Stew Dapple Posted November 17, 2017 Share Posted November 17, 2017 Nice job on Little Ced, Ced Cheers, Stew 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 15 hours ago, keefr22 said: And I may, or may not, be able to guess what for.... Keith Thanks Keith - we'll see whether I can fit them later... 15 hours ago, Cookenbacher said: Hey that's a pretty cool 'smiling Ced', especially when you consider that it's zoomed in like 10x in that image. 14 hours ago, giemme said: Agreed! He has that "I'm having the time of my life" kind of grin Ciao Thanks Cookie and Giorgio The painting isn't up to Stew standards but good enough for the ceiling... and possibly some close up photos later. Possibly. 13 hours ago, Stew Dapple said: Nice job on Little Ced, Ced Cheers, Stew Thanks Stew, appreciated! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Pause. Lee Child (a favourite) was on 'Saturday Live' this morning (a favourite) and there's a new Jack Reacher book out. I'm 10% through it. Won't be long... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 4 minutes ago, CedB said: Pause. Lee Child (a favourite) was on 'Saturday Live' this morning (a favourite) and there's a new Jack Reacher book out. I'm 10% through it. Won't be long... Favourite of many on here, I'm sure. (Disguised me too post!) Take your time, we don't mind waiting. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 Damn! Missed that, one of my favourite authors too. I listen to the Jack Reacher books on my IPod, they are read by Jeff Harding who does a splendid job of bringing the written words to life. SWMBO is listening to the latest book at the moment and will pass it on to me. OK we'll wait but not too long ( said he who hasn't posted anything on either build for a couple of weeks ). Cheers John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 It's funny (or is it?) I'm waiting to get the new Reacher (Chrimb!e probably, you know how it is...) and have been reading them all again backwards No Not. End The ... Just finished No Middle Name then decided to give the backwards run a try Still great and I have just started to Burn Echo Four to go? But the Boultbee Spit is a real treat and the co-pilot a treat too He/you look the bizz Ced ☺ 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 Thanks John, John and Bill - not surprising I guess that there are other Jack fans on here. I saw Lee Child at a book reading for the launch of the last one (or was it the one before) and, of course, he was asked about casting Tom Cruise as the 6' 5", 230lb character. This morning on the radio he had a better explanation; "It's like a Venn diagram where the circles didn't meet". They needed someone physically suitable, someone who could play the part, someone who wanted to do it and someone who could bring in the box office returns. Three out of four wasn't bad and, surprise surprise, there are NO 6' 5" actors, "except perhaps John Cleese" 61% through 'The Midnight Line' - a great read as usual. I love the way he 'pulls you in' to the story and the short chapters / section breaks that allow you to get on with life and / or have a break, if only a short one. Because he's left you on a cliff hanger, again. First time volunteering at Aerospace Bristol tomorrow afternoon. Wish me luck! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 18, 2017 Share Posted November 18, 2017 fun mate, have at it And tell us all about it later 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks Bill An interesting experience. It's been a long time since I had a 'job' just standing around 'to help people'. I got lucky though (again) and my first shift was 'Front of Concorde': On duty front of Concorde by Ced Bufton, on Flickr Job role? No more than 10 people allowed onboard. Health and Safety apparently. If the queue gets too long put a 'barrier' across the entrance to the nose to speed things up. Generally answer questions. Ah, should have boned up more on Alpha Foxtrot. Thanks to quiet periods and my iPhone I now know the answers are: 1979 Just over 6000 Various locations (I found out here). I must do some more research. Some of the other volunteers told me there were twenty built; two prototypes, two pre-production and eight in each airline. Looks like there were actually four in the development fleet and, as I'd learned on YouTube (so it must be right) seven in each fleet. I also learned that French builds were given serials starting with '1' and UK ones with '2'. I risk becoming a Concorde bore, sorry. Lots of people, and not just the children, were strangely interested in the toilets. Much hilarity that they probably didn't have perspex doors when in service. Probably two-way mirrors... The main exhibition is getting finished. The models now have labels: Nice to be privileged enough to wander around when people have left, if only for a few minutes. I think I'll go back. Soon 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 You look like a million dollar in that pic, Ced! Glad you had a great time. Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whofan Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Ced, I can't believe there is such a thing as a Concorde bore, and if there were, it wouldn't be you! It sounds almost like a dream job for an aircraft enthusiast, oh, lucky you! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 It looks like you're having fun. Had we stayed in the UK, my ideal post retirement job would have been as a volunteer at Duxford. John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 (edited) Wonderful My friend Ced has every boy's dream retirement Flies Spitfires, "drop of a hat, old bean toodleoo" gallops round Cambs in Harvards Clambers all over Dragon Rapides "Oh yes, they insisted..." And generally lives the life Reilly wishes he had. 😀 I hope you and old Conky have a lovely time together, I might get the guvner and I down to Filton (as was) to meet up with you next year, she's always had an affinity to delta winged flying machines too Edited November 20, 2017 by perdu 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leonl Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 Ah Bristol Aerospace Museum, I must get myself over there soon.... I'm sure my boy would love it as he's nicked my desk model of Concorde for his bedroom! Looking great Mr B! L 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 20, 2017 Author Share Posted November 20, 2017 Thanks Giorgio, very kind of you. Hi John - Oh yes there is (is it nearly Pantomime time?) Thanks John - Duxford sounds good to me too, if a bit far for me. Ah Bill, I have been very lucky since I retired in June but, I have to say, what's next? I've set the bar too high methinks. Hi Leon - I think it would be worth the trip. Plenty to keep the young ones amused. Probably. Mojo low at the moment as I ponder whether I can be bothered to detail the rear cockpit. Especially the canopy handle. Shown here at the top: Hmmm. Tiny. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 2 hours ago, CedB said: Mojo low at the moment Hello Ced, that happens, but good sleep and good food normaly cures this fast. For me usually. Morgens eine Stulle frisches Brot mit Nutella wirkt Wunder mit Kaffee. For breakfast a thick slice of fresh bread with Nutella and a cup of coffee works wonders to me. (By the way this guy is a tough one): Cheers. Hope you find your mojo back soon. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 20, 2017 Share Posted November 20, 2017 11 hours ago, CedB said: I risk becoming a Concorde bore, sorry. You'll be doing it at faster than the speed of sound. So we won't hear a thing. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 12 hours ago, CedB said: Mojo low at the moment. Aw, don’t fret Mr B. Everyone needs a bit of a plastic rest now and again. Especially on the Chrimble run up. Look at me I’ve been on a bits and bobs pass for about three weeks now. As for the handle? Will you see it? On the roof? either way I’m sure it’ll look great. John. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 13 hours ago, CedB said: Mojo low at the moment as I ponder whether I can be bothered to detail the rear cockpit. Sorry Buffers. For cockpit detailing, my rule of thumb is: don't. But reasonable men may differ. 21 hours ago, Whofan said: It sounds almost like a dream job for an aircraft enthusiast, oh, lucky you! I was going to say, and here I thought Ced, and his life, couldn't get any more fun and interesting. But here we are. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 21 minutes ago, Procopius said: Sorry Buffers. For cockpit detailing, my rule of thumb is: don't Only to the absolute bare minimum is my take on cockpits. Works for me that way & even then I am always happy to get it out of the way. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 21, 2017 Author Share Posted November 21, 2017 Thanks Benedikt - ah, a good sleep, I remember that. I had one in 1983, just before our first child was born. (Look away PC!) They train you to get up early you know, before they turn into teenagers that you can't get up before noon. Now, for some unknown reason, I always wake up early(ish) each morning and my brain (what's left of it) starts thinking 'There must be something important I have to do today' and before I realise there isn't, I'm awake. ish. Oh for a lie in - I'm hoping I can do that soon. 11 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: You'll be doing it at faster than the speed of sound. So we won't hear a thing. Thanks Pete I am boning up on G-BOAF for my next shift (yet to be booked). Faster than sound indeed but you'll hear the sonic booms. I wonder how, when Concorde was travelling faster than sound, how the passengers ordered their food and drinks? Perhaps they had to write it down... (I considered putting a 'this is a joke' emoticon in there but thought better of it, and you the reader!) 1 hour ago, Procopius said: Sorry Buffers. For cockpit detailing, my rule of thumb is: don't. But reasonable men may differ. I was going to say, and here I thought Ced, and his life, couldn't get any more fun and interesting. But here we are. Thanks PC, you are very kind I'm going to try a couple more shifts at Aerospace although I fear that standing around herding visitors isn't going to hold my interest for very long and my knowledge isn't good enough (yet) to add much to the experience for them. We shall see. Thanks Johnny and Steve - two more votes for no detailing so I may be encouraged to give it a miss... I still have the transfer details to challenge me! Backgammon club this morning so I might not do much. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 8 hours ago, CedB said: Backgammon club this morning so I might not do much. You do live life on the edge Ced...!! Been away in Hampshire for the weekend again, so thought I'd catch up on some Spitfire modelling only to find you've been playing with an airliner and some boardgame instead...dominos down the pub tomorrow is it?! Keith 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbudde Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) Hello Ced, as everybody here knows, that you love tools, a tidy workbench and your Molly this could be the right christmas present. I mean christmas is coming soon: Cheers Edited November 21, 2017 by bbudde 5 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Just seen on Facebook 2-seat Spitfire page that Boultbee have ceased offering Spitfire experiences and anyone with vouchers or bookings to phone them. Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 21, 2017 Share Posted November 21, 2017 Another superb 'Ced with aircraft' photographic study there me old Speedbird. Don't forget to regale the punters with tales of the Chris Burden's balsawood plane exceeding Concorde's maximum velocity: 'In C.B.T.V. to Einstein (1977), Burden flew a makeshift stick and rubber band powered airplane through the cabin of the Concorde during a trans-Atlantic flight. Using Einstein’s theory of special relativity, Burden determined that for its brief moment in flight, his handmade aircraft achieved a speed greater than that of the commercial jet.' (https://www.gagosian.com/now/burdens-airship-takes-flight) Sorry to hear that the plastic doesn't have you at your usual ebullient best my friend. 'Wherefore I perceive that there is nothing better, than that a man should rejoice in his own works.' 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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