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  1. shipman
    Seems a lot of bother, when a few dabs of paint would be sufficient and permanent.
  2. shipman
    It would be convenient to me if the illustrations were jpeg files not png's.
  3. shipman
    Astonishing work at that scale; well done. Nice to see your model progressing so well.
  4. shipman
    Javlin, it's spooky. Now is the cold season, when the comfort of access to the internet provides endless avenues of enquiry for the curious mind. Just before your last picture post I'd found an interesting series of photo albums online and had just looked through the sections relating to Typhoons, Tempests etc. You may find this link useful... https://www.worldwarphotos.info/gallery/uk/raf/ EDIT Giving a link to a source allows folk to take a look-see without infringing copyright.
  5. shipman
    That is a very convincing b/m aluminium finish, well done.
  6. shipman
    Yes, a lovely rendition of what is now a 'vintage' kit. I also have fond memories of building it over 50 years ago.
  7. shipman
    Considering the kit was a 'pocket money' item, introduced in 1968 for a youth market, it's remarkable how well molded it is, as are the rest of the then sailing ship range. Personally, I'm grateful Airfix did them when they did, which means one way or another most can still be found. Kids pockets must be a lot deeper these days. Any deficiencies with the kit are straightforward scratch projects for the now more experienced modeller, but the kit does provide the basis for a fine build. Having had the pleasure of seeing the original model many times in London's Science Museum i can assert another feature missed by Airfix are the many woodworm holes! Sadly (to my knowledge) the original is no longer on public display.
  8. shipman
    Valeriy's consumate craftsmanship continues to set the standard in model shipbuilding. Thank you for sharing your endeavours.
  9. shipman
    Got to admire your tenacity, Bruce. If it were mine, after all your trouble, it would have been beaten to dust with the heaviest hammer I could lift by now!
  10. shipman
    Hi and welcome, Tony (from Yorkshire). I've always wondered why the Romans found Britain so inviting?
  11. shipman
    Hope you got good news results.
  12. shipman
    What a lovely job. Impressed by your laudable restrained presentation.
  13. shipman
    I wouldn't be surprised to hear your dogs are picking up on your anxieties. It's astonishing how they sense such things. The may well be sharing their love.
  14. shipman
    Awesome build, Tim. Looks like I could just get on it and ride. 2 issues (if you are depicting a Brit military machine). In period, there wouldn't be wrap around exhaust pipe (to this day, I've never understood the appeal). Colour:- Olive Drab/ Khaki Brown/RAF Blue. Oh, and no shiny spokes! Thanks for the ride. Just re-licensed my two classics. My TT days are long gone. Don't miss the wind and rain one bit!
  15. shipman
    Yo! Long time, old friend. Glad you're keeping the modelling bug alive. Being a long time dog owner, the behaviour yours are displaying is an indication something is wrong in their environment. They have much higher perceptions than we humans. Has there been any changes which they are responding to? Knowing where you live, has there been new earth tremors? Take care and good luck with all you do.
  16. shipman
    The entire livery of the car is based unashamedly on the branded cigarette packet graphics, so at that time, even without the JPS emblems, it was still a direct sponsorship statement. If you were familiar with the brand, the statement was clear. This hasn't been a deliberate attempt to side-track your build, just an observation which I felt had relevance. Tobacco products are no ones friend and I don't advocate them. No more from me on this. I look foreward to the completion of your build of what was a fine car.
  17. shipman
    Yes, I remember F1 cars of the period did look like the future, all angles and wedges. You may be able to find aftermarket more authentic team decals; after all, JPS was a tobacco company sponsor, as were most of the teams at the time. Like WW2 German markings, political correctness is 'airbrushing' actual history away.
  18. shipman
    Luvly job, very convincing. BTW the sprung mattress saddle covers weren't leather, but some type of plasticized fabric. The father of a chap I know was a DR throughout WW2, riding Triumph's, AJS, Ariel's and BSA's.
  19. shipman
    The kickstart/silencer clearance:- All the Brit bikes have clearance issues here, it is close. Even on a real bike, it's common to find the lever just brushes the silencer. More often than not, it's down to a washer just the right thickness where the exhaust mounts to the frame. A tedious and frustrating thing to get correct.
  20. shipman
    Love the treatment of the seat! I must say how I'm impressed with how authentic this kit appears to be, considering it's been available forever. Your first post mentions CDW did a log of his build; how can I find it? AHA! found it!
  21. shipman
    I'm fortunate to know a pal who's been building spoked wheels. privately and professionally for over 40 years. I've watched him build a wheel in much less than an hour.
  22. shipman
    Coming along nicely. The 'Dino' has always struck me as the best looking Ferrari roadster. Watched Roger Moore and Tony Curtis as the Persuaders. The lump of a car (Aston Martin) simply emphasised how pretty the 'Dino' was.
  23. shipman
    Here's my trusty '56 BSA EDIT: A lifelong motorcycle engine designer by the name of Valentine Page worked for JAP, Triumph, Ariel and BSA. He constantly updated his basic single cylinder theme as he moved from one manufacturer to another. Notice the strong resemblance between the 3HW and the B31 engine below. Mr Page contributed much to the British Industry, yet he's largely forgotten today.
  24. shipman
    I am fortunate to own two SL's and a 3 in 'mint' condition. Weather you use them or not they make splendid objets d'art.
  25. shipman
    Oh! Isn't this lovely? https://cars.bonhams.com/auction/18362/lot/30/c1942-triumph-343cc-3hw-frame-no-tl-45673-engine-no-56762/

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