The Spadgent Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 Hi guys. 2022 was not a good year at Ches Spadgent. My youngest has been going through hell with depression and other issues after Covid. It's heart breaking to try and get a teenager through this rough time not to mention the toil it's been taking on myself and the family, in spite of this modelling and BM activities did take place. I visited the 453rd Bomber museum that is run by the one and only James Clarey. “Jim” whose hospitality was second to none. If you get the chance go visit. I stayed with wonderful @CedB @giemme had a great drinking time with previous and @Fritag And spent the whole day with @tomprobert @woody37 @general melchett new BM friends met IRL as the kids say. and I attended my first ever Telford to boot!!! meeting the wonderful people of BM for a few hours that will be extended this year for sure. @81-er @perdu @Fritag @Ex-FAAWAFU @CedB @Brandy @AdrianMF @Terry1954 @Heather Kay @Martian Me @woody37 @tomprobert @Fritag @general melchett I exited the year on a very different footing to where we were at the beginning. This was due to various things but no small part of it was due to having our beautiful hobby, this site ( thanks @Mike and the admins ) and the folk therein. Actually meeting up with new friends in the real world helped immensely. ♥️ It shows our hobby does really help the mind as well as the soul. 🤗. Thanks to all that help me by looking in on my builds, You're all fantastic!!! PS. The situation with my youngest is also getting much much better, we're not out of the woods yet but there is light. ☀️ pps. "Get on with it!!!" Ok sorry. Here we go. Still need to do a couple of RFI's. I'll pop them up when the weather gets better. Take care Y'all Johnny. From Russia With Love. MI-24A HIND. 1/72 by Zvezda WIP RFI Dewey #1 Silent Running Modelled in 3D Studio Max & Printed with Elegoo Mars 2Pro WIP RFI Camouflage and custard. Dual Tiger Moth Build. 1/48 WIP RFI Bless my soul it’s a Fairey Firefly in 1/48 by Trumpeter WIP RFI And there we have it. Hope you like the builds. Johnny. 19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giemme Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 It was great to meet you (and the others ) back in June, Johnny! I love your models, you know that I had no idea your son was going through such trouble - glad to hear things are better now, though Ciao 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdrianMF Posted March 5, 2023 Share Posted March 5, 2023 Johnny, thanks for posting, glad to see that you feel you can now post about your year. So sorry to hear about your son's mental health issues - it takes a big toll on family life. It was great to meet you and see the gang at SMW - next year is already booked! I love the paintwork on all your models (Mirage 😍). Your MI-24A is amazing, so good I could almost forgive it for being a helicopter! Almost... Keep on going and hope your 2023 is a better year than 22! Regards, Adrian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81-er Posted March 6, 2023 Share Posted March 6, 2023 I'm really sorry to hear about your youngest's MH issues, but I'm also glad to hear that things are improving. I've had my own struggles with MH since I was a teenager and my eldest has severe anxiety, so I’m well aware of how difficult it must be for you all. Very much hoping 2023 is a better year for you all! It was lovely to get the chance to meet you (and the rest of the BM crowd) at Telford, my room is booked for this year already I’ve enjoyed following your builds (as seeing the great results you turn out) and plan to continue occupying a pew for this year’s projects as well. That Mirage is turning out very nicely indeed James 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 05/03/2023 at 12:54, giemme said: It was great to meet you (and the others ) back in June, Johnny! I love your models, you know that I had no idea your son was going through such trouble - glad to hear things are better now, though Ciao On 05/03/2023 at 13:36, AdrianMF said: Johnny, thanks for posting, glad to see that you feel you can now post about your year. So sorry to hear about your son's mental health issues - it takes a big toll on family life. It was great to meet you and see the gang at SMW - next year is already booked! I love the paintwork on all your models (Mirage 😍). Your MI-24A is amazing, so good I could almost forgive it for being a helicopter! Almost... Keep on going and hope your 2023 is a better year than 22! Regards, Adrian On 06/03/2023 at 09:25, 81-er said: I'm really sorry to hear about your youngest's MH issues, but I'm also glad to hear that things are improving. I've had my own struggles with MH since I was a teenager and my eldest has severe anxiety, so I’m well aware of how difficult it must be for you all. Very much hoping 2023 is a better year for you all! It was lovely to get the chance to meet you (and the rest of the BM crowd) at Telford, my room is booked for this year already I’ve enjoyed following your builds (as seeing the great results you turn out) and plan to continue occupying a pew for this year’s projects as well. That Mirage is turning out very nicely indeed James Thanks guys. It’s nice that this place feels safe enough to talk about issues like this without any judgement. It’s been a struggle for sure but I think that making the decision to go meet you lot for real totally helped me sort myself out and I thank you for that. I need to book a hotel for next year so I can stay for the meal and a few drinks. And @AdrianMF Nowt wrong with the odd flying piano now and again. 🚁🤣 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Laidlaw Posted March 10, 2023 Share Posted March 10, 2023 On 3/4/2023 at 2:23 AM, The Spadgent said: PS. The situation with my youngest is also getting much much better, we're not out of the woods yet but where is light. ☀️ Very glad to hear he's making progress, the poor fellow. It is very much a process, but with the support you and yours are giving him, he'll make it. More power to you. As always, your builds are fun to watch and the techniques used are inspirational. I particularly enjoyed the Dewey build, but they've all been great! Here's to a brighter, shinier year for you. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted March 10, 2023 Author Share Posted March 10, 2023 1 hour ago, John Laidlaw said: Very glad to hear he's making progress, the poor fellow. It is very much a process, but with the support you and yours are giving him, he'll make it. More power to you. As always, your builds are fun to watch and the techniques used are inspirational. I particularly enjoyed the Dewey build, but they've all been great! Here's to a brighter, shinier year for you. Thanks John. That really means a lot. ❤️ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus999 Posted March 11, 2023 Share Posted March 11, 2023 I think I managed to catch all of these except the Tiger Moths and had a great time following every single one. They are all beautiful! I have to admit a bit of jealousy as I would love to meet IRL some of the fine folks I've met here on the forum, but alas I'm on the other side of the pond. I'd love to go Telford too! Hope you have a great year this year -- the Mirage is an awfully good start! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 On 11/03/2023 at 02:41, opus999 said: I think I managed to catch all of these except the Tiger Moths and had a great time following every single one. They are all beautiful! I have to admit a bit of jealousy as I would love to meet IRL some of the fine folks I've met here on the forum, but alas I'm on the other side of the pond. I'd love to go Telford too! Hope you have a great year this year -- the Mirage is an awfully good start! Glad you enjoyed the builds. Telford might be a bit of a jaunt for you but it’s not unheard of. 🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Spadgent Posted May 27, 2023 Author Share Posted May 27, 2023 Just noticed I missed out Jim in the intro. The owner of the Brilliant 453rd museum. I have remedied this. Sorry James. ❤️ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigbadbadge Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Cracking work on these Johnny, love the Tiggies particularly, hope your youngest is okay. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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