longshanks Posted August 16, 2016 Author Share Posted August 16, 2016 (edited) Work continues on breech Started on resin gun shield That's all for now folks. thanks for looking in Kev Julian, the boat is based in the Meddy so Gin in one ready use locker. Tonic in another and I'm working on the ice & lemon Edited August 16, 2016 by longshanks 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Again ... Awesome work buddy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Cracking work there, is that a resin breach or a scratch built one. Can't tell one from the other. foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Thanks folks Paul please, please do not encourage Martin Who said I ever needed any encouragement? Again ... Awesome work buddy Agreed, he's doing alright! Must be me cheering him on! Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsroyce Posted August 16, 2016 Share Posted August 16, 2016 Brilliant. The key is fantastic and you should cast and sell that......That is going to be a fantastic gun when finished. The contrast between the kit part and what you have made is amazing Been watching this for a while and will continue for the full journey. Especially now Gin and Tonics are in there somewhere... Thanks for sharing. Cheers Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 17, 2016 Author Share Posted August 17, 2016 Thanks folks Francis, thank you for your Help Frank the only resin used so far is the shield, all the rest scratch built Martin I must admit the world would be a dull place if you were locked away in a cool dark place where you belong Guy, I can see in going to have to keep the lemon/lime & ice hidden lol Cheers Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 18, 2016 Share Posted August 18, 2016 Martin I must admit the world would be a dull place if you were locked away in a cool dark place where you belong That has already been tried. Sadly the people that have tried it in the past have found that I like cool dark places and after a very short while they kick me out and barr me, saying they can't cope with me anymore. :banstamp:Some have even been prepared to pay people to take me away. Martin (writing from his favourite cool dark place) PS: Never thought I would ever find a use for the banned emoticon! Slightly surprised that it has never been used on me though! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcrfan Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Oh Dear! I got that reaction when I mentioned it, mmmmmmmmm time for a cunning plan Well I must be getting something right. The pic I've based the diorama on is Bastia, Corsica. Kev This Med pic is not Bastia but has some really weird dockside stuff - left to right a ground role Bofors gun (with large wheel pattern), a Tilly?, front axle from a 4x2 truck, what looks to be front of twin axle cart, pair of motors in transport cases and an unidentifiable truck possibly with a machinery body behind the motors. http://www.iwm.org.uk/collections/item/object/205160301?cat=photographs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 21, 2016 Author Share Posted August 21, 2016 Crikey! Do you work in photo interpretation? The pair of motors in cases, I wonder if they could be Packard's? Great pic. I'm away from my references at the moment but that looks to be two elco 77's flanking a US built Vosper and a Higgins boat on the end. Thanks for posting. Some good stuff on IWM site, shame the search engine leaves a bit to be desired Kev 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 21, 2016 Share Posted August 21, 2016 Well this build is kicking off to a great start. The research is mind bogling. and nice chat to boot. I am real glad you like the dark side Martin. Great stuff folks. Foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 That has already been tried. Sadly the people that have tried it in the past have found that I like cool dark places and after a very short while they kick me out and barr me, saying they can't cope with me anymore. :banstamp:Some have even been prepared to pay people to take me away. Martin (writing from his favourite cool dark place) PS: Never thought I would ever find a use for the banned emoticon! Slightly surprised that it has never been used on me though! Some places they get mildew And others get too hot Some places are so damp that Everything you got just rots All kinds of condensation Directories of the rain There's not much compensation When everything's been stained Some have sentimental value that Cannot be erased Go store it in a cool dry place (lyrics by Traveling Wilburys) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 That gun is something else! really good. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Beautiful work on that gun Kev and in fact just fantastic work all round - I didn't get to comment on the harbour wall etc - just magnificent. Masterclass! Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Some places they get mildew And others get too hot Some places are so damp that Everything you got just rots All kinds of condensation Directories of the rain There's not much compensation When everything's been stained Some have sentimental value that Cannot be erased Go store it in a cool dry place (lyrics by Traveling Wilburys) I think I'm the mildewed bit! Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 He makes it look so easy. foxy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollsroyce Posted August 22, 2016 Share Posted August 22, 2016 Totally agree. Pure genius. And there is Gin still hiding in there somewhere... Cheers Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted August 26, 2016 Author Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hi Folks, Sorry for the dearth of updates but I was kidnapped by Aliens ............................. and transported to the South of Spain where I was made to lie in the sun, eat fantastic food (mainly fresh fish), drink copious quantities of gin, well you get the picture. Back at the bench work has been continuing with the 6 pdr Started with the anti skid wood platform which I formed up on paper cos it's all rather delicate, total thickness of the two parts 0.5mm. When all was glued up I sanded off the back et voila Resin gun support cleaned up and plate for bolting to deck added. Gun mount built and temp fix. Can't remember if I've shown how I get all my bolts the same length, sorry if I'm repeating myself (I'm over sixty and allowed to ) all together now............ Added two steps to the front of the shield and could not resist balancing it all together That's all for now, normal service(?) has resumed Thanks for stopping by Kev 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 The gun decking reminds me of one of those "what I did with a couple of discarded pallets" things. Looks good! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 wonderful modeling. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 That.s a fine bit of work there Kev, you must have had to much vino as the shield is leaning some what. . foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpnuts Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Jesus that is incredible work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 That keeps getting better and better. I am enjoying the tips as well (anti slip deck, screw length etc.). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Got to agree with all the other comments mate, awesome work 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phildagreek Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Looks very smart. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Great bit of detailing and explanations Kev glad you enjoyed the relaxing break Beefy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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