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Rheged

#75
August 19, 2020, 01:56:48 AM
It's a coal mine, isn't it?
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

PR19_Kit

#76
August 19, 2020, 02:53:53 AM
It WAS a coal mine, lots of undersea coal seams in the area at one time apparently, but now all worked out.

I saw a TV film about the place a while ago, one of the 'Abandoned Engineering' series IIRC.
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

Mossie

#77
July 26, 2021, 12:43:21 PM
I don't think it's nice, you laughin'. You see, my mule don't like people laughin'. He gets the crazy idea you're laughin' at him. Now if you apologize, like I know you're going to, I might convince him that you really didn't mean it.

Gondor

#78
July 26, 2021, 12:56:41 PM
Quote from: rickshaw on August 18, 2020, 08:33:22 PM
They film part of a James Bond movie there.  It was quite creepy from memory.

They didn't film on the island, just around it.

Side Projects did a video on it. https://youtu.be/1RsF0FBqfmQ

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....

PR19_Kit

#79
July 26, 2021, 02:25:50 PM
Quote from: Mossie on July 26, 2021, 12:43:21 PM

1/35 Sea Dart and Sea Wolf set:
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAK02138?result-token=exZOe

1/35 SA-N-7 Gadfly and SA-N-9 Grizzly set:
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAK02136?result-token=exZOe


Why 1/35 scale though.

Any 1/35 scale ship that would need those would be HUGE!  :o
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

Rheged

#80
July 26, 2021, 02:34:29 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 26, 2021, 02:25:50 PM
Quote from: Mossie on July 26, 2021, 12:43:21 PM

1/35 Sea Dart and Sea Wolf set:
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAK02138?result-token=exZOe

1/35 SA-N-7 Gadfly and SA-N-9 Grizzly set:
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAK02136?result-token=exZOe


Why 1/35 scale though.

Any 1/35 scale ship that would need those would be HUGE!  :o

E.G. A type 22 frigate, for instance HMS Brazen,  would be 12 feet 3 and a bit inches long at 1/35 scale.  A type 42 destroyer (batch 3) would  be about 13 feet 2 and a bit inches long.
"If you can keep your head when all about you
Are losing theirs and blaming it on you....."
It  means that you read  the instruction sheet

Weaver

#81
July 26, 2021, 04:32:47 PM Last Edit: July 27, 2021, 03:34:35 AM by Weaver
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 26, 2021, 02:25:50 PM
Quote from: Mossie on July 26, 2021, 12:43:21 PM

1/35 Sea Dart and Sea Wolf set:
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAK02138?result-token=exZOe

1/35 SA-N-7 Gadfly and SA-N-9 Grizzly set:
https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAK02136?result-token=exZOe


Stand alone models. They've done the same with other naval weapons before:

Yamato 155mm gun turret: https://www.hannants.co.uk/product/TAK02144?result-token=vfhrt



Why 1/35 scale though.

Any 1/35 scale ship that would need those would be HUGE!  :o
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Steel Penguin

#82
July 27, 2021, 01:19:25 AM
ohh that's shiney  :thumbsup:  shame no one does a 1:35 V bomber to hang them from  :banghead:   still an old Tamiya chieftain hull would be crossable as a mount
the things you learn, give your mind the wings to fly, and the chains to hold yourself steady
take off and nuke the site form orbit, nope, time for the real thing, CAM and gridfire, call special circumstances. 
wow, its like freefalling into the Geofront
Not a member of the Hufflepuff conspiracy!

PR19_Kit

#83
July 27, 2021, 02:02:26 AM
If they pantographed them down to 1/72 and/or 1/96 they'd have a much larger market.
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

Steel Penguin

#84
July 27, 2021, 02:26:11 AM
an idea strikes   :o   use appropriate width boards ( mdf. ply etc) and just build from the deck up ! simples  :thumbsup:
it solves the fact that you could use the body as a kayak, and means that its ( probably ) just transportable
the things you learn, give your mind the wings to fly, and the chains to hold yourself steady
take off and nuke the site form orbit, nope, time for the real thing, CAM and gridfire, call special circumstances. 
wow, its like freefalling into the Geofront
Not a member of the Hufflepuff conspiracy!

Gondor

#85
July 27, 2021, 03:26:58 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 27, 2021, 02:02:26 AM
If they pantographed them down to 1/72 and/or 1/96 they'd have a much larger market.

1/35 works well for small dioramas or vinagrets, not sure that's the right word  :-\

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....

Weaver

#86
July 27, 2021, 03:38:42 AM Last Edit: July 27, 2021, 04:16:01 AM by Weaver
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 27, 2021, 02:02:26 AM
If they pantographed them down to 1/72 and/or 1/96 they'd have a much larger market.

If you want 1/72nd Sea Darts, one of the RC boat suppliers does them in resin. They also do SeaCats in white metal. Got some of both.
"Things need not have happened to be true. Tales and dreams are the shadow-truths that will endure when mere facts are dust and ashes, and forgot."
 - Sandman: A Midsummer Night's Dream, by Neil Gaiman

"I dunno, I'm making this up as I go."
 - Indiana Jones

Old Wombat

#87
July 27, 2021, 05:06:04 AM
Quote from: Gondor on July 27, 2021, 03:26:58 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on July 27, 2021, 02:02:26 AM
If they pantographed them down to 1/72 and/or 1/96 they'd have a much larger market.

1/35 works well for small dioramas or vinagrets, not sure that's the right word  :-\

Gondor

vignettes  :thumbsup:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

zenrat

#88
July 27, 2021, 05:31:18 AM
Or vinegarette.
;)
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

JayBee

#89
July 27, 2021, 05:46:43 AM
Quote from: zenrat on July 27, 2021, 05:31:18 AM
Or vinegarette.
;)

That's a rather acidic comment!  :wacko:
Alle kunst ist umsunst wenn ein engel auf das zundloch brunzt!!

Sic biscuitus disintegratum!

Cats are not real. 
They are just physical manifestations of collisions between enigma & conundrum particles.

Any aircraft can be improved by giving it a SHARKMOUTH!
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