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GADZOOKS! What's happening? I broached the subject of JPEG/PNG images on the 18th October, at which time I found your 'WESPE' build log images were JPEG files. Today, 26th October, I decided to list the original page numbers where these small boats could be found for my and others convenience. NOW the 'WESPE' build log HAS CHANGED TO PNG FILES!!!!! I understand PNG files take less server space and it is becoming common practice to convert to this format. This has nothing to do with Eberhard's intentions.....it's an administrators prerogative/choice. I for one, don't like the change. There are other sites of interest, where one finds all the images are only visibly clear subject to the viewer subscribing to an outside picture host. Which means I have no interest in visiting those sites, no matter their content. My point of view is why change something that has worked for years? A logical progression could be access to the forum would require members to subscribe to an operating system which for many reasons I would not wish to do. Sorry, Eberhard, for this issue to raise its ugly head within your post. Perhaps the subject is worth opening it's own thread? -
My system is TOFFEE APPLE', held together with BUTTERSCOTCH.....can't be doing with all this virtual voodoo at my age. Like if my dinner is on the plate, I'll eat it. If not, then I'll starve. Now if you don't mind, I have my IRONY BOARD to put away. But I do appreciate your concerne and advice.
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Perhaps the moderators would care to comment, even re-convert the PNG images to JPEG?
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That was a wonderful tutorial, Eberhard. Thank you. Reffering to your response in your post #4..... ''My original pictures are JPGs and uploaded as such. However, it seems that the MSW forum software converts these into PNGs so that their size can be automatically adjusted to the width of the screen. I have no control over that''. Your entire, marvelous 'WESPE' build images are ALL JPEG files. Were these not also uploaded to the MSW as JPEG's, yet escaped the mysterious conversion to PNG?
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Problems with blackening brass
shipman replied to Desertanimal's topic in Metal Work, Soldering and Metal Fittings
Seems a lot of bother, when a few dabs of paint would be sufficient and permanent. -
It would be convenient to me if the illustrations were jpeg files not png's.
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Astonishing work at that scale; well done. Nice to see your model progressing so well.
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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.
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That is a very convincing b/m aluminium finish, well done.
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Spitfire Mk.Ia by davec - FINISHED - Kotare - 1/32 - PLASTIC
shipman replied to davec's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
Yes, a lovely rendition of what is now a 'vintage' kit. I also have fond memories of building it over 50 years ago. -
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.
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Valeriy's consumate craftsmanship continues to set the standard in model shipbuilding. Thank you for sharing your endeavours.
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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!
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Hi and welcome, Tony (from Yorkshire). I've always wondered why the Romans found Britain so inviting?
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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.
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Triumph 3HW by Tim Moore - Italeri - 1/9
shipman replied to Tim Moore's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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! -
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.
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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.
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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.
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Triumph 3HW by Tim Moore - Italeri - 1/9
shipman replied to Tim Moore's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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. -
Triumph 3HW by Tim Moore - Italeri - 1/9
shipman replied to Tim Moore's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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. -
Triumph 3HW by Tim Moore - Italeri - 1/9
shipman replied to Tim Moore's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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! -
Triumph 3HW by Tim Moore - Italeri - 1/9
shipman replied to Tim Moore's topic in Non-ship/categorised builds
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.
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