Pete in Lincs Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 3 minutes ago, perdu said: Fergodssake just concentrate willya we needs them dry over here soon Peter. Just starting to peel back the outer layers. So far I've managed to get by with just two quiet lie downs in a darkened room. But it's becoming harder to concentrate as I go on... 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOK61 Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 I think I've realised my mistake. I've always tried to hand-wash my fancies and had a lot of trouble with suds. It doesn't do the flame retardant finish any good either. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 They do benefit from a thin coat of olive oil. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
perdu Posted February 29 Share Posted February 29 51 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Just starting to peel back the outer layers. So far I've managed to get by with just two quiet lie downs in a darkened room. But it's becoming harder to concentrate as I go on... Oh sorry mate, I hadn't factored in the concentration problems. My bad 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 1 Share Posted March 1 Quote two turnip delights and one of the General's French fancies please! You leave my French Fancies alone...do what you like with Baldrick's delightful turnips...and the best of British luck to you. Quote I am given to understand that Lady Melchett doesn't know anything about the General's secret hareem that he keeps locked in the dungeon, aka "The Rumpus Room" at Melchett Towers. There were some very strange noises indeed coming from there the last time we visited! Well if she didn't before, she does now......If I remember rightly, you and the Martianess snatched 40 winks in the Rumpus Room following the now legendary blow-out at the Dambusters... and yes, we also noticed strange noises emanating from the vicinity but assumed it was Baldrick grappling with the inevitable results of his home-brewed Sautéed Cabbage and Vieux Boulogne Delight 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 5 Share Posted March 5 On 3/1/2024 at 8:28 PM, general melchett said: following the now legendary blow-out at the Dambusters... Yes, it seems they've only just finished replastering the walls of the new dining room extension. Greg, the Landlord, said never again! And, he added, as for your deposit, they've scrubbed the floor six times and it's still stained! 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 Quote Yes, it seems they've only just finished replastering the walls of the new dining room extension. Greg, the Landlord, said never again! Never mind the dining room....it was the bar that came in for the worst of it. Following a dispute regarding the attitude of one of the staff members, Martian wielded his luminous Blurglecruncheon, with malice aforethought, and all hell broke loose. His explanation of the devastation, made to the local constabulary and SCO19 Specialist Firearms Command fell on deaf ears, however, following intense negotiations behind closed doors, things were sorted out amicably. We did, however, demand a rematch some time in mid-summer which was begrudgingly, accepted. The locals have been pre-warned. Quote And, he added, as for your deposit, they've scrubbed the floor six times and it's still stained! I wondered what Martian meant when he said that he'd vacated the property... 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 7 Share Posted March 7 36 minutes ago, general melchett said: . We did, however, demand a rematch some time in mid-summer which was begrudgingly, accepted. The locals have been pre-warned. Given the road layout you'd better book a parking space for the old battle bus now. BTW, when I said battle bus, please be assured that I was in no way refering to Lady M. God bless her & all who sail. etc.. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Quote Given the road layout you'd better book a parking space for the old battle bus now. when I said battle bus, please be assured that I was in no way refering to Lady M. God bless her & all who sail. etc.. Funnily enough I've just got off the blower with our favourite Martian and preparations are in hand. The council are fighting tooth and nail to prevent a reoccurrence of the previous debacle by setting up road blocks, diversions and even road closures, none of which will deter us. Lady M noted your comment and simply can't wait to welcome you back on the premises, just be sure to load your long johns with rolled up newspaper 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 5 hours ago, general melchett said: Funnily enough I've just got off the blower with our favourite Martian and preparations are in hand. The council are fighting tooth and nail to prevent a reoccurrence of the previous debacle by setting up road blocks, diversions and even road closures, none of which will deter us. Lady M noted your comment and simply can't wait to welcome you back on the premises, just be sure to load your long johns with rolled up newspaper A spanking! a spanking! Mrs Martian (allegedly) 👽 5 hours ago, general melchett said: 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 8 Author Share Posted March 8 Where to next indeed? Fret ye not, I have a cunning plan that cannot fail! First up, I came across a series of pictures in the Bundesarchiv of Zeppelin L.11 in camouflage colours. Given that they seem to have been taken at the same time and from all sides, I suspect that the ship was trialing a new scheme. Whatever the reason, a Takom kit has had its hull glued together and flying surfaces and control surfaces prepped. I will just provide pictorial updates as when I do something different on the model. stand by for an update on that front as I have hit on an idea as to how to make the grab rails on the gondolas easier and neater. I have got hold of a 3D printed 1/700 steam trawler and have started to convert kit into the King Stephen drifter fora diorama of her abandoning the crew of the downed L.10 to their fate. I have a couple of Mark 1 Models 1/720 P and Q class hulls and will use one of them for the L.19 wreck. In this scale I think we can live with the slight difference in scale. One thing I would ask is that, out of respect for the victims of this thoroughly unpleasant incident, we keep the usual banter away from discussion of the construction of the diorama. Other than that, the usual highbrow discussion can continue unabated. More soon. Martian 👽 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 8 hours ago, general melchett said: Be sure to load your long johns with rolled up newspaper As per standing orders for the old Regiment. My man is up before dawn (ooer) ironing the Times financial pages as I lay in my hammock, aquiver with anticipation on a daily basis. Old habits die hard (ooer again) must order another tub of that cream you recommended. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 3 hours ago, Martian said: we keep the usual banter away from discussion of the construction of the diorama Respect. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 3 hours ago, Martian said: A spanking! a spanking! Aaargh! We all know what follows a spanking. Please scrub my mind's eye with carbolic soap! I'm looking forward to seeing the new additions, and full credit for the terms of engagement! Ian 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Quote A spanking! a spanking! Whoa, whoa there boy.....I know how you feel but you'll just have to wait yer turn.....the Mem has first dibs . 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 With a freshly drowned Welsh Ferret. Corn fed & partially shaved. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 Quote partially shaved. Which part? that'll be the clincher (ooh-err).. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 8 Share Posted March 8 The inside 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 What about this sociology study ?? Well.... I'm waiting..... Sincerely. CC 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 Brit Blokes. A 'melange' (yer actual French there) of races and types. Kept warm and fed regularly they should be worth keeping around in case there is a sudden excess of Belgian beer that needs to be hidden away from Brit Women. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corsaircorp Posted March 9 Share Posted March 9 47 minutes ago, Pete in Lincs said: Brit Blokes. A 'melange' (yer actual French there) of races and types. Kept warm and fed regularly they should be worth keeping around in case there is a sudden excess of Belgian beer that needs to be hidden away from Brit Women. Wotds of wisdom Pete.... Knowing what British and Irish girls can achieve with Belgian beers.... Do not even talk about an excess of this.... Been there done that and no more words about it.... Sincerely... The Wibble.... 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martian Posted March 10 Author Share Posted March 10 .I decided to start the King Stephen diorama by tackling the hardest part first. Chopping up a 1/700 3D printed steam trawler in order to try and make a representation of a steam drifter of the period. Had I chosen to do the diorama in 1/350 scale, my task would have been a whole lot easier but that would have meant trashing a Takom kit for the Zeppelin wreck. Still, I pressed on and here are the results of nearly a whole day's work at the bench. This thing is tiny, about two inches long at most and the close up on my camera is really struggling with it. I will ask Mrs Martian if she can get any better results on her phone camera. Thanks for looking Martian 👽 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Goodness! So small. You'll need to give your eyes a day off now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
general melchett Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Excellent job Martian, particularly like the massive overscale keyboard beneath it. You should photograph it against a Martian pfennig. Quote Wotds of wisdom Pete.... Couldn't agree more CC...I think. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted March 10 Share Posted March 10 Wotds. The sort of word that can Chimay before your eyes. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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