Old Collingwood

Sorry the above should have said  note   - its ammended now.

OC.

Really striking colours there Bob  - you are doing a fabulous job  - really enjoying what you are doing.

OC.

Back to my other hobby  - what I am able to get out of my rig  -  flying over on airways  from Amsterdam to the US  at roughly 35K.

OC.

I can relate and understand where this is going  - many many hours of enjoyment for us, and especially for me.

OC.

5 hours ago, cog said:

That AA gun is a hughe improvement, just like Lou wrote

Adding a Third note of approval  - looking Superb Mike,   when you get your eyesight back  can't wait to see what you build next.

OC.

20 minutes ago, Landlubber Mike said:

Not sure how I missed this one OC, but what a fantastic build!  I love how you added all the upstanding citizens on the deck - the rum chugger is the best!  

Thank you so much Mike, it was a very interesting build, and great adding a bit of artistic  license.

OC.

Hi all,   just another update  -   I will be ordering my made to measure  display case  and base this week, will  take about a month to have made and delivered to me,   this maker of  cases is based over here and makes some amazing  units  - check him out  - 

https://acorndisplays.co.uk/

OC.

That turned out great  - but frankly is did not expect any less from you Chris.

OC.

5 minutes ago, Roger Pellett said:

Many years ago when we were living in Ohio the Columbus Zoo took over a small amusement park and water park adjacent to their grounds.  My wife and I and our two kids visited the Zoo and of course the kids wanted to go on the rides.  My son was about 7 and my daughter 10.

 

The first ride that we came to was called the Black Squid, probably similar or the same as the Octopus; seats that spun around while the arms that they were mounted on rotated and moved up and down.  My son insisted that we try it, my daughter declined.  I agreed to go with my son.  The thing started up and I wound up being completely disoriented.  After it was over we got off, sat down and waited for the nausea to pass.  

 

That was the end end of the rides.  The water slides were much more fun.

 

Roger

I loved the Log Flumes   so much fun   could manage them no problem.

OC.

12 minutes ago, lmagna said:

When it comes to riding in amusement park rides with her, YES! Not high on my list of things I like doing together.

 

Just for those who can get to them and have the desire here is a bucket list of sorts:

https://rollercoaster.fandom.com/wiki/Highest_G-Force_on_a_Roller_Coaster

 

The note about older roller coasters built in the past that pulled up to 12Gs is intriguing. That is some serious Gs. I wonder if anyone ever passed out?

 

I have been on every one of the rides you showed at one time or another except the one in the film EG. I think some of them may have had different names though. One I did get on once was at the Pacific Science Center. They strapped you into a framework that looked like a gyroscope with you in the middle and when they let you go you could twist and turn in any direction. It was not powered but I could make myself spin or roll faster or slower but try as I might, I could not stop it and was only able to change direction slightly. It was supposed to demonstrate moving in a vacuum. Obviously without a jet pack!

 

I think I like the looks of the coaster you show OC. That may be one of the fun ones. 

 

Not for me mate   guess they are a bit like Marmite  you either love or hate.

OC.

So,   these  KGL  are nearly finished  but next I want to try to make some up in a few better firing positions  - problem is the sprues  only  come in Two positions, so a possible  fix is to pinch some of the Victrix  and Perry  arms  from the  Line Infantry  and  sand down thier buttoned cuffs and  just paint on the Black half diamond  cuffs after.

Why the companies have not made more plastic/resin 95th Rifles/KGL lights  I will never know  - they are available in Diecast  but I dont like the detail in them  - much preffer working with plastic.

OC.

12 minutes ago, Canute said:

A wee bit green around the gills, Mate? 😞

Yep, one of  Two things I dont like  them and hights.

OC.

7 minutes ago, Egilman said:

My Dad was on the other side of the world, but he was the same way, way too many things he wouldn't talk about.....

Same with my farther  on the different RAF airfields with crash landings  or beat up planes  - some he would talk about  (like the one he received a medal for)   but many he wouldn't speak about   or not very much  soon changing the subject.

OC.

8 minutes ago, Canute said:

Wow, that looks like fun!

At the time back in the early 80s  it was Britains fastest  rollercoaster  with the most twists, my old mate forst me to go there and on it.😬

When I got off it  I was like ..................🥴🤯😱😰

OC.

5 minutes ago, Canute said:

Roight, Sar'n Major!

 

You're one tough cookie, OC. Regular slave driver.

And they better keep the inside of the glass display case clean..........😁

OC.

This was the first and last roller coaster I went on its called the corkscrew  - 😨

OC.

47 minutes ago, Canute said:

Well, it's a guy thing, ya know....

Well they bettery pull there fingeres out when I build the farm  - there will be no  sloppyness then  - better keep the place tidy  - fill in any holes in wall from canon balls  I will  demand the send down some  polyfilla  and white wash   - I will call a  cease fire for half an hour to tidy up the place  - that will of course include any grass mowing than needs  doing  oh........and all them weeds   they need pulling.

OC.

4 minutes ago, Kevin said:

we know, they stole the cheese and onion crisps

But they didn't do the washing up though.

OC.

Hi all  "Im back"   thought it was about time  I tried out the new light,   so I shaded the faces and hands  and a few other details, then  I painted thier pom poms, still more to do but glad to  be back on the build.

OC.

14 minutes ago, kurtvd19 said:

Model Expo has a steam horse drawn pumper and a horse drawn ladder rig.  Really nice.  I have the pumper kit & it is super.

You should do a build log Kurt.

OC.

Do you know what would have looked superb added to your Dio?  -   a German Paratrooper  hanging  by his chute from the top of the  bombed building.

OC.

Incredible  work  that  most of us just stand  jaw on the floor  shaking our heads at.

OC.

Mike I have to show you these  as inspiration  to carry on  - some truly amazing work being done at at this scale  -

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235085055-hms-prince-of-wales-battleship-1700/

https://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235086057-hms-yarmouth-f101-frigate-1700/

OC.

49 minutes ago, Jack12477 said:

At my rapidly advancing age, I am looking more at downsizing as opposed to upsizing  😉 

Well all i'm gonna say  - keep building models  - good for your /our health mate.

OC.

12 minutes ago, Jack12477 said:

What ? A bigger diorama?  Another diorama ?  I ran out of shelf space after the last 3 dioramas. 

Build another room  Jack so we can  carry on watching your diorama's  expanding   - sounds good to me

OC.