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lamarvalley got a reaction from mtaylor in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Gosh, he's much closer to the dark side than assumed.... gulp!
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lamarvalley got a reaction from mtaylor in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
I hear that's how it starts... first a slight fever, then an unreachable itch, a scratch build here and a scratch adjustment there and before you know it... plans arrive in the mail and the dark side absorbs you... or so I have heard
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lamarvalley got a reaction from augie in Elsie by 4whelr - Model Shipways
Nice schooner Eddie, looking forward to watching your build. About the table... you could have made it 4 times bigger and by now you'd still wish for more room
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lamarvalley reacted to Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Hi John,
Better to late then never ….
Thanks !
I have take a Warsteiner, is that good?
I'll be a brave boy or Anja loves me that much
I'm very happy with the tools and the two busses that I get from Mobbsie.
It was just a perfect day !
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lamarvalley reacted to Kevin in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
Rudder
i attached a piece of wood under the rudder so that i had it in the right position
the pins and brackets were easy enough to fit (must learn the correct names) - glued into position before matching to the hull, then was able to marked where the holes required to be drilled in the stern post
coppering will be done son possibly after the British F1 race this afternoon (dont care who wins - so long as it is Lewis Hamilton)
i have moved the plates of the stern post and will not copper the fwd facing edge of the rudder, as it will kill any clearance id have and look to tight, but might change my mind later
all the best
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lamarvalley got a reaction from Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Happy Birthday Sjors!!
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lamarvalley got a reaction from trippwj in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Still a tad weird tho
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lamarvalley reacted to gjdale in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Hey Andy,
A while back we were sharing our favourite Farside cartoons. Given the venerability of some of us, this one seems kind of appropriate:
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lamarvalley got a reaction from realworkingsailor in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Still a tad weird tho
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lamarvalley reacted to rdsaplala in HMS Pegasus by realworkingsailor - Amati/Victory Models - 1/64
Don't worry, Andy, I think the calamity has passed and the worst is over
Guys, let's get back to work and start the nuts rolling, oops I mean the balls rolling, yikes, pardon me, I mean let us proceed accordingly
OK, I will sneak back to my cave now
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lamarvalley reacted to augie in colour of channels
I'd normally go with druxey on this. Natural if the model was done all in natural, otherwise black. I'm thinking you want to match the caprail/uppermost planking somehow. Thing is, I have a nagging feeling I've actually seen some (in real life) in some other color that complements the ship. So I'm not so sure.
I'll keep watching, half expecting one of our most experienced to boom in something like 'According to Admiralty Rule # XXYY.........
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lamarvalley got a reaction from DORIS in ROYAL CAROLINE 1749 by Doris - 1:40 - CARD
Just stumbled upon your build... wow, truly impressive. Paper? foils? I would never have guessed... your work is outstanding, such astounding detail,,, very very nice
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lamarvalley got a reaction from newbuilder101 in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
I hear that's how it starts... first a slight fever, then an unreachable itch, a scratch build here and a scratch adjustment there and before you know it... plans arrive in the mail and the dark side absorbs you... or so I have heard
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lamarvalley got a reaction from augie in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Gosh, he's much closer to the dark side than assumed.... gulp!
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lamarvalley got a reaction from Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Gosh, he's much closer to the dark side than assumed.... gulp!
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lamarvalley reacted to Ilhan Gokcay in Matthew 1497 by Ilhan Gokcay - FINISHED - Scale 1/50
I'm going on with the rigging. Heart blocks are used for the mizzen and foremast shrouds and these are fixed to deck. I’ve attached also every possible standing and running rigging to the main mast at this stage. For convenience I’ve modified some cloth pegs which proved to be very useful.
For large and more detail photos see also:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilhan_gokcay/sets
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ilhan_gokcay/sets/72157626433922489/
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lamarvalley reacted to Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Thanks Sherry,
Some guys are just so impatient…...
I think they need lessons from you
@ Randy,
You are welcome….
I know I have to hurry with it but I feel pity with your thumbs
And I just want to finished it.
I also want to see the result of what I'm doing…..
If I know what I'm doing
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lamarvalley got a reaction from Sjors in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Twiddling my thumbs and waiting patiently Sjors...
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lamarvalley reacted to Kevin in HMS VICTORY by Kevin - FINISHED - Caldercraft - 1/72
i continually read everyone cruising holidays, sun, sea, and another (another word beginning with s--)
do you want to hear about mine
oh yes of course we do - it's my thread - after all
Well here are some of the best holidays i have ever had - (HMS REPULSE) (PORT) , now decommissioned awaiting scrap, Not quite as glamorous but brilliant all the same - and get paid to do it,
Pay -good
Duration - Min 8 weeks
Weather - Rain in the engine room - depending on steam leaks
Sunshine - limited
Meals - good- lots of them, you knew it was
Friday (Fish) Saturday (steak) Sunday (pizza)
Guided tours - Expected of you to do your own
Laundry - depends on the day of the week
Entertainment - limited
Alcohol- yes - but dont
Church - all faiths catered for - provided you all support the same one
Contact with home - 0ne way only - and that is not out - 40 words - once a week - 80 at Christmas - but no Santa
Safety - so safe - we made pretend fires up - just to pretend to put them back out
- oh and carried enough POLARIS missiles to make the local headlines, should we ever have fired one
all the best
Kevin
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lamarvalley got a reaction from augie in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
Aren't we all...
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lamarvalley got a reaction from Salty Sea Dog in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
No oath was taken to speak at any point.... I think I can however speak for everyone who comments on your work, the preciseness and crispness of your work, that it is an honor to see such exceptional work and it is then a duty and a pleasure to tell you how impressed we are. Don't blush ... you have a talent that is merely appreciated. I think we all know a dozen, maybe two dozen individuals that rank in that top tier, and you my friend, IMO, are there
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lamarvalley reacted to RiverRat in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
Hi Ferit,
There IS sort of an unwritten rule (though there has actually been some discusion about it), or oath as you suggested, of avoiding negative comments of someone's work, and rather, adding positive critcism in a helpful way. But frankly Ferit, no one here is bullshitting you ( forgive the language, moderators) when they praise your modelling talent! The accolades aren't there to make you feel good or to encourage you to do better. You somehow have a real talent for this stuff. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Brian
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lamarvalley got a reaction from augie in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
No oath was taken to speak at any point.... I think I can however speak for everyone who comments on your work, the preciseness and crispness of your work, that it is an honor to see such exceptional work and it is then a duty and a pleasure to tell you how impressed we are. Don't blush ... you have a talent that is merely appreciated. I think we all know a dozen, maybe two dozen individuals that rank in that top tier, and you my friend, IMO, are there
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lamarvalley got a reaction from Ferit in Frigate Berlin by Ferit KUTLU - Corel - 1/40 - 1674
No oath was taken to speak at any point.... I think I can however speak for everyone who comments on your work, the preciseness and crispness of your work, that it is an honor to see such exceptional work and it is then a duty and a pleasure to tell you how impressed we are. Don't blush ... you have a talent that is merely appreciated. I think we all know a dozen, maybe two dozen individuals that rank in that top tier, and you my friend, IMO, are there
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lamarvalley got a reaction from augie in San Ildefonso by Sjors - FINISHED - OcCre - 1:70
"This is where they usually deliver the check "
Love that but you're not far behind... Commodore Sjors may just nod his head toward Commodore Augie, who also heads the table, when the check comes around Besides, who knows what his rank will be then A mere check might be beneath his station at that point...
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