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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #270 on: April 14, 2020, 10:40:48 AM »
A few comments.
I am busy cleaning up the parts and unfortunately there are a number of faults to rectify.
The pictures tell you all.

I wonder how long their moulds last? It appears some of the mould is left in the axle hole on one of the wheels.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #271 on: April 14, 2020, 12:56:37 PM »
However bad it is -- it will not stop a man of your caliber - hohoho
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #272 on: April 14, 2020, 01:34:21 PM »
Wonderful as ever.  HOW did you do the steering wheel?

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« Reply #273 on: April 14, 2020, 02:32:49 PM »
Wonderful as ever.  HOW did you do the steering wheel?
The steering wheel is formed from a ring of solder, the arms are solder and the disc are from plastic card.
It is all superglued together.
I will do a demo sometime.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #274 on: April 14, 2020, 02:49:28 PM »
Wonderful as ever.  HOW did you do the steering wheel?
The steering wheel is formed from a ring of solder, the arms are solder and the disc are from plastic card.
It is all superglued together.
I will do a demo sometime.

Hi Zak,
Please note your offer is duly noted in club annals.
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PS. Did I say I was impressed....
I hope my next is always better

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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #275 on: April 15, 2020, 08:52:31 AM »
Filling in the bad bits, and looking at the photo, a lot of air bubbles to be dealt with too.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #276 on: April 15, 2020, 02:41:39 PM »
The new cutting mat - especially for Chris.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #277 on: April 15, 2020, 02:56:41 PM »
Hi Dave/Zak,
(I'm never sure how to address members on the website, by their username or the actual name? Or does it matter?)
In any event, you certainly employ a FULL range of modelling skills and materials in your models.
Wonderful.
I look forward to your demo when we have our next Modelling Open Day at Cass Hall... something to look forward to when this awful pandemic is over.

BTW: Have you changed your photo?
Is it an 'old' photo or have you grown a beard since we last saw you?
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #278 on: April 15, 2020, 03:11:43 PM »
Hi Dave/Zak,
(I'm never sure how to address members on the website, by their username or the actual name? Or does it matter?)
In any event, you certainly employ a FULL range of modelling skills and materials in your models.
Wonderful.
I look forward to your demo when we have our next Modelling Open Day at Cass Hall... something to look forward to when this awful pandemic is over.

BTW: Have you changed your photo?
Is it an 'old' photo or have you grown a beard since we last saw you?
Biggles
It my virus protection kit, last time I grew one it was ginger, how times change.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #279 on: April 15, 2020, 03:57:45 PM »
The new cutting mat - especially for Chris.
I was not looking for a grey cutting mat - it matches the beard though.
Chris

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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #280 on: April 15, 2020, 05:39:17 PM »
Bought it last week on line, I think I prefer green really.
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #281 on: April 15, 2020, 07:12:57 PM »
Bought it last week on line, I think I prefer green really.

Is that the beard or the cutting mat you're referring to.
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« Reply #282 on: April 16, 2020, 08:46:40 AM »
I was thinking of showing "she who must be obeyed" your new beard but thought I better get some smelling salts ready first - make of that what you will -- hohoho
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #283 on: April 16, 2020, 12:53:18 PM »
I was thinking of showing "she who must be obeyed" your new beard but thought I better get some smelling salts ready first - make of that what you will -- hohoho
Is that a compliment or an insult?

Here is the Fordson Sussex Balloon winch, once again, it still needs mirrors. Why do I remember when I look at the photos?
Brain dead or what? (no, you don't need to comment Martin)
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Re: 1:48 Battle of Britain Diorama
« Reply #284 on: April 16, 2020, 02:12:53 PM »
The balloon winch truck is looking good Dave. I am really impressed with your scratch building. Keep going.
Chris