RW 25 pounder and crew etc in 1/148 scale....

Wardukw · February 27, 2023, 04:34:42 PM

TFS Kit.. pretty sure ya know what tfs is

I am looking forward to this because I don't have to paint them but bloody nice job on the platform mate...she's a wee ting little thing

Rick Lowe · February 27, 2023, 08:33:46 PM

I like the 'Tight of way' part - was that intentional?

NARSES2 · February 28, 2023, 06:09:35 AM

Neat work on the platform Kit

Figures in that scale ? All over khaki except for black boots and flesh faces should do. Not sure if they'd be wearing side hats or berets ? Probably the former in 39, but if the later a spot of black there as well.

PR19_Kit · February 28, 2023, 06:21:56 AM

Quote from: Rick Lowe on February 27, 2023, 08:33:46 PMI like the 'Tight of way' part - was that intentional?

Hehehehe, no, and I hadn't noticed it until you mentioned it.

But here's the scenario, taken some months ago before we'd finished off a lot of the details, and you can see it IS tight! In passing, the shop right behind the QM is an exact scale model of a shop at the bottom of my road. We measured it and took oodles of pics and it came out looking pretty good.

NOT my work I might add, that's way beyond my skill level.

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Here's the Hurricane on the Queen Mary in close up.

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Rick Lowe · February 28, 2023, 08:21:21 PM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on February 28, 2023, 06:21:56 AM
Quote from: Rick Lowe on February 27, 2023, 08:33:46 PMI like the 'Tight of way' part - was that intentional?

Hehehehe, no, and I hadn't noticed it until you mentioned it.

Found art/humour is where you find it...

PR19_Kit · March 02, 2023, 10:43:54 AM

The gun, limber and Quad are done now. They're deliberately looking smart as a) they'd be almost brand new in 1939 and b) they're part of an Army Recruitment unit.

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And just to prove I'm totally round the bend, here's a WVS tea van, converted from an ex-RN truck, complete with Edna inside, tea cups and cheese sarnies on her counter. And there's two RAF motorbike cops, the ones escorting the Queen Mary, waiting for some refreshment, all in the same 1/148 scale.

I've got to add the roof to the WVS van yet, but doing Edna and the teacups was impossible with it on.

I think I'm going to do that 1/24 Airfix Spitfire Mk IXc next...................

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Rheged · March 02, 2023, 11:04:30 AM

Edna and her tea van are NOT evidence of being totally round the bend, they are merely examples of independence of thought. They are also superb.

Old Wombat · March 02, 2023, 04:04:15 PM

Nah, I'm going with Kit on this one: Completely bonkers!

And 1/24 Spit sounds like a sane move, although I believe they're quite detailed & finicky in places.

Wardukw · March 02, 2023, 05:49:18 PM

Quote from: Old Wombat on March 02, 2023, 04:04:15 PMNah, I'm going with Kit on this one: Completely bonkers!

And 1/24 Spit sounds like a sane move, although I believe they're quite detailed & finicky in places.

Depends on the date it was made and of course if it's an Airfix kit.. if its like mine..old as hell..detail is not much..if it's the new one..then holy crap pickles applies

For Kits sanity I hope its the old one ..which reminds me ive got to make a order to Aus for some parts for mine..like a 5 bladed prop for one

zenrat · March 03, 2023, 03:47:11 AM

What cheese is in the sangers?
And is there pickle?

PR19_Kit · March 03, 2023, 05:32:04 AM

Quote from: Wardukw-NZ on March 02, 2023, 05:49:18 PMDepends on the date it was made and of course if it's an Airfix kit.. if its like mine..old as hell..detail is not much..if it's the new one..then holy crap pickles applies
For Kits sanity I hope its the old one ..which reminds me ive got to make a order to Aus for some parts for mine..like a 5 bladed prop for one

No, it's the brand new one my daughters got me for my birthday.

At least it's state of the art when it comes to the technology, so it should fit together alright. My plan has always been to convert it to a PR XI before some accessory company produces an upgrade to do exactly that.

NARSES2 · March 03, 2023, 05:50:29 AM

Quote from: zenrat on March 03, 2023, 03:47:11 AMWhat cheese is in the sangers?
And is there pickle?

Yup Branstone (I've no idea if it was available in 1939) and a home made jar of piccalilli

Nice job Kit.

Rick Lowe · March 03, 2023, 06:01:24 AM

Wensleydale - has to be Wensleydale, Gromit.

Rheged · March 03, 2023, 07:53:07 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on March 03, 2023, 05:50:29 AM
Quote from: zenrat on March 03, 2023, 03:47:11 AMWhat cheese is in the sangers?
And is there pickle?

Yup Branstone (I've no idea if it was available in 1939) and a home made jar of piccalilli

Nice job Kit.

Branston Pickle introduced in 1922, so your filling of choice should be available, Chris. Cheese is probably NAAFI mousetrap, but it might, hopefully, be a good, mature farmhouse cheddar.

PR19_Kit · March 03, 2023, 07:55:35 AM

Quote from: Rheged on March 03, 2023, 07:53:07 AMBranston Pickle introduced in 1922, so your filling of choice should be available, Chris. Cheese is probably NAAFI mousetrap, but it might, hopefully, be a good, mature farmhouse cheddar.

I'm pretty sure that painting in a layer of Wensleydale cheese and one of Branston pickle is WAY beyond my skill level in N gauge, even with a single bristle brush!