SM42 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) I do enjoy a free model. Somewhere in my stash of kits is a van kit or two which have wooden sides with white metal underframes and details to overlay. It was one of those I saw this and thought of you gifts from a club member ( sadly no longer with us) He was one of those who would see the merit in the most basic of models and could see through the whole range of modelling talent and enjoy the fact that someone had actually had a go. He was never one to criticise for lack of ability. He revelled on the details or the sheer simplicity of any model The reason for the gift was that he had seen them looking unloved in the second hand section or at a toy fair, I know not which, and thought it a shame they may never get built. I forget the prototype ( something GWR IIRC) but I really must get round to building them as a tribute to one of the most enthusiastic railway modellers I have had the privilege to know Andy Edited January 24, 2021 by SM42 11 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Ali seems to be having fun 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted January 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 Is that a fire trench hiding under the garden swing seat? 1 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: Is that a fire trench hiding under the garden swing seat? Sceptic tank lol. The *benefits of living in a rural location* 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted January 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, SM42 said: He was one of those who would see the merit in the most basic of models and could see through the whole range of modelling talent and enjoy the fact that someone had actually had a go. He was never one to criticise for lack of ability. He revelled on the details or the sheer simplicity of any model He must have been a great bloke. I've always worked on two principles: If you've got nothing nice to say, don't say it. If you can find the slightest thing to compliment in a model (other pieces of work are avaiable) , then say so. Compliments are free: They mean a lot to a person's self esteem. This is particularly important for children and young adults. 2 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted January 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, coastalview said: Sceptic tank lol. The *benefits of living in a rural location* During my brief period with the Royal Armoured Corps (1QDG/VDG) I never got the chance to drive one of those. I have heard that compared to the Scorpion and Scimitar they were pretty sh*te. 1 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 9 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: Compliments are free: They mean a lot to a person's self esteem. This is particularly important for children and young adults. I am pleased to note that although I have been the beneficiary of an awful lot of 'likes' etc on RMweb, it appears I have awarded nearly twice as many. The right way round. 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) On 24/01/2021 at 11:29, Happy Hippo said: (1QDG/VDG) Where I used to work we had a reputation for incomprehensible jargon .... What does the above mean Edited January 27, 2021 by coastalview 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted January 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, Oldddudders said: I am pleased to note that although I have been the beneficiary of an awful lot of 'likes' etc on RMweb, it appears I have awarded nearly twice as many. The right way round. That's because you fall into the nice bloke category. 6 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 11 minutes ago, Happy Hippo said: He must have been a great bloke Oh he was. He wasn't afraid to have a go at someone or something that deserved it though. I have several other projects he threw my way for rescuing. The 12 Saxa Salt bodies are the one in the " I'm not sure what to do with these" pile. Do I shove a kit built underframe under them and ignore the inaccuracies, or shorten the bodies first? The latter means new decals. The former grates a bit. However one is just yellow and may be the Guinea pig for body surgery. Andy 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted January 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) 8 minutes ago, coastalview said: I worked in IT for a large part of my career and we have a reputation for incomprehensible jargon .... What does the above mean Ist Queens Dragoon Guards 5th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. I was badged for the QDG but was serving with 'The Skins'. As an aside, the Regimental Band had a spin off beat combo for popular music. They were called The Five Skins. One should be grateful that the Regiment was not the 4th Royal Inniskilling Dragoon Guards. Edited January 24, 2021 by Happy Hippo 1 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2021 40 minutes ago, coastalview said: I worked in IT for a large part of my career and we have a reputation for incomprehensible jargon .... What does the above mean Don't ask what the letters NCI meant 8n my pocket book after a time and address. Jamie 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coastalview Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, jamie92208 said: Don't ask what the letters NCI meant 8n my pocket book after a time and address. Jamie National Coastwatch Institution 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2021 3 minutes ago, coastalview said: National Coastwatch Institution No even warm, only 8 letters and 3 words in total. Jamie 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pH Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 minute ago, jamie92208 said: No even warm, only 8 letters and 3 words in total. Jamie Arranged 2-4-2? 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 Non Comprendi Englais 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: During my brief period with the Royal Armoured Corps (1QDG/VDG) I never got the chance to drive one of those. I have heard that compared to the Scorpion and Scimitar they were pretty sh*te. Here's one. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2021 Heads up for those who may have a slight interest. Ch5 at 6 o'clock "The Wonderful World of Cakes". 1 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Happy Hippo said: pretty sh*te. Isn't that a contradiction of terms? 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2021 13 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Isn't that a contradiction of terms? I thought it described a certain politician very precisely. Jamie 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 (edited) I've been modelling but I think my technique needs work. Scales a bit off for 00 At one point it looked like a 1/4500 model of the Matterhorn Mrs SM42's contribution was passing a carrot out of the window Andy Edited January 24, 2021 by SM42 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbishop Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 1 hour ago, jamie92208 said: I thought it described a certain politician very precisely. Jamie Just one? Bill 3 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted January 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 24, 2021 Just a thought:- Meat eaters are carnivores, vegetation eaters are herbivores, insect eaters are insectivores and those who eat some if not all are omnivores. But what do we call cake eaters? (other than sir?) 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted January 24, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 24, 2021 Just now, PhilJ W said: Just a thought:- Meat eaters are carnivores, vegetation eaters are herbivores, insect eaters are insectivores and those who eat some if not all are omnivores. But what do we call cake eaters? (other than sir?) Fatso! 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted January 24, 2021 Share Posted January 24, 2021 5 minutes ago, PhilJ W said: Just a thought:- Meat eaters are carnivores, vegetation eaters are herbivores, insect eaters are insectivores and those who eat some if not all are omnivores. But what do we call cake eaters? (other than sir?) Libuvores Andy 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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