beefy66 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 Hi Beefers That sub looks cool - I picked up one second hand at a show last summer along with the original set of revel crew - when I get around to it, I'm going to do a box art build of the u boat. You keep mentioning your local hobby shop - you certainly are lucky and in a minority now - where I live all the model shops are now defunct! GS that one is the 1/144 scale version think you are on about the 1/72 scale one. We are indeed very lucky to have this shop so close at hand. He is really building up his selection of painting and weathering stock and really keeps up with new releases of such. His kits may look priced on the high side, but he does offer some good discounts on the Airfix/Revell/Tamiya selection which can make some subjects very attractive. Long may he last! Brian Yes too attractive sometimes when you are trying not to get another kit Nice one Brian, let's treasure the few remaining LHS's. I have a good one in Heerhugowaard and one near Schiphol and I plan my purchases as much as possible. Yes Julian and the name of that place is easy for you to say Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Funny you should say that about the fish fingers a couple of mates at the model club said similar things the other night one was prawns and the other was sardines. Well I,am going to have to say no to any of that as the hull is all sealed up now and missus Beefy would not be to happy with the smell in the house me thinks There was a story of a divorcing couple, where the wife had gone off with another man. At the divorce, she was awarded the house, and the husband had to pay. After the ex wife and her new boyfriend moved in, the house began to smell. Despite a thorough search, from cellar to roof, the source could not be found. It became unbearable, so they moved out and gave the property back to the ex husband. He moved in, unscrewed the finials from the curtain poles, and removed the prawns. Revenge is sweet. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 12, 2016 Author Share Posted January 12, 2016 There was a story of a divorcing couple, where the wife had gone off with another man. At the divorce, she was awarded the house, and the husband had to pay. After the ex wife and her new boyfriend moved in, the house began to smell. Despite a thorough search, from cellar to roof, the source could not be found. It became unbearable, so they moved out and gave the property back to the ex husband. He moved in, unscrewed the finials from the curtain poles, and removed the prawns. Revenge is sweet. And I bet that bloke is saying to himself Ahh the sweet smell of success Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndM Posted January 12, 2016 Share Posted January 12, 2016 Looking fine, kits like this sub followed me often after the visit in the LHS, don t know why, maybe some sort of gravity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted January 13, 2016 Share Posted January 13, 2016 GS that one is the 1/144 scale version think you are on about the 1/72 scale one. Yes too attractive sometimes when you are trying not to get another kit Yes Julian and the name of that place is easy for you to say Beefy I spared you a real fishing port: Scheveningen 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 16, 2016 Author Share Posted January 16, 2016 OK so build completed started with the weathering and rigging couple of bits to do then should be able to get more done as have one day off work tomorrow Beefy 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 Looking worn matey Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 OK so build completed started with the weathering and rigging couple of bits to do then should be able to get more done as have one day off work tomorrow Beefy A well worked fisherman Keith, great work 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted January 16, 2016 Share Posted January 16, 2016 That just gets better and better! Can I make a suggestion? You need to tie the foremast boom to the sides of the hull to stop it swinging from side to side like in this pic: 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 17, 2016 Author Share Posted January 17, 2016 Point noted Murdo will get that done cheers mate Beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 That's really nice, there is definitely one of these in my future after seeing this. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jockster Posted January 17, 2016 Share Posted January 17, 2016 That didn't take long Beefy, one minute you're testing finishes the next it's all finished! Superb results and looks like a proper working boat! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 That's looking great! Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
foxy Posted January 18, 2016 Share Posted January 18, 2016 Rust bucket it is. Lovely job matey. foxy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 19, 2016 Author Share Posted January 19, 2016 Thanks for the kind words there lads. These are great cheap kits to have a bit of fun with if you want to try out some new stuff but not wanting to play about with an expressive kit. Beefy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevej60 Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 Love it,the weathering work set,s it apart,great stuff! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chango Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 I can smell the rotting fish, gear oil, BO and "been wet too long" stuff already. Great work! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul E Posted January 19, 2016 Share Posted January 19, 2016 This has turned out very nicely. I now fancy making one of these. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted January 21, 2016 Author Share Posted January 21, 2016 Small update started work on the base for the Bucket. Using building insulation and a bit of scrap Conti board shaped to look like the ship has just gone through a big wave with the Bow up and tai lend down And in a bit of daylight for a change up here Next up seal the foam with PVA glue and set the ship on to the base with Silicone Beefy 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAYELL Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 This next bit is the bit I like seeing you do Cheers K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gremlin56 Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 Nice pose for the ship Keith, and I agree with Kayell here; this is where you show off your mastery of putting your builds in right pose at sea. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 (edited) The silicone artist strikes again, shaping up nicely Tell me (please) how do you get your colour in the silicone or is it what's painted underneath? Kev Edited January 21, 2016 by longshanks 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darby Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 This is going to look like the front cover of a packet of Fisherman's Friends 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted January 21, 2016 Share Posted January 21, 2016 This is going to be the really fun bit! Thanks to this thread, I ended forking out for an original Revell Kandahar kit yesterday. I have fond memories of my father helping my build it one Christmas afternoon. Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted January 22, 2016 Share Posted January 22, 2016 Personally I would say she's riding too high in the "water". These ships were fairly deep draught for their length / breadth, were expertly and highly ballasted (supplies / fuel / ice / fresh water outgoing, replaced by catch ((hopefully) or seawater homebound)) and generally considered as superb sea riding ships. They were designed for strength / stability and were usually very low riding in the water. They were incredibly interesting boats as far as the Royal Navy was concerned and many were used in Navy Service to great effect. Google - Royal Navy Trawler... Fascinating stuff! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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