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  1. Canute
    All too true, EG. It is a big driver. US torpedoes were a joke at the start of the war. A dice roll for one actually working.
  2. Canute
    Nice analysis, EG. ACM and ACT (air combat tactics)needed to develop, but WW I wasn't the time. The basics that were taught in the 50s still apply. We just have much better weapons to conduct the engagements with, meaning the air-frames and weapons.
  3. Canute
    Hope things out on the Banks are OK. That recent TS/Hurricane did a number in some areas. Have fun.
  4. Canute
    By Jove, I think he's got it!
  5. Canute
    The 3D turrets are superb, Greg. As is the PE on the superstructure. 👍
  6. Canute
    Yes, I have read on these Royal Americans. Not as well publicized as the 95th, thanks to Bernard Cornwell and his Sharpe series. Their rifles were a vast improvement over the usual muskets carried by line infantry units. Looking forward to OC bringing them to 3D figures, versus pictures in a book.
  7. Canute
    Don't think we Colonials made that distinction, suh. Our Riflemen took target practice on officers at Saratoga and Cowpens, fighting like the Red Indians. In our Civil War, the North formed a unit, named Berdan's Sharpshooters. The used rifles and wore dark green uniforms, similar to the 95th. Less flashy dress, since they were used as snipers. And they worked in pairs, like the British Rifles.
  8. Canute
    Sounds like the Carnarvon underling at Balaclava with the Charge of the Light Brigade or at least in the old Errol Flynn movie. "Good show, eh?"
  9. Canute
    Hank, it's almost time to splice the mainbrace. Very nice job.
  10. Canute
    Can do, mate.
  11. Canute
    Nice, I just got the Osprey book on the Rifles in the mail. Should be some good reading.
  12. Canute
    How about one of the Riflemen, OC?
  13. Canute
    Nice work, OC. To add replacement detail would require micro-sculpting tools and skills.
  14. Canute
    Great find, OC. The books I have on Waterloo have a number of paintings done just after the battle and these are in total agreement. Excellent resource for you. 👍
  15. Canute
    Smart way to do it mate. Doing it on the installment plan.
  16. Canute
    That they were. My squadron in Germany had a number of TRs, a few MGs and even a TVR. I got to drive a few of the TRs and a Triumph Spitfire. Did not like the shifter in the Spitfire. The Beemer's worked and felt much better.
  17. Canute
    OC, you'll be one busy lad, cranking out the players in this scene. Lots of details loaded into one little corner of the battlefield. Great start! Do you already have the farm structures built? The above pictures look like you do.
  18. Canute
    My first Euro sporty car was a '74 BMW 2002tii. It was a stealth hot rod. A 2 liter, mechanical fuel injection, 4 cylinder screamer. Boxy looking 2 door, 4 seater. But, I could hang with a Porsche 911 on the autobahn. Did it a time or 2 in '75-76. I've had a Beemer or two ever since then. The Admiral drives our one now; I drive a Ford.
  19. Canute
    I'll second that. Craig. Very hard getting parts and finding shops who'd even work on them.
  20. Canute
    Thanks, Carl. That was pre morning coffee and all synapses firing. Interesting contraption.
  21. Canute
    Yes, there are sanding sealers available. Paint shops or possibly craft stores usually carry these.
  22. Canute
    Clever use of a double elevator. I forget if you will build a catapult. Is the floatplane catapulted off or do they lower it to the water and let it fly off the sea-surface?
  23. Canute
    I was reading the Osprey book on the Peninsula War and it had a short section about the 95th Rifles. They were nicknamed the Sweeps, due to the dark green unis and the black trim. Early camouflage look? They were skirmishers, fighting in 2 man teams,in front of the line infantry so it made sense to dull down their uniforms.
  24. Canute
    Clever adaptations there.
  25. Canute
    Take your time. This is a hobby, not work.

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