Fleet Air Arm Group Build

I was able to convince my girlfriend to look for them at the local small supermarket, but nothing yet.

I WILL FIND CRUMPETS!!!

Daywalker wrote:

TANGO 1 wrote:  Daywalker wrote: Yes, I think I have had the Americaized version.  In fact, I had one yesterday at McDonald's with egg and sausage on it. Aahhh........now  we have those over here in the English McDonalds, but as tasty as it is-its not a crumpet! It has a different taste and texture from the McMuffin. I will contact the American branch of the Tango1 clan to see if they they can locate crumpets on your side of the pond. Once you have 'em-you'll love 'em!   Thanks fellas, I'm on a mission to find some now!

THE QUEST FOR CRUMPET BEGINS!

rjkplasticmod wrote:

Darren, my vote goes to the Sea Fury.  If you go with it, I'd suggest the resin detail sets from Cutting Edge.  Really adds to the kit. Regards,  Rick

Funny you should mention that Rick-I'm picking up their exterior set at the UK 'Nats next weekend. I am going to use Airwaves P/E for the cockpit as its a little easier on my wallet.

TANGO 1 wrote:

Daywalker wrote: Yes, I think I have had the Americaized version.  In fact, I had one yesterday at McDonald's with egg and sausage on it. Aahhh........now  we have those over here in the English McDonalds, but as tasty as it is-its not a crumpet! It has a different taste and texture from the McMuffin. I will contact the American branch of the Tango1 clan to see if they they can locate crumpets on your side of the pond. Once you have 'em-you'll love 'em!

Thanks fellas, I'm on a mission to find some now!

Darren, my vote goes to the Sea Fury.  If you go with it, I'd suggest the resin detail sets from Cutting Edge.  Really adds to the kit.

Regards,  Rick

most US supermarkets sell crumpets 

mostly 4 packs for 2 to 2.50 each

Daywalker wrote:

Yes, I think I have had the Americaized version.  In fact, I had one yesterday at McDonald's with egg and sausage on it.

Aahhh........now  we have those over here in the English McDonalds, but as tasty as it is-its not a crumpet! It has a different taste and texture from the McMuffin. I will contact the American branch of the Tango1 clan to see if they they can locate crumpets on your side of the pond.

Once you have 'em-you'll love 'em!

Guys,

if my count is correct we have a draw between two kits so far for my next FAA build.

Its a tie between......

1. Hobbycraft Sea Fury.

2. Haseagwa FG.1 Phantom.

I am looking forward to seeing how this turns out! 

Daywalker wrote:

Darren- This may seem an odd question, but what better place to post such a querry?  How large in diameter are crumpets?  I am wondering if they are the same as "English muffins" here.

Mmmm........hang on.

(Five minutes later.)  

Yes, they are about 4 inches in diameter.

Thanks for your kind words  about my Mitchell fella's. I have polished up the canopies as best as I can and it doesn't look too bad! Two of the fuselage windows popped out and I could'nt get my meat cleaver hands inside the model to fix them so I patched them with Klear. Seems to have done the trick.

The other problem I had was weight.........or lack of it, in the nose section! This thing really is a tail sitter! Even with the weight I added, it still wants to sit on its tail. One advantage of having a display base is being able to glue this sucker's nose wheel down!

I just need to add some antenne wire and the aircraft is done. The base won't be fully complete until some figures I ordered arrive, but I'll take some pics of the model without them so  you guys can see what I've done.

Darren-

This may seem an odd question, but what better place to post such a querry?  How large in diameter are crumpets?  I am wondering if they are the same as "English muffins" here.

Darren the B-25 is looking great, it should be an absolute pearler when it's done.

As for the next build, hmmm I'm going to stray from the pack her and go for the Airfix Bucc or the Hase Phantom.  I know the Airfix kit is a complete pig but like their Lightning F.2A/F.6, with a bit of work it can be turned into a real winner.

Ooops! Looks like ya already posted pics, Darren! My bad! I really should learn to finish the thread before i comment.....

   She lookin good! An awful lot of rust on the bottomside, but given it's tropical environment, it sounds spot on to me!

Honestly, just looking at it makes me want to reach for the steel wool and CLR...

Daywalker wrote:

Darren- Can't wait to see some pics of that B-25!  Judging from the work thus far, it's gonna look spectacular! As for your next FAA build, my vote definately goes for the Sea Fury!

I agree here on both accounts! The Sea Fury, and i wanna see the Mitchell too!

Wow, seems like there's been alot going on in the last day and half! Ya step away from the computer for a day and a half, and look what happens.......

Very nice work Darren.  Looking good .

Regards,  Rick

Daywalker wrote:

TANGO 1 wrote: I was just marvelling at how cool this thread is............ Where else could you dicuss model building, your work, your home life and strengthen cultural relations between several diferent countries and learn about toast and crumpets? We are an asset to our forum and the world. This is my first GB, and still my favorite!  I always look forward to seeing what's going on around here. Bloody marvelous work on the Mitchell, mate!  You have really captured that worn, dirty look of the Pacific birds.  Can't wait to see what you build next!  (perhaps a Sea Fury)

Darren, pretty sweet looking...

Since the wife is what I call a green card toting member (she doesn't want to give up her Germany citizenship) we have cake and coffee in the afternoon  You can be proud of me, last Christmas I got here a Brown Betty tea pot from England.  When you want the best go for the best

Like I said way back, we go to Germany every other year and this time my wife wants to spend some time in England.  Perhaps we can meet in a central location (to protect the workshops where abouts )

Roy

TANGO 1 wrote:

I was just marvelling at how cool this thread is............ Where else could you dicuss model building, your work, your home life and strengthen cultural relations between several diferent countries and learn about toast and crumpets? We are an asset to our forum and the world.

This is my first GB, and still my favorite!  I always look forward to seeing what's going on around here.

Bloody marvelous work on the Mitchell, mate!  You have really captured that worn, dirty look of the Pacific birds.  Can't wait to see what you build next!  (perhaps a Sea Fury)

 Just before I retire...........

Here are some shots of the underside weathering that I have done to the B-25.  

TANGO 1 wrote:

Totally but what the heck-you lot are used to me by now!! I have had the most wonderful day just plodding along in my workshop and somehow after lots of tea, red wine and unspeakable swearing i have managed to get an awful lot of work done on my B-25. It has occurred to me that this is the first US Bomber that I've ever built.......lord knows what my American mates will make of it-I hope it will look half decent when I show you some pics. I don't know where the time has gone on this one-I am doing two other group builds as well as scheming another  FAA build!!  So where should I go next ? In early production we have: 1/32 Neiuport 17-WWI GB 1/48 F-117-Lockheed GB and well........I need to fly navy!! Soooooo............ You get to choose my next FAA build! Should I build: 1/48 Hasegawa RN Phantom FG.1? 1/48 Airfix RN S.2 Buccaneer? 1/48 Airfix RN Sea Harrier FA.2? 1/48 Hobbycraft RN Hawker Sea Fury? What do you think?  Kit with the most votes after obe week wins!

Darren old chap I have to go with the Phantom, big and powerful

Roy

I was just marvelling at how cool this thread is............

Where else could you dicuss model building, your work, your home life and strengthen cultural relations between several diferent countries and learn about toast and crumpets?

We are an asset to our forum and the world.

It is! But I grew up in London. My wife has the XXXX XXXXXXXXXX accent, but she lost it after living in London for 15yrs. 

Mmmmm... Texas Toast!  Excellent as a sandwich bread, or on the side of Spaghetti.   Thickly sliced, buttered fresh bread with a bit of garlic.  Yummy!

As for the accent, you would probably say the same thing 'bout us.  Isn't XXXX XXXXXXXXXX (didn't want to give away the Secret Workshop's location) known for thick accents?

Daywalker wrote:

I bet you have a funny accent...

Whatever gave you that idea?

LOL, I really hope you do get the chance!  When you do, be sure to let me know you're coming, it would really be nice to meet you!

I bet you have a funny accent...

rjkplasticmod wrote:

We may not have crumpets, but we do have Texas Toast.  MMMM, MMMM Good. Regards,  Rick

Texas Toast? Tell me more! 

Frank old chum, I hope I get to your side of the pond one day-I just know the results would be hilarious for the both of us!!

Reminds me of a scene in "A Bridge too far"  An Americam Capt issues orders to his platoon radio operator:

CAPT-"Get on the radio to those Brits and ask them to bring up their Baily gear!" 

PVT.-"Yessir!!

CAPT.-"And be sure to say please!!"

ROTFLMAO...

I think I will try to find some of these crumpets.  A friend of mine's wife is from London, perhaps she can help me find some.

Rick- Oh yeah, almost forgot about that!

We may not have crumpets, but we do have Texas Toast.  MMMM, MMMM Good.

Regards,  Rick