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  • Birthday 02/17/1970

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    Knaresborough, North Yorkshire, England
  • Interests
    Model building, Oil painting & Astronomy

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  1.    AJohnson reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Harpy 1796 by Richard44 - Vanguard Models - 1:64
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  4.    AJohnson reacted to a post in a topic: HMS Speedy 1782 by dunnock - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Scale
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  7. AJohnson
    Welcome to MSW from North Yorkshire,
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  14.    KARAVOKIRIS reacted to a post in a topic: HM Gun Brig Sparkler 1797 by AJohnson - Vanguard Models - 1:64th
  15.    Jack12477 reacted to a post in a topic: Bristol-Fairchild Bolingbroke Mk IVT by realworkingsailor - Kitbashed from Airfix Blenheim Mk IV - 1/72
  16.    robdurant reacted to a post in a topic: Erycina by robdurant - FINISHED - Vanguard Models - 1:64 - Plymouth Ketch-Rigged Trawler
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  18. AJohnson
    What a great achievement Rob, your Erycina looks really good.
  19.    Mr Whippy reacted to a post in a topic: HM Gun Brig Sparkler 1797 by AJohnson - Vanguard Models - 1:64th
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  21. AJohnson
    Oh wow, that is interesting, I did build the Earnslaw model reviewed here. I know we have to look after the environment, but can't imagine the carbon footprint of the diesel is that much better than leaving Earnslaw as she was. Does that mean the same for all Steam Trains one day, converted to diesel or batteries? They just won't smell the same! 😞
  22. AJohnson
    Looking really good Richard, I'll be pulling up a chair.
  23. AJohnson started following SMS Derfflinger by king derelict - Flyhawk- 1/700 - PLASTIC , HMS Harpy 1796 by Richard44 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 and Bristol-Fairchild Bolingbroke Mk IVT by realworkingsailor - Kitbashed from Airfix Blenheim Mk IV - 1/72
  24. AJohnson
    Thought I better update this log, as it has been neglected a bit. Unfortunately a combination of my health; another trip to A&E/emergency care 😷 and the cold weather mean I have not been able to get the "messy" stage of this build done. I use the garage as my workshop and this time of year it is a bit too cold for me to use. I have a space heater, but it is excellent at blowing all my sawdust about as well, so not much fun. 😆 So being the lightweight I am, I have retreated indoors to play with a card model! 🤪 Fear not as soon as the sun starts to climb North again and things warm up, I will be back. 🤞
  25. AJohnson
    Very neat Chris, have you stained the wales or painted them, they look good. Funnily I have just made the opposite trip to you, paused my Sparkler for a trip into Card Country. Not had time to set up a log though.
  26. AJohnson
    Airfix are a world away from where they were in the 1960’s & 70’s, they now use lidar scanners of the real subjects for their templates, so combined with CAD and modern mould tech, you know it will be good. However some of the “old school” knowledge and research has lapsed with the passing of the old guard. This kit is a case in point, Airfix used a Bolly as the scan template, so among other issues the shape of the engine fairings behind the nacelles is of the Bolly; more fulller and rounded than the Blenheim, so at least for this build that is a plus! 😁 Another example is their recent 1/72 Mosquito I did a build log on here a while back. Airfix used a post war Target Tug version for their template and faithfully recreated the target towing equipment at the end of the bomb bay and most heinous of all they also scanned and included the museum stands holding up the undercarriage so the tyres didn’t deflate. That lot all needs filling and or sanding off! All nit picking, “rivet counting” comments I know, but as Andy does with his builds, a little research can still pay off in these high tech times.
  27. AJohnson
    Welcome to MSW!
  28. AJohnson
    All the best to you also Rob for 2025, your Erycina is coming along nicely.
  29. AJohnson
    Very nice looking model Andy!
  30. AJohnson
    I will follow this one with interest, love dreadnaught and ww1 era vessels
  31. AJohnson
    Thanks Alan, I have lost my mojo with it a little, not helped by another visit to hospital, but will return to it one day.
  32. AJohnson
    Congratulations Alan, a fine looking model!
  33. AJohnson
    Congratulations Mike, your Alert looks fantastic, the sails really bring it to life.
  34. AJohnson
    Good to see the updates Mike and intrigued to see what you are doing about the sails.

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