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12 hours ago, Murdo said:

The only thing that sticks out to me is the oil drum. Too cleanly painted? No rust or weathering?

 

 

I think you're right and it has been attended to....

 

12 hours ago, stevehnz said:

maybe that makes me a cupboard one of those. :D

 

Dare I say it might be time to come out of the closet  :wink:

 

Stay safe and avoid closets :penguin:

 

Kev

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I like the new additions, Kev.   I think the helmet subtly ties this scene to a wartime event, & separates it from that of a generic' shipwreck.

 

As an aside, last night I watched an episode of the British Antiques Roadshow from Dundee.  A fellow brought his father's WWII memorabilia, including his Dunkirk medal, to be appraised.  I wasn't aware there was a medal for the Dunkirk evacuation, but after a quick search I found the medal was issued by the French to both military & civilian personnel who took part in the evacuation as an unofficial medal to commemorate the event.  I found it interesting that after surviving the Dunkirk evacuation the soldier, whose memorabilia was displayed on the Roadshow, went on to join and serve in the SAS.

 

John

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11 hours ago, Arjan said:

Nice to see this beach scene develop

 

Thank you

 

8 hours ago, Murdo said:

What are all the wee white circles dotted on the sand?

 

I don't know :shrug: Seagull eggs ?

There are white and black of various sizes. Perhaps they came from some form of flotation device.......

 

8 hours ago, JohnWS said:

I think the helmet subtly ties this scene to a wartime event, & separates it from that of a generic' shipwreck.

 

Strange you say that, that's exactly what @robgizlu said (thankfully you both used small words :nodding:)

You're both right, scene much improved. Thank you

 

Stay safe and avoid humans :penguin:

 

Kev

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Great work and a lovely tribute.

It reminds me of an old boy who drank in my local back in the late 80's/early 90's . He made a hell of a row slurping his pint, but no-one ever said anything. It was a while before I found out that he'd been hit in the mouth by a ricochet at Dunkirk.

I wish I knew his name, but if I ever did, time has erased it. Thanks for bringing him back into my memory.

 

Ian

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80 years ago today the evacuation of Dunkirk began

The call had gone out for the ' Little Ships '

This is my tribute to those men and boats that didn't come back

 

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A big thank you to all who have supported and encouraged me on this trip

Further pics will follow in ready for inspection

 

Stay safe and avoid humans :penguin:

 

Kev

 

Ready for inspection

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235074127-bray-dunes-dunkirk/

 

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3 hours ago, beefy66 said:

Perfect tribute mate

 

:poppy:

 

3 hours ago, stevehnz said:

That's quite wonderful Kev, a super tribute. Thanks for sharing the journey with us. 

 

I'll echo what beefy & Steve said. 

 

Another wonderful build, Kev. :worthy: 

 

Thanks for allowing us to tag along & to share our thoughts (feathered & otherwise).

 

John

 

 

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