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Gondor's Grumblings

Started by Gondor, April 08, 2013, 11:07:47 AM

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Thorvic

It happens, just don't let it get to you get the lightning finished and anything else becomes a bonus build, sometimes builds just fly together thanks to the kit, the build, the inspiration driving you and the circumstances to allow you pull all that together with minimal interruption or distraction.

Daft really when not working you can't get much done as you have the time but feel guilty at having it and try to focus on getting a job, but when working you don't always have the time, the energy or the inspiration so again struggle. Experiencing exactly the same, I have the model room I have the builds but after a day sat in front of a PC, the eyes or the body feels tired and you just want to turn off and chill out.
Project Cancelled SIG Secretary, specialising in post war British RN warships, RN and RAF aircraft projects. Also USN and Russian warships

Gondor

Not much progress on anything as real life has been rearing its ugly head over the last few days. The Lightening WILL be finished for Telford for sure and hopefully for the Glasgow show.

My planed activities for the week before Telford means that if it is not done prior to the Tuesday then its not happening as I will be visiting some other friends in the Midlands on my way to SMW

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Gondor

I should get back to modelling tomorrow evening. Been fretting over a very important purchase which was finalised today by my picking up a five year old Ford Focus. Had to take the plunge as Lemmy, my 2002 Toyota Avensis had got to the stage where the engine and exhaust system were B.E.R.. Makes me think that the name was rather apt even if I did name the car Lemmy for a different reason

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

TheChronicOne

Yay on both counts!!  :laugh:


RIP Lemmy.
-Sprues McDuck-

Gondor

Quote from: TheChronicOne on October 12, 2017, 03:32:46 PM

RIP Lemmy.


He is not gone yet. At the moment I own two cars as I have yet to visit any of the local scrap yards to see if they will take him and for how much.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Gondor

#875
Things are progressing reasonably well in my preparations for Telford. Models are progressing nicely and the first of several cakes has been baked and its infusion with Whisky has started. Another two non infused cakes will be baked on Friday for those that are driving or are under age.

A problem I do have with preparations for Telford is less time than most people have. I am travelling down on the Wednesday as I am visiting some friends on the Thursday and I have a social commitment on the Tuesday evening as well so I only have a week left :banghead:

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Gondor

The second infusion for the first cake has taken place. Seeing that I have a cold, perhaps I should sniff the cake to clear my bunged up nose  :o

I am going to have to very carefully consider storage and labelling of the cakes as there will be three of them, more than likely to be pre cut into finger sized slices for ease of consumption. It would not be a good idea to get them mixed up so probably labels and sticky tape to the rescue.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

TheChronicOne

Feel better and yeah........ labeling them cakes sounds like a GOOD idea!  ;D :thumbsup:
-Sprues McDuck-

PR19_Kit

We'll have to 'Taste Check' them all on arrival of course...........  ;D ;)
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Thorvic

Quote from: Gondor on November 01, 2017, 02:11:17 PM
The second infusion for the first cake has taken place. Seeing that I have a cold, perhaps I should sniff the cake to clear my bunged up nose  :o

I am going to have to very carefully consider storage and labelling of the cakes as there will be three of them, more than likely to be pre cut into finger sized slices for ease of consumption. It would not be a good idea to get them mixed up so probably labels and sticky tape to the rescue.

Gondor

Put icing on the Alcohol free one, then you should be safe  :thumbsup:

Sounds like you could do with the infusion to help fight the cold,  ;)
Project Cancelled SIG Secretary, specialising in post war British RN warships, RN and RAF aircraft projects. Also USN and Russian warships

Gondor

Quote from: Thorvic on November 01, 2017, 11:25:25 PM
Quote from: Gondor on November 01, 2017, 02:11:17 PM
The second infusion for the first cake has taken place. Seeing that I have a cold, perhaps I should sniff the cake to clear my bunged up nose  :o

I am going to have to very carefully consider storage and labelling of the cakes as there will be three of them, more than likely to be pre cut into finger sized slices for ease of consumption. It would not be a good idea to get them mixed up so probably labels and sticky tape to the rescue.

Gondor

Put icing on the Alcohol free one, then you should be safe  :thumbsup:

Sounds like you could do with the infusion to help fight the cold,  ;)

I don't drink the stuff as I can't stand the taste  :drink:

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Martin H

Quote from: Gondor on October 30, 2017, 04:10:07 PM
A problem I do have with preparations for Telford is less time than most people have. I am travelling down on the Wednesday as I am visiting some friends on the Thursday and I have a social commitment on the Tuesday evening as well so I only have a week left :banghead:
To avoid getting stressed out over telford, I tend to cease all model activity a week before the show. Regardless of weather the build's that are underway were intended for the show or not. That leaves what "spare time" I have in the run up to the show for getting every thing packed and ready for the off.
I always hope for the best.
Unfortunately,
experience has taught me to expect the worst.

Size (of the stash) matters.

IPMS (UK) What if? SIG Leader.
IPMS (UK) Project Cancelled SIG Member.

Gondor

Quote from: Martin H on November 02, 2017, 12:44:26 PM
Quote from: Gondor on October 30, 2017, 04:10:07 PM
A problem I do have with preparations for Telford is less time than most people have. I am travelling down on the Wednesday as I am visiting some friends on the Thursday and I have a social commitment on the Tuesday evening as well so I only have a week left :banghead:
To avoid getting stressed out over telford, I tend to cease all model activity a week before the show. Regardless of weather the build's that are underway were intended for the show or not. That leaves what "spare time" I have in the run up to the show for getting every thing packed and ready for the off.

I am thinking that way Martin, I will have to hold my F.A.R.T. for now although I may do the odd part or two. I have a couple of kits that I can add decals to so that will be the order of the day, the VG lightening has a few little things done to it and there is an F-4L still waiting some decals too.

So the F.A.R.T will get its first show at Perth next year with hopefully OGL looking after it for a while so people get a chance to look at it and laugh over the back-story to it.

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Thorvic

You'll burst holding a Fart for that long !!!!  :wacko:
Project Cancelled SIG Secretary, specialising in post war British RN warships, RN and RAF aircraft projects. Also USN and Russian warships

PR19_Kit

In some previous years I've not even started a model for Telford by this time.  ;D

Mind you, they weren't Whiffs, and usually OOB with different decals.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit