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  1. Thanks both, I have downloaded it. My laptop has Win 11. cheers, Mike
  2. This is my completed 3D printed kit of a 1:35 scale Land Rover lightweight. The kit is produced by Peter Harvey of PHD-Design and consists of over 50 parts. The work in progress thread can found here. The model represents a lightweight ½ ton Land Rover belonging to the OC (officer commanding) Support Company, 42 Commando Royal Marines, Also available in white. The second model represents a lightweight ½ ton Land Rover of X-Ray Company, 45 Commando Royal Marines. cheers, Mike
  3. Thanks John, possibly, I wasn't on that ex. I went in 1971. cheers, MIke
  4. Hello all, I have finally managed to get around to finishing this build. Pete has produced more enhancements since my last update and they are very welcome additions. The first update was to add the towing cleats on the front bumper. These are located either side of the number plate position. His latest enhancement was to add tools to the tailgate, virtually a must for all military Land Rovers in the field. Pete has also produced a very nice decal set, containing number plates, letters and numbers. Each letter and number is an individual decal which means there's no need to faff about trying to cut tightly around each number or letter. This sheet can be obtained at Pete's site at phd-design-etchings.co.uk. Placement of the numbers and letters onto the number plate decal is simple, and the same as any other waterslide transfer system. I placed these onto thin white styrene sheet; however, I will use black styrene sheet in future as that will save having to go around the edges with black paint. The tailgate, suitably painted, plus the number plate looks good on the model. Well, I think that is it now. One final element to add was the wipers. The ability to add individually placed wipers really enhance the look of the model. This side view completes my WiP. This has been a fun build, if somewhat protracted due to my ability to keep going off on diversary builds, and I would recommend Pete's 3D printed vehicles to any military modeller. I shall certainly be getting more as and when produces them. Any queries on Pete Harvey's models can be directed to his site here. I would like to build another one of these kits at a later date, as a Land Rover lightweight FFR; with full radio kit and antennas etc. Cheers, Mike
  5. Similar idea, a lightweight apron is fine for modelling. The addition of a couple of small magnet strips, from an old fridge, and a metal strip fitted to the underside of the workbench, turns the apron into a catch-all. The magnets detach from under the table easily, should I wish to leave the workbench in a hurry. It's an age thing. Mike
  6. That sounds like VLC, that works for me but the sound is Pinky & Perky, too fast Mike
  7. I'll try that. I can get the DVD to play on VLC but the audio comes out as Pinky & Perky. cheers, Mike
  8. Hello all, I am preparing various things for an upcoming holiday. I won't have internet access whilst away; therefore, I shall take a few DVD films with me; however, I cannot seem to get the DVD player to play the videos. I am using Media Player and, when I open the file/folder, all I can see is Audio TS and Video TS folders Anyone have any recommendation on how I can get to watch the films on my laptop? cheers, Mike
  9. I like the look of this Chinook. Mike
  10. The video works if you right-click the mouse and "Open link in new tab" Mike
  11. I shall soon be continuing with my 1:144 scale HMS Ark Royal IV build but I am short some details on fittings. Does anyone know of a source for either plans or 3D printed parts for the Mirror/Deck landing systems on this carrier? The photos that I have been able to obtain are too indistinct to take calculations to make my own. Any help would be appreciated very much. cheers, Mike
  12. now, enough of that!
  13. Been there, done that, got the App. Yes, it is difficult to be without your modelling space for more than a few hours, a day at the most; so, a few weeks can be really stressful. SWMBO decide that she wanted a room with an open aspect to view over the garden in the summertime. This meant that my mancave, at the back of the house, had to go as the new large patio doors were going to be fitted in that room. Once completed, two high back armchairs were placed, facing the doors and looking out to the garden. My ex-mancave now looks like an old folks day room! I have been moved to the single bed room. cheers, Mike
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