Will Phillip the greek have to go home after brexit?
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Will Phillip the greek have to go home after brexit?
Prince Phillip IS HOME Pilgrim-------has a nice pad right there on the Mall------it's called Buckingham Palace!Quote:
Originally Posted by powerabout
You could say either but scale wise I can see V-4's.Yes I'll be happy to give it the "brush"!Quote:
Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Nearly through with them JOHN, first one is all but, second "Snapper" has mind boggling motors but a disappointing body--------sponsons are too short. Maybe able to save it from the bin by making it into a four pointer, but it will be far removed from the original !
Number one still needs a pair of gearcases------looks like that's the one I'll be sending you John along with Rogers hydro which I've been meaning to send since before Christmas. Was hoping the RC guy was going to send a bunch of props, but he's gone awfully quiet!
Came across some brass props that would do nicely-------problem is, they're in Hong Kong and cost about 12 pounds each.
Dont much like sending out concepts that are unfinished--------but if I had to put props on all the stuff I've done, the cost would be horrendous.
Even thought about Pilgrims suggestion of casting my own wheels-------I really do worry about messing with hurt materials.
Bugger me , if it's not Thursday again------guess you all know where I'm heading----- talk to you later!
Struck ELDORADO at the car boot sale--------came across a 300 SL MERCEDES GULLWING AND AN E TYPE JAGUAR ROADSTER, after a little friendly haggling and a some gentle persuasion I have them on the shelf next to the TYPE 35 BUGGATTI I bought last year.
See if I can give your eyes a feast tomorrow.
Beavered away and got a couple of gearcases stitched to the "Rudes"------4mm prop shafts seems to be popular with the RC community!
Could get a couple of concepts winging their way to J S in Illinois early next week. Still don't have any props.
Weathers still colder than a witches tit, ( as my sainted mother used to say )
Leaves on the trees are fully out and the May blossom is prolific-------it's six weeks since it first appeared but there's no sign of any heatwave anywhere except in Jamaica.
Madam is off visiting a national trust country house over in Kent today so I can get a full day in the shop. Would like to get the last of my projects finished before I start the wind down.
I have a couple of models to have a bash at, one of them is a Duesenberg I started 28 years ago but never really got into .
See if I can tickle your taste buds with the 300 SL and the EType --------I just love big models with steering, opening bonnets and boots, (Hoods and trunks to colonials)
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These are three early UMBRAGO die cast all metal 18 th scale sports cars, very collectible and don't cost much money---------detail is outrageous.
Anyone starting out doing collecting for a hobby couldn't pick anything much better than these ! Word of advice------keep them in the original boxes if you can------pristine models can be bought from £10/25. ,Won't Be long before they shoot up in value.
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Looks like Ike I might have saved this from DavyJones locker or the happy race track in the sky, stitching the two outriggers on may have saved the day ! Course, it doesn't like anything at all, but alls fair in love and concept making.
Have you tried this, Jackie??
http://zippkits.com/~zippkits/index....index&cPath=94
Thanks Gene, had a cursory glance, some nice looking wheels in there !Quote:
Originally Posted by GENE LANHAM
I could do with 25 props immediately and another 25 for stock, that would be a shed load of $'s!
I could really do with a good three blade mould and start casting my own-----her indoors will go ape sh-t if I start boiling metals. When Jilly starts throwing dollies, it's not a pretty sight, that's when I stay cool, out of sight and out of reach.
I didn't reach the ripe old age of 85 by being dumb and stupid---------I'm smarter than the average BOO BOO !
One of the many reasons I haven't rushed to open a foundry ?
J.W....Our friend from over the pond has posted some lovely wheels... BUT by the time the revenue/customs/vat hits you, you may well wish you had looked the other way..
A couple of weeks ago at the Beaulieu Boat Jumble I found some nice 3-blader jobbies moulded in black plastic..
Hand paint/spray paint..(Halfords in Chichy!) any colour you like...
Plastic is always gonna be cheaper than metal...as you say "its a concept"
As Don used to say "a coat of paint hides a multitude of sins".........Phill.
Boat jumble
Even for my stuff Phill, plastic just don't seem right-------maybe I haven't come across the right ones yet-------.
You ever finish the Arab boat in a box------maybe you should post a "progress report".
Finally managed to get on Ron Hills Boat Racing Facts----------was delighted to have received a PM from Pruetts granddaughter Deanne.
Problem is ----it was dated 2015, I did reply, but haven't heard back from her.
If anyone knows her whereabouts, please get in touch. Need to tell her about my gold Labrador "PRUETT "-----had him for over 15 years!
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Originally Posted by jackiewilson
Jackie...the Arab Boat was finished within a fortnight complete with a replacement Perspex cover..
I am too much of a thick'un to be able to post a snap here but I will send you a couple of foggies in the mail.....