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- Mon Jan 31, 2022 9:16 am
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: More Airfix but not Airfix
- Replies: 8
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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.
- Thu Nov 11, 2021 4:52 pm
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: USS Charles Ashburne
- Replies: 1
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- Thu Nov 11, 2021 2:33 pm
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: USS Charles Ashburne
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1820
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...
- Sat Nov 06, 2021 12:55 pm
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: Normandy beach DIY
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2245
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 &...
- Sat Nov 06, 2021 9:27 am
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: Normandy beach DIY
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2245
Normandy beach DIY
Saw this photo of the US Coast Guard 83ft. Patrol Cutter USCG 20 beached on the Normandy coast under repair so decided to finish the Black Cat Models kit in this setting. Really nice model. Hope everyone is well and enjoying their modelling.
- Fri Oct 08, 2021 1:31 pm
- Forum: Aviation
- Topic: Ready to defend.
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1778
Ready to defend.
How to make a scene with a barrage balloon as it would look very whobblie on a thin wire 4 or 5 foot in the air so decided to make a scene with the mechanics working on the hoist wheel below the ballon ready for the expected raids tonight. (Even at this hieght it needs all the wires to hold it up no...
- Sun Sep 26, 2021 7:08 am
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: Tupelov G.5 MTB
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1936
Re: Tupelov G.5 MTB
Overall very nice although the were a few air bubbles on the bottom of the hull but I did not fill them as they would not be seen. The fit of the kit was very good. the guns, masts, prop shafts & torpedo guides for the hull rear were VERY delicate so I gave them a coat of thin super glue while s...
- Sat Sep 25, 2021 8:22 am
- Forum: Everything else
- Topic: Tupelov G.5 MTB
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1936
Tupelov G.5 MTB
Just finished my latest boat. It,s the Brengun Tupelov G.5 MTB. Thought I would make it in a docking scene as I believe these boats had a problem with salt water corrosion so this gave me the opportunity to show the whole boat out of the water. As you can see the figure standing on the deck must hav...
Gigant
GWH Gigantic. Really nice build. I've added sand & dust as I intend to add it to a desert base. Props need painting in dark green.
- Thu Sep 16, 2021 4:47 pm
- Forum: Aviation
- Topic: Busy summer.
- Replies: 3
- Views: 1962
Re: Busy summer.
Yes A models kit and again fun to build.