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Modelling Projects / Re: N/S Savannah
« on: September 06, 2016, 03:25:52 PM »
What country was it registered with and where was it built?
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Modelling Projects / Re: ICM. British Grenadier Queens Guard 916001) 1:16 scale
« on: September 06, 2016, 02:58:03 PM »
I feel that whatever I say will be inappropriate and taken out of context.
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Modelling Projects / Re: N/S Savannah
« on: September 06, 2016, 02:56:24 PM »
Surely not Martin, not a clear ring, what about the lead shielding?
Where are the control rods?
Who designed this reactor?
Where are the control rods?
Who designed this reactor?
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Modelling Projects / Re: ICM. British Grenadier Queens Guard 916001) 1:16 scale
« on: September 06, 2016, 11:05:35 AM »
After assembly some filling was required around the arm joints and here and there.
This was then given an undercoat of grey.
In the meantime, scale raised its head.
This is 1/16 and so is the MiniArt French Grenadier.
So which is correct?
1/16 scale is 19.05 mm to the foot.
Using this for a basis then the ICM figure is 128mm to the top of his bearskin, so he is 6.7 ft, allowing a bit of leeway for the height of the bearskin this seems about right. I imagine a Guard to be 6 feet tall or thereabouts.
The MiniArt figure is 145mm to the top of his bearskin - 7.6 ft. tall - not to scale. Even if his head is hardly in the bearskin this cannot be correct. I think French Grenadiers were quite tall, so he may be 6 ft. as well?
Judge for yourself by the photographs.
This was then given an undercoat of grey.
In the meantime, scale raised its head.
This is 1/16 and so is the MiniArt French Grenadier.
So which is correct?
1/16 scale is 19.05 mm to the foot.
Using this for a basis then the ICM figure is 128mm to the top of his bearskin, so he is 6.7 ft, allowing a bit of leeway for the height of the bearskin this seems about right. I imagine a Guard to be 6 feet tall or thereabouts.
The MiniArt figure is 145mm to the top of his bearskin - 7.6 ft. tall - not to scale. Even if his head is hardly in the bearskin this cannot be correct. I think French Grenadiers were quite tall, so he may be 6 ft. as well?
Judge for yourself by the photographs.
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Modelling Projects / Re: ICM. British Grenadier Queens Guard 916001) 1:16 scale
« on: September 06, 2016, 10:32:09 AM »
Yes, its worth a visit, well stocked with proper modelling stuff, tools, books and unusual models.
There is also Newby Hall close by with a miniature railway. Ripon itself is also quite nice.
The shop owners are helpful and know what they are about.
I am not the greatest figure painter but will do my best.
I think Howard is more of an expert - oils and so on.
There is also Newby Hall close by with a miniature railway. Ripon itself is also quite nice.
The shop owners are helpful and know what they are about.
I am not the greatest figure painter but will do my best.
I think Howard is more of an expert - oils and so on.
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Modelling Projects / Re: ICM. British Grenadier Queens Guard 916001) 1:16 scale
« on: September 05, 2016, 03:42:46 PM »
Well the parts are quite nice but some gentle persuasion was required to get the legs to meet.
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Modelling Projects / Re: Not Quite Origami - but Certainly Original...
« on: September 05, 2016, 01:37:24 PM »Forgive my phrasing oh tetchy one! I should've said 'we might welcome' etc etc.I have just looked up tetchy in the dictionary, many thanks for the complement.
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Modelling Projects / ICM. British Grenadier Queens Guard 916001) 1:16 scale
« on: September 05, 2016, 01:15:09 PM »
I bought this from Veteranus Models in Ripon.
I also bought the Swiss Guard at our show.
Here are pictures of the instructions, artwork and parts.
The kit contains 28 parts that seem to be nicely moulded on first inspection.
I also bought the Swiss Guard at our show.
Here are pictures of the instructions, artwork and parts.
The kit contains 28 parts that seem to be nicely moulded on first inspection.
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Modelling Projects / Re: Not Quite Origami - but Certainly Original...
« on: September 05, 2016, 11:14:48 AM »
When have you arranged for them to be exhibitors?
As a member of the steering group I am certainly not aware of this.
As a member of the steering group I am certainly not aware of this.
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General Discussion / Re: East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show 2016
« on: September 01, 2016, 07:13:09 AM »
Sleepless for some.
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Modelling Projects / Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« on: August 31, 2016, 03:48:22 PM »
We could offer him as a free gift.
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General Discussion / Model Shops
« on: August 31, 2016, 07:22:58 AM »
These now seem to be fewer and further between them.
I have just visited the model shop in Ripon, Veteranus models.
https://veteranus.co.uk/
Excellent shop, well stocked with some unusual kits, I did pick up one or two, and of course the Badger primer.
Well worth a visit.
I have just visited the model shop in Ripon, Veteranus models.
https://veteranus.co.uk/
Excellent shop, well stocked with some unusual kits, I did pick up one or two, and of course the Badger primer.
Well worth a visit.
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General Discussion / Re: East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show 2016
« on: August 31, 2016, 07:18:31 AM »
mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm...............WW1, trench foot.........................surprised that no cartoons are available from Martin.
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Modelling Projects / Re: USS TEXAS BB35 in 1:350
« on: August 31, 2016, 07:17:09 AM »
We could share it, but 1p each, is it really worth it?
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General Discussion / Re: East Riding of Yorkshire Model Show 2016
« on: August 29, 2016, 04:07:09 PM »
Can't wait, but baby sitting before that.