Modelling World War 1

[zak]

Some protection added for the driver!

[zak]

Some varnishing and weathering and then what I hear you ask.

Well it will be onto another Bullock tractor - two actually, coupled back to back to investigate their use as a trench crosser, a sort of pedrail.

Well after I pick the peas, water the courgettes, treat my potatoes for blight and use a brush for certain things as well.

[Haddock]

That is gobsmackingly nice.
Haddock.

[Bigkev]

Steady Haddock,

You're beginning to sound like the 'BFG'  (Big Friendly Giant)........I agree it is gobsmackingly nice!

Bigkev

[Wizzel]

I will "third" those sentiments.  A truly exquisite bit of work there.

[zak]

Just about complete now, This model may not be at the next meeting as I have something else for the open competition.

[zak]

In between scratch building I have been working on The Takom WW1 Female Mk1 tank. This is in 1/35 scale.
Here are a few pictures for you.
Originally fitted with the anti-grenade net and the rear wheels to aid steering. Both were later abandoned.
Nice clip together tracks that still go round when fitted.
Nice straight forward model, no real problems were encountered.
These were first used during the Somme offensive.
Some painting done, more still do be done, just wetting you appetites really.

[Wizzel]

It's looking very clean for 100 years old - I'm excited to see the finished paint job and as nice a kit as it looks, it does appear to be a little clumsier than your scratch-building. 

[Haddock]

Just about complete now, This model may not be at the next meeting as I have something else for the open competition.

I don't see any reason why you can't bring more than one model, just leave a number off one of 'em.
Or am I opening a can of worms? I was planning on bringing two destroyers, just to get 'em out of the way. Speak now or forever hold your piece. I'll abide by the majority decision. 
Haddock.

[zak]

No, bringing two is fine, I was just not wanting to carry them from the car park together with the rest of the stuff I have to bring.
But remember two models of your own may split the vote further, you get no choice if it is in the competition or not. If it is on the table its in the comp!

[Bigkev]

I echo Zak's comments, I cannot see any reason for not bringing more than one model to a club night, competition or not. It is your models and yours to show off to the members. Like Zak says if two enter then you do run the risk of splitting any votes, but that is your choice in my eyes.
That's my take,
Bigkev

[Wizzel]

If I remember correctly, I think it's only on theme nights that the rule is one entry per paid up member so although you can bring as many models to the table, only one can have a number next to it.  On open competition nights, everything on the table is eligible for a vote just like at our show. 

For me, the competitive element is not really something I'm big on anyway, I'm just glad to have a model to bring to the table whether it's competition night or not.  If you want to bring 2 models anyway and enter one under my name, if I win the fiver, I'll split it with you 

[Haddock]

That's very magnanimous of you!!

[zak]

I only enter for the £5.00- tight money grabbing treasurer and Yorkshire man that I am!

[Haddock]

Could be a polite way of putting it but I know what you mean.