amblypygid Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Hear, hear; brought some unexpected pleasure into my morning (and I'd forgotten just what a pretty airframe the Gauntlet is). Shame about the lifted paint, but you'll have it fixed in a jiffy, I'm sure. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Lifted paint? pffft! Schmiffted paint. A mere bagatelle. The important thing is that you're back, running the Gauntlet... Tony 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 You're back! And so is Stew Dapple! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Nice to see the greeny brown loveliness of RAF cam Sir Ed, a bugger about the primer I never know whether to or not. 😱 Hoping your steamy modelling paradise tempts you back a little more each day Soon get your mojo working All well, we hope on the domestic front Winston in full 'learning tolerance to humanity at an accelerating pace mode 'no doubt And Milady PC serenely passing through any minor crises In our world, we really need a definitive USE THIS PRIMER adjudication, we might all rest easy before masking then... 😷 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Welcome back PC, Come on, I stop using blu tack, some paint (Xtracrylics) tend to blend in and making a more gluing sh..that get on the other side. I ruined two Spit camo with it, getting the blu tack out, sanding and paint again. In some sort, that exactly what modelling is about, getting through problems of all kind.. One can say that making models is a good school for life in any area of our modern life. Hope that everything run well at home, and glad to see you back. As I get in London and Porstmouth next month, I'll take the liberty to transmit your salutations to Sir Horatio Nelson Have a nice Modelling day. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Whoo-hoo! Welcome back. No French sharp-shooters in the fighting top, so you should be fine. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 6 hours ago, Jamie @ Sovereign Hobbies said: You're back! And so is Stew Dapple! [gravelly 1980s cop voice] Every time we think we're out, they pull us back in! NB, my actual voice is fairly high and nasal, by Midwestern standards, as may be heard here: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stew Dapple Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Man, I'd be freaked out by that robot thing... *shudder* Cheers, Stew 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 3 hours ago, Stew Dapple said: Man, I'd be freaked out by that robot thing... *shudder* Winston's not a fan of the "wobota", as he calls it, but Mrs. P no longer has to sweep the house every night and can kick back and relax in the evenings. ("Couldn't you sweep the house, Edward?" I hear you ask. Well, that's why I bought the robot. So I would not have to.) 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 It's very good to see you back PC The Gauntlet is an attractive little aircraft, yours is looking resplendent now with the first pass of camouflage. Alclad white primer didn't work at all well for me in humid QLD, yet behaves a little better (a little) here further south (i.e. closer to Antarctica, cooler, dry). I tend to leave it on the shelf now and look for something else. I took CedB's tip and must say that Stynylrez can be superb Looking forward to some top wing action and maybe a little rigging? Welcome back TonyT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 1 minute ago, TonyTiger66 said: Looking forward to some top wing action and maybe a little rigging? Tony, please, this is a family site. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Glad you're back Mr P. Yup the robot is a little scary though. That said less time sweeping floor means more time modelling and philosophical raconteuring on here 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 2 minutes ago, Tomoshenko said: Glad you're back Mr P. Yup the robot is a little scary though. I fully expect to be saying things like "Alexa [or Siri], spare my family," in ten years. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Be careful PC that Winston doesn't get near Alexa - she'll lead him into bad things if this clip is anything to go by (adults only click here) 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyTiger66 Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 42 minutes ago, CedB said: Be careful PC that Winston doesn't get near Alexa - she'll lead him into bad things if this clip is anything to go by (adults only click here) 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley John Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Welcome back sir, welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Alexa or Siri ?? Still prefer Alexa, she seem to bit more hilarious than Siri... Winston is may be impressed today, but who knows, tomorrow, he would perhaps knowing how the whole stuff is working... And completely dismantle that poor wobota !! Who know ??? Sincerely. Corsaircorp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
825 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Welcome back, young gentleman of the Mid West. I look forward to my daily dose of education, fun and enlightenment. And some modelling too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 On 20/07/2017 at 1:37 AM, Procopius said: [gravelly 1980s cop voice] Every time we think we're out, they pull us back in! NB, my actual voice is fairly high and nasal, by Midwestern standards, as may be heard here: Nay sir, you're way to hard on yourself. Nicely modulated & warm natured was how it came over. Steve. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 On 19/07/2017 at 9:57 PM, Procopius said: I fully expect to be saying things like "Alexa [or Siri], spare my family," in ten years. Make sure that as Winston grows up has a friend he can send back through time to combat the rise of the machines and spare us all... If it's any consolation PC, in the course of my working life the majority of people I've met who seem to truly love how their voice sounds recorded have been tedious narcissists at root. A good nasal whine can be a healthy sign of self-awareness - at least that's what I keep telling myself in a nasal inner voice... Tony 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 Hello PC, Better not to listen to me, Full nasal, as my ancestors gave me a clearly trompet shaped nose, Wich I pass to my kids I first learned English with military peoples from Florida Just to give you an idea of my accentuation... And keep Learning with farmers from Ireland ( Some lessons were given in the Pub ) So no times for self destruction, there's always worst somewhere ! I make myself to be proud about my English-Murcan teachers ! And I also passed it to my daughter which is making a good use of it ! Also nasal voiced, not to mention when we are recorded, kinda like the real Donald Duck, funny... Have a nice modelling day. Sincerely. Corsaircorp 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 She is looking splendid mr P! And if you can get yourself round to some modelling there is hope for me yet!! Nice video of Winston vs the robot. Rob 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Yes indeed, welcome back. You've been absent for almost as long as I have, but you don't have age or innumerable medical conditions to blame. Parenting doesn't count you see, so let's commence with some serious modelling. I'm actually at my bench for the first time in at least a month - it feels good! Although not as good as having young Master Winston ride that robot - has he tried? I'm sure with your skills you'd be an excellent saddler. Cheers, Bill 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Procopius Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 So the bench is currently a bit of a mess: 20170723_153721 by Edward IX, on Flickr I did rehome some kits, sort of, in an old chest once owned by one of my great-uncles, allegedly his footlocker from his time in the army; I suspect that if that's even true, it's had a hell of a repaint since: 20170723_153729 by Edward IX, on Flickr I unmasked the underside of the Gauntlet (it's been so long, I literally could not remember what aircraft I was building for a second there): 20170723_153754 by Edward IX, on Flickr As you can see, the starboard elevator needs some touching up, which will be fun, I'm sure. Torrential rains have continued this week, and the poor old grotto is being dehumidified, since right now bachtrachian Dagon would feel fairly comfortable in its moist environs. 4 hours ago, Navy Bird said: Although not as good as having young Master Winston ride that robot - has he tried? Yes, but unfortunately he's already reached that quantum state some toddlers achieve: light enough to pick up, heavy enough that you wouldn't want to. As a result, the robot hunkered down in place and beeped protestingly. Yesterday the future President of the World threw his food on the ground and informed Mrs P that "bugs will eat it". True, but not desirable. 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 The bench - yes! Bit of a tidy and you'll be back in no time. Gladiator? Bit of touching up and you'll soon be feeling yourself again PC (fnaar fnaar!) Crikey, that's a lot of Spitfires... let's see, one, two, four, six... lots! They're crying out for some PC treatment and we're waiting to see it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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