StephenCJ

Bill that is the best story I have heard in a long time, still chuckling. Things under fingernails, scary but still chuckling. I have been there plenty of times with splinters, steel swarf stanley knife cuts etc I once worked with a Canadian who had the fortune to have a hardwood splinter go through the palm of his hand from his thumb to his little finger. A trip to the ER (cost $0 here in Australia) to have the splinter removed but they didn't get the middle bit (it ended up in 3 pieces) and the middle bit came out 2 weeks later with a lot of muck, language and teary eyes. The funny thing he didn't know what to do or where to go for help, I had only a stanley knife and there was no way I going to operate. I sent him to Lismore Base Hospital for treatment and he was surprised he didn't need insurance. He did have a long wait. That is something you also get for free in Aussie Hospitals is a long wait. Another co worker, a big bloke, 10 pick handles across the shoulders. He could drive a 3" nail home with 3 hits, This particular day he looked away on the sencond hit and drove his thumb nail down past the head of the nail. He and the piece of hardwood had to go to the hospital together. I have done the same thing but a clout instead of the 3" nail. The wife new it hurt as there was no swearing just a terrible quietness and tears in my eyes. This is going to be a great build as always even with a broken finger. Stephen who had a cringe at the thumbnail story

You are doing a great job on this. I really like your paint job. Stephen

thank you

Top Job, Dunny. I am thinking about getting one of those. But the flood damage has to be repaired etc. etc I also need to finish a photography diploma. Now they have got us making a web page. Not finished web page here: https://srcjphotos.com/ sorry no models. I would rather build a kit and relax for a bit. Stop winging, Jonsey. Dunny you have done a fantastic job on this and the other kits. Good to watch. Stephen

Excellent work Dunny

Brilliant work Adrian. You seem to have mastered the Gimp. I use Photoshop it is more civilised and I pay a monthly subscription for the privilage. Again Brilliant work. Stephen who has had sunshine for 2 days in a row.

Thanks Chris

You are braver than me. I took one look at the gimp and ran like hell. Stephen

They reckon it will take a year to do the work, suppose there are plenty in front of us. We can get a drink though. Seeing your builds brightens up the day and you have a nice doggy

So does the ground with a crunch and no lunch

60mm of rain and you think it is a wet day!!! We have had 60 feet of water here, 3 weekends this year it has not rained, 18" of water through my house and we were lucky. Lots of people have lost everything. Should move to the Adelaide Hills there seems to be less water there. It is a weird feeling watching water flow into your house and you can't stop it. Now we have to hurry up and wait for the insurance company. On a good note "Bunnings fo Drunks" (Dan Murphy's) re-opened in Lismore last Thursday. Dan Murphy's is a supermarket for alcohol for those non Aussies. Oh! by the way your porcupine is looking wonderful. WOW. Great paint job and attention to detail. Stephen who is sick of rain and prays for sunshine.

She is very beautiful Marcel.

Excellent WIP and very INSPIRATIONAL. Thanks Stephen

Brilliant modelling Adrian. Love em all Stephen

Excellent work so far Marcel.

Excellent work Ted.

This is coming along well Roger, your bombs look good.

Mine went under in the recent floods, it wasn't the only swimmer. Another has arrived from Special Hobby. I will follow along as this is a very nice kit. Stephen

Excellent work Stephen

Your little Muddy is a cutie We had a Staffy called Darth Vader and a Dinky Di both were animal rescue also. Billy was found roaming Bonalbo and Mandy was dumped

No, they are Bull Arabs and they are not related. They are called Billy (right in the pic) and Mandy, and they are having a lay down with Mummy. Both were animal rescue dogs. Stephen

Fantastic Spitfires. You have done a great job, Roger

Excellent job so far. Stephen

Salubrious. I am not a big lover of weathering, but your model looks FANTASTIC. Well done. Stephen

Salubrious. I have built 2 of these little kits and have been very pleased with the results. I think it will be best to do another and add some PE. Excellent build Tom. Stephen