Britmodeller Chat The last 25 topic replies from Britmodeller http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php Thu, 17 May 2012 21:21:16 +0100 5 Four Word Story http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44509

The wind blew my....]]> Thu, 18 Feb 2010 21:08:34 +0000 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=44509 Wee John Paul fae Airdrie http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918717
John Paul saved up all his Giros and all the money he got back from returning his empty bottles of Bucky and finally managed to get himself a pair of brilliant white trainers to go with his shell suit.

Proudly, he strutted down the street calling out to all the passers by "See ma new trainers? Cool, by the way!"

One fine upstanding gentleman pointed out that they were indeed a fine pair of trainers but was young John Paul aware that he had a lace undone?

John Paul scornfully retorted that it was an essential part of being pure dead cool to have a trailing lace and that on the sole of the trainer there were indeed instructions for the wearer to do such a thing. When asked for proof of this instruction, John Paul took off his trainer and held it upside down for the disbeliever to read.

"There y'are!" he proudly declaimed.

"It clearly says...

...Taiwan!"
]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 18:02:32 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918717 Some sad showbiz news http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918718 http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-18109654

One of my 70's favourites - RIP Donna.]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 18:58:54 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918718 How do they get it wrong? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918644

Today, Al Jazeera ran the story of the Pentagon limiting F-22 flights due to safety concerns. Anyone hazard a guess which aircraft took to the screen? Mirage 2000's. They even had close ups of the TER's with AASM's... mental.gif

Do they not check this before they run it? Or do they just say 'Sod it, no-one will notice'.?

Anyone else notice any howlers?

Maybe I could market myself to a news broadcaster as an 'Aircraft Verifier'...(and write my own cheques!)!!! wicked.gif]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 15:47:30 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918644 Top 10 of all-time classic kits http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18730
For exmaple:

Tamiya 1/35 88mm gun - that kit must have sold gazillions for Tamiya, it might not be the best 88mm ggun out there these days, but building one perhaps ranks as a must-have experience.

Airfix 1/24 Spitfire Mk.I - its a Spit, its Airfix, it was breaking the mould (literally) of what could be done at the time.

Monogram 1/48 P-51D Mustang - how many modellers cut their teeth on this one? PLenty of better kits out there these days, but the Monogram kit is for one generation the P-51D kit.

And there I run out. It would be nice to have just one all-time-great kit from every kit company, I have some ideas, but what would you put on that list? Matchbox, Frog, Hasegawa...]]> Sun, 10 Aug 2008 21:29:02 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=18730 Photo bucket http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918633
]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 12:31:01 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918633 <![CDATA[Obi-Jiff's Word of the Day]]> http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31075
Today's word is: Weasel]]> Tue, 12 May 2009 13:45:26 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=31075 quotes of the day http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41088 )

Your only young once but you can be immature forever

Mindful that it's running out, I amj determined to have the time of my life

It will always be the case that some people are young at 90 and some are old at 30

I will always remember hearing Donny Osmond sing Puppy Love and thinking he was singing just for me - one day he and I will get married. Trouble is I'm a guy so it aint never gonna happen...]]> Fri, 18 Dec 2009 16:15:28 +0000 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=41088 Bad News http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918418 Am I going to give in to it and mope or get depressed and angry ? Definitely not !
Am I going to carry on as usual while I can ? I certainly am.
Regards
Brian

]]> Sun, 13 May 2012 08:55:19 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918418 Getting a kit tooled http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918709 If I had an idea for a kit or range of kits how would i go about getting them tooled up and on the market?

cheers]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 14:23:41 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918709 Any model stores in Wolverhampton? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918708
I'm planning to visit Wolverhampton in a couple of months and i would like to know if there are any model stores around town? Most preferable would be within city centre range.


Thanks in advance!]]> Thu, 17 May 2012 13:53:08 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918708 <![CDATA[Finally...I've found it]]> http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918518 wub.gif wub.gif ...whom I find a very comely we......attractive lady despite her age; is one Brit sitcom I used to watch on PBS (USA) I just couldn't for all the ice in Alaska or tea in China, remember what the name of it was. I am now wearing youtube out watching all and everything I can that has any of this fantastic very well acted and written show in it. As I've come to learn the two stars are very talented and have a wide range of genres in which they can and do perform. As the younguns here in the states so commonly say "you go Judy, YOU ROCK!!!. From being 007's boss to being Lionels Love....Miss Dench is very much a joy to watch, which I am and enjoying every very British second of it.
]]> Mon, 14 May 2012 21:28:30 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918518 New Plastic Modelling Club in Eastbourne http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234911043
The first meeting will take place on 6 February 2012 between 7 PM – 10 PM in The Victoria Drive and Eastbourne Ladies Bowls Club, 153 Victoria Drive, BN20 8NH (opposite the Co-Op & next to The Drive Pub).

All types of plastic models all future members are encouraged to to bring models to display. The idea is to get enough members to arrange monthly meetings.

See you there.

Ian]]> Sun, 15 Jan 2012 21:00:29 +0000 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234911043 <![CDATA[uk "citizen ship" test .co.uk]]> http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918335 http://www.ukcitizenshiptest.co.uk/]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 21:43:10 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918335 The funeral http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918123 Tue, 08 May 2012 07:33:10 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918123 Your walkaround section needs you! http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234915670
Coming up now to year when we started and we have some pretty impressive walkarounds from members.

The submissions have now dried up and nearly all pictures sent in have been posted up.

If anyone has any more they would like to send in then please get in contact.

Anything you can model we are interested in detail pictures of.

Thanks

Julien]]> Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:14:08 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234915670 Big modelling projects, when to start? http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918625
I was waiting for my skills to develop a bit more but looking at my last few models I seem to have plateued a bit. But when on earth will I have the stamina to build 15 or so consecutive models and where would I put them if I did! I wonder if Hannants have enough pots of EDSG!

Any thoughts on how people have overcome such predicaments?]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 11:04:09 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918625 New Walkaround Section http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=71103
with help from Mike, the other mods and the review team I have been working on getting a walkaround section here on Britmodeller. This will hopefully contain the sort of detail shots only modellers need. ie the left handed widget on the Blackburn Wurlitzer etc. We are aiming for Aircraft, helicopters, Tanks, Softskins, airliners, Ships, Subs, Weapons, Ejection seats, ground equipment. Basically anything of interest to the modeller.

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The idea behind the walkaround section is to provide the modeller with a centralised source of detailed pictures that will be invaluable as a reference for model making rather than simply pictures of aircraft.

We welcome submissions from all, either by email to Julien's address, by CD or DVD via the postal system, or by us copying them from your online hosting (e.g. your webspace or Photobucket account), with your permission of course.

The following guidelines will help you get your photos accepted:
  • Pictures should be 1024 x 800 pixels as a maximum, with 800 x 600 a minimum
  • Files should be in the .jpg format with a high quality setting
  • If you are submitting pictures that are already online, please include the web address (URL) where we can find them
  • The submitter should own copyright to the photos submitted, and permit Britmodeller.com to host these files for viewing and downloading by modellers for their own private use
  • We will attribute the pictures to the owner, so please include your full name with your submissions
Members wishing to submit photos can contact Julien directly by personal message to discuss making their submissions.


Guys & gals this section will only be as good as the info we can get and post up.

If you would like to contribute then please let me know.

many thanks

Julien thumbsup.gif]]> Thu, 26 May 2011 17:12:43 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=71103 When fire suppression tests last longer than they should http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918560 Link to Youtube





Oops! biggrin.gif]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 14:07:11 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918560 When marketing goes bad... http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918622


And given how this has gone viral, I'm not excluding the possibility that it may end up being a (real) CGI fake, but I get the feeling its an honest mistake!]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 09:28:01 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918622 Hypothetical question http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918573 Say an elderly family friend or member died and in the process of clearing the house you were to find a handgun, Luger, 1911 etc and some rounds. Where would you stand legally? I assume you'd have to call the police and hand it in but what if you wanted to keep it or sell it to someone that could legally use it (I would guess that would be exporting to the states etc)

Just wondering really.

Thanks

Howard]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 17:14:31 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918573 warning! Incredibly insulting joke! http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234917913 "How do you keep an idiot in suspense?"


"Tell you tomorrow!"

Selwyn

(Who can be found hiding under a thick duvet in NW England!)]]> Sat, 05 May 2012 14:23:04 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234917913 Russian forklift accident http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918562 this happened when the driver backed up a little too far. Fortunately he escaped with only a minor leg inury but the lost stock ran into hundreds of thousands of dollars...

Not new but some may not have come across it before...]]> Tue, 15 May 2012 15:06:49 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918562 Hello! http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918310
I decided to join this forum today after having a browse at some of the Hispano Buchon and Battle of Britain movie threads on here. Excellent stuff, I must say!

I have two kits currently waiting in the wings - a Hobbycraft Buchon and an Airfix Spitfire IX. Both of which will be completed OOB, and will likely be painted as various "filmstars" when I get around to doing them!

I have a few pics of some of my meagre efforts, so if anyone's interested I might put them up...]]> Fri, 11 May 2012 16:17:00 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918310 Technical Question http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918629
Thanks In anticipation]]> Wed, 16 May 2012 11:56:28 +0100 http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=234918629