Fleet Air Arm Group Build

Good to hear from you Roger! All the best for your TSA interview. Do let us know how you get on.

I hope despite circumstances, you still have a great Christmas-don't forget to check in on Christmas Eve if you can so we can all see "who got what" 

Until then, watch your six and have a cold one on me.

Cheers!

Hey there all you swabbies! I've actually got a chance to check in with you guys, so i figured i would come in and kick up my heels for a bit! Sorry if my input is a little out of date. But i've got a week to catch up on here...

   Sorry to hear about the hard times, Roy! Seems to me that you and I are in the same boat (the HMS Hard Knocks, i think) because of budget cuts. But It surprises me that they would do that with a teacher though. I was under the impression that teachers (especially good ones) were very much in demand! But definately look to your family first. If there is anything i can do to help, lemme know, brother! Oh, and i most definately will be able to post the SS pics for Christmas, so no worries there. I may not be able to do it right on the 25th, but they will be posted. As it stands right now, internet access is kinda touch and go for me, so i gotta get it as it comes.

    And no worries to Nam or the rest of the guys. As far a the GB and the forum goes, i'm not going anywhere. I'm just going to be online a little less frequently until i get the internet issue sorted out.

   But as an update here, i've cleared quarters here last saturday. I've cleaned everything and put all the belongings into storage. Now i'm just hoping for some of my security deposit back. Since then, i've been "the guy on the couch" to my brothers for the last few days while i'm going to job interviews. I've got one this saturday for TSA, so i'm pretty excited about that. It's going to be a temp job of course until i can get through the application process for CBP. The process takes awhile, so I'm thinking TSA is as good a place as any. So we will see how that goes...

   Other than that, i've enjoyed viewing some of the progress pics posted since last week. And thanks to Darren for keeping the rum on ice for me. It's friday here, and it's 5 o'clock somewhere. So pour me a drink!!!!

   To all of youse that's travelling this weekend for the holidays, be careful and stay safe. I know especially back east there is enough snow and ice to fill the whole pacific fleet. So take care, and i hope i get to see y'all back online soon!

Thanks Roy,

don't worry about me mate-I just lose a pip off my shoulder, thats all. I get to have another crack at it next year.

And.....................I get to go home on time now too!!

Darren, sorry to hear this.  I will have a drink with you.

Do you still get to keep your job?  When can you retake your test?  If I was there maybe I could help you study or would the rum get in the way  Like you offered me I'm here if you need anything.

Roy

Daywalker wrote:

Darren- Glad to hear you made it through the long work spell, and that you have a few days off!  I am halfway through my eight day stretch, only four more to go before a day off on Christmas Day.  I really can't wait!  Then, I will FINALLY be able to see what wonderful plastic bits Santa left for me under the tree!

Thanks Frank,

hope your your next four days pass quickly for you. I got some not so great news today-I didn't pass my promotion exam. I guess I'll just have to try harder next time-That also means I'll lose my temp. promotion as well.

Everyone in my unit was gutted about it and I've realised that I've had a lot of support from them, they really are the best. My boss and my C/O have chewed me out though-but that's to be expected. I'll been told to go away and "Sort myself out!"

And I will! Right after I comsume some Rum!

Lads, wherever you are-whatever you are doing, lets raise a glass to our shipmates around the world.............

CHEERS!

Happy you got it.  Do you know if Darson got his gift yet?

Roy

Darren-

Glad to hear you made it through the long work spell, and that you have a few days off!  I am halfway through my eight day stretch, only four more to go before a day off on Christmas Day.  I really can't wait!  Then, I will FINALLY be able to see what wonderful plastic bits Santa left for me under the tree!

Sorry Roy,

I got your PM, but I've not found an email, sometimes my email account goes a bit screwy.....

TANGO 1 wrote:

Roy, may I say what a pleasure it was to see you back here. I am very glad to here that you are doing well. As the rest of the chaps have said, it really wouldn't be the same without you around here.

Darren, did you get the email I sent you?

Roy

razordws wrote:

I've got the Fulmar together and I have sprayed the bottom Sky colour on.  Was hoping to spray the Dark Slate on tonight but was just too tired and too much other stuff to do so thought I'd post these progress pics that were taken a couple of days ago just before I buttoned it up.  I'm surprised at how large this plane is considering it is supposed to be a fighter.  It's about the size of an Avenger.

Nice work Dave! I can't wait to see more-I just know this one's going to look fantastic!

This is my first day off after six days of shifts and I too am somewhat tired, so I will sit here by the fireside and just surf for a while............

Roy,

may I say what a pleasure it was to see you back here. I am very glad to here that you are doing well. As the rest of the chaps have said, it really wouldn't be the same without you around here.

rjkplasticmod wrote:

Ended up with more seam work than I thought, but the Wyvern is now painted.  Here she is in Her Majesty's Colors. Now ready for Future & decals . Regards,  Rick

Rick,

very nice work indeed! She looks flawless from here!  

That's a bummer, Dave!  Maybe you'll get a chance this weekend to paint her, we'll keep our fingers crossed!

Darson- Any new packages in the mail?

Thanks guys, If I thought I was tired last night I'm wasted today, my 7yr old caught the flu and started up-chucking in the middle of the night.    I know... too much information.

Anyhooo... Mike the fit is pretty good though there were minimal locator pins so some care had to be taken with alignment.  There was a bit of a gap and a step at the wing root but nothing major.  Overall a nice change form the Dragon kits I just finished.  The thing that got me though was the upper wing had a vertical member right at the wing root and as the wheel well continues into the fuselage part there was a slab of styrene going right through the wheel well.  I managed to carve it out without too much difficulty but near impossible to fix the seam that it left.  The other thing is the radiator scoop is one piece with the fuselage and it's near impossible to fix the seam inside the scoop. 

Oh one other thing, I had some difiiculty getting the canopy on and aligned with the fuselage.  I may end up with a bit of a step on one side of the canopy.

Nice work Dave.  Looking good.

Regards,  Rick

Couldn't agree more. Once fatigue has set in on me at the end of the day, I've found it nearly impossible to continue anything at the bench.

Looking real good so far, Dave! Have there been any fit issues with this kit to this point, because the construction looks flawless.

I've got the Fulmar together and I have sprayed the bottom Sky colour on.  Was hoping to spray the Dark Slate on tonight but was just too tired and too much other stuff to do so thought I'd post these progress pics that were taken a couple of days ago just before I buttoned it up.  I'm surprised at how large this plane is considering it is supposed to be a fighter.  It's about the size of an Avenger. 

your very welcome and yes we will get past this setback.

Roy

Roy, thanks alot for the card.

I should have said it earler, but I'm sorry about your loss and I hope you get through it.

Alain

namrednef wrote:

Roy.....you are one of the dozen or so who's posts I always look forward to for good sound advice....and humor. Being rather new here I was unsure what to say. So don't be afraid to pick up where you left off. Nam

Thanks Nam.

Roy

ruddratt wrote:

Been there myself, Roy, and I know how valuable it is to have friends who are there for you, even if all that may be needed is for someone to listen. Glad to have you back, my friend! Frank is right.....this place would not be the same without you around.

Thanks abunch, it means a lot to me.  My wife is starting to find out that she also has a lot of great friends (in Wyoming).

Roy

darson wrote:

Roy it's great to have you back on line again.  I was saddened by your impending loss especially given the circumstances and the guys are right it certainly would not have been the same around her without you. Also, thanks for the Christmas card it meant a great deal. Cheers

You are very welcome my friend.

Roy

Thanks Dave, it is hard on the family but all we can do move on.  The worst part of this is that I had no warning it would happen.  Until it did, no warning signs, nothing.  We will get past this. 

Roy

Frank,

Thank you very much for the Christmas card.  It means a lot to know that I have friends here.

Roy

Roy it's great to have you back on line again.  I was saddened by your impending loss especially given the circumstances and the guys are right it certainly would not have been the same around her without you.

Also, thanks for the Christmas card it meant a great deal.

Cheers

Roy.....you are one of the dozen or so who's posts I always look forward to for good sound advice....and humor. Being rather new here I was unsure what to say.

So don't be afraid to pick up where you left off.

Nam 

Been there myself, Roy, and I know how valuable it is to have friends who are there for you, even if all that may be needed is for someone to listen.

Glad to have you back, my friend! Frank is right.....this place would not be the same without you around.