Gisbod Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 Thanks Rob, Got a bit bored by modelling so decided to do some sewing instead 🤪 Guy 10 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Hi Guy Many thanks - thats very helpful, especially with the explanation of your method. I'll have a hunt for some appropriate vents now I know what they look like so thanks for sharing the photo. I've had my kits a few years (mid eighties boxing that arrived still shrink wrapped!) and have collected a few bits to upgrade it (mostly from DJ Parkins). I ordered some of the mesh you recommended which arrived today - looks very promising. Looking forward to seeing more progress. All the best Ben 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 2 hours ago, badger said: I'll have a hunt for some appropriate vents Hi Ben, when I did my launch I got my vents from Coastal Craft Models but I'm not sure if they are still trading. You being an armour guy, you could use rivet heads on plastic rod? Stuart 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badger Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 32 minutes ago, Courageous said: Hi Ben, when I did my launch I got my vents from Coastal Craft Models but I'm not sure if they are still trading. You being an armour guy, you could use rivet heads on plastic rod? Stuart Hi Stuart Thanks for this - I've found an email address for costal craft so will get in touch and see. If not thats a good idea and will give it a go 👍 All the best Ben 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 Evening all, To be honest, I’m nearly done. all that remains are the hooped aerials - the one thing I’ve been dreading! I remember there being a link to a description of how to do these (in German) in one of the build threads, is there a definitive step by step ‘idiots’ guide in English? Here’s a view of how the dinghy finished up… Thanks, Guy 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Courageous Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 47 minutes ago, Gisbod said: is there a definitive step by step ‘idiots’ guide in English? Not quite an idiots guide but my build help a little. Stuart 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceman 29 Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 Guy, you sew as well as my wife ( That's a compliment! ) 😜👍 Nice job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 Thanks Stuart, it must have been hard to solder the rings?! Thanks Pascal, but I don’t want Rob taking the credit! 😆 Guy 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted October 9, 2022 Author Share Posted October 9, 2022 (edited) Evening, I’ve been distracted this week so away from the bench, found out I probably need a hip replacement.. any one had one? Debating whether I should go ahead or not? Getting old eh? 🙄 (mind you, I’m still only 56… ) I have tried the ring aerials, had 3 attempts and was ok, but frankly not good enough. I just wasn’t happy, so I think I may cop out and just add a single rigging line - I know, I know.. Anyway it’s all done now bar that small addition and will post up some pictures later this week. I’ve never tried a seascape and I think I really ought to. I’d like to have a go at any rate, so another build is calling. I love the Flyhawk models and have built a few, but I’m never happy with the rigging in 1/700 in close ups, so although I have their Scharnhorst in the stash I thought I might try one of their aircraft carriers - limited rigging! Trouble is, I can’t find one (other than from China) I do want the deluxe version. I think Starling Models have a non deluxe one. Any ideas? I am going to SMW next month, do you reckon someone there would have one? Thanks in advance for any modelling/ suppliers/ medical advice! Guy ps How do I follow someone on here? I’ve forgotten and can’t see any option to do so? Edited October 9, 2022 by Gisbod 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Can't help re SMW - I've not been before but planning to go this year, do you normally get good deals there from suppliers? Re following people, on a phone if you touch/press on the name it'll take you to their user page and there's a button with like a person and + sign on it you touch/press to follow, Hth Sam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 Hi Sam, Thanks, but some reason I’m getting no friends link or any + sign on their profile page. I’ve followed people before, so I’m now perplexed! SMW is fabulous, so worth visiting. There are show deals on some things and it’s ginormous - take some shopping bags! I’m there both days so if you fancy a coffee let me know. Guy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-boat 55 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 (edited) Not sure how well my bank balance could cope with to many more purchases but its always hard to say no when there's a good deal, I'd hoped to have a couple of ships to enter in the competition but a)they're not finished and b) I've not joined the ipms which would make it tricky However I'll be there rhe Saturday, I'll drop you a mesage closer to the time, Sam Edited October 10, 2022 by S-boat 55 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I just tapped on your name and on the profile page there's a little person symbol with a + sign to follow. If you aren't seeing that, not sure how you could do it. I'll be at Telford all weekend, hope to see you there. A usual gathering place is Brum IPMS table where Bill @perdu can usually be found. I'm also in the Great War SIG so could be there. or at the bar... Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 3 hours ago, S-boat 55 said: Not sure how well my bank balance could cope with to many more purchases but its always hard to say no when there's a good deal, I'd hoped to have a couple of ships to enter in the competition but a)they're not finished and b) I've not joined the ipms which would make it tricky However I'll be there rhe Saturday, I'll drop you a mesage closer to the time, Sam Ah I’d love to have seen your ships Sam! Thanks 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 3 hours ago, Brandy said: I just tapped on your name and on the profile page there's a little person symbol with a + sign to follow. If you aren't seeing that, not sure how you could do it. I'll be at Telford all weekend, hope to see you there. A usual gathering place is Brum IPMS table where Bill @perdu can usually be found. I'm also in the Great War SIG so could be there. or at the bar... Ian Hi Ian, Oddly I do have that + when I look at your profile but not the chap I’m trying to follow? I thought maybe I’m already following him but just checked and I’m not, maybe you can elect not to be stalked - I mean followed 🤭 Thanks, Guy 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Hi quietly following along looking great so far, lovely detailing, fyi you can set your profile so people can't stalk,sorry follow you👀!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard E Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Excellent work on the RAF Rescue Launch Guy, one of those kits I always looked at when I was younger, then returned to the shelf in favour of something else. 23 hours ago, Gisbod said: found out I probably need a hip replacement.. any one had one? Debating whether I should go ahead or not? My father has had both hips replaced and it's made a world of difference to what he can do so definitely something to consider; as with any surgery the important points to remember are to follow what the hospital tell you to do (or not to do) before and after the operation and make sure that you rehabilitate properly. Telford will be a good opportunity excuse to acquire a suitable recovery project. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted October 10, 2022 Author Share Posted October 10, 2022 1 hour ago, Rich75 said: Hi quietly following along looking great so far, lovely detailing, fyi you can set your profile so people can't stalk,sorry follow you👀!! Thanks Rich, that must be it.. he’s probably MI5. 1 hour ago, Richard E said: Excellent work on the RAF Rescue Launch Guy, one of those kits I always looked at when I was younger, then returned to the shelf in favour of something else. My father has had both hips replaced and it's made a world of difference to what he can do so definitely something to consider; as with any surgery the important points to remember are to follow what the hospital tell you to do (or not to do) before and after the operation and make sure that you rehabilitate properly. Telford will be a good opportunity excuse to acquire a suitable recovery project. Thanks Richard, I’ll bear that in mind. I’m seeing the specialist tomorrow. Yep, lots of excuses! Guy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Terry1954 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Good luck with the specialist Guy. It would be great to meet and say hi at Telford. I'll be there both days and like Ian @Brandy, I'll be at the gathering with Bill @perdu, and you will also find me co-hosting the IPMS Wessex table (aka Poole Scale Modellers) and the Target Facilities SIG, with @Martian. The two stands should hopefully be adjacent to each other. Terry 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich75 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 I had to have a hip op last October as well at the age of 46! after a while when I was a bit more able to get around bought a 1/48 tamiya spitfire to keep me occupied then made a start on my KGV, so a good excuse to get some projects really, taken a year but worth it in the end, the KGV is taking a bit longer! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyTAZ Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 On 10/9/2022 at 12:04 PM, Gisbod said: Evening, I’ve been distracted this week so away from the bench, found out I probably need a hip replacement.. any one had one? Debating whether I should go ahead or not? Getting old eh? 🙄 (mind you, I’m still only 56… ) Guy I was an Xray technologist for 2 Orthopaedic practices and in a hospital surgical suite - get the replacement! Too many people delay, end up in more pain and mess up the other hip. I've been lucky so far, but had a mitral valve replacement surgery September 1 which went well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 14 hours ago, Terry1954 said: Good luck with the specialist Guy. It would be great to meet and say hi at Telford. I'll be there both days and like Ian @Brandy, I'll be at the gathering with Bill @perdu, and you will also find me co-hosting the IPMS Wessex table (aka Poole Scale Modellers) and the Target Facilities SIG, with @Martian. The two stands should hopefully be adjacent to each other. Terry Ah great Terry, I’ll stop and say hello! 14 hours ago, Rich75 said: I had to have a hip op last October as well at the age of 46! after a while when I was a bit more able to get around bought a 1/48 tamiya spitfire to keep me occupied then made a start on my KGV, so a good excuse to get some projects really, taken a year but worth it in the end, the KGV is taking a bit longer! Ah that’s interesting Rich, a year seems a long time though! 11 hours ago, AndyTAZ said: Thanks Andy, yep I’m leaning towards getting it done - I’lI have to get it done at some point anyway.. Guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Modelholic Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 Getting major surgery to increase bench time seems a bit...Drastic! I might have to look in to this. Tom 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gisbod Posted October 11, 2022 Author Share Posted October 11, 2022 Well, calling it done…. Apologies for copping out on the ring aerials, but I’ve just presented to Rob and he was absolutely thrilled. He found it quite emotional. What more could you ask for as a modeller? 😃 Thanks for following along and all the advice along the way - not all modelling related! Guy 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faraway Posted December 24, 2023 Share Posted December 24, 2023 Just got hold of one of these kits, AND just found this WIP. You’ve made a stunning looking boat. 👍👍👍👍 I think I’ll be using this for my reference, when I build mine. Two questions if I may ? How did you mask the red/white checkering, numbers and roundal ? Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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