perdu Posted November 8, 2018 Author Share Posted November 8, 2018 Well amongst a lot of admin stuff I managed to get my models packed ready for the stand building session tomorrow I do need to make 4 intake blanks but that apart this will do for now And If you need to see any more we're in Hall 3, see you there This isn't a Buccaneer honest Obviously it's a palouste diorama... Phew time for a rest 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 All ready to load car. Popping into Cosford Museum en route, Hope ti see you guys over the weekend. Stuart 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 Looking forward to seeing the models (and you guys!) in the flesh! Regards, Adrian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Everybody going to Telford, have fun! Ciao 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 We'll try but it'll be hard to enjoy when you're not there buddy Oh yes, intake blanks on now That was not an easy job, there ain't no room inside those piddling little holes Pics in a bit Every thing packed including Tomo's gorgeous little Fury, that really needs to be seen on the table so don't miss it Tom, sorry mate I proved to be the worst host in Christendom My wife came in and asked me where our cups were Dammit I forgot to offer you the hospitality of legend we Celts are famous for, I just got damned forgetful Buy you a pint tomorrow, OK? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tomoshenko Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 No worries Bill. More bothered about not having a private viewing of the Bucc, but I will be seeing plenty of it on Sat & Sun. Beer and a Bucc, sounds nice. Of course I have everything I need so will not be buying any tools or models at Telford...😉 See you all tomorrow. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 'Twasnt quite finished yesterday Tom, hence no audience I got that usual "Ah yes that will be worth trying!" moment when I woke up this morning Question: how do you cut thin circular plates which will fit snugly into a 5/16 hole? Simples, in the morning wake up moment Find a plastic tube (I gleaned an assortment before the conservationists took over) which is a comfortable fit in the intakes, mine seems to be a Slush straw, and cut thin rings out of it Take a sheet of Tamiya tape and turn it upside down and stick the little rings on it Then the cunning bit, run a film of Superglue over the tape inside the rings and let them dry I made four, two Buccs see When dry cut carefully round each ring to give four thin intake blanks awaiting paint Paint red, let dry Pop one in each intake nestled against a bed of Gator's Grip Sorted I know it sounds daft telling you what I did but this last final bit has been exercising/worrying me for blooming months "How can I?...." 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamden Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Have a great weekend Bill I'm sorry that I can't make it to Telford this year so will miss seeing your outstanding Buccs Roger 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 Its a shame you can't make it, some other time OR show maybe? Thanks for all your kind encouragement mate 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 We'll having so far met a lot of you guys, I can say this is a great weekend so far. Those Buccaneers are magnificent Bill, the Gannet looks pretty neat and the little guy with the Palouste looks so right! Oh and that Fury of @Tomoshenko is superb! See you all tomorrow. Terry 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Hello Bill, I'm here on the roadside in my yellow service car... I would have been at SMW to enjoy your navy birds and offer you a bit of rocket fuel ! Have a great sunday, I hope that I can see you next year !! Sincerely. CC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 I do not envy you on this fine morning I just arrived at the TIC aftrr a drive on the motorway in mad lashing rain Some days i miss the job Not today, oh no Stay safe and we will see you next year 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 They look wonderful Bill. Great work. Hope you and all the others have a great show. All the best Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Desperately sorry not be be able to see the contents of those boxes in the flesh Bill but know damn well that they'll look amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 Thanks guys, Tony no excuses please It was a great show, so many friends Oh yes that blooming alien's trying to get me Sciminterested ... Wokkas next after a rest when the Sea Vixen's done 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Massimo Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 For us unlucky guys who haven't seen them live, is there a picture to see what they look like? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Those Buccs looked marvellous Bill, I like them both but especially so the white one! And that is a brilliant method for making the intake blanks! Sorry I didn't catch up with you again today, but the time just disappeared somewhere.... I now realise that I completely missed seeing your Jags and Tomo's lovely Fury - I must get some better glasses! I also forgot to come back down your aisle to see Terry's gliders - I spotted the General on the Bomber Command stand, had a natter with him (& Kev of the marvellous vacform Vanguard build) & then took a wrong turn when heading back to our stand for Remembrance....must get a better memory! Keith 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Great to see you and the Buccs on Saturday Bill - they (and the little diorama) looked perfect to me, as usual! Thanks again for the Nimrod - WiP posted ready for some progress once the Wellesley is out of the way. Hopefully we'll meet up before SMW next year! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Already a nice WIP progressing there Ced, Massimo some finishing photos coming along but here's one from the show to whet your whistle Better ones to follow Keith I was the same all weekend, I only found Harriet's Army Aviation stand once, then lost it again and I had given them the Auster and the Scout as permanent display tools Getting old, I calls it 😠. 😱 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 Just to prove I was actually there (despite somehow picking a moment when Bill had disappeared somewhere); Beautiful, both of them. Crisp 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 Blimey I hadn't noticed that the operator's cables were falling off the front, must have been high sea state that afternoon I do wish you'd come and found us instead of nattering with the Crab-bird on Saturday Crisp Although I favour inter service cooperation you can go too far, I was disappointed when she said you'd been nattering but mixed our chumming up in the aisles with the blue Martian chappie and the others It was nice to met so many of us there, must, I repeats must do it again guys Its a kind of magic, bringing us all together PC's here next year you know, too Mustn't miss it 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 The white S1 looks great sitting up there on its pedestal CJP 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 The Buccs looked great in the flesh Bill, nice to see you albeit briefly. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 1 hour ago, perdu said: Blimey I hadn't noticed that the operator's cables were falling off the front, must have been high sea state that afternoon Shows how much I know, I thought they were meant to be like that! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted November 12, 2018 Author Share Posted November 12, 2018 3 minutes ago, Courageous said: The Buccs looked great in the flesh Bill, nice to see you albeit briefly. Stuart Yes ditto Stuart, though it looks as if you found plenty about our stand to enjoy 😉 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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