Lots to keep you busy then?

Before I move onto the builds here's the background story. I was introduced to David Elshaw, who was sat beside me at the recent Club Meeting, at the Elvington Show. He approached the Club looking for someone to build some kits of Luftwaffe Nightfightersand was pointed in my direction. He explained that someone he knew had a collection of WW2 RAF Bomber models in a display on the Industrial Estate at Catfoss and David said wouldn't it be a good idea to show their opponents? So he did the research and sourced the models, dividing them into two sections i) minor involvement aircraft and ii) main ones. At the meeting David brought along a box containing 5 of the first and 8 of the second, two binders full of info, kit plans, decals and aftermarket accessories plus six models for me for my trouble and asked if I'd start with the minor section first. So let's begin......
The first aircraft in the folder is the Dragon kit of the Arado Ar 234B-2/Nachtigall (Nightingale) with etch from a Reheat set also provided. Raised detail from the kit parts was removed and the etch put in place after being prepainted, along with the plastic parts, RLM 66. The seat and part of the control column and the rudder pedals remain to be fitted. The main undercarriage bays were made up and fixed to the fuselage sides prior to closing up along with some weight to prevent tailsitting. Whilst other parts were drying/setting the engines were also built.

A great day, great company and some great models.

The attached photo and information were sent to me by David Elshaw, who was sat next to me at the recent Club Meeting. Simon's B-17 model struck a chord with him and he remembered the plane so sent these along to share with members.

A very enjoyable day, with some very nice people.

Super work as always.

WOW excellent work.

Bob c

On Sunday 18th October Adrian, Kevin, Neil, Chris H, Chris W, Jon, Barney, Wayne, Steve and I attended the Lincoln Scale Model Show. The venue was excellent, with plenty of clubs and SIGs. There was a good selection of traders. We had a strong display of models on our table which attracted plenty of interest. As always, there was plenty of good natured banter. We all enjoyed the event.
Barney, Kevin, Jon and Wayne where all winners in the competition, with Barney winning Best Aircraft in Show, an outstanding achievement. Congratulations to all the winners.
Francis also attended the show with the New Zealand SIG.

While the chimney stacks dry, I have ripped up my original fencing in the coal yard and will replace it with another, more to scale I hope, the planks on the original looked too wide.
Posts in position.

Meanwhile, I have got a Horse drawn coal wagon. This is from Langley Miniature Models and is in white metal. This will be in the coal yard.

You get a sheet of instructions and white metal horse, cart, coalman and sacks. The man's hand is separate!!!

It's really looking the part. Great!