#b17tribute

[davidfieldsculptor]

Just finished revealing the bronze powder and adding a dark polish to bring up the highlights on my B17 Airmen tribute plaque. This was the most nerve wracking stage for me. Not done yet as I have to build the frame. #b17tribute #b17 #b17g #flyingfortress #theb17airmen #b17airmen #b17aircrew #airmen #aircrew #305th #ww2 #usairforce #airforce #memorial #tribute #bronzeresin #coldcastbronze #sheffieldflypast #22february1944 #raflakenheath #22021944 #americianambassadortouk https://www.instagram.com/p/BvpM28_lsoO/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=7oatekev2wex

[davidfieldsculptor]

Thinking about a frame for this cold cast bronze plaque of The B17 Airmen sculpture. #theb17airmen #b17tribute #b17 #theAirmen #flyingfortress https://www.instagram.com/p/BvmZXQilnUS/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=lct71muvfowp

[davidfieldsculptor]

Sitting in the cold outdoors tidying up the first bronze resin cast of my B17 Aircrew tribute plaque. Inspired by the sacrifice of the Mi Amigo Crew in Sheffield on February 22nd 1944, the dedication of Sheffield schoolboy Tony Foulds in maintaining their monument eversince and the loss of 400 other Allied Aircrew on that day. I'm outside because the overcast light is perfect to see the areas I still need to work on. The magnifying lenses help. I need some thermals, it's freezing! #b17 #b17aircrew #b17tribute #flyingfortress #b17tributeplaque #miamigo #sheffieldflypast #sheffield10 #bronzeresin #coldcastbronze #oldschool #finishing #ww2 #usairforce #heavybomber #warplane #aircrew #theAirmen #TheAircrew #airplane #alliedairforce #allies https://www.instagram.com/p/BvgTjOFFZpA/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1fnltjbs6nlpa

[davidfieldsculptor]

Teasing the silicone rubber mould off the cold bronze cast. #b17tribute #b17flyingfortress #flyingfortress #ww2 #theaircrew #theairmen #sheffieldflypast #miamigo #inspired #ontheshouldersofgiants #model #sculpture #coldbronze #bronze #resin #silicone #mould #inspiration #sculpture #commercialsculpture #bigreveal #diditwork https://www.instagram.com/p/Bvd0M71Fud7/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=1ro41cmxedk9a

[davidfieldsculptor]

The faces are finally finished on the B17 Airmen tribute sculpture. Inspired by the self sacrifice of the crew of the Mi Amigo B17 Bomber that crashed in Sheffield on February 22nd 1944, the dedication of Sheffield schoolboy Tony Foulds who has been looking after their crash site memorial ever since and the 400 Allied Aircrew who fell in action on that day. The figures on the sculpture are not the likeness of any specific crewmen. Clay on wood but the first cast will be in bronze resin. #theAircrew #theAirnen #b17 #flyingfortress #miamigo #sheffieldflypast #tonygotaflypast #ww2 #alliedairforce #usairforce #b17tribute https://www.instagram.com/p/BvPbHJ_FKhT/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=haquqwmdp1bf

[davidfieldsculptor]

The finished B17 Airmen tribute sculpture. Packing it up today for the journey to its owner. 70cm x 32cm. Cold bronze. #b17 b17tribute #b17heavybomber #b17flyingfortress #flyingfortress #305th #ww2 #bigweek #dday #aircraft #usairforce #alliedaircrew #theb17airmen #theairmen #sheffieldflypast #miamigo #inspired #inspiredbysacrifice #ontheshouldersofgiants#foughtforfreedom #freedom #military #aviation #militarysculpture #sculpture #tribute #memorial #plaque https://www.instagram.com/p/Bv_OxOhFfHa/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=12jg4hgdx6ski