Good afternoon all,
It's around this time I start trickling out my SMW releases. It's not going to be a bumper year this year due to promotion in my day job. I hope to have a couple of new What-If items ready in time, and a few long unavailable items out again (some TSR.2 sets) if I can.
Same goes for real world stuff. I will have the Westland Wasp complete resin 1/72 kit (for those who can't be bothered with fixing the LF one) and a new FAA post-war decal sheet, but I will post the rest nearer the time once I know they will be ready for the show.
I have acquired a few items from John Adams, including the remaining plastic strut, rod and tube stock, and the entire Skybirds86 range. The Percival Prentice has been re-mastered, but won't be on sale this year as CMR were too busy to cast it in time.
If there is anything you would like to see re-issued please let me know, I might be able to squeeze a couple out of the moulds. Unfortunately the P.1027 RR Eagle Tempest set is off the cards this year, the masters are damaged and need repairing before they can be re-run.
Colin
I would like a set of the A-4 C noses please Colin. The Hawker Siddley HS.125 COD conversion and a Hunter F.4 conversion set. Any or all of those would make me happy Colin.
Gondor
I don't need anything at the moment, BUT congratulations on the day job promotion.
Quote from: Freightdog862 on October 06, 2024, 04:23:40 AMI have acquired a few items from John Adams, including the remaining plastic strut, rod and tube stock, and the entire Skybirds86 range. The Percival Prentice has been re-mastered, but won't be on sale this year as CMR were too busy to cast it in time.
WHAAAAT?That's amazing, and well done you and John. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
He didn't include the moulds for his vacform floats, did he?
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 06, 2024, 07:37:14 AMQuote from: Freightdog862 on October 06, 2024, 04:23:40 AMI have acquired a few items from John Adams, including the remaining plastic strut, rod and tube stock, and the entire Skybirds86 range. The Percival Prentice has been re-mastered, but won't be on sale this year as CMR were too busy to cast it in time.
WHAAAAT?
That's amazing, and well done you and John. :thumbsup: :thumbsup:
He didn't include the moulds for his vacform floats, did he?
No, I only got a few items from John, but all of the Skybirds86 range (except the brass Strutz, as some of the tooling was lost), which includes thirty plus sets of masters, many never finished or released.
Colin
@Freightdog862 , do you have a list of everything you've produced? Or at least of kits which could still potentially be produced from moulds? For instance I wasn't aware of all the previous TSR2 stuff.
I'm imagining a 'new build' Slybirds86 MB5 kit, complete in mottled grey/white resin. ;D
PLEASE make the boxes larger of any of that you re-pop, the originals were almost impossible to re-pack.
The TSR2 sets would be welcome, such as the pylons & bombs, droptanks, refuelling probe etc. as will be the FAA decals and the Wasp
Would like to see the Dominie naval conversion, if possible.
Geoff
TSR2 stuff, and FAA decals I am interested in, as I have a few kits to use those on. I still want a P.1154 too.
I'd be interested in the Skybirds 86 MB.5 and Scimitar. The TSR2 sets also sound very attractive. I'm also up for P.1083 and P1109A and P.1109B sets for the Hunter. If yu wanted to do something different, how about , how about conversions for the A-4Kahu or a-4AR modificationswith AN/APG-66 radar?
Congratulations on the job promotion Colin. Radar Red Top missiles and anything in a similar vein would not go amiss.
Regards
Robert
If the Supermarine Scimitar is better than the Xtrakit version then I'd be interested in getting one.
On the subject of the Scimitar, some joker on t'bay is selling 2x Skybirds '86 kits for, wait for it....
£211 each.... EACH ffs...!!!
I think that I asked for the extended nose leg for the BAC TSR.2 before.
Is there a possibility for the Lynx Wildcat conversion set in the near future?
Or a conversion of the Boeing B-17 bomber into a airliner /freighter,Magna used to do a set but I've never found one. C-108.
Not wanting to put anyone off, but the Skybirdsd86 Scimitar needs some dedication to build. See my thread here for finer details.
https://www.whatifmodellers.com/index.php?topic=52716.0
It's undoubtedly more accurate than the Xtrakit version, but suffers from having its components limited in size by the size of Slybird's moulding machinery I suspect.
Quote from: chrisonord on October 07, 2024, 05:15:29 AMTSR2 stuff, and FAA decals I am interested in, as I have a few kits to use those on. I still want a P.1154 too.
Seconded
Good news about the Skybirds acquisitions. The Hunter T-bird is very nice. I'm curious as to the un-released masters.
Quote from: scautomoton on October 06, 2024, 09:22:36 AM@Freightdog862 , do you have a list of everything you've produced? Or at least of kits which could still potentially be produced from moulds? For instance I wasn't aware of all the previous TSR2 stuff.
Unfortunately I don't currently have a list of everything I've produced, I sometimes find myself looking on scalemates to remind me! The TSR.2 sets getting re-issued will be the fuel set (1435 gal ventral belly tank, wing tanks and IFR probe), Blue Water set (ventral tank, IFR probe and two wing mounted Blue Water missiles and pylons), outboard ECM pods and extented nose leg, all in 1/72.
Thanks,
Colin
Quote from: Thorvic on October 07, 2024, 04:58:56 AMThe TSR2 sets would be welcome, such as the pylons & bombs, droptanks, refuelling probe etc. as will be the FAA decals and the Wasp
Would like to see the Dominie naval conversion, if possible.
Geoff
I will see if I can get more Dominie sets cast up.
Quote from: The Wooksta! on October 08, 2024, 03:19:38 PMGood news about the Skybirds acquisitions. The Hunter T-bird is very nice. I'm curious as to the un-released masters.
They are all WWI or inter-war subjects, some quite obscure. The Inter-war ones are large flying boats, I haven't got all of them delivered yet. I'm hoping to follow the Prentice with the MB.5, as currently there isn't any competition available.
Colin
Quote from: Freightdog862 on October 09, 2024, 02:09:14 PMI'm hoping to follow the Prentice with the MB.5, as currently there isn't any competition available.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bow: :drink: :cheers: :party:
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 09, 2024, 04:49:40 PMQuote from: Freightdog862 on October 09, 2024, 02:09:14 PMI'm hoping to follow the Prentice with the MB.5, as currently there isn't any competition available.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bow: :drink: :cheers: :party:
Colin. Better prepare for a bulk order of the MB5 from the old man of the sig ;)
Quote from: Martin H on October 10, 2024, 02:14:07 AMQuote from: PR19_Kit on October 09, 2024, 04:49:40 PMQuote from: Freightdog862 on October 09, 2024, 02:09:14 PMI'm hoping to follow the Prentice with the MB.5, as currently there isn't any competition available.
YESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS! :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :bow: :drink: :cheers: :party:
Colin. Better prepare for a bulk order of the MB5 from the old man of the sig ;)
Save one for me!!!
Gondor
The only things wrong with the MB5 was the rather basic cockpit interior and the weight of the white metal in the nose making the undercarriage sag. And you only got one canopy, which has yellowed. I've a built one to salvage.
Might also be worth looking at the Hornets too, particularly the Navy ones, as AZ didn't do them, so there's no competition (the Special Hobby one was full of errors and omissions, whilst Magna only did the NF21 with the wing hinge, and even then, he'd used a warmed over Frog Hornet as a master.) If you do go down that route, consult with either John Adams or David Collins. What they don't know about the Hornets isn't worth knowing. AZ's Hornets had some nice detail but the engines lacked the streamlined chunkiness of the real thing. I was rather disappointed by them.
The single seat resin Hunters aren't worth repopping, but the T-bird certainly is. Could do with more surface detail but that's about it.
The Skybirds MB5 need some fettling around that belly intake, and a stock one would need a radiator shutter too, as Alastair did on his recent build. The Skybirds kit has no sing of that flap.
Quote from: Freightdog862 on October 09, 2024, 02:03:57 PMQuote from: scautomoton on October 06, 2024, 09:22:36 AM@Freightdog862 , do you have a list of everything you've produced? Or at least of kits which could still potentially be produced from moulds? For instance I wasn't aware of all the previous TSR2 stuff.
Unfortunately I don't currently have a list of everything I've produced, I sometimes find myself looking on scalemates to remind me! The TSR.2 sets getting re-issued will be the fuel set (1435 gal ventral belly tank, wing tanks and IFR probe), Blue Water set (ventral tank, IFR probe and two wing mounted Blue Water missiles and pylons), outboard ECM pods and extented nose leg, all in 1/72.
Thanks,
Colin
Woohoo!! :wub: :thumbsup:
Quote from: Pellson on October 10, 2024, 05:12:14 AMQuote from: Freightdog862 on October 09, 2024, 02:03:57 PMQuote from: scautomoton on October 06, 2024, 09:22:36 AM@Freightdog862 , do you have a list of everything you've produced? Or at least of kits which could still potentially be produced from moulds? For instance I wasn't aware of all the previous TSR2 stuff.
Unfortunately I don't currently have a list of everything I've produced, I sometimes find myself looking on scalemates to remind me! The TSR.2 sets getting re-issued will be the fuel set (1435 gal ventral belly tank, wing tanks and IFR probe), Blue Water set (ventral tank, IFR probe and two wing mounted Blue Water missiles and pylons), outboard ECM pods and extented nose leg, all in 1/72.
Thanks,
Colin
Woohoo!! :wub: :thumbsup:
That should fit on a 1/72 North American RA-5C or a Mig-25. Which would be the makings of a navy version of the Mig-25 or the air force Vigilante.
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 10, 2024, 04:51:05 AMThe Skybirds MB5 need some fettling around that belly intake, and a stock one would need a radiator shutter too, as Alastair did on his recent build. The Skybirds kit has no sign of that flap.
Not quite finished yet though Kit! That shutter and the trim need painting and then decals as well as the odd detail or two. It will be at Telford and ready to confuse a few punters as well. :wacko:
Gondor
Quote from: Freightdog862 on October 06, 2024, 04:23:40 AMSame goes for real world stuff. I will have the Westland Wasp complete resin 1/72 kit (for those who can't be bothered with fixing the LF one)
Any idea of the price on that? Couldn't find it on your web site.
Quote from: The Rat on October 10, 2024, 11:51:33 AMQuote from: Freightdog862 on October 06, 2024, 04:23:40 AMSame goes for real world stuff. I will have the Westland Wasp complete resin 1/72 kit (for those who can't be bothered with fixing the LF one)
Any idea of the price on that? Couldn't find it on your web site.
The Wasp is looking like £33.00, it won't be on the website until after Telford.
Colin
Quote from: The Wooksta! on October 10, 2024, 04:06:50 AMThe only things wrong with the MB5 was the rather basic cockpit interior and the weight of the white metal in the nose making the undercarriage sag. And you only got one canopy, which has yellowed. I've a built one to salvage.
Might also be worth looking at the Hornets too, particularly the Navy ones, as AZ didn't do them, so there's no competition (the Special Hobby one was full of errors and omissions, whilst Magna only did the NF21 with the wing hinge, and even then, he'd used a warmed over Frog Hornet as a master.) If you do go down that route, consult with either John Adams or David Collins. What they don't know about the Hornets isn't worth knowing. AZ's Hornets had some nice detail but the engines lacked the streamlined chunkiness of the real thing. I was rather disappointed by them.
The single seat resin Hunters aren't worth repopping, but the T-bird certainly is. Could do with more surface detail but that's about it.
Thanks Wooksta!, The MB.5 will come with a new interior, and improved vacform canopies in PETG (two copies), so yellowing won't be an issue. For the Prentice its likely all the previously metal parts will come in resin, probably the same for the MB.5 with maybe the exception of the u/c legs, as they are too fine to cast in resin, and probably too extravagant to cast in brass.
There is potential to do a Hornet improvement set, and perhaps a conversion for the naval variants, although discussions with AZ when they released the Hornet suggested the Sea Hornet would follow. John Adams has provided new drawings, but I doubt many would be in the market for super accurate resin Hornet family, as the AZ kit is overall not too bad. I did thing to at least cast up some white metal u/c and props as a generic improvement for any Hornet kit so far released. Maybe also do some beefed up engines for the AZ kits.
The Hunter masters are quite different to the other kits, being carved from polyurethane model board. this seems to be the reason for the lack of surface detail, as it's difficult to scribe into. The early injection moulded kit masters are machined mostly from perspex, all the detail parts are brass. The WWI kits are mainly built up from plastic card like a scratch build, with a fair amount of brass added. The Hunter T.7 might make a good donor for a two seat conversion for the Revell kit, although there is no shortage of competition. The Xtrakit nose just looks odd.
Colin
Quote from: Freightdog862 on October 10, 2024, 12:07:37 PMQuote from: The Rat on October 10, 2024, 11:51:33 AMQuote from: Freightdog862 on October 06, 2024, 04:23:40 AMSame goes for real world stuff. I will have the Westland Wasp complete resin 1/72 kit (for those who can't be bothered with fixing the LF one)
Any idea of the price on that? Couldn't find it on your web site.
The Wasp is looking like £33.00, it won't be on the website until after Telford.
Colin
:thumbsup:
Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 10, 2024, 04:51:05 AMThe Skybirds MB5 need some fettling around that belly intake, and a stock one would need a radiator shutter too, as Alastair did on his recent build. The Skybirds kit has no sing of that flap.
I got that TOTALLY wrong. :banghead:
Having checked my Monsoon PR3 build of the original Skybirds86 kt, it DOES have a radiator shutter, than can be positioned closed or opened, and a part that blocks off the view inside when it's open.
The white metal tailwheel is far too soft as it was, so a resin one may be better, but one thing that needs some work is the belly intake. It's the wrong shape, being oval instead of square edged, and I ended up scratching up a new one after vainly trying to modify the existing one.
There's a weird chunk of white metal that goes inside the nose to act as a bearing for the prop and to position the exhaust stubs into their slots in the cowling, but it's not wide enough as it's cast, so the exhaust stubs actually DON'T go through the slots. I slotted mine at the back and bent it outwards so they did.
Oh yes Colin, will there be a special limited edition in marbled plastic or resin to reproduce the true 1986 build experience? ;D
Quote from: Freightdog862 on October 10, 2024, 12:27:30 PMQuote from: The Wooksta! on October 10, 2024, 04:06:50 AMThe only things wrong with the MB5 was the rather basic cockpit interior and the weight of the white metal in the nose making the undercarriage sag. And you only got one canopy, which has yellowed. I've a built one to salvage.
Might also be worth looking at the Hornets too, particularly the Navy ones, as AZ didn't do them, so there's no competition (the Special Hobby one was full of errors and omissions, whilst Magna only did the NF21 with the wing hinge, and even then, he'd used a warmed over Frog Hornet as a master.) If you do go down that route, consult with either John Adams or David Collins. What they don't know about the Hornets isn't worth knowing. AZ's Hornets had some nice detail but the engines lacked the streamlined chunkiness of the real thing. I was rather disappointed by them.
The single seat resin Hunters aren't worth repopping, but the T-bird certainly is. Could do with more surface detail but that's about it.
Thanks Wooksta!, The MB.5 will come with a new interior, and improved vacform canopies in PETG (two copies), so yellowing won't be an issue. For the Prentice its likely all the previously metal parts will come in resin, probably the same for the MB.5 with maybe the exception of the u/c legs, as they are too fine to cast in resin, and probably too extravagant to cast in brass.
There is potential to do a Hornet improvement set, and perhaps a conversion for the naval variants, although discussions with AZ when they released the Hornet suggested the Sea Hornet would follow. John Adams has provided new drawings, but I doubt many would be in the market for super accurate resin Hornet family, as the AZ kit is overall not too bad. I did thing to at least cast up some white metal u/c and props as a generic improvement for any Hornet kit so far released. Maybe also do some beefed up engines for the AZ kits.
The Hunter masters are quite different to the other kits, being carved from polyurethane model board. this seems to be the reason for the lack of surface detail, as it's difficult to scribe into. The early injection moulded kit masters are machined mostly from perspex, all the detail parts are brass. The WWI kits are mainly built up from plastic card like a scratch build, with a fair amount of brass added. The Hunter T.7 might make a good donor for a two seat conversion for the Revell kit, although there is no shortage of competition. The Xtrakit nose just looks odd.
Colin
All the Skybirds Hornets (and I have them all) came with the naval attachments moulded in ie the wing folds/hinges and hook attachment points are all there, the modeller was told to take them off and fill them in for the F1/3/4.
Quote from: Gondor on October 06, 2024, 04:36:16 AMI would like a set of the A-4 C noses please Colin. The Hawker Siddley HS.125 COD conversion and a Hunter F.4 conversion set. Any or all of those would make me happy Colin.
Gondor
Hi Gondor, I will have Hunter F.4 sets, and hopefully some HS.125 COD sets cast up in time.
Colin
One thing Hornet that could be another revenue stream - canopies, using the Skybirds ones as a basis. The solitary example in those kits would have gone a wonderful shade of gold now - many of mine have. Ditto the Magna ones and the Special Hobby ones were the wrong shape.
That sodding great casting in the MB5 that Kit refers to is one of the causes of the undercarriage sagging with time as it's so heavy.
Quote from: The Wooksta! on October 13, 2024, 05:37:09 AMThat sodding great casting in the MB5 that Kit refers to is one of the causes of the undercarriage sagging with time as it's so heavy.
You're NOT kidding! :o
@Freightdog862 - will you be producing any of the 72-006 Anti-flash roundels and codes in time for Telford? I've spoken to at least one other person who's hunting for some.
Quote from: scautomoton on October 25, 2024, 08:13:05 AM@Freightdog862 - will you be producing any of the 72-006 Anti-flash roundels and codes in time for Telford? I've spoken to at least one other person who's hunting for some.
:thumbsup:
Try the Fantasy Printshop website. They had some. As that's where I got mine a few years back.
Quote from: scautomoton on October 25, 2024, 08:13:05 AM@Freightdog862 - will you be producing any of the 72-006 Anti-flash roundels and codes in time for Telford? I've spoken to at least one other person who's hunting for some.
Sadly not, that was one of my earlier sheets but a few minor errors crept in. Nothing important, but I want to fix them before reprinting, maybe next year. The only new decal be my FAA Brits at Sea Pt.3 sheet, which just arrived from the Fantasy Printshop. Real world FAA post-war subjects, but feel free to use them on whatever you want to.
This year at Telford I will again be sponsoring a small competition on the What-If stand. This will be slightly different than in previous years. Firstly it will be open to all models on the table, not just those with Freightdog parts on them. Secondly, the Elder Statesman of the SIG, PR19_Kit has graciously agreed to judge, along with Dominic McEvoy.
As per last year, two prizes will be given, one for technical build, and one for originality, meaning you don't have to have the model on the table to win one of the prizes. The prize will be a selection of goodies, to be given on the Sunday afternoon.
My thanks to our Glorious Leader for giving his approval.
Colin
I will have with me a part started/finished model and will have the backstory, which is complete, in printed form. Would that be eligible considering that the backstory has links to web pages in it to the various equipment used in the aircraft?
Gondor
Quote from: The Wooksta! on October 26, 2024, 12:20:43 AMTry the Fantasy Printshop website. They had some. As that's where I got mine a few years back.
All out of stock unfortunately.
Quote from: Freightdog862 on October 27, 2024, 02:38:17 PMThis year at Telford I will again be sponsoring a small competition on the What-If stand. This will be slightly different than in previous years. Firstly it will be open to all models on the table, not just those with Freightdog parts on them. Secondly, the Elder Statesman of the SIG, PR19_Kit has graciously agreed to judge, along with Dominic McEvoy.
As per last year, two prizes will be given, one for technical build, and one for originality, meaning you don't have to have the model on the table to win one of the prizes. The prize will be a selection of goodies, to be given on the Sunday afternoon.
My thanks to our Glorious Leader for giving his approval.
Colin
In particular, I do like the second category. Very well thought, and very much in line with what makes me so comfortable in this whiffing environment! :thumbsup:
It's a shame I won't be able to travel this year either(!), but I am most eagerly looking forward to loads of photos and stories on this site after the event. ;)
Quote from: Pellson on October 28, 2024, 01:37:04 AM...........but I am most eagerly looking forward to loads of photos and stories on this site after the event. ;)
Have no fear, there'll be LOADS of them after the event. ;D
As I will have a laptop computer with me I will probably upload some on the Saturday after the show, Sunday too as I am not travelling until the Monday.
Gondor
Quote from: Gondor on October 27, 2024, 11:11:39 PMI will have with me a part started/finished model and will have the backstory, which is complete, in printed form. Would that be eligible considering that the backstory has links to web pages in it to the various equipment used in the aircraft?
Gondor
I think the physical model needs to be completed, back story is a bonus, but the judging would be what is on the table. That said, it is down to Kit and Dominic to decide as they see fit.
Colin
Just in from the casters, so hopefully packed up for the show next weekend, all 1/72 reissues:
TSR.2 fuel tank set (large belly and wing drop tanks)
TSR.2 Blue Water missile set (includes belly tank)
TSR.2 extended nose leg
TSR.2 chaff pods
HS.125 COD conversion
Plenty available so no need to reserve if you are there on the Saturday.
Thanks,
Colin
There probably won't be any left for Sunday. ;D
Quote from: Freightdog862 on November 01, 2024, 03:36:35 PMJust in from the casters, so hopefully packed up for the show next weekend, all 1/72 reissues:
TSR.2 fuel tank set (large belly and wing drop tanks)
TSR.2 Blue Water missile set (includes belly tank)
TSR.2 extended nose leg
TSR.2 chaff pods
HS.125 COD conversion
Plenty available so no need to reserve if you are there on the Saturday.
Thanks,
Colin
I won't be there and I'd like to reserve one set of each., please.. If they are available, I'd also like to obtain an EE P12 set, a pair of P.1109A conversions , one P.1109B conversion, an a pair of P.1083 wing sets.. The P12 conversion is going on a B-57B with the Red Dean mod'd to look lmore like a US missile of the period.
What I am doing at Telford:
1) Get to the SiG table, deposit models, say hi to other people at the stand etc.
2) Make a beeline for Hall 2 Row C
3) Decide what to do next
Gondor
Quote from: Gondor on November 02, 2024, 03:13:23 AMWhat I am doing at Telford:
1) Get to the SiG table, deposit models, say hi to other people at the stand etc.
2) Make a beeline for Hall 2 Row C
3) Decide what to do next
Gondor
oooh snap. My additional plan is to then wander aimlessly around the show, looking for things on my list, visiting the same stands at least 5 times on the hope of spotting something I may have missed.....
Quote from: scautomoton on November 02, 2024, 06:20:46 AMQuote from: Gondor on November 02, 2024, 03:13:23 AMWhat I am doing at Telford:
1) Get to the SiG table, deposit models, say hi to other people at the stand etc.
2) Make a beeline for Hall 2 Row C
3) Decide what to do next
Gondor
oooh snap. My additional plan is to then wander aimlessly around the show, looking for things on my list, visiting the same stands at least 5 times on the hope of spotting something I may have missed.....
Sounds like the SMW standard routine to me..................... :thumbsup:
Quote from: Martin H on November 02, 2024, 01:48:17 PMQuote from: Gondor on November 02, 2024, 03:13:23 AMWhat I am doing at Telford:
1) Get to the SiG table, deposit models, say hi to other people at the stand etc.
2) Make a beeline for Hall 2 Row C
3) Decide what to do next
Gondor
Sounds like the SMW standard routine to me..................... :thumbsup:
That may be, but this is only my third visit to Telford.
Gondor
Quote from: Gondor on November 02, 2024, 02:12:20 PMQuote from: Martin H on November 02, 2024, 01:48:17 PMQuote from: Gondor on November 02, 2024, 03:13:23 AMWhat I am doing at Telford:
1) Get to the SiG table, deposit models, say hi to other people at the stand etc.
2) Make a beeline for Hall 2 Row C
3) Decide what to do next
Gondor
Sounds like the SMW standard routine to me..................... :thumbsup:
That may be, but this is only my third visit to Telford.
Gondor
SMW plans are like battleplans, once the event kicks off plans tend to go out the window, there are distractions in the halls between us and Freightdog, plus there are fellow SIG members, who may have spotted something en-route to the stand that demands our immediate attention ;D
Quote from: Thorvic on November 03, 2024, 01:44:24 AMQuote from: Gondor on November 02, 2024, 02:12:20 PMQuote from: Martin H on November 02, 2024, 01:48:17 PMQuote from: Gondor on November 02, 2024, 03:13:23 AMWhat I am doing at Telford:
1) Get to the SiG table, deposit models, say hi to other people at the stand etc.
2) Make a beeline for Hall 2 Row C
3) Decide what to do next
Gondor
Sounds like the SMW standard routine to me..................... :thumbsup:
That may be, but this is only my third visit to Telford.
Gondor
SMW plans are like battleplans, once the event kicks off plans tend to go out the window, there are distractions in the halls between us and Freightdog, plus there are fellow SIG members, who may have spotted something en-route to the stand that demands our immediate attention ;D
So true. I just hope I don't have to dodge the odd Darlek or two as I did on my first visit, but I know what you mean.
Gondor
Quote from: Freightdog862 on October 27, 2024, 02:38:17 PMThis year at Telford I will again be sponsoring a small competition on the What-If stand. This will be slightly different than in previous years. Firstly it will be open to all models on the table, not just those with Freightdog parts on them. Secondly, the Elder Statesman of the SIG, PR19_Kit has graciously agreed to judge, along with Dominic McEvoy.
As per last year, two prizes will be given, one for technical build, and one for originality, meaning you don't have to have the model on the table to win one of the prizes. The prize will be a selection of goodies, to be given on the Sunday afternoon.
My thanks to our Glorious Leader for giving his approval.
Colin
Congratulations to scautomoton and Zenrat on winning the Best on the table at SMW last weekend. The AW.169 was a stunning example, and amazing scratch build via the medium of 3D printing, and the B.28 and a half was winner for the spirit of What-If Modelling complete with backstory, as judged by Kit and Dominic.
Thank you to Kit and Dominic, maybe next year the official IPMS What-If class can get a few more entries, as there were plenty of models on the What-Of and Project Cancelled table that could have won something!
Thanks,
Colin
Quote from: Freightdog862 on November 14, 2024, 01:42:59 PMThank you to Kit and Dominic, maybe next year the official IPMS What-If class can get a few more entries, as there were plenty of models on the What-Of and Project Cancelled table that could have won something!
It was a pleasure doing it Colin, thanks for the opportunity.
My campaign for swamping Class 32 (or whatever they decide the Whiff Class is next year...) has already gained lots of support, and will hopefully result in a LARGE number of models there in 2025.
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 14, 2024, 01:56:40 PMQuote from: Freightdog862 on November 14, 2024, 01:42:59 PMThank you to Kit and Dominic, maybe next year the official IPMS What-If class can get a few more entries, as there were plenty of models on the What-Of and Project Cancelled table that could have won something!
Well said Kit. I might even enter a couple myself: if I do it'll be the first time since the Nationals were held at Stoneleigh....
It was a pleasure doing it Colin, thanks for the opportunity.
My campaign for swamping Class 32 (or whatever they decide the Whiff Class is next year...) has already gained lots of support, and will hopefully result in a LARGE number of models there in 2025.
There was a post on the IPMS SMW Facebook page by a Roger Wallsgrove calling for more entries into the What-If class at next years show. He even mentions a Mr Spackman!
At least one guy in my club has announced he wants a go at it, and he's a ship modeler.
It could well be the most packed class at SMW 2025!
Quote from: Freightdog862 on November 14, 2024, 01:42:59 PMQuote from: Freightdog862 on October 27, 2024, 02:38:17 PMThis year at Telford I will again be sponsoring a small competition on the What-If stand. This will be slightly different than in previous years. Firstly it will be open to all models on the table, not just those with Freightdog parts on them. Secondly, the Elder Statesman of the SIG, PR19_Kit has graciously agreed to judge, along with Dominic McEvoy.
As per last year, two prizes will be given, one for technical build, and one for originality, meaning you don't have to have the model on the table to win one of the prizes. The prize will be a selection of goodies, to be given on the Sunday afternoon.
My thanks to our Glorious Leader for giving his approval.
Colin
Congratulations to scautomoton and Zenrat on winning the Best on the table at SMW last weekend. The AW.169 was a stunning example, and amazing scratch build via the medium of 3D printing, and the B.28 and a half was winner for the spirit of What-If Modelling complete with backstory, as judged by Kit and Dominic.
Thank you to Kit and Dominic, maybe next year the official IPMS What-If class can get a few more entries, as there were plenty of models on the What-Of and Project Cancelled table that could have won something!
Thanks,
Colin
Thank you Colin.
It was a priveledge to have been there in plastic if not in the flesh. I didn't send the Halfcan over to win anything, I just wanted to join in the fun. But it is an honour to have judged by my peers.
Did the spiders eggs I filled it with hatch yet?
:wacko:
Quote from: zenrat on November 15, 2024, 03:41:11 AMDid the spiders eggs I filled it with hatch yet?
:wacko:
If you think I'd have let a parcel from Oz past my letterbox without TOTAL fumigation you're not as sharp as I think you are Fred. ;D ;)
You hold on to that thought Kit,..
;)
Better avoid Sheerness Kit :angel:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/content/articles/2009/07/09/scorpion_sheerness_video_feature.shtml (https://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/content/articles/2009/07/09/scorpion_sheerness_video_feature.shtml)
Scorpions in Britain! I would not have ever imagined that!
The bigger ones seem to be less venomous and little ones are more nasty. One nice thing about where I live, there's no scorpions, giant spiders, rattlesnakes, pythons, hurricanes or earthquakes. Just tornadoes and occasional blizzard.
Quote from: NARSES2 on November 16, 2024, 05:43:00 AMBetter avoid Sheerness Kit :angel:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/content/articles/2009/07/09/scorpion_sheerness_video_feature.shtml (https://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/content/articles/2009/07/09/scorpion_sheerness_video_feature.shtml)
NOW they tell me! :o
I used to go there lot when I was working, to catch the rather superb Olau Line ferries, now sadly gone, thanks to over militant unions.
Quote from: NARSES2 on November 16, 2024, 05:43:00 AMBetter avoid Sheerness Kit :angel:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/content/articles/2009/07/09/scorpion_sheerness_video_feature.shtml (https://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/content/articles/2009/07/09/scorpion_sheerness_video_feature.shtml)
Yes, read about that many years ago. One place I really want to visit, with a UV light of course!
The scorpions have been over here for quite some time, they are quite harmless, and not very widespread. Here is me with my Asian forrest scorpion, Terry.
Quote from: PR19_Kit on November 16, 2024, 06:55:32 AMI used to go there lot when I was working,
Same as me Kit, the Isle of Sheppey has (or had) the only two steel works in the UK south of the Thames.
Quote from: The Rat on November 16, 2024, 09:27:52 AMYes, read about that many years ago. One place I really want to visit, with a UV light of course!
You sure about that Ratty?
fast forward to 13:23 for Sheerness................
Quote from: Martin H on November 17, 2024, 12:06:20 PMYou sure about that Ratty?
Afer all that he didn't even mention the scorpions!
Quote from: Martin H on November 17, 2024, 12:06:20 PMQuote from: The Rat on November 16, 2024, 09:27:52 AMYes, read about that many years ago. One place I really want to visit, with a UV light of course!
You sure about that Ratty?
fast forward to 13:23 for Sheerness................
I've got family in Gravesend (i've always thought its a fantastic place name) and I was born in Dartford. Score!
Quote from: zenrat on November 19, 2024, 03:43:10 AMI've got family in Gravesend (i've always thought its a fantastic place name) and I was born in Dartford. Score!
Why does that not surprise me :angel:
Quote from: zenrat on November 19, 2024, 03:43:10 AMQuote from: Martin H on November 17, 2024, 12:06:20 PMQuote from: The Rat on November 16, 2024, 09:27:52 AMYes, read about that many years ago. One place I really want to visit, with a UV light of course!
You sure about that Ratty?
fast forward to 13:23 for Sheerness................
I've got family in Gravesend (i've always thought its a fantastic place name) and I was born in Dartford. Score!
I look at that picture and think of how it looks like Chicago. Ya just gotta love bricks.......