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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Many thanks Nerys 👍👍

4 minutes ago by Skydive130

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Many thanks Rick 👍

5 minutes ago by Skydive130

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Re: Karen Rose

Yes 555, Thank You. Info on Karen Rose is this a Kit, scratch built & size...👍

14 minutes ago by vc killer

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A Tin Plate Free Sailing Barque

I remember having clockwork tinplate submarines as a child. I also have vague memories of a clockwork tinplate warship, on wheels, non floating. About ten years ago in France there was a weekly magazine offer consisting of a tin toy and a magazine all about it, They were mainly vintage cars, a seaplane and a warship (wheeled) they were all clockwork and said to be replicas of 1920's toys. I have a motorcycle and sidecar from that series somewhere around. Cheers, Nerys

13 hours ago by Nerys

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Night Watch

Commodore Colin, you are more than welcome to use our existing facilities in South Wales and that would probably be better than trying to operate from Chepstow which is probably your nearest deep water as you would then have to negotiate the shallows of the Lower Severn. However I think it might be an interesting exercise to 'Show the Flag' occasionally in your home waters. Vice Admiral Nerys

2 days ago by Nerys

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Cruise Liners

Looking at this from a more general point of view, I wonder how many of these ships will actually go back into service. Ships laid up are costing their owners money even if the lay up is in the simplest of forms. The insurance money alone is huge. I suppose it will depend on when they are allowed to operate again, but even then, will the usual demand be there after the number of outbreaks that occurred on cruise ships. With all the economic downturn and covid related job losses, will there be enough potential customers? I wish I knew the answers, but I have very pessimistic feelings about it all. Cheers, Nerys

3 hours ago by Nerys

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Cruise Liners

I cannot believe the bay outside of my window at the moment. We usually have visits from two cruise liners per year here but right now we have four inside the bay and another four just outside. The QM 2 is just outside. Here are a few pictures I took yesterday. We are lucky. They seem to stay for a couple of weeks then they change around and more arrive. Eight is the most so far. Sorry about the picture quality but it was lousy weather. Peter. Just checked Ship tracker. There are nine here now.

3 days ago by MouldBuilder

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Promotion

There must have been thick fog the promotion went threw . Rick

3 hours ago by Newby7

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Promotion

Chris B, Nice to see you have made "Master Seaman." Keep up the good work. Martin555.

4 months ago by Martin555

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Re: Lesro RNLI Atlantic 21 RIB

Alice has just seen this and asks if you had to go on a 'shout'? Cheers, Nerys

4 hours ago by Nerys

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Night Watch

I doubt if they still have Beriozka shops in Russia any longer, I do have lasting memories of them in Moscow and Leningrad. There was a big one at the river end of Red Square if I remember correctly as well as in most hotels. They died out long ago in Romania, chiefly remembered there as a source of illegal money exchanges and a place to buy coffee to give to friendly Romanians, Oh! the tales of the Dollar shops, I could go on for hours. However, I digress Fleet, your message re vodka has been received and fully understood. Cheers, Nerys

4 hours ago by Nerys

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Night Watch

Jarvo, you have the deck as OOD / OOW. Dodgy as back up, Rooky and Nerys as Section Leaders. Have a calm watch. 'night all, 😎

1 year ago by RNinMunich

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I apologise profusely for committing the crime of not referring to Moulbuilder by his new rank of Commodore, but my excuse is that I was taking my cue from someone senior to myself. My sincere apologies. Nerys

4 hours ago by Nerys

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I don't think you need to court martial your adjutant Doug, you'll find the problem is with your second in command 'fleet 2' quoting Commander instead of Commodore. Cheers Pete

5 hours ago by Rookysailor

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Night Watch

" I think I'd rather go to Kirkenes for supplies and fuel" Agreed and approved VAdm Nerys. When in Murmansk get me bottle (or two😉) of Stolichnaya, or even Beluga Vodka if you can find it!😋 Is there still a Beryozka shop in Murmansk I wonder? I suppose they don't need them any more now! FLEET//😎

5 hours ago by RNinMunich

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Re: Photo shoot tomorrow.....!

I'll second that Sy.....😊 Cheers, Pete

6 hours ago by Rookysailor

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I do apologise Commodore.😔 I'm gonna court martial that incompetent Adjutant!😠 Herewith your correct insignia and Command Pennant. FLEET//😎

6 hours ago by RNinMunich

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Night Watch

To, Fleet Admiral at MBNHQ, Munchen. Thank you for your message which brought some relief. I had visions of a trip across the length of the Russian Arctic to approach the Bering Sea from the west. I have vague memories from my past of reading an article about someone who actually did that in a small boat. I shall put the order for the ice breaker on hold for now. Goodwill visit to Murmansk that's definitely on but I think I'd rather go to Kirkenes for supplies and fuel, the Russian trawlers do that. Vice Admiral Nerys

6 hours ago by Nerys

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

That's absolutely brilliant, could easily have been the real thing sitting on the water/beach. A masterclass in model making. Nerys

6 hours ago by Nerys

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My most humble apologies to my commanding officers but it is Commodore Mouldbuilder. Thank you for your kind words. Peter.

6 hours ago by MouldBuilder

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Promotion

BRAVO ZULU Commander Mouldbuilder to the first dollop of 'scrambled egg' on your cap👍 FLEET//😎

6 hours ago by RNinMunich

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Night Watch

FLASH MESSAGE TO VICE ADMIRAL NERYS REF: "If I am to take command of the Arctic Ocean, Lofoten Islands, and, the Norwegian Sea which are all areas bordering Northern Europe, can you advise me what route to take when visiting the Bering Sea?" Belay that order Admiral, was looking at the wrong chart😔😮 The Barents Sea was meant of course😉But staying outside Russian territorial waters, except for the occasional Goodwill / re-supplying visit to Murmansk perhaps. FLEET//😎

7 hours ago by RNinMunich

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Just perfect a wonderful looking boat . Rick

7 hours ago by Newby7

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Hi Mike, either the sarik Tyne class lifeboat or the Model slipway Tenby (pseudo Tamar). I’ll put it the vote in the next week or so!

7 hours ago by Skydive130

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Thank you Colin for your congratulations, it won't be long before we are congratulating you on your next step up the ladder All the best, Nerys

3 days ago by Nerys

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Promotion

Commander Mouldbuilder, very many congratulations on your recent promotion. Best regards, Nerys, Vice Admiral

8 hours ago by Nerys

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Re: The motor housing

I will be adding some detail to the sides of the box section, however I've not yet decided if its diagonal planking or veneer, but either will have the wooden frames. and other bits and pieces.

8 hours ago by mturpin013

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Great job Sy, What's next?

8 hours ago by mturpin013

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Hi Rob, I’ve managed single handed action shots whilst juggling the big lens camera and the tranny on a neck strap but fear trying that with a small high speed model could be a recipe for a disaster! I’ll see what I can do though 👍

9 hours ago by Skydive130

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

"Oh well, she’ll just have to get over it! " Either that Sy or . . . Get up and go round!😁 😎

9 hours ago by RNinMunich

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Cheers Bill, this week hopefully 👍👍

9 hours ago by Skydive130

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Hi Doug, since I left the Army and took up my role in the MOD guard service, I only work weekdays and no nights 😂 although if the “Mrs” had her way I’d be on nights 7 days a week to prevent bed hogging and my snoring! Oh well, she’ll just have to get over it!

9 hours ago by Skydive130

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Hi Sy. Looking brilliant. Congratulations are in order 🍷🍷🍷 Looking forward to the maiden voyage under power. Regards Bill

9 hours ago by Scratchbuilder

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Congratulations on your promotion Pete 👍👍 Rob.

9 hours ago by robbob

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Thanks boss.

10 hours ago by MouldBuilder

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Looks great on the water Sy 👍👍 Shame the water was a bit choppy 😠 Some 'action' shots would have been nice but I know the problem...can't steer a boat and take decent pictures or video at the same time 😀 Been there...can't do that either 🤣 Rob.

10 hours ago by robbob

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

"Please can you write a book on model making." "That would probably be a challenge too far" But it would give you something to do on the night shift these coming cold winter nights Sy👍😉 Maybe you could do the notes for a Ghost Writer to flesh out? As for the results of your build, well it's all been said already so I'll just add ... Hmm!? 🙄 Words failed me 🤔 BRAVO ZULU Cap'n👍 😎

10 hours ago by RNinMunich

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Promotion

Congratulations on your promotion :- Commander Mouldbuilder. Well done Sir.

10 hours ago by Martin555

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I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

Hi Bruce. I have seen your latest build log. It looks really good so far. The one I am having difficulty with is Dusseldorf. Your last post was a redirect to pictures. I have never managed to open it. Thanks. Peter.

10 hours ago by MouldBuilder

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I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat "Model slipway" they gave colors for Humbrol gloss enamel paint. But I can't find containers of paint big enough to air brush / air gun a surface this large. I don't want to use a rattle can, the largest containers i can find are .5 oz. 14.7mL and they are all acrylic Matt. What are you using to paint larger RC boats that match Humbrol paints? I'm in the USA please don't hold that against me. LOL Thanks in advance. Bruce

5 days ago by bruce1946

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I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

you might try a search in the blogs forum under my name. i just started it a couple of days ago

11 hours ago by bruce1946

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Many thanks Marky 👍👍

11 hours ago by Skydive130

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

That would probably be a challenge too far Peter ha ha, but thank you very much for thinking I could do it 👍

11 hours ago by Skydive130

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I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

Yes Martin, the Tyne or the slipway Tenby (pseudo Tamar) Is next on the building board, haven’t decided which one yet! 😂

11 hours ago by Skydive130

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I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

Peter, I believe Slipway being a cottage industry once they retired there was no one with the finances or skills to take on the business. Shame really as after they and the other produceRSM of lifeboats finished, that was it, no more kits!

11 hours ago by Skydive130

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I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

Model slipway owners retired, and no one took it over. about 3 months ago.

11 hours ago by bruce1946

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Re: Southwold photo shoot....

Fantastic Sy. Shame the tide went out. Superb build. Please can you write a book on model making. I would like a first edition. Peter.

11 hours ago by MouldBuilder

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I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

Sorry Sy. I know you would do better than me at building her but as you can imagine, I was on the waiting list for one for quite a while. Why did Model Slipways stop producing. Is there a chance somebody will take over and produce them again. Peter.😉

11 hours ago by MouldBuilder

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Re: H.M.S.Bulldog / Beagle

You are only really limited by your imagination, pocket book and scale requirements. Good suggestion about the Harbour, sound like a nice winter project

11 hours ago by RHBaker

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I'm getting ready to build my Trent class Lifeboat and Humbrol paint

Hi Bruce. I was following your build log on Dusseldorf but never cold open the link posted on your last entry. I have just tried the links you have just posted and still cannot open them. I must have something blocking me. Peter.

11 hours ago by MouldBuilder

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