Boris Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Well now it seems that the 1:1 Army can still miss the target by 5 MILES!! . according to a report last week ... ... farmer not best pleased apparently ... Indeed, someone rolled a one on their artillery skill check there allright! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) 66709 Medite I am looking to create 66709 in both the medite black and the MSC ship liveries. I thought I could use 66731 to do both, they seem to have the same lighting etc but I am sure it has 5 doors and 66709 only has the 4. The only ones I think match is 66725, hard to get..... bit maybe the 66/4 are ok ?? any others with the correct lights and 4 doors? EDIT 66846 colas looks like it may be ok?? 66402 DRS/malcom could be ok too? Edited March 23, 2014 by Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Well, I hope you all had a great..............Awayday...!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted March 23, 2014 Author Share Posted March 23, 2014 (edited) Yep it was Very cool Far Far better than Warley. Parking was closer, lighting was better, space was more logical and not as busy , or maybe not as cramped, not sure which , but which ever it was... one of the best and unstressful shows I have been too. Food was expensive but, not too much more than you would expect in London, And it was tasty, well presented and reasonable size. Very un Warley like. Would I go again?, yep, though two and a half hours drive is a pain, but parking was easy and other than a hill climb, and it was Free Met Mick and J there too, so very good day. Edited March 23, 2014 by Kal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted March 23, 2014 Share Posted March 23, 2014 Hey, Exo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Loved Alexandria Palace. The free parking was in woods, people walking dogs etc, the steep walk up the hill was offset by the most amazing view of London. Queing to get n on Sunday was non existent at 10.15, on Saturday it had so we were told be sometimes 4 people deep at layouts, we had no such crush. Kal and Mick happily discussed the merits of locos. We had time to speak to several people. I was fascinated by one modeller, who used weetabix and PVA to construct cob finish on his models. He had an O gauge property made from real slate, corrugated cardboard and coffee stirrers, and the result with his eye for colour was fantastic, what did he use to make the rust effect? Real rust!!!. I have forgotten his name....and he is published in magazines. So that is a stinker. But he work was lovely. I managed to sneak into Langley models twice. Photographs will follow as I paint up the models I selected. F75e 1930/50 motorcycle shop 9.30 F206 6 x Fisherman Trwlermen 4.85 Cir1 8 assrted clowna 6.55 F121 4 deckhairs and figures (with) 6.60 F151 Film Camera Sound crew and clapperboard 5.25 I also spent another 17£ getting bits and bob for the loose boxes. Anything from sitting sheep, an extra dog (so I can portray both my dobermanns) a garden roller (to go with the old push lawnmower) a post of sign, some more planters, a letter box, a small garden hose rolled up, a couple of saddled horses, some wheels with tyres another fox, 2 wheelie bins, and others, all nice little detail points. The post office sign can transform a building into a village post office. Various bits will end up on Scripps. The planters will be great for one of the stations. The seated sheep will compliment those I have and increase their numbers. I bought a second coffin. Don't ask my why you need more than one. One is a sad death two is a tragedy, but I have more than one church....or it can be in Scripps garage. Two little bit of railing that will save me some messing about before long. And a couple more crates of bottle for outside pub. I was vey tempted by 'the Hunt', which would stand outside a pub have a drink, after a paper hunt. I used to go on these 'hunts' myself. We had two good commons to race across. Half an hour before the whole stables set off, a couple would go out with shoulder sacks of shredded paper or cardboard. They were the foxes. We would then set off in groups who could only follow the group ahead. The fastest would go first, and be the hounds ensuring we never quite caught up with the foxes. Tally Ho's, and a hunting horn, and yipping from the foxes were all part of the 'hunt' Once one of the riders even did fancy dress as a fox (the tail Im afraid to say was real) and kids on ponies would ride with supervisors who had leading reins in case.. And on the big areas we would all get to race madly after the foxes. A couple of us who would supervise with leading reins in case any of the less experienced needed to be captured. A pair of good riders could pull up an excited pony and then lead them until they calmed down. The kids would then be told how exciting. One of two of the ponies were the usual culprits and their riders chosen appropriately. And in my experience no one ever got hurt, certainly not any foxes. I should have bought the hunt.....next time. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 This one will be used to expand on the TV and Film theme within the layout. And perhaps as these represent an older generation of film producers I might show them being film as well. LOL rmweb1180langeley models1 They will certainly be an excellent addition to the Heartbeat theme. The clapperboard especially being very evocative of the 1960s....well to me at least. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Having done quite a lot of work as a background artiste (aka extra, mobile scenery or man on cutting room floor) on Midsomer Murders the clapper boards still look a bit like that, although they are a little more high-tech these days! Edited March 24, 2014 by C&WR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) C@WR/ Foggy That sound like fun, you should do a little diorama of your memories, and insider knowledge. A great cameo to have, and pass onto the kids. These will be used to expand on the cove idea. Although I always plan to have a go at making them, especially after seeing C&WRs take on building them. It all takes time, and paintng this will give a quick fix. But I want the full 1960s experience. The donkeys, the deck chairs, the sand castles, the sand and sandwiches, the Punch and Judy. The tea rooms. You name it I want it. rmweb1182langley models2 rmweb791portlynncove5 img1557 img0001 rmweb116cove1 Edited March 24, 2014 by Jaz 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I will love this one. although we have not planned on a full circus or funfair. I do have the advertising car for the fair. I have a couple of the stalls. and my idea of a god circus visiting town is to have a parade down the street. Today with barely any animals allowed. This is not so easy. But the idea of the clowns coming out to advertise the Big Event is easy to incorporate. So this one will get some extra work to pump up the detail rmweb1182langley models 3 The guy on stilts. the clown with the bucket of water, the one with flowers that squirts water, the umbrella pushed inside out, the one walking on his hands, the balloons. I even have a great clown car in my box of tricks which I just need to go find. I love clowns...I have never taken on board their scary alto ego. I love the fact, that they have to register their face and look, and no other clown can just impersonate them. wonderful happy creatures. Toby the dog from the Punch and Judy would fit in well here for a picture too. A silly bike would be nice if I can source one too, or perhaps butcher one 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 You could always incorporate the Clowns into the Open Day at the Air-base .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Interesting Idea J, but it probably already contains too many clowns 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Well ok .. but ...... , but it probably already contains too many clowns my alter ego [with the "hand on hip" pose] could take a day's holiday be on a Detachment to somewhere nice like Greenham Common ........ [Would have to be a Detachment, as Leave would not be permitted for anyone on the base for an Open-Day.] 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Just as the people in deck chairs will extend the cove idea, so too will these rmweb1183langle models5 cove diorama fishing boat img1736 Edited March 24, 2014 by Jaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) J That's actually a good idea the armed forces have done this sort of think for public events. PA systems have been known to be supplied by armed forces with the soldier setting up and allowing the equipment be used for school open days. We could perhaps have an element of this with even a helicopter with pilot (I bet somebody at some time stretched the envelope), and they could perhaps be helping out a History day....so wearing appropriate gear....gives your alias an opportunity to put on a show. We could go for the Dad's army idea then as well.Bonus. Edited March 24, 2014 by Jaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
C&WR Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 [Would have to be a Detachment, as Leave would not be permitted for anyone on the base for an Open-Day.] Ah yes, the good old Garrison Family Fun Day. The more fun for the singlies who didn't have family & were on a Scale A Parade to attend, those of us livign on camp not able to travel back to see our own families at home... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I remember being let loose on the rifle range. I was surprised at how much kick back there was Some of the vehicles were great to be driven around in. The kids clambering all over a couple of helicopters, although no flights appeared to be on offer for the masses. Nor to be fair for the officers families either. Land rovers were crawling up and down, and often at 45 degrees. And big BBQs were very popular. Exhibition football and rugby. Come to mmd but I am sure to remember other stuff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 This were all from the all sorts box that Langley Models has at it's shows. There are basically spare parts from sets. But it gives me the opportunity to look for elements I would like, when I am not necessarily interested in the complete set. This ones can be used for a hunt as I have the foxes. rmweb1185langley models6 But I need to get some riders.Or adapt some figures. An extra fox... and the second Doberman (or other dog) rmweb1190langley models11 The additional sheep rmweb1186langle models7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 The detailing will also work out nicely These will do nicely in a garage...Scripps initially rmweb1187langley models8 The items for a post office and the station platforms are great too, and the crates for a pub. rmweb1189langleymodels9 these are sure to be useful rmweb1189langleymodels10 There is another couple of items, but they are onces i have had in the past so not worth noting. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) Whilst at Alexandria Palace, Kal spent a lot of time chatting to Mick / Newbryford, this left me some time to browse, and what better to have a look at than Newbryford the layout, and while there grabbed a couple of pictures rmweb1176Newbryford1 rmweb1177Newbryford2 rmweb1178Newbryford3 rmweb1179Newbryford4 And some very enviable modelling. The locos Mick updates were round the back. I have no idea why I did not grab a picture, seeing as how I was able to have a good close up view. Too busy admiring his work. A link to Newbryford. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/40199-new-bryford/&do=findComment&comment=429956 Edited March 24, 2014 by Jaz 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Clowns rmweb1200clowns1 rmweb1201clowns2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 a little more paint rmweb1202clowns3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 dots and strips rmweb1203clowns4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 almost finished rmweb1204clown5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 24, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 24, 2014 almost finished rmweb1204clown5 Not enough yellow.................. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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