Revell 1/144 Landing Ship Medium build
New York, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 04:40 AM UTC
The wood planks were mounted either directly to the sides of the tank, or spaced out a couple of inches,with a layer of cement between them and the sides of the tank for additional protection. Don't know if they were landed that way or if it was a field modification made after the landings.
Al
England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 04:46 AM UTC
Hi Julian,
Coming along well, certainly something different
I' sure/hope you've got a camo paint job lined up
Cheers Kev
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 05:54 AM UTC
Yep. of course there's a camo scheme lined up. It's been a funny day though in regards to the Typhoon build. How is the Britmodeler site? At the moment I am considering a relocation plus complete pull of all blogs on line here.
Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 09:01 AM UTC
Ahoy Julian
Nice progress - great to follow along.
A "New Zealand Sauvignon blanc" now you are talking!
What type did you try? Hope you liked it?
Is everything ok?
Hate to see you pull your blogs and involvement etc. from modelshipwrights.
Cheers
Sean
#084
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 09:25 AM UTC
Hi Julian,
Just got back from a trip and noticed you have gotten a head start on the rest of us....great!
Have not seen this kit in my area yet but following with great interest
as I plan to get one too....I like the scale.
As far as the choice of vehicles, look into NEW MILLENNIUM TOYS,
they sell 1:144 scale WWII USA vehicles that may add variety to
the deck cargo.
There is also another but cannot recall the name....a quick Google
or Ebay search in 1:144 will bring them up.
Great work....keep the photos coming.
Cheers,
Joe
#306
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 10:15 AM UTC
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Yep. of course there's a camo scheme lined up. It's been a funny day though in regards to the Typhoon build. How is the Britmodeler site? At the moment I am considering a relocation plus complete pull of all blogs on line here.
noooooo!!!
What's happened Julian?
Stay home and build models!
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England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 19, 2014 - 07:41 PM UTC
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Yep. of course there's a camo scheme lined up. It's been a funny day though in regards to the Typhoon build. How is the Britmodeler site? At the moment I am considering a relocation plus complete pull of all blogs on line here.
Just knew it wouldn't be boring
Don't hear you laughing, I hope you manage to resolve whatever is bugging you.
As to Britmodeller any forum would welcome a modeller with your talents
Regards Kev
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Posted: Monday, October 20, 2014 - 03:48 AM UTC
Need a little time to mull this one over guys.
Thanks for the support,
that is a great help
New York, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 20, 2014 - 10:43 AM UTC
Noli Illegitimi Carborundum, Julian.
Al
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 03:18 AM UTC
Semper privates Al
Sheesh, even get censored when I am "doing a weewee" off, go figure ..................
#345
Niedersachsen, Germany
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 06:05 AM UTC
Julian,
I've got no clue what's going on, but I do know for sure that I would miss you, should you decide to stop posting here...
Your latest project is great and I am following with high interest - real life keeps me quite busy, so not many comments and updates from me these days - does not mean that I'm not watching...
Looking forward to your updates!!
Cheers,
Jan
#306
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 08:24 AM UTC
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Julian,
I've got no clue what's going on, but I do know for sure that I would miss you, should you decide to stop posting here...
Your latest project is great and I am following with high interest - real life keeps me quite busy, so not many comments and updates from me these days - does not mean that I'm not watching...
Looking forward to your updates!!
Cheers,
Jan
I second that Jan!
real life means that I don't get a lot of bench time these days, so it's great to be able to watch others progress-you will be missed Julian should you leave us
Russ.
Stay home and build models!
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 09:31 AM UTC
Ahoy Julian
I am unaware what is occurring however I am glad you are taking sometime to think things over.
Cheers
Sean
#027
Louisiana, United States
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Posted: Tuesday, October 21, 2014 - 12:37 PM UTC
Looking good Julian. What do the painting instructions look like?
"Hark, now hear the sailors cry
Smell the sea and feel the sky
Let your soul and spirit fly into the mystic
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 01:55 AM UTC
I've got no clue what's going on, but I do know for sure that I would miss you, should you decide to stop posting here...
Same here. Your ship builds in particular are very inspirational, helping me improve. Wish I had the "push" to keep on with a build the way you do after I start. I took a 1st place in ships at the Kalamazoo Kontest in September, the first contest I've ever entered and I truly feel much of the credit goes to you for inspiring me to do better. Thank you for that.
EJ
Fair Winds and Following Seas
EJ
England - North East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Wednesday, October 22, 2014 - 05:06 AM UTC
Hey Julian hope you get things sorted out you would be a big Miss around here if you decide to pull the plug.
But remember we will be following even if you do move sites as Kev says any forum would benefit from your your talents to show us mere mortals how it is done
Have a cooled few of these and relax mate .
Keith
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 04:03 AM UTC
Michigan, United States
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 04:16 AM UTC
Nice rigging. Is that E-Z line? Did you drill holes for the line terminations? Well done.
EJ
Fair Winds and Following Seas
EJ
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 04:22 AM UTC
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Nice rigging. Is that E-Z line? Did you drill holes for the line terminations? Well done.
EJ
No, Uschi von Drosten's "Rig that thing thread", (same idea as EZ-line though). This is Uschi's 0.005 line, no end holes rigged, dip in superglue, aim at somewhere on the mast and use your 3rd hand to give a quick dab of accelerator to fix it. Bad language while trying this means you don't pass go and don't get 200 bucks.
#084
Quebec, Canada
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 04:46 AM UTC
Hi Julian,
You are doing a FANTASTIC job on that LSM!... can't wait to see it
finished.
As I mentioned in a previous post, there is a good variety of 1:144
US vehicles available, should you want add to the ones already supplied.
PS
Don't let whatever happened with the rivet counters get to you or
take away from your enjoyment of the hobby.
Just a bunch of self proclaimed gods and a few disciples.
Joe
England - South East, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 06:57 AM UTC
Looks really good Julian,
Coming together nicely, very tidy rigging and railings, the 3 bar may be incorrect, but look fine.
Don't let the rivet counters get you down.
Si
England - South West, United Kingdom
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 11:02 AM UTC
Hi Julian,
Really pleased to see you posting again. Let the rivet counters crawl back under their stones!
If you enjoy your modelling half as much as we enjoy your posts . . . . .
Really enjoying watching and learning from your latest creation
Cheers Kev
#306
Victoria, Australia
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Posted: Sunday, October 26, 2014 - 09:22 PM UTC
I second the above comments Julian-life's too short for rivet counting... after all, we're here to relax and have fun, not get stressed out over being 100% perfect...
Russ.
Stay home and build models!
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Gloster Gladiator MkII for the Bi-planes Campaign
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#360
Connecticut, United States
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Posted: Monday, October 27, 2014 - 03:40 AM UTC
Really nice work, Julian. I can't wait tos what it starts to look like when paint starts going on it.
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Posted: Monday, October 27, 2014 - 06:06 AM UTC
Thanks for the support gentlemen, very much appreciated.
