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bruce d

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  1. Alexandru, Fantastic. Well done. I especially like your deck work and boat. Regards. Bruce
  2. Wait! Did it say the boat was collapsible, or the soldiers?
  3. Hello Ann and welcome to MSW. Your story is proof, if any was needed, that this is a hobby with a purpose. I am sure you will get pleasure from completing a task with such deep personal connections and hopefully the forum will be useful: it usually is. Regards, Bruce
  4. Hello Graham, I have just discovered your log and am greatly impressed. I had a quick skim through and believe the next thing is for me to go back to the start because just about every post I saw had something good. Regards, Bruce
  5. Now that is a pretty good trick: 17ft long, 100 soldiers with kit and drawing three inches of water! Reminds me of a modern cruise ship.
  6. So let's see: he was a fake bone model seller working for Bonaparte. Does that make him a Boney phoney? Or a model spy? I know, shuddup and go back to sleep ....
  7. Yes it does. When I saw it, that is exactly what I thought but wondered how often is it applied to a model? Now that the subject is itching me, I will see what is hidden in my shelves or digital stash that tells the story. Thanks, Bruce
  8. Thanks Druxey. And the next question: where is that rule written down? This isn't meant to sound picky. I looked at the planking on Toni's Swallow and saw a wide plank and a narrowed plank side-by-side to make good a section where the curve is subtle. I refer to the planking around the aft hatchway, better shown in the photo below.
  9. Toni, many thanks for the first class descriptions and images. There is something in the picture in post#44 that has made me think. This hurts so I hope you can cast a bit of light on the subject. I have indicated (with bad skill) the shaped planks around the deck fixtures. I have seen something like this before but do not know the rules. Are there rules? Are they dependant on the era? Lovely job on Swallow, I am learning every day. Bruce
  10. In light of the current situation I am putting the 'free stuff' on hold. I will repost once parcels and packages are safe again. Take care, Bruce
  11. In light of the current situation I am cancelling the 'free stuff'. I will repost once parcels and packages become safe again. Take care, Bruce
  12. From The New Shorter Oxford English Dictionary: jewel-block (nautical). either of two small blocks suspended at the ends of main and fore-topsail yards, through which the halyards or studding-sails are passed. There is no mention of 'jewel iron'. Hope this helps.
  13. Moxis, what a tidy workshop!
  14. Hello Candice, I don't want to guess how the rules are applied in your area but gunsmiths use chemical blackening solutions as well. If anyone who is still trading overlaps that industry perhaps they can help? It is a sad surprise to hear hardware shops are shut. Here in the UK they are deemed essential because of the cleaning materials they sell. Good luck, Bruce
  15. Hegner. Built to last, good customer service.
  16. I just upgraded my Scheppach bandsaw to a METABO BAS261. I love it! Big enough to do some real work and still a benchtop machine. I used FFX Tools and they bent over backwards to get delivery sorted despite the current conditions.
  17. Alan, I just want to speak up and say how much I enjoy your 'press releases'. Many thanks, Bruce
  18. Tony, can I ask have you found a good UK/EU source for blades?
  19. MODEL LOT#8 MPM Models - Fairey Albacore 1/72 Ardpol Models - Curtiss O-IE floatplane Heller Curtiss - SBC-4 Helldiver 1/72 Phoenix Models - Kirby Cadet 1 vacform (British primary training glider: this is the simplest vacform ever) Models are free, just pay for HERMES delivery. Please let me know if you want one or more of the lots and we will use PMs for exchanging payment information. These have gotta go so don’t be shy. On hold, see post#14
  20. MODEL LOT#7 Fujimi Ju-87 G-1 Stika Tnkbuster 1/72 Supermodel Macchi C.202 Folgore 1/72 Zveda LI-2 (Soviet clone of C-47/Dakota) 1/200 Models are free, just pay for HERMES delivery. Please let me know if you want one or more of the lots and we will use PMs for exchanging payment information. These have gotta go so don’t be shy. On hold, see post#14
  21. MODEL LOT#6 Toko Models 1/72 Nieuport IV Toko Models 1/72 Nieuport 11 Rising Decals -‘Japanese Early Birds’ 1/72 decals for Nieuports Revell 1/72 Albatros D.III Naval Aviation Factory (Esoteric Models) F7C-1 Seahawk 1/72 vacform with decals Models are free, just pay for HERMES delivery. Please let me know if you want one or more of the lots and we will use PMs for exchanging payment information. These have gotta go so don’t be shy. On hold, see post#14
  22. MODEL LOT#5 = Mixed bag aircraft & auto Glencoe Models- Indy Racer/LeSabre concept car double kit. Tamiya- Aichi Val AMT Winnie Mae Lockheed Vega Airfix Gosling (bagged) 1/72nd vacforms: Airmodel He178, VacWings Tachikawa Ki-36/55 Ida, VacWings Kyushu Q1W Lorna ---- Models are free, just pay for HERMES delivery. Please let me know if you want one or more of the lots and we will use PMs for exchanging payment information. These have gotta go so don’t be shy. On hold, see post#14
  23. This is the retooled all-new Swordfish. I built he original back in the stone-age, it was good for it's day but this looks like a real gem.
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