Nippon Kaigon Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Getting back into scale modelling in retirement, when the weather's too cold or wet to be on a motorbike! Enjoying a few 'straightforward' 1:48 & 1:32 aircraft whilst I summon up the guts to start my real love - 1:350 naval. Did a Warspite a while back and it was OK, but have treated myself to the Hasegawa Akagi - all 800 pieces of it! Terrified of PE and rigging, but my fascination for the Imperial Japanese Navy is such that here we go! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnoldAmbrose Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Gidday, welcome aboard. I'm a ship modeler too but of the more simple Airfix 1/600 kits. And I've yet to attempt PE or rigging. I'm looking forward to seeing your models. Regards, Jeff. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Greetings Nippon San, welcome to the madhouse. Did you know there is an IPMS club in Ipswich? https://www.facebook.com/IPMS-Ipswich-190037197796389/ Feel free to rock up and look us over. Frank 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippon Kaigon Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Thank you Bentwaters, yes, aware of you and hoping to rock up once Covid abates.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippon Kaigon Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 3 hours ago, ArnoldAmbrose said: Gidday, welcome aboard. I'm a ship modeler too but of the more simple Airfix 1/600 kits. And I've yet to attempt PE or rigging. I'm looking forward to seeing your models. Regards, Jeff. Thank you. Very fond memories of the Iron Duke and the Hood as Airfix kits that fuelled my obsession! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dnl42 Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Welcome aboard! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 3 hours ago, Nippon Kaigon said: Hasegawa Akagi - all 800 pieces of it! Terrified of PE and rigging, to the forum. That ship looks to be a challenge, don’t worry about the PE. Regards the rigging, have a look at these, they do make like much easier when attaching rigging. https://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/ Jon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhutchi Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Evening, Welcome to the forum. I'm just across the border from you 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 Hello NK … from the city of Chicago USA. Im mostly aircraft myself but would love to get into ships. Dennis 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 5 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Feel free to rock up and look us over. Just remember to bring your running shoes for a quick exit, as I know a few from this club and they're.... unusual to the forum too 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 I shall treat that remark with the contempt it deserves 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julien Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: I shall treat that remark with the contempt it deserves As will I 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 10 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: I shall treat that remark with the contempt it deserves To be fair, it was a 50/50 dig at you and @Julien, mainly because I know you're both big enough and ugly enough to take it 1 minute ago, Julien said: As will I Glad to see I didn't have to spell it out for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 But we both have hair! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 25 minutes ago, bentwaters81tfw said: But we both have hair! you keep mentioning that thinking I care Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bar side Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 2 hours ago, Mike said: Just remember to bring your running shoes for a quick exit, as I know a few from this club and they're.... unusual to the forum too Nah, perfectly normal for this part of the world. I am just glad that I only live here & don’t come from here! Spent best part of ten years working in Ipswich. Hope you enjoy it here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippon Kaigon Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 7 hours ago, Faraway said: to the forum. That ship looks to be a challenge, don’t worry about the PE. Regards the rigging, have a look at these, they do make like much easier when attaching rigging. https://www.bobsbuckles.co.uk/ Jon Thanks Jon, the link looks useful - I have some biplane pending too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve86 Posted December 25, 2021 Share Posted December 25, 2021 Hello and welcome along from just down the road from you, and do come along and say hello at the Ipswich club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nippon Kaigon Posted December 27, 2021 Author Share Posted December 27, 2021 On 25/12/2021 at 08:57, Steve86 said: Hello and welcome along from just down the road from you, and do come along and say hello at the Ipswich club! Hi Steve and thanks for the welcome. I'll get along to Rushmere some time soon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Natter Posted December 27, 2021 Share Posted December 27, 2021 Having spent seven years on and off working out of Wattisham I have the fondest of memories of Ipswich and East Anglia; I envy you in the nicest way. Welcome to the Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 On 12/23/2021 at 8:50 PM, bentwaters81tfw said: I shall treat that remark with the contempt it deserves But he does have a point 🤪 Welcome aboard Nippon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bentwaters81tfw Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 Says the man from Norfolk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bish Posted January 2, 2022 Share Posted January 2, 2022 20 hours ago, bentwaters81tfw said: Says the man from Norfolk. Someone has to keep order. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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