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Hi everyone, a returning modeller now living in NZ.


Jonny 007

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Hi everyone,

 

I was once a keen a regular newbie on here many moons ago. I had a build log for the HMS Bluebell (plastic) that I converted to RC, a couple of R/C yachts and tried my hand at a Sergal model frigate. 

Unfortunately I fell for the classic blunder of biting off way more than I could chew with the Sergal kit. I still have the kit and might even finish it some day. But it’s not a great kit TBH.

That was all about 10 years ago (or more 😮) and I was based in London at the time. Social Media was still in its infancy and forums were still the place to go to share hobbies.

Fast forward to today and I see that something happened to the old forum. I see references to the big crash or a glitch in the matrix but it seems all of my previous information was lost.

So I have created a new profile which is fitting as I am now based on the other side of the planet.

I have a new kit that I intend to build and am currently looking through several build logs to help with this new endeavour.

The kit I have chosen is AL’s HMAV Bounty Jolly Boat.

From what I can see it will still be a challenge, but hopefully not a 2 year build.

I have a spot set up and construction starts tomorrow.

Wish me luck!

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Yep, you missed the Big Crash of 2013, though you'd be hard pressed to tell because of how swiftly our dedicated members added content to the new forum.

Chris Coyle
Greer, South Carolina

When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk.
- Tuco

Current builds: Brigantine Phoenix, Hawker Hurricane

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And good luck.

Regards, Patrick

 

Finished :  Soleil Royal Heller 1/100   Wasa Billing Boats   Bounty Revell 1/110 plastic (semi scratch)   Pelican / Golden Hind  1/45 scratch

Current build :  Mary Rose 1/50 scratch

Gallery Revell Bounty  Pelican/Golden hind 1/45 scratch

To do Prins Willem Corel, Le Tonnant Corel, Yacht d'Oro Corel, Thermopylae Sergal 

 

Shore leave,  non ship models build logs :  

ADGZ M35 funkwagen 1/72    Einhets Pkw. Kfz.2 and 4 1/72   Autoblinda AB40 1/72   122mm A-19 & 152mm ML-20 & 12.8cm Pak.44 {K8 1/2} 1/72   10.5cm Howitzer 16 on Mark. VI(e)  Centurion Mk.1 conversion   M29 Weasel 1/72     SAM6 1/72    T26 Finland  T26 TN 1/72  Autoprotetto S37 1/72     Opel Blitz buses 1/72  Boxer and MAN trucks 1/72   Hetzer38(t) Starr 1/72    

 

Si vis pacem, para bellum

 
 
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Mark
"The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me

Current Build:                                                                                             
Past Builds:
 La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD           Triton Cross-Section   

 NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit                                                                            HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64               

 

Non-Ship Model:                                                                                         On hold, maybe forever:           

CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed                                                   Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned)         

         

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                

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16 hours ago, ccoyle said:

Yep, you missed the Big Crash of 2013, though you'd be hard pressed to tell because of how swiftly our dedicated members added content to the new forum.

 

It’s a credit to everyone here that so many build logs were re-loaded for me to gaze at.

 

I am also really liking the new look and layout of the forum. I also like the way the guidelines have been followed for topic headings which makes finding stuff so much easier.

It’s also very easy to go down the rabbit hole of build logs!

So many excellent builds to gaze upon. 

And I have also found plenty of other build logs for the same build as mine that I’m looking through.

And I’ve already learnt a few things from their experiences.

What a wonderful place this is. So glad I came back.

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Just a quick update...

So far my summer has been filled with water type activities (jet skiing and wake boarding) but there has been some modelling too.

I have been reading through and using exisiting build logs to help with my build and been taking a series of pictures to record my process and progress.

Once I return to New Zealand from the West Island I will start my build log to share my progress.

I didn’t want to be one of the many build logs that start so promisingly only to fade out once the joys of the planking begins.

I would also like to thank everyone for the warm welcome (back).

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