Clunkmeister

There is NOTHING wrong with the HK Lanc. It’s an absolutely amazing kit. Loaded with detail, and very easy to build. It’s got its spots, no doubt, but it builds into a superb representation of a Lanc. Yes, maybe there are a few minor shortcomings, but the aftermarket has stepped up in a big way with that kit. The fixes for that kit are simple and well documented by the many build logs here and the “tweaks” page that is open and pinned here. Barracuda makes a Gee set, both smooth and block tread wheels, and other resin goodness, AirScale has the panel kit, HGW and Eduard have seatbelts and other goodies, Master has barrels, and decals are available everywhere.

I had looked and looked and looked, and finally, after much external persuasion, decided to try it. I love the lines of a trim little brig like Speedy, and ohh the history! In life, Cochrane was larger than life, and his exploits just boggle the mind. Some of the Imperial Russian frigates are gorgeous, as is any frigate, although a few of the Spanish ships look a bit odd to me. Yes, the ultimate is, and always will me, Victory, although a first rate triple decker doesn’t have the lines smaller vessel. My dream would be a third rate 74 in 1/64 scale. The 74, to me, is THE ship. Pretty much a standard with all Navies, and just about perfectly proportioned. But there’s the rub. 1/64 is, I think, the scale I like best. BIG, awesome detail, but not so big that you’ll need to build a slipway to move it.

The original USS Bonhomme Richard. John Paul Jones. The original US Navy buccaneer

One plastic kit I really want to do I’d the 1/200 scale Hood in the 30s during her South Pacific tour. I have the kit, a full Pontus set, some Shapeways stuff, and,... no room on my bench.

Uuuuuh yeah

I’d actually like to do a Halberstadt. I’d say it’s a good one to have a go

Remember, we are an international, multicultural group here, and we must keep up relations.... We learn by example from our historic leaders (Best pic EVER)

Timmy? Timmy fell down the well?

I know I know, I gotta quit. or.....

Martin, (top), and me (bottom) at the Nats in Phoenix

Vite Vine? Thou ist schnazzled?

These are my pics.

We’ll get them all soon enough. I’m sure. I guess we could scratch out a DH.4 with Ninak parts and other goodies.

I hate to say it, but that’s not my pic. I grabbed it quick, because it was beside mine. But no flowers for me, folks. Sorry to disappoint ya.

The Speedy was the ship that Cochrane earned his wings. Captured a Spanish frigate with Speedy. His bio reads like a novel. In fact, his exploits have been fictionalized several times. The Horatio Hornblower novels and of course the Captain Aubrey and Dr. Maturin novels, one of which was made into a movie “Master and Commander”. HMS Speedy was the real ship that became HMS Surprise, etc. Cochrane was a serious badass who tore up the French and Spanish.

I wanted a DH.4 and Be.2 in the worst way

Pfft. Who cares. I’m all in for a WNW GB and I’ll rattle it off the walls in the Great Hall of Power, and see what is said.

The guy has a container trailer for his stash. Not baaaaad not bad at all. I only have. 30x40 building, and a third of that is overflow, so you win. show off!

We gotta chill, guys. Deep breaths and chill out

OK. I’m going to do something here that I don’t normally do. I’m going to prune a post. As much as some people may or may not have issues with personalities on other forums, we just can’t be posting PMs from other forums on this forum. They’re personal and confidential. One thing I’ve found out since starting moderating here is that it’s a balancing game. Too far? Not far enough? As everyone here knows, we let threads run here, we don’t generally shut stuff down, nor do we prune stuff. But let’s not drop to the level of personal attacks. The gentleman in question over on TOS, we’ll, let’s just say he ain’t on my Christmas List, but I’m not into public humiliation either. let’s chill, folks. The thread is open, but I’m gonna contribute greatly and watch it closely.

Gone to the Dark Side....

As in Col. Bat Guano?

Tony had a way he described my stash that had me rolling on the floor...

On Lothar's approval, I pulled down our jet pics. He started a Polish jet thread on modelling discussion.