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by MalcolmR
Thu May 25, 2023 10:22 am
Forum: Everything else
Topic: LSM renforcements
Replies: 0
Views: 32

LSM renforcements

Days after the main assault reinforcements and supply's continue to arrive.
Revell LSM landing craft + Victrix Games British infantry figures. The LSM was made a few years ago but trying out "Woodlands Water System so mounted the LSM on a base
by MalcolmR
Wed May 17, 2023 12:11 pm
Forum: Everything else
Topic: Stung ba a Mosqito
Replies: 4
Views: 86

Re: Stung ba a Mosqito

Actually the engineers are Royal Navy deserters as I had no other figures to use.
by MalcolmR
Tue May 16, 2023 1:45 pm
Forum: Everything else
Topic: Stung ba a Mosqito
Replies: 4
Views: 86

Stung ba a Mosqito

While escorting a convoy the "Kriegsfischkutter" was stung by a Mosquito with the result that the ships motor was damaged resulting in it drifting aground. As the watch keepers look for some promised help and for any more of those "pesky insects" the engine room fitters attempt t...
by MalcolmR
Sun May 01, 2022 4:36 pm
Forum: Aviation
Topic: KC-97
Replies: 2
Views: 1275

Re: KC-97

Hi all,
I was looking for the date of my 1st air display I was taken to and came across this photo which I saw going to an open day at Actlington.
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by MalcolmR
Fri Apr 15, 2022 1:48 pm
Forum: Everything else
Topic: Eppleton Hall Paddle Tug
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

Re: Eppleton Hall Paddle Tug

That's the plan and maybe some others.
by MalcolmR
Thu Apr 07, 2022 8:04 am
Forum: Everything else
Topic: Eppleton Hall Paddle Tug
Replies: 3
Views: 1235

Eppleton Hall Paddle Tug

Hi all. Just completed the wife's Christmas present to me. Had the option to make it either as a waterline or full hull so decided to display it in a dry dock scene undergoing routine maintenance The model is really nice, good resin casting and the brass is also very good. Hope you enjoy the picture...
by MalcolmR
Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:16 am
Forum: Everything else
Topic: More Airfix but not Airfix
Replies: 8
Views: 2869

Re: More Airfix but not Airfix

Just had a couple of models from Raymond to see what they are like. I have now just sent for some more. They are excellent. Love them.
by MalcolmR
Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:52 pm
Forum: Everything else
Topic: USS Charles Ashburne
Replies: 1
Views: 985

Re: USS Charles Ashburne

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by MalcolmR
Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:33 pm
Forum: Everything else
Topic: USS Charles Ashburne
Replies: 1
Views: 985

USS Charles Ashburne

Well it's taken 2 years off and on but I'm calling it finished. Picked it up at Trains4you when it was on special offer. I had started to build an escort carrier (which is still ongoing) and had found & purchased some bofors guns for it After some research I decided to use the said guns & bu...
by MalcolmR
Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:55 pm
Forum: Everything else
Topic: Normandy beach DIY
Replies: 4
Views: 1560

Re: Normandy beach DIY

I've seen the 1/144 crew and have them on order to go with the Xmas present the good lady has for me. (Eppleton Hall paddle tug. Roll on Xmas) just finishing Trumpeters early Gato Class & Fletcher class destroyer (Photos to follow soon) Wish I could get to the show but what I save on transport &...