CedB Posted May 5, 2022 Author Share Posted May 5, 2022 Wow, what a reception! Thanks Strickers (no they're not good for cleaning gutters), Heather, Ali, Giorgio, Ian, Mark (with his big pink gamecock - oh come on, that deserves my comeback FNAAR!), Terry Steve, Roger, Hendie, John, Dennis, Bill, Phil, Stew, Adrian, John, Bill (get a drone, you know you need one), Steve, Andy, Simon, Rob, Craig and /P. Mark 'BBT' is Big Bang Theory. Science and that. I looked at the paint scheme just now. Tricky. But doable. Now I just need to do it (snurf) 12 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob Lyttle Posted May 5, 2022 Share Posted May 5, 2022 YAYYYYY! Party......... 🎉🎊🍾👍🍺 That read like it was "Life in the Fast Lane" but then I realised it covered about half a year 😎 Although somewhere in there, I'm sure you said you were training to be a Guide..... Cool 😇 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Fantastic! Ced's back plastic worrying. This is excellent news. Delighted of Mars 👽 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 On 10/10/2021 at 12:21, CedB said: I've also done a first aid course, required for the Scout shooting thing. Not sure that I entirely agree with shooting them. Bath's gotten a lot tougher than I remember... Sincerely and absolutely brilliant to have you back here Ced - mojo be damned, it's just enough that you're around. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob85 Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 Well this feels better, as you can see you have been missed! welcome back, look forward to seeing any progress you feel like doing. Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 7, 2022 Share Posted May 7, 2022 hhhhmmmrrggg hrrrr, wha, What’s all the noise???? *Blinks. MR BEEE!!!! 🤩 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 So can I now relax my acting unpaid standby Ced role? I found it quite hard at times. (Snort!) 1 1 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted May 8, 2022 Share Posted May 8, 2022 It's certainly a big hole to fill, Pete James 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cookenbacher Posted May 10, 2022 Share Posted May 10, 2022 To quote the Mighty Procopius on seeing you upon our arrival at Heathrow: "CED!" 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 Morning all. I have some mojo this morning. Shhhh, don't jinx it! Replies first… On 05/05/2022 at 23:49, rob Lyttle said: YAYYYYY! Party......... 🎉🎊🍾👍🍺 That read like it was "Life in the Fast Lane" but then I realised it covered about half a year 😎 Although somewhere in there, I'm sure you said you were training to be a Guide..... Cool 😇 Thanks Rob Yep, training to be a guide at 'The Old Theatre Royal' that is also our Lodge. Done my training and, once this bloomin' cough goes, I look forward to showing people around. 1750 it was built - that's just before 8 o'clock. On 07/05/2022 at 09:15, Martian said: Fantastic! Ced's back plastic worrying. This is excellent news. Delighted of Mars 👽 Thanks Martian On 07/05/2022 at 10:24, TheBaron said: Not sure that I entirely agree with shooting them. Bath's gotten a lot tougher than I remember... Sincerely and absolutely brilliant to have you back here Ced - mojo be damned, it's just enough that you're around. It's not shooting the Scouts, it's the Scouts… oh forget it Thanks Tony, nice to be back! On 07/05/2022 at 14:33, rob85 said: Well this feels better, as you can see you have been missed! welcome back, look forward to seeing any progress you feel like doing. Rob Thanks Rob Sadly the things I feel like doing are not the things that need doing but hey, that's life. On 08/05/2022 at 00:41, The Spadgent said: hhhhmmmrrggg hrrrr, wha, What’s all the noise???? *Blinks. MR BEEE!!!! 🤩 Thanks Jont! Good to be back, I hope it lasts On 08/05/2022 at 06:54, Pete in Lincs said: So can I now relax my acting unpaid standby Ced role? I found it quite hard at times. (Snort!) You can Pete, you can, and thanks for holding my end up in my absence (fnaar!) On 08/05/2022 at 13:44, 81-er said: It's certainly a big hole to fill, Pete James Arf arf On 10/05/2022 at 06:33, Cookenbacher said: To quote the Mighty Procopius on seeing you upon our arrival at Heathrow: "CED!" Thanks Cookie! So, what's this all about: Oh yeah, I remember where the mojo went. Lots of weird paint bits where parts were robbed from other aircraft. Great. I'd partially masked the Olive Drab on the wing and just need to, ugh, mask the anti-glare on the nose and cowlings. And the weird bits where they've sloshed paint over the old markings. That's what the note is about. Scan the scheme and cut some masks. Right, here we go… Update the software. "No scanner Found" - great. I think I remember that from the old days. I shall research… 12 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 64 bit drivers apparently. It won't use them. Oh well, back to the old 'scan and import' method. I found an image of the overworks on a decal site so, using that and smooth freehand, designed some masks: The idea is to use the outer mask to paint the overworks 'medium green' and then mask that using the inner mask. Sounds like a plan? Should work until I get pinched in the mouth… Medium green eh? Ooh, ooh, I have iModelKit to check my inventory. No medium green. Rats. I'll have a think and see which of my paint will show up. 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, CedB said: 1750 it was built - that's just before 8 o'clock. You plonker Rodney, it's just before 6 o'clock! That gives you an extra 2 hours to sort out the masking! I think it works that way.... Ian 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 13, 2022 Author Share Posted May 13, 2022 Thanks Ian - obviously my humour muscles need some exercise! Strange times. I'm having to relearn things like this: Why won't it connect? Bluetooth connection forgotten. Hah. Where's my Oramask? Big roll on the cupboard. Idiot. Why won't the sheet feed? You have to stick it to a mat. Duh. Masks cut now. Finally. Next problem is getting used to this again: Tools. Lots of tools. I just have to remember where they are and how to use them… Right, glue the cowlings and stick them, temporarily, to the nacelles. Vents open on the ground right? Right? Lunch now and then daughter's arriving with the grandson. More later. 22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hendie Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 11 minutes ago, CedB said: Next problem is getting used to this again: Isn't it just like riding a bike Ced? i.e. You fall off. Skin your Knees. Slide off the seat onto the crossbar. Get punctures. Lots of pain really. Remember and tuck yer trousers into your socks! Carry on. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMP man Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 Tool Drool! and a bay window, pure luxury......now when I wer't lad.... Box On Strickers 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 2 hours ago, hendie said: Slide off the seat onto the crossbar. Get punctures. Get punctures in what?? Ian 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheBaron Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 2 hours ago, CedB said: Next problem is getting used to this again: Ced: the crucifix is a bit disturbing mate. Are you starting up a religious cult and if it involves orgies on the heath, can I join? 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 19 minutes ago, TheBaron said: can I join? Should you? Really? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 1 hour ago, TheBaron said: starting up a religious cult and if it involves orgies on the heath, can I join? That's not fair. You'll print bigger and better bits than the rest of us have! Ian 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 I think we should now expect some heavenly models from Ced. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 13, 2022 Share Posted May 13, 2022 It’s like that when you have a bit of a break. I had to totally re read my threads to see what the heck I was doing and remember how to do stuff. It does all come flooding back though. 🤩 I’m still thinking of doing my Airfix one in RAF costal Command livery. I’ll have to re read this thread when I get to it. 😀 Johnny 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CedB Posted May 14, 2022 Author Share Posted May 14, 2022 23 hours ago, hendie said: Isn't it just like riding a bike Ced? i.e. You fall off. Skin your Knees. Slide off the seat onto the crossbar. Get punctures. Lots of pain really. Remember and tuck yer trousers into your socks! Carry on. Thanks Hendie - useful advice 21 hours ago, HAMP man said: Tool Drool! and a bay window, pure luxury......now when I wer't lad.... Box On Strickers Cheers Strickers I am very lucky; I commandeered the largest bedroom in the house when I ran the company from here and the servers and filing cabinets just sort of got replaced… 20 hours ago, Brandy said: Get punctures in what?? Ian Tyres I guess. Or is it tires? 20 hours ago, TheBaron said: Ced: the crucifix is a bit disturbing mate. Are you starting up a religious cult and if it involves orgies on the heath, can I join? Tony I need all the help I can get! It is, in fact, my beloved Dyson CSYS Desk light. Love it. Apparently it has 'space age' technology that means it will last 60 years. Looks like it's on the heirloom list then… I like the up/down/in/out movement, very smooth (fnaar). I don't think orgies on the heath are an option for me nowadays - too chilly! 20 hours ago, perdu said: Should you? Really? No, not advised! 19 hours ago, Brandy said: That's not fair. You'll print bigger and better bits than the rest of us have! Ian Oy oy! Fnaar 16 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: I think we should now expect some heavenly models from Ced. Awww thanks Pete. Sadly I think the bar's too high but we shall see. Oh wait, adding to the crucifix comment, got it 11 hours ago, The Spadgent said: It’s like that when you have a bit of a break. I had to totally re read my threads to see what the heck I was doing and remember how to do stuff. It does all come flooding back though. 🤩 I’m still thinking of doing my Airfix one in RAF costal Command livery. I’ll have to re read this thread when I get to it. 😀 Johnny Me too Johnny, me too So, one of the kits is nicely injected, the other not so much. They got cleaned up and used for my model, the better one for Jim's. The cowlings are all the same but the vents are different for the outer nacelles. They have small, almost invisible lugs on them that fit into almost invisible slots inside the cowlings. Must get some new glasses - I broke my last pair Outers done for both wings / models and stuck on with latex glue: Inners next. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles87 Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Ooh look, there’s bits of aeroplanes. I hope you kept all the instruction manuals for your tools Ced, you might have forgotten how to use some of them by now ( or even what they’re for. ) Stay safe John 🇺🇦 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HAMP man Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 2 hours ago, CedB said: am very lucky; I commandeered the largest bedroom in the house when I ran the company from here and the servers and filing cabinets just sort of got replaced… I have a small attic window where I can see the Skirrid, sometimes I sits and thinks, and sometimes I just sits. Very comforting to have CedB updates again Box on Strickers 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted May 14, 2022 Share Posted May 14, 2022 Good to see some action, Ced! Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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