck." :rolleyes2: I was most fortunate to find the crew and tugs in proper scale.

Impressive mate.

Thanks Wayne.

That’s awesome! Well done

Appreciate that coming from another carrier man. :smile2:

And thanks to those who posted the like votes. Chris

 

[Terp152]

Bloody brilliant Chris and in 1:72 scale, it must be huge! I have to ask, but is the Bunker Hill model a complete ship? It would be massive if it is.

Tom

Hi Tom, many thanks. The length of the model in 1/72 scale would be over 11' if my math is correct. I only have the island, 24" L x 16" H to the top of the radar masts, and the flight deck is 36" x 18" and 23" w to the outside of the outboard elevator. To have the entire 11' flight deck would be awesome, but outside my space and budget limits. Zach has an incredible Bunker Hill in 1:30 scale. Chris

 

[ivanmoe]

Absolutely Fantastic, Chris!!!

Must have cost a boatload of $$$!

The planes and ship components are marvelous, but the crew really set everything off.

Green with envy,^&grin

-Moe

BTW, HM makes some Avenger models for the Bunker Hill, but I think that they are three-color camo.

 

[Terp152]

Absolutely Fantastic, Chris!!!

Must have cost a boatload of $$$!

The planes and ship components are marvelous, but the crew really set everything off.

Green with envy,^&grin

-Moe

BTW, HM makes some Avenger models for the Bunker Hill, but I think that they are three-color camo.

Thanks Moe, appreciate the kind remarks. HAve to say I'm plsd with the SD Model Makers island detail. I included the jeep after seeing one in a pic you posted. Chris

 

[wwiibuff]

This is really awesome Chris! Thanks for sharing with us... a pleasure to view.

 

[Terp152]

This is really awesome Chris! Thanks for sharing with us... a pleasure to view.

Thanks Duke.

 

[Horus]

Very impressive and would look just as impressive in a Naval Museum.

Well done for the time and dedication you've put into this Chris :salute:::salute:::salute::

Steve

 

[Terp152]

Very impressive and would look just as impressive in a Naval Museum.

Well done for the time and dedication you've put into this Chris :salute:::salute:::salute::

Steve

Thanks Steve for the comments, much appreciated coming from a master dioramist like you. :smile2: Chris

 

[Larry Allen]

HOW DID I MISS THIS????? {eek3}

OMG, Chris, that is astounding! WHAT a treasure.
SD Model really make some spectacular products … and this one is the tops!!!

Even at 1/72 scale that beauty must be huge.

What is the backdrops? WOW they are perfect for the model.
What a wonderful treasure …. Congrat's

(Even if I am a bit jealous!)


Green with envy LaRRy

PS: Were the figures included or did you get them from elsewhere?

 

[29 Let's Go]

Chris,
This must be a center piece to your collection. That's my favorite pic also.

Steve

 

[Terp152]

What is the backdrops? WOW they are perfect for the model.
Were the figures included or did you get them from elsewhere?[/QUOTE]

Hi LaRRy, and thanks. The background photos were downloaded and entered with Photoshop. The crew figs and tugs were essential to the dio IMO and came from a 3D printing company. There were quite a few sets to choose from and I painted them for the scene. Glad you enjoyed it. Chris

 

[Terp152]

Chris,
This must be a center piece to your collection. That's my favorite pic also.

Steve

Thanks Steve, it is the pride of the collection. BTW, I'm working on a 1/30 29th Let's Go Division dio. Chris