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Agree with all above. However, as I love simple old kits I really enjoyed the monogram typhoon with stolen bits from Eduard tempest and scratch built cockpit wheel wells etc. probably not very accurate but low cost fun.
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What about O gauge narrow gauge I think it’s called O 16.5 but I’m probably wrong. Think you can use 00 gauge track and cheap running gear and then some lovely 3d printed narrow gauge bodies (google or evil bay firms like 3d loco works). I’m having lots of fun with sm32 3d kits for garden railway which are cheaper than a new oo gauge loco. I’m imagining landrover at a little crossing with a quarry hunslett wobbling past…. -
Very very special. I love your threads but this one takes my admiration on any number of levels a step higher. Beautiful in execution and the emotion behind it.
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1/48 - Caudron C.630/631/633 & 635 Simoun by Dora Wings - released
BristolBlue replied to Homebee's topic in The Rumourmonger
Dora wings are becoming so dangerous to my bank account. Another wonderful subject. So many options and so much personality.- 31 replies
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We must both report back on what we think - as “three corvettes” is his real experiences it makes his role as the senior medical person on board even grimmer than cruel sea IMHO.
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I think (correct me please!) “three corvettes” was a compilation of Nicholas Monsorrats actual wartime experience that amazingly were published as a column in wartime paper (telegraph maybe?) and then he wrote Cruel Sea which is full off incidents/people you can see in his earlier work. I actually prefer three corvettes. Really going to hunt the ones you recommend !
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Seems very light sensitive as it would be I guess so tough call...smoke or similar on glass if it annoys you?? I think it looks great and shows the construction method clearly.
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Thank you straight of to find these as I love Three Corvettes.
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What a pleasant debate. Refreshing plus I’m learning so much without feeling bullied by experts. Thanks Greg!
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I will I promise especially as I follow this. It feels odd to call him "uncle" obviously we never met. He was my Mums classic "older brother" and she adored him and the impact of his death on her and her father still makes me think about it all the time. A 25 year old post office worker (RAF Reserve) from Gloucester training in "Rhodesia" as it was called and tragically dying after only 1 or 2 missions in a land and in a culture far away. I am currently reading "Fire By Night"..... if you have not tried that yet worth finding but you probably have it. SORRY for thread drift I will shut up now and thanks again for inspiration.
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Following. My uncle (George Sinclair Smith) died Feb 1941 and buried in Turkey was a pilot in 37 squadron. They were bombing Rhodes harbour I think clearly had problems and flew into a hill on Turkish mainland. Have all paperwork and aircraft serials ( Wellington IC T2821 ’T’) but never been brave enough to build. This might inspire me so thank you in advance.
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FW200 Condor "Scourge of the Atlantic" Classic Kit
BristolBlue replied to JOCKNEY's topic in Ready for Inspection - Aircraft
Fantastic wonderful. Can’t remember where I park the car but can remember exact place I bought the exact same boxing circa 1973!! Thought it was so exotic and that I was really moving “up market”. Thanks for the wonderful Entertaining build and memory! -
Sprint car world of outlaws
BristolBlue replied to Ottopv's topic in Ready For Inspection - Vehicles
Fabulous - would love to see these “live” I think it’s perfect as it is. I think the black finish suits it - you should have not said it was not By design! I have monogram boxed one in the stash can’t think I could ever match this But will bookmark to inspire.
