Pellsons Perceivings

NARSES2 · February 24, 2023, 02:56:47 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 22, 2023, 10:16:19 AMYes, it's almost identical, but with a cross brace added underneath as it's a convertible. IIRC it's the same cross brace that they fitted to the Herald and Vitesse convertibles.

Cheers Kit

I think our Spit was a Mk II, had wire wheels and just enough room in the back for our Doberman

PR19_Kit · February 24, 2023, 03:47:51 AM

Quote from: zenrat on February 24, 2023, 02:35:10 AMAlfasud?
I think I saw one once but by the time I crossed the road for a decent look there was nothing left but a pile of iron oxide.

Pellson · February 26, 2023, 12:34:08 PM

Back home after a few days in the archipelagian cottage. Lovely R&R, even though the weather has been less than optimal. While not bringing anything modelling related, I did bring a few books I've been longing to read, and that's where I've spent my time. And it's been absolutely lovely!

Looking towards a more "normal" week, I've not yet decided on whether to carry on my reading spree or diversify into modelling again. While still having another week off, the better half hasn't and that invariably leads to some logistical management which, annoyingly, can be quite distressing. That, in turn, is usually a mojo killer, and starting something just to lose the drive.. also a mojo killer.

But also not a good idea to worry prematurely. So we'll see.

Gondor · February 26, 2023, 01:13:08 PM

I suggest you read. When you reach the end of a chapter, do a little modelling if you feel like it and then return to the book for another chapter, other commitments depending.

Here's me giving advice on reading with a Library of books to read myself

Gondor

Pellson · February 26, 2023, 01:25:47 PM

Quote from: Gondor on February 26, 2023, 01:13:08 PM.

Here's me giving advice on reading with a Library of books to read myself

Gondor

A much appreciated and heartfelt advice, though. Thanks.

Rick Lowe · February 26, 2023, 08:30:36 PM

I wonder whether our Books To Read Stashes match our Models To Build ones... I know mine does...

scooter · February 27, 2023, 01:35:47 AM

Quote from: Rick Lowe on February 26, 2023, 08:30:36 PMI wonder whether our Books To Read Stashes match our Models To Build ones... I know mine does...

Yes

NARSES2 · February 27, 2023, 05:38:07 AM

Quote from: Rick Lowe on February 26, 2023, 08:30:36 PMI wonder whether our Books To Read Stashes match our Models To Build ones... I know mine does...

As does mine

Quote from: Pellson on February 26, 2023, 12:34:08 PMI've not yet decided on whether to carry on my reading spree or diversify into modelling again.

Personally if the book was narrative, fiction or historical, then I finish it rather than lose track. If reference then they are much easier to put down and then pick up again later. Just my tuppence worth.

Nick · February 27, 2023, 06:26:04 AM

I have far more unbuilt kits than I have unread books. But not by much.

Pellson · February 27, 2023, 08:42:44 AM

Quote from: Nick on February 27, 2023, 06:26:04 AMI have far more unbuilt kits than I have unread books. But not by much.

I'm with Nick here, but that might be due to the fact that my Stash^TM is around 750 kits as we stand.
That said, we have an entire room (if not a big one) dedicated to our books, but as a matter of fact, most of them are read.

Pellson · February 28, 2023, 06:30:50 AM

As it happens, I never got started on that book. I should, though, as it is a rundown by one of our best scholars on how the current Russia is ticking on. And that might change, or, as the chap has said himself: "The book was almost ready a year ago - and then I had to rewrite half of it.."

Instead, I unpacked an old Hasegawa Super Sabre and got to paint some interior. Not that there is much of an interior in these kits, but you can at least make an effort with what there is, methinks. So a coat of light grey and some green for the bang seat cushions, at least.
The plan is that it'll be a Danish one, as I seem to be in a Scandinavian spree for the time being. An almost RW build, but with that added Ferranti LRMTS under the nose I've worked into the German Hun backstory already. Other changes from the kit are omission of the wing fences and addition of the wing tip ECM pods/rods as per the actual late Danish Huns, but apart from than that, no surprises. So most likely a nice and quick little build. These old Hasegawas usually are.

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An upside with this particular kit issue is that it's molded in a dark green plastic, making the overall Danish dark green camouflage most likely a onecoat affair. Always something.. And quick builds are good for the mojo, I find.

NARSES2 · February 28, 2023, 06:45:00 AM

I've some vague memories of that old dark green plastic, but from a very long time ago

PR19_Kit · February 28, 2023, 07:18:48 AM

What ARE you going to do with FOURTY NINE Sidewinders!!!

(Yes, I know I'm an anorak, I counted them. )

scooter · February 28, 2023, 07:32:54 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 28, 2023, 07:18:48 AMWhat ARE you going to do with FOURTY NINE Sidewinders!!!

(Yes, I know I'm an anorak, I counted them. )

Arm between 12 and 24 fighters?

Pellson · February 28, 2023, 07:53:04 AM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 28, 2023, 07:18:48 AMWhat ARE you going to do with FOURTY NINE Sidewinders!!!

(Yes, I know I'm an anorak, I counted them. )

There should be 48..

Basically, it's my Sidewinder stash, and while painting the four missiles that went to the Super Deuces, I decided to just paint them all. It's boring whichever way you do it, so I'd thought I'd just be done with it..