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Offline radio joe

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Re: HMS Zulu build
« Reply #165 on: Tuesday | 28. January 2014 | 17:27 hrs »
Thanks for all the info chaps, I think I'd like to try making a wasp first later in the build, The most difficult bit is likely to be the under carriage with each wheel having a double wishbone and a shock so I could go for the wasps predecessor the Saunders Roe Scout which only had skids which would be easier to do, and I believe did serve briefly on the 81s, of course this could all be out of my skill level but if you don't make mistakes you don't make anything. Joe.
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Re: HMS Zulu build
« Reply #166 on: Wednesday | 29. January 2014 | 05:54 hrs »
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of course this could all be out of my skill level but if you don't make mistakes you don't make anything. Joe.
with you all the way there Joe...
just like my scratch built Steam plants, for my Steam Launches in my HMS Inflexible build, i think it took me Five attempts to get it what i think looks right..
 
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Re: HMS Zulu build
« Reply #167 on: Wednesday | 29. January 2014 | 10:55 hrs »
Hi Joe,

There are some drawings of the Wasp on this page if it's any help.

http://www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php?topic=28610.0

The undercarriage does look tricky but you might be able to build it up from stock plastic tube or the albion alloys telescoping tube. Or there might be a suitable airfix kit to steal bits from?

James
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Re: HMS Zulu build
« Reply #168 on: Wednesday | 29. January 2014 | 16:02 hrs »
As you say Colin if you make something your happy with that's all that matters, I'd certainly be happy with those steam plants.

Thanks James, I've saved the drawings they will be very useful later, I've got most of the dimensions I can enter on them and they show the detail better than a photo there is even the scout with skids as an option, .  Joe
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Re: HMS Zulu build
« Reply #169 on: Wednesday | 29. January 2014 | 16:16 hrs »
Got on with some painting the last couple of days, the planked deck area needs a bit of weathering, and the anchors are now fitted, still looking quite bare as there are over a hundred fittings to do. Joe
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« Reply #170 on: Wednesday | 29. January 2014 | 19:35 hrs »
Nice progress Joe.  My shipbuilding is on hold for a few days due to the arrival of our new puppy taking over the household and needing my attention!!  Forgot how much hard work they are.   
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« Reply #171 on: Thursday | 30. January 2014 | 07:59 hrs »
Hi Mike - what breed will it be? Since we have our Welsh Corgi Pembroke mix it is inevitable to have hair on the model when painting with a spraygun.  Our dog (Minnie) put a couple of traces of hair also on the Muirneag ???

But without the dog I possibly would have problems with my wife so did accept the hair problem ::DD

Kind regards - Arno
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« Reply #172 on: Thursday | 30. January 2014 | 09:32 hrs »
Our black lab teaches me not to get too involved with my ship building, and barks loudly when she wants a walk in all this wind and rain,, lovely,, see what you've taken on Mike !.
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« Reply #173 on: Thursday | 30. January 2014 | 10:41 hrs »
Its an Irish Red and White Setter.  We already have an Irish Setter but our first dog over 30 years ago was an Irish Red and White which we got just as the IRWS were being revived as a breed as they had nearly died out.  They are still classed as a rare and vulnerable breed with only around 250 registered every year.  Since her we had a Gordon Setter and now our current 5yo Irish Setter. We had to wait a little while for her from our chosen breeder as there are very few litters born every year, although this year there seems to be a few more litters being born.  400 mile round trip to pick her up but she has settled in well.  The older dog isn't fully sure about her yet but no real problems with her other than getting fed up with being asked to play all the time.   
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« Reply #174 on: Thursday | 30. January 2014 | 11:11 hrs »
So besides modelling we have another thing in common ^^^I hope you have a lot of fun with the puppy. Luckily our dog is not interested in modelling at all and he accepts me being some time in the cellar without him. - Arno
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« Reply #175 on: Friday | 31. January 2014 | 16:00 hrs »
HA HA . I know what you mean I have a Golden Retriever , lots of dog hair and gets very very wet (so do I walking him in this weather come to think of it !!!!)
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« Reply #176 on: Friday | 31. January 2014 | 16:05 hrs »
Gave the ship her identity today and is now easily recognizable as HMS Zulu, now to add all the detailing.  Joe
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« Reply #177 on: Friday | 31. January 2014 | 16:37 hrs »
Hi Joe .
      Nice work she is coming along a treat , Don't want to appear to be a "rivet counter" but I think the flight deck letters should be white !
      You are making a really nice job of her I look forward to seeing the completed work at our next show ! Did you get John's 2014 exhibition programme OK ?

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« Reply #178 on: Friday | 31. January 2014 | 16:45 hrs »
I'm sure you'r right about the letters but that's what was on the decal sheet,  yes got the programme I think March will be my first this year. Joe
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« Reply #179 on: Sunday | 02. February 2014 | 14:40 hrs »
Wasn't happy with the identity letters on the flight deck apart from being the wrong colour I felt they were too large and as the transfers had not taken very well to the mat dark surface I removed them quite easily and made some stencils in mask tape, true they don't look as professional as transfers but then I'm no professional and still think it looks better.Joe
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