Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Looks like that post shading really helped with the color, looks much better to my eye.

Nam- Glad to hear you're finally woeking at a real bench, with real tools!

Dcapone,

The post shading looks good! Be careful with those exhaust stains-you don't want to over do it.

'Nam-great to hear you're building in style! Lets have a pic of your workspace! 

Yeah Frank and CAG.....got everything moved down there and mostly permanently put away, but I've been following some threads by others about paint bottle storage so I'm going to build a better system for that, and so have to move one shelf that I hung too low.

You should've seen me.....placed my Sea Glad kit on the bench and was......well, stumped! Had everything right there......kit, paint, tools, all the room in the world to work and didn't know where to begin! Far cry from my 18x24 drawing board! 

Only need to pick up a cheap office-type chair.....all I have is a rather high wooden bar-type stool.

Nam 

Strange you should mention that Roy, because after I got everything cleaned up that's exactly what I did.

Cheers

darson wrote:

I had a bad session at the bench last night after almost two week of no modeling.  I was pretty exhausted but thought I would give it a go anyway. Well not only did I manage to spill primer all over me the airbrush and the bench but I also managed to loose the chucking nut (it holds the needle in place) for my Iwata to the carpet monster during the big cleanup It took me forty minutes of searching on my hands and knees before I finally found the little bugger lodged in a crevice near some cupboards. Mental note to self "don't model when you're buggered".

Great advice, and I really try to stick with that.  The last time I modelled when I was dog-tired I managed to break shatter a Swann-Morton scalpel blade which took a large chunk outta the fuslage I was working on and the piece that flew up put a large chip in the lens plate of my optivisor.  Lucky for me, I was wearing it (OK, I am ALWAYS wearing it!) so me eyes were protected.

Sorry to go off on a tangent, bummer about your bench time Darren.  Hope you are able to salvage any damage and kill TONS of zombies!

Gentlemen, I am finally home after a grueling week.  Work, snow removal, and sub-zero temps have taken it's toll.  I'm gonna kick back, relax, and take it easy tonight.  I have the next four days off so hopefully LOTS OF BENCH WORK!!!  And, tomorrow we have a high temp forecast of above zero!  I am so excited!  Hopefully, it's the end of these 35 degree below zero wind chills.  BRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!

Gents, a toast.  To everyone, wherever you are take a moment to think about the ones who can't be here with us today.  And to Roger, hopefully all is well for him.  Cheers mate!

Hi Gents!

I did some building after work today....going to tomorrow night also. I'll have a tot right now though!

Going to alter a shelf I mentioned and add a paint storage thing tomorrow night....but, I came by another side job I can turn down....just a simple water heater. So...most of Saturday is shot.

KIck back Frank.....I've gotten used to your schedule by watching the posts. Relax!

Nam 

I'll drink to that

We leave for Wyoming in the morning.  Will not be back till next week.  So you guys play nice get lots of rest.  If all goes well I will have great news and will be in need of some help loading the moving truck

I do ask this of my friends here, keep us in your prayers, wish us luck, what ever works for you.  I will do the same for you guys.  Talk to you all in a week.

Okay Roy!

The adventure begins! Good luck to you.....we'll be watching for your return.

Nam

Best of luck to you Roy!  We'll be thinking of you and hoping everything turns out for the better. 

Darren, I've been staying away from the bench lately for exactly those reasons.  It's been a very difficult week around here and I know some disaster at the bench is just waiting to happen.  Best to stay away until things calm down a bit.

Frank, those four days off in a row sound nice but it also sounds like they come at a price.  Enjoy the time off while you can.   

Wishing you the best of luck Roy.

regards,  Rick

Dave,

Good idea- BACK AWAY FROM THE BENCH!!!

Wait until things settle down a bit.  Why have things been so difficult, if you don't mind my asking?

Roy,

you and yours are in my prayers. Good luck mate, we are all thinking of you.

Dave,

sounds like one of those weeks! I hope things get better for you mate. Take  care.

Gentlemen,

its been a hard week and its only going to get harder. I have earned my pay. I have another 40 hours duty to perform. I need a drink.

My friends, wherever you may be.....take a moment or two to join me for a toast.

To us, and those like us.

To Roy, all our hopes. 

To Roger, our absent friend.

CHEERS!

Dave,

for you.

TANGO 1 wrote:

Gentlemen, its been a hard week and its only going to get harder. I have earned my pay. I have another 40 hours duty to perform. I need a drink. My friends, wherever you may be.....take a moment or two to join me for a toast. To us, and those like us. To Roy, all our hopes.  To Roger, our absent friend. CHEERS!

Here, here!
I'll drink to that. 

Darren- Chin up, mate!  Those 40 will be over before you know it.  OK, maybe not...

But, it sounds good, right?

Heh! Heh!

When I'm done I've got 10 days leave.........and I'm going to enjoy it!!

TANGO 1 wrote:

Dave, for you.

Wohooo!!!  Thank Mate!  (but don't tell the others, they'll want some too.)

Funny thing, I've been reading a book about the MTB's and MGB's (Boat stuff... ya, I know - targets) run by Canadians during WWII and ran accross a note on how one guy who had his rum locker shot up in a fight kept the broken bottles with the seal still intact and didn't have the bullet holes in the locker fixed.  Every time he got into a little action and the boat got shot up a bit he'd claim his rum locker got hit again.   Clever little devil eh?!

razordws wrote:

Wohooo!!!  Thank Mate!  (but don't tell the others, they'll want some too.) Funny thing, I've been reading a book about the MTB's and MGB's (Boat stuff... ya, I know - targets) run by Canadians during WWII and ran accross a note on how one guy who had his rum locker shot up in a fight kept the broken bottles with the seal still intact and didn't have the bullet holes in the locker fixed.  Every time he got into a little action and the boat got shot up a bit he'd claim his rum locker got hit again.   Clever little devil eh?!

I'd call him more than a clever little devil!

Daywalker wrote:

10 days of leave, huh?  What's being built in the Secret Workshop during those 10 days?

Well..........after I get raving drunk and have a long sleep......I still have the MK.I Hurricane on the go- I am currently on a mission to fill and sand thye bloody thing into submission!

.........and I have my latest FAA project to get stuck into! The 1/32 Revell Seafire. Its re-issue of an old kit and its shows! This will require time and TLC to get a half decent result. I will be adding some Eduard P/E into the mix as well-wish me luck! 

bondoman wrote:

From the peanut gallery on the dock- here's to Roger and to the rest of your fine crew!

CHEERS!

I for one would love to see a raving drunk building a Hurry!

The possibilities are boundless! 

I'll have a couple with ya fellas!

Darren- Your Hurri and Spit should keep you busy and off the streets for quite a bit.  But, just think of how great they are gonna look!

I finished building my Corsair today, but am gonna wait to start painting it until the FAWGB starts up.  Not much to see right now, so I'll spare you the pics!