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My word, you look like you were born to be a grandad!

 

And Tilly looks like she means business, too.

 

I’m always amazed by how gentle and protective dogs are when there’s a baby around, my daughter’s cocker was the same.

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Thanks Ben, Giorgio, Roger, Bill, Dennis, Bill, Shalako, CC, PC (too young? Yeah, right!), Mark, Terry and John for the kind comments.

Proud, yes, but I'll be prouder when he's modelling! :) 

 

 

Speaking of which, closing up the bottom (fnaar!).

Nose doors fine:

 

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Rear doors not so much:

 

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I'll fill the gaps, sand it all smooth then re-scribe.

 

There's a problem with the wing wheels (whatever they're called).

This:

 

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Looks like this:

 

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I think they've reversed the part numbers. Can you see the slope on the wing and on the 'leg'?

 

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Wrong!

There's also a mold problem here:

 

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It's not flat. 

There's also an ejector pin mark on the end of the wings:

 

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With those cleaned off we get this:

 

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Much better.

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20 minutes ago, Whofan said:

I’m always amazed by how gentle and protective dogs are when there’s a baby around, my daughter’s cocker was the same

Jup. New member of the pack or something like that :) 

Congrats again Ced. 
 

And nice work on the propless planes :) and the outriggers :) 

 

 

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13 minutes ago, CedB said:

I'll fill the gaps, sand it all smooth then re-scribe.

I'm confident you remembered the blue tack trick to fit those doors flush - if not, I'll do the pedantic and point it out to you; if yes, I'll just be pedantic.... :D  :coat:

 

Smart job on the wing wheels :clap:

 

Ciao

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damn' typos...
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Nice work on that one with the notorious stuff  Seem to go together very painless both.

Btw The picture of you with little Otto (your hand seems to be more than 1:72 in scale to his :whistle: ) has reminded me of a covered song (Bettina Wegner) by the great Joan Baez in 1978  on her great live album on the european tour then. Haven't heard it for quite a while, but worth every track on every inch of the vinyl.

 

 

English lyrics hopefully fit the german meaning:

 

Such small hands
with tiny fingers there.
One may never hit them
and then break them

Such small feet
with such tiny toes.
One may never step on them
otherwise they can’t walk

Such small ears
poignant, and unprohibited.
One may never scream
to make it numb.

Such beautiful mouths
speaking everything.
One may never gag (ban) it
or else nothing comes out.

Such clear eyes
that still see everything.
One may never bind them
to prevent understanding

Such tiny souls
open and totally free.
One must never torment
and thereby break them

Such a tiny backbone
almost not yet noticeable.
One must never bend
for otherwise it collapses.

Forthright people
would be a nice goal.
People with no backbone
we already have too many.

 

 

Cheers Benedikt and stay safe all now

 

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Let's try this one, ah, found them.  They are all in watching Ced building jets would you believe.

 

I was getting a bit worried that I hadn't had a Ced update hit my email for a while.  Must have missed the "here is my next build" link at some point.

 

A new grandson to add to the mix too.  And his birthday almost got it right.  I just hit my 6th decade on Saturday, my brother hit 56 on the 7th, my Dad made it to 86 on the 14th and my daughter was 23 as of the 20th.  9 months before October must be cold.

 

I love the Scooter and have several in the stash already (with that new Dogfight with the MiG calling my name also).  Have picked up some nose correction sets from Freightdog (and maybe another).  I also have a Shar partially built and hiding in it's box.  Think it is a Hasagawa version or possibly Fujimi.  Got stuck on those intake doors as the old kit only offers full bore and mine will be grounded.  Need to find one of the aftermarket sets I know are out there and try and finish it off.

 

Have not heard the greatest about this Sea Harrier kit but you seem to be having no issues with it either.  Glad the mojo is back.  I just need to find some time for what I am working on but with the recent temp drop here in Utah I am not game to go out and try and spray.  Supposed to warm up a tad by the weekend so we shall see.

 

Ok, I am back on follow mode and ready to see the end.

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Wow, 10 days or so away and I have 5 pages to catch up on, including a great pic of the proud Grandad and newbie! Lovely stuff Ced, thanks for sharing!

oh and the jet duo are coming along very nicely too.

 

As for "insert from an angle and shove", is that the sort of advice you should be posting on this forum?

 

Ian

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19 hours ago, alt-92 said:

Jup. New member of the pack or something like that :) 

Congrats again Ced. 
 

And nice work on the propless planes :) and the outriggers :) 

 

 

Thanks alt :) 

 

19 hours ago, giemme said:

I'm confident you remembered the blue tack trick to fit those doors flush - if not, I'll do the pedantic and point it out to you; if yes, I'll just be pedantic.... :D  :coat:

 

Smart job on the wing wheels :clap:

 

Ciao

Thanks G. I remembered, but I only use that when the doors fall in :D

On this one the doors didn't fit so careful sanding (almost) got them to fit well enough for TET to settle jam them in. Almost.

 

19 hours ago, perdu said:

I thought you were modelmaking Ced, that is all basic glue-an-Airfix-kit-# 1

 

Wait 'til you do the 1127

 

:)

Thanks Bill, I think :D Mojo restarter, that's the idea…

Looking forward to the Kestrel - which arrived yesterday - and I already have a picture as my desktop background.

Hopefully the mojo will be back to 'try hard' mode by then.

 

19 hours ago, Spookytooth said:

The duo look good dear sir.

And a marvelous pic of you and young Otto.

Proud grandfather there.

 

Simon.

Thanks Simon :) 

Pictures are flooding in, of course. I just need to be selective!

 

15 hours ago, bbudde said:

Nice work on that one with the notorious stuff  Seem to go together very painless both.

Btw The picture of you with little Otto (your hand seems to be more than 1:72 in scale to his :whistle: ) has reminded me of a covered song (Bettina Wegner) by the great Joan Baez in 1978  on her great live album on the european tour then. Haven't heard it for quite a while, but worth every track on every inch of the vinyl.

 

[snip video and lyrics]

 

Cheers Benedikt and stay safe all now

 

Thanks Ben, great song :) 

I did try to find an English version but no joy - still moving in German though.

 

9 hours ago, philp said:

Let's try this one, ah, found them.  They are all in watching Ced building jets would you believe.

 

I was getting a bit worried that I hadn't had a Ced update hit my email for a while.  Must have missed the "here is my next build" link at some point.

 

A new grandson to add to the mix too.  And his birthday almost got it right.  I just hit my 6th decade on Saturday, my brother hit 56 on the 7th, my Dad made it to 86 on the 14th and my daughter was 23 as of the 20th.  9 months before October must be cold.

 

I love the Scooter and have several in the stash already (with that new Dogfight with the MiG calling my name also).  Have picked up some nose correction sets from Freightdog (and maybe another).  I also have a Shar partially built and hiding in it's box.  Think it is a Hasagawa version or possibly Fujimi.  Got stuck on those intake doors as the old kit only offers full bore and mine will be grounded.  Need to find one of the aftermarket sets I know are out there and try and finish it off.

 

Have not heard the greatest about this Sea Harrier kit but you seem to be having no issues with it either.  Glad the mojo is back.  I just need to find some time for what I am working on but with the recent temp drop here in Utah I am not game to go out and try and spray.  Supposed to warm up a tad by the weekend so we shall see.

 

Ok, I am back on follow mode and ready to see the end.

Thanks Phil :)

Nine months before October… January? Yep, cold. Is that what makes babies then? :shrug:

I do like the Scooter and might get another, one day. I need to clear the stash first so I can start 'building what I like now' plan. As if…

 

4 hours ago, Dandie Dinmont said:

Good looking grandchild Ced, you look chuffed to bits! And what a good guard dog! Nice catch on the outriggers too. 
 

Craig. 

Thanks Craig :) 

Tilly is a sweet little dog - to look at! I'm not sure that's what's in her head though. Little tike…

 

2 hours ago, Brandy said:

Wow, 10 days or so away and I have 5 pages to catch up on, including a great pic of the proud Grandad and newbie! Lovely stuff Ced, thanks for sharing!

oh and the jet duo are coming along very nicely too.

 

As for "insert from an angle and shove", is that the sort of advice you should be posting on this forum?

 

Ian

Thanks Ian :) The advice? Whatever works for you Sir (fnaar!) 

 

 

So, sanding has been done:

 

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Smooth(ish) now:

 

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Made me think just how deep the panel lines should be? Not very I guess.

 

Canopies are on too:

 

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Nice. The Scooter wasn't too bad either:

 

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…once I'd trimmed the back of the cockpit a bit.

 

Now for the dangling bits.

There's a lump of plastic in one hole:

 

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That got drilled out and the pylon fitted, then I noticed the ejector!

 

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Is that supposed to be there? I think not.

Once the glue is dry I'll cut it off.

 

Other bottom stuff (titter) glued on:

 

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Those lumpy bits in the middle were a bit of a pain and may need some filler.

Later.

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6 hours ago, CedB said:

did try to find an English version but no joy

Hello Ced, no you can't find an english version of that as it doesn't rhyme to the lyrics. I guess otherwise Mrs. Baez would have sung it in english then.

Btw nice work on the "dings-bums" in the middle of the Harrier.

Cheers

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18 hours ago, keefr22 said:

 

Is that a technical term for the gunpods?!

 

Coming on very nicely grandpa!

 

K

I was about to tell grandpa that he need not get too busy with the filler on the lumpy bits when I came across these

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Err

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Changed me mind, carry on with the PPP.

 

(I doubt Gut refers to the lumpiness, rather more likely to refer to Gutersloh where this Harrier used to live...)  ;)

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22 hours ago, CedB said:

Tilly is a sweet little dog - to look at! I'm not sure that's what's in her head though. Little tike…

 

I've got one like that, also called Tilly by coincidence. I'm pretty sure I know what's in her head though. 50% where's the next meal coming from?, 30% mischief and 20% stubborn and wilful disobedience. She's a terrier though so it comes with the territory

 

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Sorry, back to the skilful modelling.

 

Craig.

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On 28/10/2020 at 13:47, keefr22 said:

 

Is that a technical term for the gunpods?!

 

Coming on very nicely grandpa!

 

K

Thanks Keith :) Gunpods, got it.

 

21 hours ago, bbudde said:

Hello Ced, no you can't find an english version of that as it doesn't rhyme to the lyrics. I guess otherwise Mrs. Baez would have sung it in english then.

Btw nice work on the "dings-bums" in the middle of the Harrier.

Cheers

Thanks Ben :D 

 

21 hours ago, hendie said:

aha.. Ced's mojo seems to have returned. All is well with the world

Ah, yes, well… see below :) 

 

17 hours ago, perdu said:

I was about to tell grandpa that he need not get too busy with the filler on the lumpy bits when I came across these

5-Ace-Hendon-038.jpg

 

Err

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Changed me mind, carry on with the PPP.

 

(I doubt Gut refers to the lumpiness, rather more likely to refer to Gutersloh where this Harrier used to live...)  ;)

Marvellous! Great shots Bill, thanks :) 

There does seem to be a gap at the back on the inside? Hmmm.

 

6 hours ago, Dandie Dinmont said:

 

I've got one like that, also called Tilly by coincidence. I'm pretty sure I know what's in her head though. 50% where's the next meal coming from?, 30% mischief and 20% stubborn and wilful disobedience. She's a terrier though so it comes with the territory

 

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Sorry, back to the skilful modelling.

 

Craig.

Thanks Craig - another cute Tilly! :) 

 

 

Apologies, but the new Reacher (#25 The Sentinel) has just arrived.

I may be a short time…

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The new, brother assisted Reacher.

 

I shall need to know whether to...

 

The black line round the 'gunpod' Ced is a moulded sealing strip all around so there is no leakage of thrust into the realms of drag I supposes.

 

I suppose drag costs more if you need to convert the thrust into GO, unlike in jollychopters where you can covert as much power as you like into lift, 'cos it's hardly likely to affect the speed of the beast.

 

Anyway, sealed all around.

 

(Quite disappointed not to see this in hall 1 last time I visited, wonder if I just missed it 'cos I was off to see  the Bilvedere)

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Lovely lazy Thursday catch up of jets little scamps and grandads. Warms the cockles so it does.🥰 As this is an Airfix build I find it also nice to mention that I heard on national radio no less. 😯 That Hornby has had a huge jump in profits over the lockdown. 🤓 nice to hear some good news in these less than ideal times. Ced your thread is a very welcome source of goodness. 🙌 

 

glad you fixed those doors btw.,😉 Johnny

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On 29/10/2020 at 16:49, perdu said:

The new, brother assisted Reacher.

 

I shall need to know whether to...

Just finished this morning. Couldn't put it down.

Q&A:

- Is it 'Reacher'? Oh yes

- Does it keep you reading? Certainly.

- Is it written 'like wot Lee does'? Close enough for me.

We shall have to see what the 'Andrew only' ones are like eh?

 

On 29/10/2020 at 16:49, perdu said:

The black line round the 'gunpod' Ced is a moulded sealing strip all around so there is no leakage of thrust into the realms of drag I supposes.

 

I suppose drag costs more if you need to convert the thrust into GO, unlike in jollychopters where you can covert as much power as you like into lift, 'cos it's hardly likely to affect the speed of the beast.

 

Anyway, sealed all around.

 

(Quite disappointed not to see this in hall 1 last time I visited, wonder if I just missed it 'cos I was off to see  the Bilvedere)

Thanks Bill - noted! :) 

 

On 29/10/2020 at 19:09, The Spadgent said:

Lovely lazy Thursday catch up of jets little scamps and grandads. Warms the cockles so it does.🥰 As this is an Airfix build I find it also nice to mention that I heard on national radio no less. 😯 That Hornby has had a huge jump in profits over the lockdown. 🤓 nice to hear some good news in these less than ideal times. Ced your thread is a very welcome source of goodness. 🙌 

 

glad you fixed those doors btw.,😉 Johnny

Thanks Johnny :) Pleased to hear Hornby are holding on…

 

Modelling time stolen this morning by looking at funding for MiL's care home.

Minefield!

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46 minutes ago, CedB said:

Modelling time stolen this morning by looking at funding for MiL's care home.

Minefield!

Been there recently Ced. As you say, minefield!! Hope you get it sorted.

 

Terry

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On 31/10/2020 at 12:43, Terry1954 said:

Been there recently Ced. As you say, minefield!! Hope you get it sorted.

 

Terry

Thanks Terry :) Family 'negotiations' are never easy eh?

 

On 31/10/2020 at 12:59, junglierating said:

Outrigers 🤠

Thanks - outriggers, got it :thumbsup:

 

 

Had trouble finding this thread this morning - not listed in my 'Content You Started' thread.

Edit: temporary problem, it's back now.

 

No modelling yesterday as we went to MiL's flat to start the clear out.

I got my reward:

 

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From top left, clockwise:

  • TV remote turntable - that'll come in for something, although it's been banned from the sitting room
  • Box of nails under the…
  • Stick-on hooks
  • Superglue
  • Gorilla glue, just in case
  • UHU glue for, er…
  • Snips. They maybe secateurs but I'll be using them as snips
  • Three (why?) unopened Gorilla Superglues
  • Magnetic extending torch thingy
  • Nice big pair of pliers
  • Little can of WD40 to get things moving and
  • Six of FiL's RAF dress buttons. I know I have no use for them but I couldn't let them get binned. Obviously.

Backgammon this morning but hopefully some modelling later.

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Looks like a fair haul Ced, at least you didn't get lumbered with a tube of MEND-IT glue. 

 

Good for almost, er,  OK nothing!

 

Nice pliers, is your waste bin handy?

 

The bane of my life is 'other people's left over' pliers.


I still have few pairs to dispose of, this reminds me.

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