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Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: January 31st, 2018, 4:43 pm
by mjatx
Count me in. Not sure when, or what, but I think I'm ready for a quick little Blitz. I've got a couple small armor pieces I could do, or possibly ANOTHER Mig-15, which I think would be my third Mig-15 blitz.

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 1st, 2018, 7:25 pm
by splash
I was going to start this Saturday but for some reason the nice law enforcement officers in Somerset think my time would be better spent doing doing a Driver Speed Awareness course on Saturday :oops:

So a late Saturday or early Sunday start looks good to me :-D building some form of 1/72 AFV possibly even a scratch build conversion for a Churchill that I’m thinking of.

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 1st, 2018, 7:54 pm
by iggie
splash wrote:I was going to start this Saturday but for some reason the nice law enforcement officers in Somerset think my time would be better spent doing doing a Driver Speed Awareness course on Saturday :oops:

So a late Saturday or early Sunday start looks good to me :-D building some form of 1/72 AFV possibly even a scratch build conversion for a Churchill that I’m thinking of.
Not the camera on the downhill run on the 303 before the bakery near RNAS? :oops: That was the last place that got me, although about 8 years ago now!

And scratchbuild, Blitz? Are you sure? :shock:

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 1st, 2018, 9:28 pm
by splash
iggie wrote:
splash wrote:I was going to start this Saturday but for some reason the nice law enforcement officers in Somerset think my time would be better spent doing doing a Driver Speed Awareness course on Saturday :oops:

So a late Saturday or early Sunday start looks good to me :-D building some form of 1/72 AFV possibly even a scratch build conversion for a Churchill that I’m thinking of.
Not the camera on the downhill run on the 303 before the bakery near RNAS? :oops: That was the last place that got me, although about 8 years ago now!

And scratchbuild, Blitz? Are you sure? :shock:
A303 Illminster by-pass, sneaky mobile unit hiding on a flyover. :frown:

I was thinking of scratch building a Churchill 3in Gun Carrier as the turret is just slab sided, but I have a couple of days to give me time to see sense :-D

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 12:07 am
by jssel
Alan! You been a bad boy? Looking forward to your build.

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 2:42 am
by JohnRatzenberger
Hmm, IIRC this might be a never-before used excuse for a Blitzbau :)

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 9:42 am
by iggie
splash wrote:
iggie wrote:
splash wrote:I was going to start this Saturday but for some reason the nice law enforcement officers in Somerset think my time would be better spent doing doing a Driver Speed Awareness course on Saturday :oops:

So a late Saturday or early Sunday start looks good to me :-D building some form of 1/72 AFV possibly even a scratch build conversion for a Churchill that I’m thinking of.
Not the camera on the downhill run on the 303 before the bakery near RNAS? :oops: That was the last place that got me, although about 8 years ago now!

And scratchbuild, Blitz? Are you sure? :shock:
A303 Illminster by-pass, sneaky mobile unit hiding on a flyover. :frown:

I was thinking of scratch building a Churchill 3in Gun Carrier as the turret is just slab sided, but I have a couple of days to give me time to see sense :-D
Ah, I remember that one...... as you say, a difficult one to spot!
Have fun at the Awareness Course :ha:

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 3:10 pm
by jssel
@Splash. Here in the States , if you cause an accident or speeding, you get a “civil infraction” citation. Attend a day long class on defensive driving and the event is not reported to insurance carrier or get points on your license. Oh. The ticket fine is $150 USD.

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 7:14 pm
by splash
jssel wrote:@Splash. Here in the States , if you cause an accident or speeding, you get a “civil infraction” citation. Attend a day long class on defensive driving and the event is not reported to insurance carrier or get points on your license. Oh. The ticket fine is $150 USD.
It’s similar over this side of the pond you get the option of a fine and points on your license or pay less than the fine, attend the training and get no points.

I think it’s a good idea and is more effective than just a warning.

Do you think if I get caught speeding on the way back and use the excuse that I’m rushing home to start a Blitz they will let me off? :-D

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 7:39 pm
by IronMan129
Heres a crazy Idea, would anyone be mad enough to tackle either a 1/72 SR-71 Blackbird or 1/72 Sukhoi T-50 on a Blitzbou?

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 7:42 pm
by iggie
splash wrote:
jssel wrote:@Splash. Here in the States , if you cause an accident or speeding, you get a “civil infraction” citation. Attend a day long class on defensive driving and the event is not reported to insurance carrier or get points on your license. Oh. The ticket fine is $150 USD.
It’s similar over this side of the pond you get the option of a fine and points on your license or pay less than the fine, attend the training and get no points.

I think it’s a good idea and is more effective than just a warning.

Do you think if I get caught speeding on the way back and use the excuse that I’m rushing home to start a Blitz they will let me off? :-D
Ummm...let me think :roll:

NO! :-D :-D

PS Don't forget to inform your insurance company of the course; a colleague of mine didn't and was unable to claim when an uninsured driver hit his parked car :shock: That was Admiral, who own loads of other insurance names as well :evil:

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 2nd, 2018, 8:04 pm
by splash
Maverick231 wrote:Heres a crazy Idea, would anyone be mad enough to tackle either a 1/72 SR-71 Blackbird or 1/72 Sukhoi T-50 on a Blitzbou?
I hope so as it would make me look normal :-D

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 5th, 2018, 12:12 am
by chrism
Stay tuned .. I have a small simple one colour alas many wheels (all separate) tracked vehicle begging to be built...
I will be staying firmly within the confines of the boxcontents . Once I check box contents out I will be back. (the first box checked was missing a few bits.. :oops:

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 5th, 2018, 2:06 am
by jssel
A 72 SR71? Your a better man than me.

Re: Sign-up and Chat

Posted: February 5th, 2018, 2:07 am
by jssel
Welcome aboard Chris