Horrible glory

This is it chaps in all its horrible glory .

It looks finished but there is a bit of tidying-up

to do , maybe a bit more rigging to add and

a few bits and pieces to make it look more

busy , then a final coat of varnish .

Tony B .

even more

Forgot the photo!

Dave

The numbers are slowly increasing

As the title says, numbers are increasing but unfortunately daily chores get in the way far too often.

Dave Smith

Wolds modeller.

figure painting

In an effort to improve my versatility , I have

aquired a couple of figures to paint . Just to

keep you guessing , you don't get to see

them till they're done !!.

Tony B .

Dave Smith again

Forgot to say these are 1/56th scale and are made up of about 5/6 parts each, you get 52 in a box for £19.99.

Here are the sprues straight out of the box.

They are from the Napoleonic Wars, Peninsular campaign.

Dave

Dave Smith's latest efforts

Here are some photos of my latest efforts at painting model soldiers, these are the hard plastic type from Victrix, I also include one of their own photos for comparison.

I will get there eventually.

Work in progress -Islander.

Here is a couple of pics of my current project.

 

An old issue Airfix Britten Norman Islander in 1/72. It will eventually be finished in H.M. Coastgaurd colours. As can be seen a lot still to do, but although it is sitting on its tail now, it will be perched properly on its undercart when done.

 

Worst thing is covering all that yellow plastic, a 5litre tin of Dulux Brilliant White I think!

 

More to follow as work goes on.

 

Kev

 

 

The Mystery of the Missing Tamiya Thinners?

Hi Guys,

 

Well it looks like my gradual change from Enamels to Acrylics is temporarily frustrated.

 

I cannot seem to find any Tamiya Thinners. Our friendly model shop is out of stock, and says they were crossed off his last delivery as O.O.S from the distributor. I have orderd some from him, but I'll probably reach 50 by then. Have checked on internet and cannot find anybody who has some in stock at momemt (other than America) any of you guys know somewhere I can get some?

 

Where is Miss Marple when you need her the most?

 

Kev

tug

I suppose the novelty will wear off in time , meanwhile

here's the latest update .

sea

I'm not doing any sea , it will sit on a wooden plank , thats about

the limit of my ability at the moment , I need some lessons from

Dr Smith ( Bempton University) . Here's a plastic one ( not finished )

Tony B .

tug

Hullo chaps .

Here is a picture of something I am doing at the moment .

I don't know whether it will work so here goes .

Tony B .

South Shields Show Report 8th March 2009

Northern Scale Model Show (South Shields). 8th March 2009.

 

South Shields is one of my favourite model shows. It is normally held in June but this year it was early March. Our club was represented by Tony W, Tony B, Ron, Adrian and myself.

 

Our pitch was 4 tables in linear fashion which gave a better chance of talking to the public. I travelled with Tony W and Ron. The car full to the brim with kits, quite a few mine made and unmade, so I sat in the back nestled amongst the boxes and bags, ............. serves me right.

Adrian and Tony B made there own way there from home but weall arrived about 9.00am ready to set up after encountering a weather forecasters dream scenario, of every type of weather, rain, sun, snow, wind, hail and so on. 

 

Once we had battered through the gale into the hall, with no unexpected take offs, Adrian and Ron quickly got to work on the table coverings whilst we collected more kits, bags, coats etc from the cars. The table was covered in record time, and looked great. We then laid our wares out to see and got interest even as we were setting up. After 15 mins all was done and we could relax with a cup of tea.

 

The other clubs and members were there usual cheerful and friendly selves, and quite a few old aquaintences were renewed. The hall was warm, well lit and the aisles generous, no need to breathe in at this show or wince as somebody goes by.One downside was the number of traders who werea little thin on number but still some fantastic bargains to be found

 

Adrian, Tony B and Ron slipped off to seek out bargins early, Ron's shopping list being especially long!........ Did Anne know???

 

Much interest was shown in the display and all the models were photographed at one time or another, by interested members of the public. I managed to sell about half the kits I had brought as well as a made Lightning which I know went to a very good home. Tony Beesting, Ron and I entered the competition and there was some really lovely stuff there, against us, Competition entry was 50p per model, quite cheap really.

 

The day went well the visitors quite numerous until mid afternoon when things slowed and we were waitnig for the judging to be completed and winners announced. Well the time came and Bridlington and Wolds can be proud of themselves again 2 Golds, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze out of five kits entered.

Ron ........................GOLD  1/72 aircraft

Tony B.....................GOLD  1/48 aircraft

Kevin.......................SILVER and BRONZE 1/144 aircraft.

 

At 4.30pm we packed up and loaded the cars, feeling pleased with the day and our efforts. Somehow the car on the way back was even fuller, I had got rid a few boxes, several kits yet still full, perhaps it was all of Ron's shopping!!!

 

If you didn't go, then you missed a good day. I for one will be going next year, the company of colleagues together with a warm and friendly hospitable venue makes this day one on the calendar not to miss. I'm looking forward to Darlington(Sword and Lance) on 4th April 2009, it too is friendly, I hope to see you there!    

 

A selection of Photo's of the club display, oh and the Three Wise Monkey's!       

   

Tamiya Liquid Cement

Just a quick note to say I have tried the Tamiya Liquid cement on the S-3B Viking I am building and it was breeze to use. Its the first time I have tried something like this to join the fuesalge together and it worked really well.

I can defintely recommend this glue.

Try this for size

Hi Guys,

if this works Mike has done his magic again!

 

Kevin

S-3B Viking

Well, I finally fulfilled my new year resolution to start modeling again. I took one of our club members advice and just started gluing things together and very quickly I had something looking like an airplane!

Here are a couple of pictures showing the cockpit assemblies ready for installation into the fuselage...


This is the first time I have used an etched brass set and I have had mixed feelings about it. Some of the parts add to the finish whereas others just didn’t seem to add much more over what was there. I still have more to add to the rest of the aircraft so watch this space.The fuselage halves are together now and I have the wings on, its just a case of sanding the join. More pictures to follow.