dnl42 Posted October 7, 2021 Share Posted October 7, 2021 That's looking quite impressive! But, needs more rivets... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 6 hours ago, LorenSharp said: Outstanding Martian !. Anyone gives you grief about accuracy, Just look straight at them, then spit in their eye., or have Baldrick do it.. This is probably the most accurate version made(aside from the real thing ,of course). I still think it looks like it should be named the CSS Pearly though. I didn't know the Pearly Kings and Queens were involved in the American Civil War! Cor blimey, luv a duck, I'll go to the bottom of our apples and pears, isn't it Mrs? where's me washboard? 5 hours ago, dnl42 said: That's looking quite impressive! But, needs more rivets... Patience wicked child, they're coming. 6 hours ago, Iceman 29 said: Superb! 😍 Cheers Pascal. 5 hours ago, Courageous said: Now that's looking rather nice. Stuart Thanks Stuart. Martian 👽 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve5 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 only just came across this one martian , man you've put some detail into it . 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roginoz Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Yay !! the Martian's back ! All's right with the world. What a great looking bit of continuation. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Good to see you back at the bench Kev 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 5 hours ago, steve5 said: only just came across this one Martian , man you've put some detail into it . Thanks Steve. A way to go yet but once the rest of the rivets are on, we will be on the home stretch. 5 hours ago, roginoz said: Yay !! the Martian's back ! All's right with the world. What a great looking bit of continuation. Thanks Rog. As to all being right with the world with the Martian being back, I suspect there are about 7.8 billion of your fellow Earthlings who will disagree. 4 hours ago, longshanks said: Good to see you back at the bench Kev Thanks Kev, I shall endeavour to resume "normal" service. Martian 👽 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Just caught up on this one and i must say its looking rather splendid. Cant wait to see this on trundling out of Poole Harbour past the haven hotel! Terry 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 3 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Just caught up on this one and i must say its looking rather splendid. Cant wait to see this on trundling out of Poole Harbour past the haven hotel! Terry Thanks Terry. I suspect that, keen as the members of Poole MVS are, we would be struggling for volunteers for this particular means of conveyance. Doubtful of Mars 👽 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 8, 2021 Share Posted October 8, 2021 Ooh, it's back! (About bloody time, but there you go....) Rivets please Mr Martian. Impatient of Abu Dhabi. ( @corsaircorp please save me a space!) 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 More progress has been made over the last few days, mostly in the area of riveting, which should at least keep Messers @Brandy and @LorenSharp happy for a bit. If not I will make them count every rivet on the model and then demand a recount just to be sure they have the right number! I still have the underside of the bow and stern to finish but right now my brain feels like cabbage. At the moment, @general melchett after a night on Baldrick's Old Jockstrap would make more sense than me. Aside from the rivets, I have managed to get the conning tower hatches and their hinge mechanisms sorted out. Whilst the etched parts for the hatches supplied in the kit are OK, the portions that are supposed to fit onto the towers are way off. It was easier to dump them and scratch build the rest of the mechanisms. Once the rest of the rivets are done, I think we can see the light at the end of the tunnel as regards construction and I think that there is a good chance that she will be ready in time for Telford. Thanks for looking. Martian 👽 16 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longshanks Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 certainly a labour of love going on here............. Shaping up nicely Kev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 22 minutes ago, Martian said: It was easier to dump them and scratch build the rest It does appear there is precious little of the original kit left at this stage! Watery things are not generally my, er, thing, but I always appreciate and admire good modelling in whatever form it takes. This fits the bill. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Top riveting old fruit... Quote At the moment, general melchett after a night on Baldrick's Old Jockstrap would make more sense than me. Don't be revolting Darling...a night on Baldrick's old jockstrap would be a bridge too far, even for me. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Most extraordinary. But well up to expected detail levels from our favourite extraterestrial. Just one thing left to add... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 14 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Most extraordinary. But well up to expected detail levels from our favourite extraterestrial. Just one thing left to add... "Anything could happen in the next half hour"? At the speed I build, it's more like "Anything could happen over the next millennium 8 hours ago, Heather Kay said: It does appear there is precious little of the original kit left at this stage! Watery things are not generally my, er, thing, but I always appreciate and admire good modelling in whatever form it takes. This fits the bill. Thanks Heather, that is extremely kind of you. 9 hours ago, longshanks said: certainly a labour of love going on here............. Shaping up nicely Kev Thanks Kev. 6 hours ago, general melchett said: Top riveting old fruit... Don't be revolting Darling...a night on Baldrick's old jockstrap would be a bridge too far, even for me. That one thought is going to cause me some serious mental health issues. A good job I am seeing the shrink on Wednesday! Wibble! Disturbed of Mars 👽 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefy66 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Cracking job on the hatch details now have you been counting all those rivets to check the count from @Brandy and @LorenSharp just checking. Stay Safe beefy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adm Lord De Univers Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 21 minutes ago, beefy66 said: now have you been counting all those rivets to check the count from @Brandy and @LorenSharp just checking. I was just about to be a little 💩 and suggest one was missing, however I am more concerned about those square holes in the side and its ability to un-submerge... Looking pretty amazing. David 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 2 hours ago, beefy66 said: Cracking job on the hatch details now have you been counting all those rivets to check the count from @Brandy and @LorenSharp just checking. Stay Safe beefy Thanks Beefy. Good point about counting the rivets so we know whether Loren and Brandy are correct. Seeing as how I have had to glue everyone of the little buggers in place, I think it's very decent of you to "volunteer" to do the control count yourself. There it is; off you go. 2 hours ago, Adm Lord De Univers said: I was just about to be a little 💩 and suggest one was missing, however I am more concerned about those square holes in the side and its ability to un-submerge... Looking pretty amazing. David That would be a serious lapse of judgement that could have disastrous effects on the De Univers health. Glad you like the build so far though. Reasonable of Mars 👽 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Quote A good job I am seeing the shrink on Wednesday! Wibble! Give my regards to Mr Halfront and tell him that if he needs to have a chat about life, the universe and everything, just give me a bell... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 7 hours ago, general melchett said: Give my regards to Mr Halfront and tell him that if he needs to have a chat about life, the universe and everything, just give me a bell... Trouble is Melchie, if I start talking about your last visit, it is more than likely that I will be treating him rather than the other way round; which is kind of what I am relying on. Apprehensive of Mars 👽 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 13, 2021 Share Posted October 13, 2021 Quote Trouble is Melchie, if I start talking about your last visit, it is more than likely that I will be treating him rather than the other way round I taught him everything he knows...which would explain quite a lot. As you say our last consultation ended badly for him, suffering as he did, from a severely sprained mind and permanent limp following a tremendous kick in the fork, meted out under regressive hypnosis... (a little too regressive, it turned out) still, he survived and that's quite an achievement in my book. Hopefully he'll fare better under your tentacled guidance... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 13/10/2021 at 11:40, general melchett said: Hopefully he'll fare better under your tentacled guidance... Seeming not. He seemed to have had a change of gender, in order to try and avoid you but when I mentioned the Georgia incident, he started gibbering "wibble", locked himself in the heads and poured super glue in the lock mechanism. His staff have sent for the Fire Brigade, a team of very experienced negotiators and indented for one straight jacket (Extra strong, Generals for the use of). I hope he is a bit better in time for Tuesday and my next appointment. My hopes aren't high. Pessimistic of Mars 👽 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 On 11/10/2021 at 09:07, Martian said: Martian 👽 Agreed: it looks very Martian indeed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted October 18, 2021 Author Share Posted October 18, 2021 6 hours ago, TheBaron said: Agreed: it looks very Martian indeed. Thank you your Baronesship, we are most flattered. Martian 👽 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted October 18, 2021 Share Posted October 18, 2021 Quote locked himself in the heads and poured super glue in the lock mechanism. We're wandering off onto CC levels of gobbleyjook here Martian...calling Bletchley Park. We need urgent assistance....fast. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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