Dutch Posted November 19 Share Posted November 19 (edited) I know that Iliad Design releaseded 1/72 decals for several Hollywood stars featuring the Ford B-24H "Male Call". I am trying to build a Jimmy Stewart collection in 1/144 scale. I have decals for most of his bomber aircraft from B-36 to B-58, just need the B-24H. K/r, Dutch Edited November 20 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnEB Posted November 20 Share Posted November 20 Dutch Neat Idea. How did you find the serials for his B-52 and 58 flights? I have seen a photo of him with a '52, but I don't think there was a serial visible. And while you're on a roll, though probably not in 1/144... you could make a collection of his civil aircraft... Pre-war he had a Stinson 105 that is pretty well documented. Circa 1962 he bought a Cessna 310 (I think an F) which has been restored and is on display in his home town. His last aircraft was, according to his biography in a 1975 program for the London production of his stage show "Harvey", a Super Cub he kept at Burbank. And you could also do his P-51B racer he owned/sponsored. If you'll allow a brief side story... I happened to be in London doing a college course, and went to see him in the play. After the show, I wanted to meet him and I remembered the stories of fans waiting at the stage door...so I did. A production assistant took our programs and returned with them signed. Mr. Stewart came out and spoke with a fan who asked him about one of his leading ladies. I mentioned my interest in aviation history and we briefly spoke about his service in the war. I can't really remember specifics, I was too nervous. His limousine pulled up, the chauffeur opened the door and returned to his seat. As Mr. Stewart entered the back seat and sat down, I said "Goodnight, Mr. Stewart", and in a kindly, gentile voice you'd recognize from his films, he said "Goodnight". I closed the door and he drove off into the night. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch Posted November 20 Author Share Posted November 20 (edited) John, That is a wonderful story. I never met him personally. I am sure it is a treasured memory. He is my favorite actor. As to the decals: Kursad of Caracal has included Jimmy Stewart markings on the 1/144 B-36 sheet from the movie "Strategic Air Command." He also included the B-47B markings from the same movie on the 1/72 B-47 Sheet. We are just waiting for Kursad to scale it down to 1/144 which he promised to do for some time now. He included Jimmy Stewart's B-58 "Champion of Champions" flight markings on his 1/144 B-58 release. He has planned to release a 1/144 B-52C/D/E/F tall tail BUFF decal sheet very soon and anticipate that B-52F 57-0149 will be included. In the meantime, my backup plan is to use the B-52D/F silver markings from the Minicraft/Academy kit, but modifying the serial to 0149 from the J-Bot B-52F decals. So all I really need are scaled down B-24H decals. As to his civil aircraft, that will probably have to be 1/72 and will come much later, if ever. I have a biography with several photos of his aircraft, but not the Cessna 310F not Super Cub. K/r, Dutch Edited November 20 by Dutch Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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