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 Jul 30 2010, 07:06 PM
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Member  Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 30-July 10 Member No.: 6,738  |
Just thought I would say hello as I am a long time lurker on the WW11 aircraft and ship forums.
I returned to modelling about 2 years ago (retired) and have completed 20+ 1/48s during that time. Trouble is I have only half finished another dozen. Always tempted by the shiny new box. Half finished include the Tamiya 1/32 Mk IX, early hybrid Mk IX Spit, Mk IX FTF, MK VIII low back proto Spit (my favourite  ), Mk XV11 (both these two awaiting a suitable canopy)I also have a 60% Hood and an 80% Pola!!! Started off in aircraft with FAA types (Eric Brown has led my ideal life)-Sea Fury, Gladiator (Roden), and Gannet (Dynavector-built before I knew vacs are difficult). Then Seafires seduced me to build Spits/Spits/Spits Pet modelling hates -my airbrush-great one day-a spattery spitty monster the next -fitting canopies -cutting vac canopies to size-is this possible or myth Must builds -a Wingnut Wings (have a Bristol stashed with Bobs buckles for when my fingers shrink and start to allow control) -a Wyvern-wot a brute -a Tiger-oh yes -a B25-fav bomber Hobbies -throwing kits at walls -playing my guitar-It keeps the seagulls away - no one knows why! Best wishes to all |
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Jul 30 2010, 07:10 PM
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Proud dad  Group: Root Admin Posts: 8,388,607 Joined: 23-March 07 From: Chester, UK Member No.: 1 |
 aboard Mark. Sounds like you'll fit in nicely here  Please don't throw kits at the wall though - we'll have to call the RSPCK on you... all kits deserve to be finished (one day). 
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Jul 30 2010, 07:17 PM
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Big Bird going cheep Group: Group Build Moderator Posts: 12,259 Joined: 21-November 07 From: St Neots, Cambridgeshire, UK Member No.: 2,334 |
Hi and
Mark
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Jul 30 2010, 07:22 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 103 Joined: 25-November 08 Member No.: 3,943 |
QUOTE (GrouchoMark2 @ Jul 30 2010, 08:06 PM)  Started off in aircraft with FAA types (Eric Brown has led my ideal life)-Sea Fury, Gladiator (Roden), and Gannet (Dynavector-built before I knew vacs are difficult). Then Seafires seduced me to build Spits/Spits/Spits Wot, no Stringbag!  I have a Tamiya Swordfish on the shelf which has been there quite a while. I must motivate myself to start it one day. |
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Jul 30 2010, 08:47 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 59 Joined: 30-July 10 Member No.: 6,738 |
Wow-I've only just posted-thanks for the welcome (all I really wanted was a hello from Mish-you seem to make everyone feel at home).
Yes DC I have a Stringbag (Tam Mk2 variety in the stash)-my old boss in the 70s once told me he flew Malta Swordfish and I didn't know enough of the circumstances to ask more at the time-shame because those guys were top. By the way -I'm a David really not a Mark (It's supposed to be a wordplay-not much of one granted)-just keep it to yourselves. Can't contribute much technically I'm afraid (Edgar's my hero in that field) but once I master photography (I have a Sony dig0i-I will try to post pictures of models) In the meantime If you want to know how not to build a Spit just ask. Right -back to the PR11's (one Airfix one ICM-coming on nicely) |
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Jul 30 2010, 09:15 PM
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British is best!!!!!!!!!! Group: Members Posts: 4,171 Joined: 12-May 09 From: Retford Notts Member No.: 4,591 |
welcome to mikes mad house
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Aug 2 2010, 02:25 PM
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Some say he believes Star Wars is a documentary... Group: Members Posts: 6,352 Joined: 4-October 07 From: The home of Shredded Wheat and Blower Bentleys Member No.: 2,022 |
Hi Mark, and
 I hope you enjoy it here as much as I do. Good to have another Naval fan aboard. Obi-Jiff 
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Aug 2 2010, 02:41 PM
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Old Hand  Group: Members Posts: 312 Joined: 10-November 09 From: The Planet Thanet of Kent Member No.: 5,245 |
Wecome to the mad house David.
 Nice to meet someone else who's retired. Don't know how I managed to work and model.  Dick 
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Aug 2 2010, 04:37 PM
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Know-it-all Group: Members Posts: 1,257 Joined: 13-July 07 From: Flint. North Wales God's Country Member No.: 706 |
QUOTE (DCRanger @ Jul 30 2010, 08:22 PM) Wot, no Stringbag! I'm here. Hi Mark. |
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