Valkyrie Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Must be brilliant to just pop in to your local model shop. Is it quite a big store Steve?..I’m about 25 miles from mine. I was wondering, does this mean you are able to keep your stash to a minimum as you just need to “just popping out to get milk” and go 5 doors along to lift whatever you fancy, or does it mean your stash is huge because your faced with several must buys every time you go? So so inconsiderate people making plans for us on blitz build weekend...even though it’s on the countryfile calendar in the kitchen SWMBO has invited the in-laws for Sunday roast, which I do slow over 6 hours, working till 10pm tomorrow unless held on, then I don’t get the Monday bank holiday. 00:00:01 on Saturday morning and will either be a 24hr or 2 midnight start sessions...I just love the blitz build 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 1 hour ago, Valkyrie said: 00:00:01 on Saturday morning and will either be a 24hr or 2 midnight start sessions...I just love the blitz build That's real dedication - spoken like a real trooper! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Well I just bought a $9 1/144 scale He177 on a whim from a model shop in Denver, so I will build that this weekend! I know nothing at all about it. No pictures cos it’s already checked into the hold for a flight back to Blighty. Time to do a bit of internet research and see what I’ve let myself in for. See you at the weekend! [edit - the only thing I can find on t’interweb is a die cast so it might be that. Since plugging wings and undercarriage together doesn't really qualify for blitzbuilding I may have to delve into the stash...] Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 On 23/05/2019 at 15:48, Valkyrie said: even though it’s on the countryfile calendar in the kitchen SWMBO has invited the in-laws for Sunday roast, which I do slow over 6 hours That's what the takeaway menu is for. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jb65rams Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Just pulled an Airfix Hurricane Mk.I from the stash so I am going to give this a go. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 Well this is what my mystery He177 looks like: It’s a smashing little model but I don’t think I could cope with its weirdness for a Blitzbuild (plus the paint scheme is better than my standard), so I am going to raid the stash in a minute and see what there is. Regards, Adrian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxbat Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 (edited) I hadn't previously signed up for this, but since I have three Tigers on the go for another GB plus two clocks and a mini Viking sea chest to build this weekend, I'll be needing something to fill the gaps in my schedule On that basis, can I throw my hat into the ring with a Zvezda 1/100 Dingo? Andy Edited May 24, 2019 by Foxbat 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 11 minutes ago, Foxbat said: On that basis, can I throw my hat into the ring with a Zvezda 1/100 Dingo That sounds good to me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 No Flickr will reek havoc with my Blitzbuild.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 24, 2019 Author Share Posted May 24, 2019 You could try imgur.com I'm currently having issues with photo uploads as well. Imgur seems to be a valid alternative. Just don't make the images too big. If an image is more than about 2MB, imgur applies a lossy compression algorithm. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beggsy Posted May 24, 2019 Share Posted May 24, 2019 1 hour ago, Valkyrie said: No Flickr will reek havoc with my Blitzbuild.... It's back up! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 10 hours ago, Beggsy said: It's back up! Green flare thanks Beggsy! Now making ready to begin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Everyone seems to be having fun so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beggsy Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 I certainly am! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 25, 2019 Share Posted May 25, 2019 Flickr seems to have gone on strike! Do they not know there’s a blitz build on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 Wow - how did I miss this one... Good luck folks - I have been having a browse of everyone's progress with some coffee and crumpets. I have left it too late to take part I think, as I'm just settling down to watch the Monaco GP on the telly. Happy modelling guys and gals - Steve 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 8 hours ago, BIG X said: I have left it too late to take part I think Nope... there are still 27 hours left. The Superhero option sounds good! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 26, 2019 Share Posted May 26, 2019 I’m considering another 24hr shot as it’s such good fun, you’ve plenty time 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beggsy Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Looks like I didn't get my completed photos into the gallery quickly enough. Should have done so before I went to bed after finishing 😛 . It was fun all the same, looking forward to voting! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG X Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Beggsy said: Looks like I didn't get my completed photos into the gallery quickly enough. Should have done so before I went to bed after finishing 😛 . It was fun all the same, looking forward to voting! That's a real shame Beggsy - the Polikarpov and the sandwiches looked great - not to mention the Budgies. I nearly missed the deadline myself - due to slow drying varnish - which was compounded by my tank literally EXPLODING as I pressed the track sides into place. I made it with 15 minutes to go - after having to glue the thing back together again / touch up loads of paint chips and apply ANOTHER layer of varnish - to disguise all the fingerprints and chips... Fun and games eh Steve 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hockeyboy76 Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Another great BlitzBuild chaps and chapesses. I have been in from the first and love them. A great variety of builds this year & still no Star Wars like the first one. Been loving the banter, drooling over people’s meals and getting jealous over the clocks. Roll on BlitzBuild 2, All hail @Enzo Matrix 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jinxman Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 A very enjoyable weekend's modelling, banter, chat and a grumbling tummy looking at other people's scran. Not even the tribulations of using Flickr could scupper it. A big thank you to @Enzo Matrix for hosting. August awaits us! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 28, 2019 Share Posted May 28, 2019 Yet another superb blitz build weekend. Was a good band of participants and great banter. Food was good too. Thanks Enzo and well done to everyone who took part. Roll on August 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enzo the Magnificent Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 Hello all, the poll is now open. It will close at midnight UK time on Sunday 9 June. As usual, no prizes in this GB but every entry gets multiple Modelling Karma points. I thoroughly enjoy hosting these things. Everyone joins in with the same spirit and nobody takes it too seriously. People just enjoy it. That's how modelling should be! So what now? Well, you could start planning your next Blitzbuild. You only have 12 weeks to go. It'll be here before you know it. Many thanks to all who entered, whether you finished or not. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted May 29, 2019 Share Posted May 29, 2019 Has been totally fab, really enjoyable and great watching everyone’s coming together. It’s 109 for me in August.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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