The Spadgent Posted October 19, 2019 Share Posted October 19, 2019 She looks stunning. I love that black lightning strike on there fuselage. The doors look ok to me. Are they on the right way in that underside photograph? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 20, 2019 Share Posted October 20, 2019 16 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Thanks Thom and thanks for the heart attack you nearly gave me when you queried the Lebanese markings. Vengeance will be swift! Anyway, everybody knows that Martian roundels are Mr Blobby pink with a bright yellow centre. Martian 👽 Didn't mean to 'almost' give you a heart attack! Maybe... 😏 Good to know about those Martian roundels however. Shall make future identifications easier in the future! All hail our future Martian overlords! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 14 hours ago, corsaircorp said: Oh dear Martian ! It was 2 years ago !! A nightmare for sure !! But she was standing proud at Telford !! Martian magic at its best !! And is'nt there a Green lightning over the pink and yellow Martian roundel ??? CC Thanks CC. 13 hours ago, The Spadgent said: She looks stunning. I love that black lightning strike on there fuselage. The doors look ok to me. Are they on the right way in that underside photograph? Thanks Johnny. The doors were indeed the wrong way round when the picture was taken. I noticed them when I was doing the pictures. They have long since been corrected. 10 hours ago, Thom216 said: All hail our future Martian overlords! Thank you Earthling. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 20, 2019 Author Share Posted October 20, 2019 As promised, the model is now complete and even more astonishingly, the Martian finishes a third model this year!. I always put my models on a base and I found a couple of pictures of one of these aircraft sitting in some long grass, so I went with that as a surface as I feel that it sets off the colour of the model quite nicely. I will get a small brass name plate engraved tomorrow for that final bit of bling. Ladies and Gentlemen, as always it has been pleasure to model for you. I have enjoyed both the build and the world class banter that has gone along with it. More pictures in RFI. Martian 👽 26 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thom216 Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 You've done some great work. Off to check the RFI! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Well, that came out rather well Martian! and in just a blink of the eye, (or so it seems to me, trapped in the ever shrinking space/time continuum bubble that surrounds me these days). Bravo, wonderful result old sausage...nice to see the old bus wearing esoteric apparel for a change. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 very nice Martian, very nice indeed 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 8 hours ago, general melchett said: Well, that came out rather well Martian! and in just a blink of the eye, (or so it seems to me, trapped in the ever shrinking space/time continuum bubble that surrounds me these days). Bravo, wonderful result old sausage...nice to see the old bus wearing esoteric apparel for a change. Cheers Melchie. Quirky, weird, esoteric or just plain oddball are always welcome at Martian Towers. 4 hours ago, hendie said: very nice Martian, very nice indeed Thanks Hendie. Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Bella bella bellisimo Martian Off to feast the eyes in RFI Thank you for allowing us onboard this exotic lady with you (Not entirely sure if that says what I mean but sure you will arrange a suitable penance if necessary) 😱 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted October 21, 2019 Share Posted October 21, 2019 Set to stun! 🙌 🥇🛸🚀 Thanks for the journey. Here’s to the next. 🍻 off to the RFI for some eye candy. 🥳 Jont. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 21, 2019 Author Share Posted October 21, 2019 23 minutes ago, perdu said: Bella bella bellisimo Martian Off to feast the eyes in RFI Thank you for allowing us onboard this exotic lady with you (Not entirely sure if that says what I mean but sure you will arrange a suitable penance if necessary) 😱 Thanks Bill, that is sufficiently grovelyl. 17 minutes ago, The Spadgent said: Set to stun! 🙌 🥇🛸🚀 Thanks for the journey. Here’s to the next. 🍻 off to the RFI for some eye candy. 🥳 Jont. Thanks Johnny. I am holding back on the choice of the next nostalgia build until after Telford, as we all know SMW can turn all previously laid plans on their collective heads. Anyway, I still have that Roc to finish so I can get @corsaircorp off of my case for a few minutes! Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted October 22, 2019 Share Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) It’s over? What are we going to do now? I suppose sidle over to the Roc thread while waiting for the next epic to start. love the Sm 79 by the way, looks very different. Impressive build Edited October 22, 2019 by Marklo 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 In a final twist, a flock of 1/72 sheep landed on the doormat at Martian Towers today. The plan, having been planted in my already deranged mind by our very own @general melchett is to have one grazing in the long grass for Telford and then to add the rest of the flock and perhaps a shepherd after the show. I think it should make for a rather quaint diorama. All I have to do now is learn to paint a sheep before Telford. Something else I know absolutely nothing about! Who said "no change there then"? Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 The painting of sheep is a very specialized art and not to be undertaken lightly by the novice, practice on the cat or Memsahib before attempting to 'worry' the Woollyback. Quote then to add the rest of the flock and perhaps a shepherd after the show. I think it should make for a rather quaint diorama. Quaint indeed, a masterful plan Martian...be a good fellow though and be sure to paint the shepherd Welsh, would you, they'd make a lovely couple. Maybe add a big pair of bright green Wellies and have him wearing a huge, beaming smile.....ah, happy memories....Beeeaah. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 (edited) Are the sheep going to be with or without the stockings and suspenders? Just asking for a .........(insert Welsh/Kiwi/Woody Allen fan according to locale) friend. Ian Edited October 25, 2019 by limeypilot 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ex-FAAWAFU Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 That’s just lovely. Bravo! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 Well the sheep I've seen recently in fields have blue,orange or green blobs or numbers painted on them. Maybe it's a fashion thing? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 25, 2019 Author Share Posted October 25, 2019 4 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Well the sheep I've seen recently in fields have blue,orange or green blobs or numbers painted on them. Maybe it's a fashion thing? I got confused enough with the Arabic on the model sp I think I will give numbers on the sheep a miss. 4 hours ago, Ex-FAAWAFU said: That’s just lovely. Bravo! Thank you Crisp. 10 hours ago, general melchett said: The painting of sheep is a very specialized art and not to be undertaken lightly by the novice, practice on the cat or Memsahib before attempting to 'worry' the Woollyback. Quaint indeed, a masterful plan Martian...be a good fellow though and be sure to paint the shepherd Welsh, would you, they'd make a lovely couple. Maybe add a big pair of bright green Wellies and have him wearing a huge, beaming smile.....ah, happy memories....Beeeaah. I have just located the nagging doubt at the back of my mind when I thought the sheep were a bit of a cunning plan. 5 hours ago, limeypilot said: Are the sheep going to be with or without the stockings and suspenders? Just asking for a .........(insert Welsh/Kiwi/Woody Allen fan according to locale) friend. Ian I refer the Earthling to the answer I gave our esteemed General. Incidentally, you have been detailed to calm the said General down. Martian 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teuchter Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 https://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/know-your-sheep/sheep-breeds/ plenty of marking options.... Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Oh wow that's absolutely stunning Martian, what a great model you have created and an unusual scheme. Really lovely. All the best Chris 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Quote https://www.nationalsheep.org.uk/know-your-sheep/sheep-breeds/ plenty of marking options.... Don Good spot Don, he's truly spoilt for choice...ah, the Torwen Badger Faced Welsh Mountain Sheep......so many happy memories of a more carefree, lawless society and as for my old hunting partner, the Eppynt Hill & Beulah Speckled Face, well, he had many an adventure with my trusty Martini-Henry and a head start... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teuchter Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Ah, General, did you get any idea of the colour matches for the shepherds brown dust coat and binder twine tied round it, when in the area? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Oddly enough the blighter wouldn't stand still long enough to take a swatch at the time, despite Baldrick's somewhat hamfisted attempts at seduction, however, I can attest to his present colouration as he's currently performing sterling service as a hearth rug in front of the dining room fireplace, where he valiantly served on two fronts. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marklo Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 The problem with painting sheep is getting them to stand still, that and having enough paint. They are considerably larger than the average model airplane. Now I did recently have occasion to paint one recently but it was made from earthenware so that probably doesn’t count. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 18 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Well the sheep I've seen recently in fields have blue,orange or green blobs or numbers painted on them. Maybe it's a fashion thing? That's because the rams are fitted with a "rubber stamp" of a set colour on their bellies so the farmer knows which ram did which ewe! Sorry to get so technical, but wouldn't life be more interesting if we all had one of those? 🤣 Ian 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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