Fleet Air Arm Group Build

razordws wrote:

Hey Guys, I was watching Brett Green's video on Hyperscale's site of the opening day of the UK Nationals and I swear I saw Darren walking around in the background.  Of, course he's in disguse 'cause he's skipping out of work but I swear it's him...  Check out the guy in the background of this image...  what d'ya think is it him?

"Crikey! I've been rumbled!"

"Oi Brett! Get that camera out of here!"

Sorry mate, didn't mean to cause you any trouble.

Frank, I can see your pics now and the spit is looking fabulous!!!

I'm back!

Glad to see Rememberence Sunday was remembered here on FSM. Thanks lads. At 11.00 the UK nats fell silent as a lone bugle sounded throughout the three halls.

The weekend was great! We had a brilliant time and it went by all too quickly. We spent two days surrounded by great models, great trade stands and great people. Had a "few" drinks on Saturday evening.............. and a slap up full english breakfast in the morning. So we could go and do it all again!

I spent a few of my had won pennies too! Well, if you find yourself in the worlds largest model store its rude not to..........

Here's my haul of loot!

1/32 Revell Seafire Ib

1/72 Revell SR-71

1/35 Revell Crusader Mk.III

1/48 Tamiya Beaufighter Mk.VI

1/48 Hasegawa Spitfire Mk.Vb

1/48 Classsic Airframes Gannett ASW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Plus..........some resin bits.......some P/E bits..............decals....................

and I've got the week off work too.........WHOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Frank-

That Mk.46 is looking mighty fine mate! I'm going to study my books tomorrow morning and see which stencils you need. Sorry for the delay-I got a little carried away looking at my new toys..........

Frank, looks great from where I am.

Darren,  nice haul my friend  So, a gool English breakfast?  Meat, eggs, and crumpets?

Out of all the items you got the Gannet has my interest  A very cool looking aircraft. 

Roy

sausages, eggs, bacon ,hashbrowns, tomartoes, mushrooms, beans ,toast , orange juice and of course...tea. YUM!

As for the Gannet.....well, i've been waiting for that bad boy for a while now and it was going for a steal. It had to be done......

Thanks for the kind words, fellas!  It's slowly getting there, figure I'll still be working on her when I retire!

Darren- Nice haul, mate!  Sounds like you had a heck of a time there, wish I coulda been there!  That's a mighty large pile of loot ya' got there too!  As for the stencils, I got the wing walkways on, the trestle markings on the underside, and a couple of others on top too.  The ones I really wanted to use but couldn't are the prop blade markings and fuel capacity ones.  Did you give the Airfix guys a hard time for me?

Nice score Darren ,   Glad you're doing your best to keep the Vendors solvent.  One question on the English breakfast though,  No Rum ??

Regards,  Rick

 Hi All,

 Unsure what to do so I emailed Darson and am backing it up with this note. I would like to join the build.

 Project will be either a Buffalo or Devastator.....give me a week to get started

 And thanks to DesertRat for putting me onto this

 Nam 

Greetings Nam.  to the madnhouse.

Regards,  Rick

namrednef wrote:

Hi All,  Unsure what to do so I emailed Darson and am backing it up with this note. I would like to join the build.  Project will be either a Buffalo or Devastator.....give me a week to get started  And thanks to DesertRat for putting me onto this  Nam

rjkplasticmod wrote:

to the madhouse.

Who, us?

"Detail! "AttennnnnnnnSHUN!"

Gentlemen,

please welcome aboard the newest member of our squadron in the traditional manner......

"WELCOME NAM !"

Hope you're ready for us! There are two rules around here old chap:

1. Build a Fleet Air Arm model.

2. Have Fun!

"Being merry and flying by the seat of your pants is compulsory in this squadron."

"Chief of the watch-distribute the Rum!"

Cheers!

rjkplasticmod wrote:

Nice score Darren ,   Glad you're doing your best to keep the Vendors solvent.  One question on the English breakfast though,  No Rum ?? Regards,  Rick

You are quite right my friend, there was no rum for breakfast-hotel rules. However, a lovely young lady brought me a shot of whiskey instead.

Daywalker wrote:

Thanks for the kind words, fellas!  It's slowly getting there, figure I'll still be working on her when I retire! Darren- Nice haul, mate!  Sounds like you had a heck of a time there, wish I coulda been there!  That's a mighty large pile of loot ya' got there too!  As for the stencils, I got the wing walkways on, the trestle markings on the underside, and a couple of others on top too.  The ones I really wanted to use but couldn't are the prop blade markings and fuel capacity ones.  Did you give the Airfix guys a hard time for me?

Frank mate,

I spoke to the top man. He was very sorry and wanted me to pass on his sincere apologies. He has asked the head of UK sales to to see if a spare sheet for the Mk.46/47 is availiable. If there is one, they will send it to me free of charge so that I may send it to you. Best I could do as the MK.46/47 kit is out of production-however they did hint at a comeback if the demand is there...........

You will also be glad to hear that Airfix has changed its decal production to a different company................

TANGO 1 wrote:

rjkplasticmod wrote: Nice score Darren ,   Glad you're doing your best to keep the Vendors solvent.  One question on the English breakfast though,  No Rum ?? Regards,  Rick You are quite right my friend, there was no rum for breakfast-hotel rules. However, a lovely young lady brought me a shot of whiskey instead.

Life is good

Roy

Nam great to have you

Roy

to our GB Nam!  I really think you'll like it here.

Darren- Thanks again for talking to the chaps at Airfix for me!  I won't hold my breath for the decals, though that would be really nice.  I am very glad to hear they switched decal companies, hopefully their Mk.I early Spit will have some good ones!

Now, on with the toast!

Well, I dispatched my gift today!  I really hope XXXXXXXXXX likes it!

Darren-

How did the voting on your next FAAGB go?  Did the Sea Fury win?

Cheers!

Welcome to our little corner of the forums, David!

It's a good group of guys here, all of them.

Well 'cept maybe Frank (Daywalker). I heard he was a little shady...

DesertRat wrote:

Welcome to our little corner of the forums, David! It's a good group of guys here, all of them.   Well 'cept maybe Frank (Daywalker). I heard he was a little shady...

Just hide the Rum when Frank is around and you'll be fine!!!

 Thanks for the very nice welcome! I really appreciate it.

 I have been so used to the guitar and guitar building sites I frequent....and most of those have lost any kind of 'fun' spirit they may have had.....everyone's so damn serious.

 There isn't a whole lot of difference between building guitars and building models except for the subject matter.

 Both have all kinds of parts and resouces available....customizing possibilities....paint schemes....tribute subjects....you get the idea.

 But I know I won't have to rent a storage locker to accomodate getting back into plastic.

 And besides......"Here There Be Monsters!"

 Nam 

DesertRat wrote:

Welcome to our little corner of the forums, David! It's a good group of guys here, all of them.   Well 'cept maybe Frank (Daywalker). I heard he was a little shady...

A little shady

Roy

On our gift exchange if everyone would PM when your gift arrives I will keep track of who has received their's.  Lets keep who has who until Christmas if it's possible.

Roy

DesertRat wrote:

Well 'cept maybe Frank (Daywalker). I heard he was a little shady...

I resemble that remark...

Thanks guys!  Think I became the target for today.

LOL

wyoroy wrote:

On our gift exchange if everyone would PM when your gift arrives I will keep track of who has received their's.  Lets keep who has who until Christmas if it's possible. Roy

Good idea Roy! Willco.

Credit goes to you my friend

Roy

namrednef wrote:

And besides......"Here There Be Monsters!"  Nam

And to think, the rum hasn't even come out of the liquer cabinet yet!

What'll ya see it here on fridays...