Greetings all,

Just wondering if their might be any hint that Italeri might bring out an accesory set for their 1/35 LCM and LCVP??????

I'm thinking Boat Hooks, Fenders and Tyres, Liife Preservers and that sort of stuff.

Anytjing else that you can think of that might be a usefull addition?

Cheers

Al

Sorry Mate, nothing from Italeri for their LCVP or LCM...(or anyone else yet for that matter!)
I would love to see WEM come out with a set for each (hint-hint, Mr. Snyder! )
There ARE the Thachweave products for a bit of sprucing up though, which look extremely realistic!

Thachweave!

Check them out, if you haven't already!
~Gunny

Hi Gunny,

I know, just speculating in the hope some of these dynamic companies might react!!! LOL.

I've see the Thachweaver stuff before, very nice but a bit expensive although as each one is hand woven I can see why.

No AM boat accessories and no multi-porpose sailors in Jumpers and Sea Boots or Olies. Still one lives in hope.

Cheers

Al

Ahoy again, Al!
Be patient, mate, I have a tutorial that I'm putting together (slowly!) about weaving your own rope fenders...it's not too difficult, just a little time consuming and tedious (and the results are fantastic!), but if I can do it, anyone can!!! :-)
~Gunny

Hi Gunny,

I made some from matchsticks and rope for the LCA, not perfect but not too bad. Picked the idea up here on site somewhere.

I just wish someone like Accurate Armour would pick up on the idea of some mutli purpose sailors, but it looks like I'll just have to scratch some more :-) :-)

Cheers

Al

And another link:

U-Models Catalog

Skipper

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Mark, you've taken up crocheting now?

And when you're finished with that project, I can get you some work with the shrimpers down in Cameron Parish. :-) :-) :-) :-)

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Mark, you've taken up crocheting now?

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:-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Seriously though, thanks for that Gunny.

Skipper, Yip I might be able to use some of the U Model Stuff this time. The figure poses aren't great but they might do. Warriors have some railway workers that could double as dock workers and there are enough civilians around to add a bit of colour, I'll have to make a British Bobby but if I remember correctly their jacket was similar to the German coat so with a little amendment an old Tamiya figure might do.

Anyway it will be a good one to try out some water on before I set about the D Day project ( and as I still have lots of builds connected with that one so it will not be appearing for some considerable time).

The fishing nets would be useful or I could try and scratch them and I can get more life preservers from Billings Boats. The Trumpter kit doesn't come with Grapel Hooks so I'll have to make something there if I can't find alternatives.

Any one know a source of tyres that might be useful. I'll put out a call for unused ones and see if any turn up.

Must have a look again at Victoria Models as they have some naval stuff as well and check out a few other suppliers. I'll try and scratch what I can to help keep costs down, which is why I'd really like Italeri to bring out a plastic injection set: :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Cheers all

Thanks

Al

Alan,
I've got about 20 odd 1/35 truck wheels and tyres.
They range from the Tamiya 88mm flak gun bogies and Italeri (I think) Opel Blitz 'rubber' tyres - to some complete wheels in plastic. Should be easy enough to hollow out the wheel bit.
Send me your home address and I'll stick 'em in an envelope for you.
Tom

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Oh, jest if you must maties, but just wait until you see these little gems!
It's more like weaving than crocheting (Mr. O'Meara! ), almost like net weaving, actually...when I was a kid, my Grandpa used to teach me different methods of making your own fishing nets, and one is the "basket net".
With a few modifications, you can turn a basket net into a completely accurate rope fender, and you can match any scale by varying the cord gage (which is what I'm working out right now). Hopefully, I can get the feature done soon, so everyone can give it a go!
Cheers!
~Gunny

Way to go Gunny,

Cheers

Al

It's a well know fact that many real Sailors can knit and sow extremely well, as it help pass the time on long jounneys and they had to mend all their own kit etc. I've seen some excellent work in auctions in the UK that was done by sailors.

But not this one I'm afraid. I can manage to sew on a button - if cornered!

The Tying of Nautical Knots and Ornamental Rope Designs
was the Art of Sailors during their leisure time
on long voyages in the by-gone days of sailing ships.

I use to do hand embroidery on long cruises or when on restriction.
:-) :-)

"Cross Stitch Designs By Grumpy" :-) #:-)
~Gunny

With the emphasis on the CROSS part - grr!

Dave,

I'm shocked - surely a man of your standing was never on restrictions?????

:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

and a confession to embroidery too - really what is the world coming too!!!!! I suppose you drank beer and rum as well and had a wife in every port - shocking, shocking!!!

:-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-) :-)

Anyway does anyone know where I might get replacement propellers for my LCMs and some boat hooks????????

Cheers

Al

Ps: Restriction of Privilages must surely be one of the worstt things imposed on the ordinary serviceman. I know blocks who spent months on restictions and ended uo climbing the walls.