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  1. shipman
    Yup, that was the one! When I saw it, only a few of the interior shots were working (due to lighting failures), but they did show the insides were very complete. When it was first displayed it was high tech state of the art stuff.
  2. shipman
    Michael, thank you for that informative description. As for the SM model of the Vasa.....you'll be lucky to find it as they shamefully closed down their shipping gallery, years ago! https://collection.sciencemuseumgroup.org.uk/objects/co427321/model-of-swedish-warship-wasa-warship There are photo's of the Vasa Museums 1:10 model before it was coloured on the net, here's an example:-
  3. shipman
    Thanks Michael. So what is the story re your blocks, especially the smallest? These must be extremely tiny....if you made them yourself, how? You're making an inspiring model, thank you for your time and trouble sharing your methods and excellent photographs. One of the last ship models made by the London Science Museum craftsmen, (before they collectively retired and left a vacuum) was a piece of art, but made decades before the actual ship research revealed many details and secrets were later published. No doubt it was that model which inspired the Airfix product. Don't know the order in which Airfix released their line of sailing ship kits, but surely their Vasa and St Louis must have been the final ones, before the company effectively abandoned nautical stuff to concentrate on the more lucrative aeroplane/armor subjects. I do have quite a stash of most of these kits. The earliest releases are the ones to get; the superior detail definition and lack of flash is very evident, as is the progressive lower quality of plastic used, especially while they were being produced by the French Heller factory. Examples of this are the original black plastic used on the Victory and Cutty Sark kits. The later brown plastics are butter soft by comparison.
  4. shipman
    Did I miss that? I trawled through this excellent build and could only find post #80 that was relevant ..... or?
  5. shipman
    Not wishing to be rude, but your photo's don't do your model justice, which is a shame. Would it be possible to ask someone to take a bunch of clear photo's for you, as I for one would like to see more of your fine endeavours.
  6. shipman
    Can't remember where I read; that all stern glass panels were removed and stored below before an engagement?
  7. shipman
    Fused ankle? Did they leave the blue touch-paper sticking out! Wishing you a rapid recovery.
  8. shipman
    Astonishing things to have survived, in remarkable condition, for so long submerged in salt water.
  9. shipman
    Has anyone discovered what happened to Rex Stewart? He was just getting into his build of the Airfix St Louis......and disappeared from the platforms he used! A talented individual and true gentleman. Hope he's well.
  10. shipman
    ''PS: As to the aircraft/aeroplane, being Canadian, not sure which side of that fence I’m supposed to land on…'' or Avion? 🤣
  11. shipman
    Well done, Andrew. A splendid rendition. The yellow patch was normally on the left wing, in clear view of the pilot, before leaving the cockpit. It was a sheet of chemically treated stuff. used by the RAF early in the war. It's purpose; to indicate (by changing colour) if the airfield was under gas attack. He was provided with a gas mask for such an eventuality. As unprepared for war as it was, Britain did make sure the entire population (including babies) were issued their own gas mask. The British have always called an aircraft an AEROPLANE,
  12. shipman
    There are plenty of online photo's of the ship where details such as the martingales which are clearly visible. But hey! what do they know at the NMM?
  13. shipman
    Allan, do you have a link to the section where these spread sheet here at MSW?
  14. shipman
    Hi Mike. Great to see you presenting this often neglected subject. Had the pleasure of seeing the real survivor in the RAF Museum, Hendon. The Walrus was a very honest, practical and successful contraption, not having the glamor of its sister, the Spitfire. I wonder how many downed Spitfire pilots were grateful to be picked up from the drink by this one? HMS Albatross has eluded me in the past, what an interesting vessel. The Hurricat looks to be an enticing project too. Looking forward to the rest of your build, but I don't share your optimism, expecting to see much of the interior when completed!
  15. shipman
    Don't know how politic this is, but came across this 1:200 scratchbuilt card model of a RN 'N' class destroyer, which strikes me as being truly remarkable. Felt I had to share.... http://www.modelshipgallery.com/gallery/dd/orp/ORP_Piorun-200-wm/index.htm
  16. shipman
    Admin.... This thread has descended beyond the pale. Before the real muck starts to fly, it seems the time to pull the plug has arrived, before this forum gets dragged down any further, with the possibility of litigation on the horizon. A sad state of affairs which can do the forum no good at all.
  17. shipman
    Time and again throughout history it is a sad fact that pain, injury and life is a commodity very low on the list of military costs.
  18. shipman
    It isn't very edifying to feel one's self being swayed one side or the other of an argument. I do not wish to take sides, but one point occurs to me is that 'Waldemar' is doing a fine job defending his case using not his first language, so any perceived abrasiveness may be misplaced. He clearly knows his stuff and I admire his tenacity. Perhaps this forum should not see itself, or be the platform to be the final arbiter on such matters; something it frequently attempts to be? How many times must a hair be split?
  19. shipman
    Tip:- if you kink the wire unintentionally, roll it between 2 hard flat surfaces. Ta Da! all straight again. I use small pieces of hardened glass.
  20. shipman
    At diameter required, the brass wire is perfect for the job.
  21. shipman
    https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_trksid=p2047675.m570.l1313&_nkw=MODEL+BOAT+BRASS+STANCHION+HAND+RAIL+WIRE+0.7mm+or+1.0mm+Diam+(+1mtr+length+)&_sacat=0
  22. shipman
    Daryll, you made a tidy job using the thread. The ship has metal rails which curve with the hull contours, so wire would look more authentic. Brass would be best, but at a pinch you could strip the insulation off some domestic copper wire, though not being so rigid would be easily be deformed if knocked.
  23. shipman
    Time to whip the cloth off the table and leave the lunch in the fridge. The dog has its bone and isn't going to let it go. Tomorrow is another day, so can we start over?
  24. shipman
    Looks to be a two pipe problem.
  25. shipman
    Up to mid 1942, roughly the period the Defiant was operational (148 victories), the RAF M1a Mustang managed 185 victories.

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