JohnWS Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 'Hole'ly cow, that pedestal looks great. John 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, beefy66 said: Blimey Rob you must have gone to a real posh school to be able to say those things never mind spell them Crikey must have been posh, didn't have 6th form in my primary education and we certainly wouldn't be allowed a weapon like that Classy solution to the problem Rob. Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 23, 2019 Share Posted October 23, 2019 1 hour ago, robgizlu said: Et voila (happy boy ) I was going to suggest a decal option but your way will do just fine...realistic looking. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 24, 2019 Author Share Posted October 24, 2019 12 hours ago, beefy66 said: Blimey Rob you must have gone to a real posh school to be able to say those things never mind spell them the only thing I could count at school was how many times the teacher threw the board buster at me beefy 10 hours ago, longshanks said: Crikey must have been posh, didn't have 6th form in my primary education and we certainly wouldn't be allowed a weapon like that Classy solution to the problem Rob. Kev Tough crowd in to night.... Bishop Gore Senior Comprehensive and no-one would have described it as posh 11 hours ago, JohnWS said: 'Hole'ly cow, that pedestal looks great. John ………..and let's get to the Bat-cave Robin. Not so much a modelling site as "The Comedy Store " nowadays...…. 10 hours ago, Courageous said: I was going to suggest a decal option but your way will do just fine...realistic looking. Stuart And Thanks to Stuart for bringing back an air of sobriety and gravitas Thanks Rob 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 I opted to go for plastic 1.5mm square in the end. DSCF8816 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8818 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr The Pedestal base was scratched DSCF8819 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Thanks for looking Rob 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 I'm liking that Rob, looks great. What/ how you've made those blob things hanging from the yard? Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 Large lumps of talent being thrown at this boat (me being poetic Rob) Right choice I feel with the mast Kev 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted October 26, 2019 Share Posted October 26, 2019 That mast looks excellent! Did you scratchbuild the antenna on top? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 2:15 PM, Courageous said: I'm liking that Rob, looks great. What/ how you've made those blob things hanging from the yard? Stuart Hi Stuart I believe that they are rollers to run up pendant flags. I take 0.8mm diam round rod and slice it with a No 11 blade with the back of the blade resting on the cutting mat, the same way that you'd chop up parsley - I rock the blade backwards and forwards so as to get a cut at right angles. I chop about 20-30 and then select the best/most similar sized and clean cut and bin the rest or use them for bolts such as appear on the 20mm pedestal. HTH Rob On 10/26/2019 at 10:01 PM, Murdo said: That mast looks excellent! Did you scratchbuild the antenna on top? Murdo the antenna on top is an etch piece that comes with the model or with the separate Coastal craft IFF/Radar sets Here's the rest of the "286" radar antennae, which I'll attach at the end post-rigging DSCF8820 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Rob 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 On 10/26/2019 at 3:11 PM, longshanks said: Large lumps of talent being thrown at this boat (me being poetic Rob) Right choice I feel with the mast Kev You're too kind dear boy But, how very lyrical (No Welsh in you is there?) Rob And BTW - My absolute congratulations to the English Rugby team for a Fabulous performance and my deep commiserations to my fellow countrymen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 I work from a single desk and it all gets a bit cluttered sometimes. Could I find the third prop? A 2 hour fingertip search around revealed nada. So little option but to try scratching one - which took 30 mins. So it's possible and at least this is an answer for future builds DSCF8826 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr The handrails were fitted to the Bridge/wheelhouse and are a very nice touch DSCF8824 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And then it's onto paint using Sovereign Hobbies Colourcoats DSCF8823 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr The Colourcoat White is definitely an "Off-white" and I think is perfect for WW2 RN craft DSCF8827 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8828 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8831 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8832 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Masking the torpedo tubes was fiddly... DSCF8833 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8834 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8835 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr DSCF8836 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And after admiring Kostas Katseas' work in 1/700, and invoking the Family motto "Nonne magnus pueris et aufugit", this mysteriously appeared in the post 2019-11-04_192958 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr It's rather marvellous and may well figure as my next build Thanks for looking Rob 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnWS Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Nice looking scratch built replacement prop Rob. John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Now that's a good screw Awesome paint job out of the showroom I think you may need to explain ?? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 6, 2019 Author Share Posted November 6, 2019 "Big boys did it and runned away". Adopted by the Matthews family. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 26 minutes ago, robgizlu said: "Big boys did it and runned away". Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Excellent leap in progress there Rob. Superb paint job coming along and what a save on the prop! A master at work. Don't forget to drop by and say hi again this year if you are at Telford, and I can regale you with "tales of long delays and distractions" with my own Vosper! 🤨 Terry 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 As others have said Rob, good save on the prop, pucker job. Paint job progressing well too. The little teaser looks rather interesting. 7 hours ago, Terry1954 said: "tales of long delays and distractions" with my own Vosper! ...are you still doing that, thought, I'd thought I'd missed it and was going to be 'The Big Reveal' at Telford ! Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 hours ago, Courageous said: As others have said Rob, good save on the prop, pucker job. Paint job progressing well too. The little teaser looks rather interesting. ...are you still doing that, thought, I'd thought I'd missed it and was going to be 'The Big Reveal' at Telford ! Stuart Telford plans got hijacked as the club decided we would only display models conforming to our theme this year. So all work stopped on non theme models and I have actually started and completed 3 new models in five weeks all conforming to this year's theme. There is actually a fourth that might make it also. So I'll get back on the Vosper after Telford. Simples Terry 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 PS. There are clues in my signature. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murdo Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 That's really coming on nicely Rob. It will be a pity to mar such a fiddly and neat paint job with rust and weathering. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 8, 2019 Author Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 11/7/2019 at 12:20 AM, Murdo said: It will be a pity to mar such a fiddly and neat paint job with rust and weathering. Thanks Murdo Know what you mean - there'll be no rust but it it has to have a little grime or it wouldn't be Costly Farces Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ripaman Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Missed a few of your updates Rob now caught up looks brilliant your prop looks better than the kit parts, you should make two more 😎 Regards Richard 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robgizlu Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 Thanks Rich Spent Saturday at SMW - very early start and breakfast with @Dads203 and @longshanks, great to see you Guys again and also to meet Simon and Richard. Caught up with @Terry1954 and @Courageous during the show. Great to meet you Stuart and nice to see Terry once more. Show was busy and at times it was difficult to "shop". The haul was modest... DSCF8837 (2) by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And here are some pics caught on the hop. The competition area shuts at 11.45 for judging, by 11.30 there were very few maritime entries. IMG_2182 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr IMG_2180 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr IMG_2179 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr IMG_2172 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr IMG_2171 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr 2 non ship models caught my eye - The Rocinante from "The Expanse" (hugely under-rated IMHO) and the Shorts trials craft scratchbuilt in 1/48 IMG_2178 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr IMG_2176 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Stuarts BPB Whaleback was even better up close …. IMG_2169 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And Barry Sharman displayed Sir Kaye that I had not previously seen - hugely impressive as all his work is IMG_2166 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr IMG_2168 by Rob Matthews, on Flickr And Finally This instructional piece caught my eye an provides a good primer for some seascapes to come (hopefully). Wish there was more like this. IMG_2184 (2) by Rob Matthews, on Flickr Spent some time talking to Mark Smith (Coastal Craft History's author) on the Coastal Craft Models stand. Volume 5 may yet appear or very possibly a collaboration with Al ross to produce a 3rd volume after John Lambert's first 2 involving Vosper craft and then Fairmiles. Thanks again mark for the inspiration for the ML Landing Craft control Fairmile B. Your work has inspired me!!!! No Fairmile B yet from Coastal Craft models though they have some new etch sets of a redone 2in flare launcher and 2in flare racks as found on Vospers (horizontal). They are also releasing some etch sets of window "circle" vents, together with instrument faces and various etch discs and squares - all will be handy. Rob 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 It was great talking to you Rob, glad you like my BPB in the flesh. Modest haul indeed. I already have the punch set, well handy. Saw the tug set but didn't buy but may do in the future. Must put one of those helping hands on a future list. My own maritime haul was 3 IBG 1/700 British destroyers that will make an appearance sometime...hopefully. Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dads203 Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Good to catch up again Rob, I think you should pop up for Cosford just as an excuse for a good social meet up, I think longshanks might be up for it now that he has thawed out and back in tropical Cornwall 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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