Martian Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 7 hours ago, beefy66 said: Leprechauns and Martian 👽 making mischief what ever gave you that idea. 🍀 Like our green friend said we are all wanting to see your skills adding the details. beefy I was under the impression I had been well (ish) behaved recently. Surely I of all aliens can't be blamed for a democratic display of people's opinions and if I was, nobody would believe it anyway! Martian 👽 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizgig Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Tell it to the klingons, p'tak! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 At the risk of causing offence I prefer you to slightly naughty . . . When you're serious I feel I have done something wrong or you're ill Kev 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizgig Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Many apologies, am a silly schoolboy who got too comfy chatting to strangers 😟 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, longshanks said: When you're serious I feel I have done something wrong or you're ill Kev Strangely enough, you're not the first person to have said that! Can't Win of Mars 👽 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fizgig Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 K'PLAK, Or sumfin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 1 hour ago, Fizgig said: Many apologies, am a silly schoolboy who got too comfy chatting to strangers 😟 I don't think you've said anything out of order. If you're talking about @Martian a rhino who be pleased to have skin that thick. If you think you have offended someone send them a PM Now let's see you make a start on your gunboat. Your most welcome to marine modelling Kev PS the only stupid question is the one you don't ask 😊 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 27, 2019 Author Share Posted February 27, 2019 19 minutes ago, Martian Hale said: Can't Win of Mars 👽 Now that's a change lol Kev 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 (edited) Kev I have dispatched an e-mail to that mag, many thanks for the heads-up, hopefully he will get back to me . . . My late father served on the Ship canal after the war and had several photographs. Some local artist asked him if he could paint the tugs from the photos and dad gave him the colour schemes he could recall. Of the six or more he painted myself and sibling each have one. The photo shows Dad with a couple of mates on another tug (believe it was ARROW) . keep up the good work Ian PS Kev Got a reply from Marc to say that the plan is NOT now available Ian Edited February 27, 2019 by Mancunian airman Update of information. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 5 hours ago, longshanks said: I don't think you've said anything out of order. If you're talking about @Martian a rhino who be pleased to have skin that thick. I'm not offended at all. As @longshanks will confirm, if I'm upset the rest of the Galaxy and his dog know about it. Britmodeller's Resident Shrinking Violet 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted February 28, 2019 Author Share Posted February 28, 2019 5 hours ago, Mancunian airman said: My late father served on the Ship canal after the war and had several photographs. Some local artist asked him if he could paint the tugs from the photos and dad gave him the colour schemes he could recall. Of the six or more he painted myself and sibling each have one. The photo shows Dad with a couple of mates on another tug Lovely pics This might help with plans http://magazineexchange.co.uk/cw/model-boats-magazine-october_08_large.jpg.html Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 One of the disheartening things about scratch building is the apparent progress . . . You can spend hours/days modelling and all you have to show is the smallest piece in a large jigsaw A case in point. Vents on the side of the boiler housing. 45 pieces each x 4 = 180 and I've still got to make the lids etc.. Started with 0.1mm card plus .03 sq for the frame The addition of stretched sprue to represent the vents Completion of the frame and we have four vents The following pics show the additions since the last post. Dog house on the front of the superstructure. Sliding hatches/doors to ladders to crew compartment and engine room. Bridge deck and funnel (not glued). Kev 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadog Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Yup, think I've noticed that! Nice work and worth it! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 21 minutes ago, longshanks said: One of the disheartening things about scratch building is the apparent progress . . . You can spend hours/days modelling and all you have to show is the smallest piece in a large jigsaw ... and small scale builds don't help. She's looking very good Kev. John 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Excellent work Kev, it's all in the detail and I share your thoughts on 'apparent progress'. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 This is most excellent work Kev. However, if as you say, it is getting you down a bit, perhaps I can tempt you down to sunny Poole to work on a 1/1 scale, 7 1/2 ton launch I happen to have out of the water for the next few weeks. In exchange for freedom from the frustrations of countless bits of stretched sprue, I can guarantee you cold, getting soaked, banter of almost BM quality and as much crud as you can shake a stick at. Over Generous of Mars 👽 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 Slow but steady progress But hang on I thought you put the doghouse in the back garden beefy 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 7, 2019 Author Share Posted March 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Martian Hale said: perhaps I can tempt you down to sunny Poole Thank you for the offer, I was tempted right up to the point you mentioned Cold Is this your workboat in for servicing? 44 minutes ago, beefy66 said: But hang on I thought you put the doghouse in the back garden Ah we do things different down South ..... Thanks for the encouragement guys, much appreciated. I think I need to find a big simple bit ( that would be me). Like the windlass or perhaps the wheel . . . Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 3 hours ago, longshanks said: Thank you for the offer, I was tempted right up to the point you mentioned Cold Is this your workboat in for servicing? Indeed it is the launch that I am responsible for, Avocet, the former Poole Customs Launch, in for a major refit which I have to project manage. I wonder why they chose me of all people to look after her? Have you considered that the benefits of getting soaking wet and covered from head to toe in crud might outweigh getting a weensy bit cold? Martian 👽 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted March 8, 2019 Author Share Posted March 8, 2019 14 hours ago, Martian Hale said: I wonder why they chose me of all people to look after her? Many hands make light work 14 hours ago, Martian Hale said: Have you considered that the benefits of getting soaking wet and covered from head to toe in crud might outweigh getting a weensy bit cold? NO! Seriously I bet you have a lot of fun on a very worthwhile pastime 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 28 minutes ago, longshanks said: Seriously I bet you have a lot of fun on a very worthwhile pastime My body is already telling me otherwise! Martian 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Gidday Kev, I think she is looking very good. I understand about the feeling of apparent progress (or lack of on occasion), but I believe it is worth it in the end to "get that little part just right" if possible, even if it takes a while. I think it is worth it in the end. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 On 07/03/2019 at 13:43, Martian Hale said: Indeed it is the launch that I am responsible for, Avocet, the former Poole Customs Launch, in for a major refit which I have to project manage. ... I Googled Avocet out of interest. I was surprised she isn't painted green. Oh wait a minute, I'm the green one this time - green with envy. Thanks for your volunteer work Martian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted March 8, 2019 Share Posted March 8, 2019 Some superb scratch building going on here Kev, love it! Terry 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 23 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Some superb scratch building going on here Kev, love it! Terry Don't tell him I said so but that's what he is best at. Martian 👽 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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