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  1. AJohnson
    I’ve heard of it! I was planning to take the family when on holiday in south Florida a few years back, but change of plans when one of the “Windy” events you have there - made an unwelcome appearance 🌀 Thought better of venturing out. 🤣.
  2. AJohnson
    Indeed, I don’t know much about this model, do you over paint the bricks and cabin floor checker or leave natural? Get in plenty of fine Tamiya tape if you do!
  3. AJohnson
    Rapid progress Glenn, I think I will feel the "whoosh" 💨 of another "Nisha" build lapping me again soon! 😆 Wish I had blackened and not painted my P.E. parts, don't know why I did really as I have blackened P.E. before.
  4. AJohnson
    Great progress Alan, I know you won't be leaving it on but I like the look of the filler areas, that first picture almost looks like you have the remains of lime-work/plaster left on the walls - a very Mediterranean look to it! 😎
  5. AJohnson
    Hi Craig, thank you. I look forward to seeing your Erycina with masts! 😁 You are not alone though, I'm getting "nudges" to finish my "Bounty" that I have neglected since I started "Nisha".
  6. AJohnson
    That's a busy looking deck Sam, your flying along.
  7. AJohnson
    Hello all, some progress - a bit more Elf & Safety for the crew with the addition of Navigation lights from scraps and some clear plastic sprue. The lanterns (from old plastic model canopy sprues) were first masked for the lamp window and painted silver so as to reflect a little light internally before an overall coat of black. The idea for the fixing of the Navigation boards came from the build log of @Craigie65 for his lovely Erycina where @DB789 shared some picture of how they are fixed on "Vigilance". I've done what I can at this scale, but things a bit fiddly even with my magnifying glasses on! I've also called it a day with weathering the main sail, I'm really nervous of over doing it and making it look a mess, so leaving it as it is here. Thanks all for continuing to look in and the likes and comments.
  8. AJohnson
    Yep Typhoon and Tempest are some of my favourites, I’ve built Airfix’s 1/24 “bubble top” and have a 1/24 “Car-door” in stock. They do a reasonable job of the Sabre engine, but if could be super detailed.
  9. AJohnson
    And me! 😁
  10. AJohnson
    That compass and wheel look so good. Your build log is an inspiration, thank you for sharing.
  11. AJohnson
    Hey Brian to what depth is your “Secret Vessel” certified? would it beat a famous brand Swiss watch? If not you may as well go down with all your “Bling” on display! 🤣 Seriously, a very tidy viewing window, I’m tempted to say leaving natural.
  12. AJohnson
    A very good and unusual looking build, well done! 😁
  13. AJohnson
    I really like the alternative planking colours, very neat!
  14. AJohnson
    Welcome to MSW
  15. AJohnson
    What a great looking fleet Dan! Well done on another nice build.
  16. AJohnson
    😆 With you, sometimes you need else (with me it can be other models entirely!) as Dave said we can all go through those times when our heart isn't in it. A change is good as a rest. Like the cannons Dave. 👍
  17. AJohnson
    You are making a very good job of those ships boats David, the look very detailed and your usual high standard of finish!
  18. AJohnson
    Looking very realistic OC! 😁
  19. AJohnson
    Thanks you all for your comments and likes, I've now finished the topsail and started the final work on the main sail. I have darkened one corner of the main sail to see how it looks before doing any more "patches" to simulate repairs. I don't want to over do it and make this look too scruffy. I'll think on that as I add the ropes to it this week.
  20. AJohnson
    Welcome to MSW Mic.
  21. AJohnson
    Hahaha! We have had Cavaliers for years, you are in for FUN! 🤣🤣👍👍 So just to check you got a spaniel cross - in the (many I hope) years you have her you will never fathom what is going on between those cute little ears (personally I think not a lot!) 🤪 🐶
  22. AJohnson
    Thanks for the info on the lead sheets Sam, looks very good. I have seen a few comments about the boats on this kit, one to ponder when I start mine. 🤔
  23. AJohnson
    Well depending on the day, seemingly straightforward assemblies can be a challenge and a coat of paint or varnish shine the spotlight on imperfections. But not those ones. 👏
  24. AJohnson
    Those coamings already pop, they look very neat!
  25. AJohnson
    A lovely clean looking build Dan, really shows the Mk.1's beautiful lines. "N3200" (well bits of it) are back in the air, there are a fair few documentaries and videos out there of her: https://www.iwm.org.uk/history/the-spitfire-lost-for-almost-50-years

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