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Missy & Junior's Titanic Adventure - World Naval Ships Forums Archive (Page 2)

Missy & Junior's Titanic Adventure (Page 2)

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Dear Jim, wish you the best of luck and lots of sales at St Andrews church. Personally (and I might be biased) I think they should sell like hot cakes. I'm thoroughly surprised that the Mess on the ARK ROYAL had THIRTY men jam packed in plus various accoutrements...:eek: The delicate scent of four boys and several adult men... socks... bottom burps... sweaty T shirts post football... etc and so on, in an average sized lounge. Well... that's enough... but 30... And constructing a ship on an upping and downing, and generally tipping about surface... I'm fair staggered that you managed :eek::eek::eek: Did any of them get back home safely? My Mum's HMS Hood survived two moves... but some rotten toerag heaved it into the skip when we had to clear my parents house. :(:mad: No taste some folk :( Missy without Junior

Missy, it sounds like you need to stir the paint more. Shake it, and if there is still stuff in the bottom of the bottle, you need to get it into the paint. The easiest way to do that is to stir the bottom of the bottle with a toothpick or the end of a brush. I've always referred to transfers as decals, so it took me a little bit to figure out what you are talking about. They really bring the whole thing together.

Well gentlemen, our little Titanic has hit the rocks so to speak. Junior has gone back to school after being lured away by other delights offered by Mum and Dad. So... where does that leave the Senior partner of this enterprise? Waiting to collect Junior from school on Monday, as per usual. Seeing him through his homework and determining whether there is sufficient time and interest between then and teatime to tackle our midget Titanic. I suspect, she will become the Senior partner's project with intermittent input from Junior. So, to recap... without photographic evidence because I'm so embarrassed by the mess up made by the Senior partner's hamfisted paint job. It is pretty near impossible to repaint satisfactorily, in white supplied, the mistakenly painted black and ochre portions of this ship. If Senior partner endeavours to paint another microscopic crane white after black... Well we draw a discreet vail over that, and consider what to do next. Problem one, having spent so much paint twiddling over the smaller TITANIC, there is likely to be a shortfall for the big Jobbie :(... Right, to source replacement paint - to start from scratch and get the right shades?! in brand new pots. Or start and try to get replacement pots. I lean towards new ones from the get go... but from where to go get? Eek... I was going to say how restful I found making up this model both with and without Junior. Tis true nevertheless, but now I shall have to pack it all away because Junior's cousins are coming for a weekend stay and I suspect that the intense interest of a 2 and 4 year old will sink Junior's and my TITANICs irretrievably into history and small pieces and bobs. Missy, and on behalf of Junior

How big is the large Titanic? If it is very large, use spray paint for the black hull, and then brush on the red for the anti-fouling paint, after you mask off the line with masking tape. DO NOT use the blue painter's tape, as that will bring off the black paint. Double the tape back, leaving about 1/4" (6mm) of sticky surface. Then attach the part with the sticky side along the line where the red paint goes. That worked for my [I]Arizona[/I] model, the only part that turned out right! As for the superstructure, spray paint them white while on the sprue. Then, brush on the required colors. A hobby shop usually sells model spray paint along with the bottled paint.

Sorry, Young Dave, to have missed your kind reply. Easter with family plus UK school holidays interrupted play :D Where are we now? Junior is back at school which restricts his modelling time. Homework on is deemed as a priority by his Mum. Sooo... short sighted of her; Junior is very keen to get back to work on the project - it is his after all. :D Senior partner (by virtue of creaking, aging joints :eek:), has been reviewing the paint situation in the light of being in little ole UK not the US of A... We do speak speak the same language but the brand names are very different :o A bit of online research for suppliers of the same brand of paint to make up shortfall in the kit paints supplied; plus other suggested useful stuff have pushed the bill too far above the Senior partner's pocket money. The Junior partner isn't old enough to have pocket money yet... :eek: A rethink of requirements versus funds, methinks. Oooh, I see the possibility of sulking lower lips from the Titanic Adventurers in the near future :D Back to the drawing board - Both partners have agreed, reluctantly, that they bite off more than they could chew tackling the small scale model first. Seemingly size does matter in model ship kits :eek: Smaller certainly isn't easier. :(:o We are going to forge on - school & his family life permitting - Senior will finish paint job best as possible. A blind ex sailor will be pleased to see it. :rolleyes: Junior will complete the few remaining stick-it-together jobs. :cool: Then, oh my, the Adventurers face their biggest challenge yet... the decals. We are placing our faith in Ivor's gift of the Helping Hands gadget, blind dumb beginners' luck and... displaying the finished article in the dimmest part of Nanna's Display Cabinet. Behind the Rock Salt Tea Light oddity and the miniature China Nicknack box with a bit of uncut amethyst crystal in it aka the Pirates' Treasure Chest - that'll do it. ;) A quick glance at the destructions revealed an average timescale of FOUR hours to make this model in. Oh shame upon shame, we've lost count of the number of hours we've expended. :(:o:rolleyes: Missy and on behalf of Junior (who should be fast asleep now)

I'm guessing he was watching you type the comment, judging by the last comment. And, I found out that size does matter. I started off too hard on the [I]Arizona.[/I] I probably should have bought the [I]Nautilus[/I] kit first. I had that thing done in two nights, each session about one hour. Night 1: Paint. Night 2: Assembly. Even my diorama of the Battle Of Hampton Roads took me several months, because I was apprehensive about it. When I finally buckled down, I got the thing done in three days, spread out. Two saturdays and a sunday. I had to work on my dry brushing technique for the metal surfaces, so that was the major time. I practiced on the inside of the models, where no one will see it. Now, I think, would have been a better time to start the [I]Arizona.[/I] You may notice that I speak of the [I]Arizona[/I] kit a lot. I do it because I was a beginner when I tackled it. It is displayed on a shelf in my room, missing half her secondary guns, her afft bridge, one of her lifeboat cranes, one of her planes, the other plane is missing the top wing, most of her AA is missing, and the hull looks like crap. The only part that looks OK is the black line and the rudder. Her shafts and propellers are missing, because they got lost. I don't want to throw it away though. It seems wrong to the men who died on her. After all, the kit was a Revell special issue, where part of the profits went to the [I]Arizona[/I] memorial. Any advice? I should have started with a sub. Even now, I'm waiting a few years to begin a [I]Titanic[/I] model, since it is pretty hard. After [I]Titanic[/I], I'll build a model of IJN [I]Yamato[/I], then on to Space Battleship [I]Yamato[/I]! (Yes, they made a kit from the 70's anime. Saves me the trouble of trying to scratchbuild parts for a regular [I]Yamato[/I] kit.)

I find myself developing a strange affection for this little model too, trying and imperfect as it is. I only started off on this Adventure because young Junior was so taken by Titanic's sad history. He has wanted to recreate her in some form... he found just drawing her unsatisfactory. So dear ole Nanna came to the rescue, and after a fair amount of time balancing the demands of the cost of the kit (ouch goes her OAP budget) :eek: And the various manufacturers' claims of suitability for Junior's age group (wildly optimistic) :rolleyes: Settled on this Revell kit. If the instructions had been simpler to follow, and they could easily have been, Junior could have been more involved in the construction process. I think, in hindsight, it would have better if the Senior partner in age but really only Junior's assistant... had done a dummy run with the smaller model.:( Then embarked on the large kit as a joint process - with the experience gained, could have divided the jobs better. Junior could have been happily involved and we would have been done and dusted within the day. :rolleyes: Still we and learn even when the mirror tells us we are grumpy and grey. :o Rightly ho, the coast is clear - Hubbie off doing Man Stuff with our son - playing jigsaw with a new shed and fencing. The housework is up to date and lunch is diet salad and healthy protein (yuck). So grabbing a cuppa tea off to the spare room to pick my way through kids' toys - my overdue accounts filing - put laptop somewhere safe. .....And cover the desktop with new dustbin bags to protect surface. Why does the masking tape used to attach the plastic binbags get unstuck from the desk yet decide to stick to everything else instead :eek: Retrieve packed up kit, Junior's modeller toolbox etc and so on from top of filing cabinet/mini Navy bookcase and... finally... start tidying up Titchy Titanic... mouthful of tea... Rats, stone cold! Go downstairs to made a fresh one... By hecky thump... how [I]do[/I] you modellers ever get back to making the thing? :confused: Picture(s) later, if Senior partner can remember how to transfer 'um from phone to kindle and post them here... Junior, the brains of the Dockyard, is off on a jolly with the rest of his family :) Missy slurping freshly made tea :cool:

[QUOTE=SheppeyMiss;10114329]I find myself developing a strange affection for this little model too, trying and imperfect as it is. I only started off on this Adventure because young Junior was so taken by Titanic's sad history. He has wanted to recreate her in some form... he found just drawing her unsatisfactory. Missy - I am full of admiration, keep the flag flying! Getting there eventually will be a reward in itself ........... I remember days of Lego ............. Edna

Edna, thank you for your interest. With four small grandsons, I think would have been wise to buy shares in Lego. At our house we have Duplo (large) Lego for the tiniest. Normal non Technix for the little boys who claim to be big boys. And... an ice pack/cup of tea/earplugs for the neighbours by turns. Oh and cuddles for all four boys when the daddies are there and take over the Lego. Junior and I are enjoying the old girl (Titanic that is) and are getting; there, eventually. Missy

Well, the Aged Assistant has; Gone through all, and I do mean all, the copious instructions, legends, omissions and addendum on the kit's paperwork. :( (suitable for a seven year old! Huh) Put sticky labels with instructions' legend number on paintpots The exploded instruction plan gave only the legend number. The pots of paint have only the colour name in several languages, the Revell colour number but (deep breath, dear) NOT - THE - INSTRUCTION - LEGEND NUMBER :mad: Colour coded with highlighter pens the colour codes and added Revell colour number to all the [B]E[/B]exploded [B]I[/B]nstruction [B]P[/B]lan stage drawings. Highlighted (different colour) all the part numbers on th EIP stage drawings. With 'beware/check before you stick any thing' notes where there are any ambiguities on the EIP stage drawings. Had a good look at the Decals, their EIP numbers (where's my microscope, please) put it aside until much later. Coloured with highlighter pen the raised part numbers on the extruded parts frame that still has the tiniest parts attached, as yet unstuck to model. White against white... not with my eyes. :eek: Labelled Hobbybox sections containing The Modelling Tools (to be seen when at work, with Junior, juggling various parts/glue/wet paintbrush... you get the picture) Childproofed / Warning labelled sharps and poisons... daughter wants her numbero uno son back in working order. Labelled pot (purloined from grandsons' at Nanna's painting kit). Labelled Rinse... yes I know it should be obvious but there's a lot of pots holding things and I'm wearing varifocal glasses. Betwixt looking down at close work and glancing up at desktop... and listening to/answering Junior (not to mention Hubbie and Junior's little brother downstairs)... attention can wander. :eek: Counted my blessings that former employment with large Artist suppliers and their staff sales for seconds, unwanted samples etc meant we had a lot of stuff stashed in the loft and other hidey holes (waiting for Hubbie to discover that I'd found the ones he thought I didn't know about :rolleyes:) Laid out in working configuration to test for ease of access when Junior comes round. Also as a dry run for the Big TITANIC build. It was the main kit model, not cheap and I want Junior to have fun a sense of accomplishment and bragging rights over Hubbie, Dad, Uncle and schoolmates :D I was going to photograph the laid out desk but... can't recall how to pick best resolution size for downloading onto forum on my mobile photo. Then switch photos from phone -> kindle -> post then submit button. And I deserve a cuppa tea And a break before making dinner for a ravenous Hubbie who has been running between the kids' and our garden. Maybe... photos will follow later post dinner. :) Missy

Missy and Junior, a synopsis if you don't mind, of your efforts and exigiencies as reported. Learn from this process, then ignore. Take up scratchbuilding, you will both (especially Junior with his talent for drawing) venture into the world of doing it "our way". For example, follow Ivor's thread on "Naval Tug??" and discover the freedom of choice that scratchbuilding gives. No more Exploded Instruction Plan to follow faithfully (even given the mistakes on said Plan). Select your own compatible paints to suit YOUR needs, as sometimes the individual's choice is better than the "Kit Basher's". (Plenty of research images online). You will, as you say, amass a great volume of tools-of-the-trade, but these work equally well on larger scale models as on small kits. But there I go, harping on about going into scratchbuilding when Junior is so young and you may very well be almost at the end of your tether. What I'm trying to say is, that if you want (both of you) to continue into building model boats, remember what you learned from this project, small as it is, and put it into practice later. Your current end result will be rewarding and worthy of glass case enclosure, but your first foray into scratchbuilding will produce an astonishing and rewarding result. Guaranteed.;) Another thing, if you research "other" scratchbuilding threads (nudge-nudge, wink-wink) on this grand Forum, you will glean some idea of how scratchbuilding can affect one's sanity.:eek::D;) Always remember, there is help about, (not for sanity but for model boat building) so keep your confidence levels up. Kind regards to you both, Sandy. (The sectioned member of Bodgitt and Bodgitt).

Thank you Sandy, muchly. :) I do have a please help therelist, for when we get to the relevant bit(s) ongoing. Await my shout / wail. In part I intended to demonstrate, warts and all, the reality of grossly inexperienced parent/ whatever and ditto child when facing their first model project. You and the other forum experts are demonstrating just how much swift help there is. And saving my sanity. Lessons learnt so far; Don't race the clock. It all goes wrong. Read properly. Think. If it helps, annotate kit plan. Identify when facing an insurmountable problem and ask for help. Forum experts don't bite. Break tasks into achievable parts for both Missy , and Junior. Follow Sandy's advice because he is... The Master of model making. Missy

[QUOTE=SheppeyMiss;10114605]Thank you Sandy, muchly. :) Lessons learnt so far; Don't race the clock. Read properly. Think. If it helps, annotate kit plan. Identify when facing an insurmountable problem and ask for help. Forum experts don't bite. Break tasks into achievable parts for both Missy , and Junior. Follow Sandy's advice because he is... The Master of model making. Missy[/QUOTE] Too true. For the paint problems, I find it helps to find all the parts that are painted a certain color, and put a tab of masking tape around the sprue with the color needed, and the part numbers if there are more than one in a single area. OR, mark the part number on the sprue with a dab of that color paint. Sandy, I agree on the scratch building, but I find that "scratch-bashing" is a little easier, and doesn't take as much time. Easier, that is, if you are trying to build an expansive model, like a large industry, a "rat rod", or, in my case, a railroad's shop complex, complete with engine servicing. (3 by 6 foot board, own peninsula). My only experience with scratch building, if counts, is a simple pulpwood flatcar/bulkhead flatcar (google it, since Terry would probably take down a picture of the prototype) and I used the under frame from a car I already had, and just built a new deck out of strip wood, and styrene for the ends. Next project: building the overhead cranes for the interior of the shops. I don't know anything about ship building, so I'd be a bit in over my head.

[QUOTE=Destroyermen Dave;10114608]Too true. For the paint problems, I find it helps to find all the parts that are painted a certain color, and put a tab of masking tape around the sprue with the color needed, and the part numbers if there are more than one in a single area. OR, mark the part number on the sprue with a dab of that color paint.[/QUOTE]Good idea, young Dave, I'll give it a go. :cool: BTW, speak softly about railway model building, Junior's crazy about steam engines too, and my 'pocket money' budget is tight already. OK :eek::D:D:D:p Missy

[QUOTE=SheppeyMiss;10114605]Thank you Sandy, muchly. :) I do have a please help therelist, for when we get to the relevant bit(s) ongoing. Await my shout / wail. In part I intended to demonstrate, warts and all, the reality of grossly inexperienced parent/ whatever and ditto child when facing their first model project. You and the other forum experts are demonstrating just how much swift help there is. And saving my sanity. Lessons learnt so far; Don't race the clock. It all goes wrong. Read properly. Think. If it helps, annotate kit plan. Identify when facing an insurmountable problem and ask for help. Forum experts don't bite. Break tasks into achievable parts for both Missy , and Junior. Follow Sandy's advice because he is... The Master of model making. Missy[/QUOTE] You certainly could not have a better mentor than our Sandy [on everything model boats but not fencing :eek:] However, now he has mentioned scratchbuilding you will get the bug and this will take you into radio control [which all the boys in your family will lock onto]. When you are ready to scratchbuild think "easy build" and we will come up with some very simple plans [I have two great little boats - both simple builds with flat bottoms ideal for a first] First below, second follows. Dave H
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Second one and they are not a hard as they may look, but they may stretch the "pocket money" budget a tad until the "big" boys start looking in ;) Dave H
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[QUOTE=Dave Hutson;10114675]Second one and they are not a hard as they may look, but they may stretch the "pocket money" budget a tad until the "big" boys start looking in ;) Dave H[/QUOTE]Thank you, Dave. Are you sure you don't have a disused 'Cold War' listening device lurking at our house. Because, Junior plus the Family's Big Boys are already toying with bought remote control or ultra red guided vehicles. You can barely risk going round the grandsons' for being sky-dived by ultralight helicopters. :eek::p Junior would die for a model like your car transporter ferry, I can feel his longing from here, and he's not yet seen it, yet. Dear me, Dave, sir... don't you just know my and Junior's weaknesses :D Junior's dad has him pegged as a professional sportsman. Tho' I just want him to be happy... I sense a naturall leaning towards engineering. No matter, give as broad an experience as possible and he fit into what suits him best. :) Missy

Just see how badly the modelling bug has bit me. Over the last few busy busy days with an ever lengthing home duty to do list, I've been sneaking off into the boys bedroom cum playroom stroke my Den to fettle a bit more of this tiddy Titanic. Today, she has a thicker layer of masking tape than hull affixed to her nether regions. Later, Hubbie willing or snoring, I'm going to paint that boundary betwixt superstructure and black whatjermercallit. Last Chance Corral and no mistake! Junior's back on Monday for the last paint and stick on jobs. Rats, no brass effect paint and not the faintest idea where to get it from locally :eek: Right, woman, apply yourself. Check distructions for big jobbie TITANIC to compile shopping list... TONIGHT... forget the nighttime cocoa and key in t'order and ignore wails from the plastic when tapping in the security code. Two photos, first Titanic in full bondage gear awaiting paint job. Second, m'desk recently acquired back from the grandsons. Heavy compensation to paid in sweeties :rolleyes: PS no photos, they're stuck in cyberspace betwixt mobile phone and kindle. Will try attaching them later. Missy whilst Junior is at school

Missy.............Humbrol do a Brass Effect paint in their enamel range - don't know how good (or otherwise) it is though.

Hi Missie , If you have a HOBBYCRAFTS Shop near you they will probably stock HUMBROL - the one here in Plymouth stocks all sorts for model boat builders, wood, tools, paints and kits. Dave H

[QUOTE=SheppeyMiss;1011477]Two photos, [/QUOTE]At last the promised photos: #1 Titanic in full bondage gear awaiting paint job. #2. Desk recently acquired back from the grandsons. Heavy compensation levied in sweeties :eek: Thank you, Scurs and Dave, for the heads up on paint. Our, almost local, Hobbycraft in Reading supplies both Revell and Humbrol acrylic paint. So if Hubbie's free... it's off to get them - when he can be pried away from a cement mixer (don't ask :o) Missy paintbrush in hand
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Excellent images Missy.;) They certainly tell a story. I'm impressed with image #1 where the magnifier on the "third hand" manages to include a close-up of the model. Brilliant.;) Also note Junior's "prompts" in image #2, his diagrams explaining precisely what he wants/demands.:D It took me a while to figure out what the blue shoe insole was leaning against the Tiddy Titanic's bow. I now realise it is a clip, but nothing like the ordinary clips wot us "scratchers" use. (Gypsy clothes pegs and all that).:o Great progress nevertheless and a credit to you both. You have both stuck to the task in adversity and I'm sure that you'll provide a very credible result. Percy Vere my friends, Percy Vere.;) Sandy.

Thank you, Sandy, for your interest in Junior's and my budding modelling efforts. We are becoming very familiar with Percy Vere. :rolleyes: Well, the bog-standard decorators masking tape was not a success! The edge doesn't adhere to the surface of the hull and the paint creeps under it. Alas, no crisp divide betwixt white and black. [I]sigh[/I]. The blue clothes peg (ex lingerie model) whilst excellent for preventing tights from disappearing off the washing line in a brisk wind, has too fierce a grip. So the masking slowing slid down the hull. [I]another sigh[/I] Whilst the matt black and purple red will 'take' when painted on top of each other... the white recoils from contact. Even with the finest (00) brush a neat fine edge is... Well, problematic. :( In frustration, one was reduced to dabbing tiny dots of white on the top of all the bollards (?) :). In all, not a happy paint session. Junior has produced a sheaf of TITANIC drawings. One set showing the progression of the liner towards the iceberg. Others, prototypes trying to work out the colour scheme. He picked up that the masts were brown in some pictures and white in t'others. And... that the lifeboat covers were greyish not white. Since Hubbie is schlepping cement around today, a phone call instead of a visit to local hobby shop to see if they have any model specific masking tape and the recommended stuff for sticking/sealing the decals is today's task. Onward and upwards :D Missy

Missy you can get a plastic coach line tape which should do the trick and prevent "Creep" If you apply it first as a guide line then apply masking tape to it if your spraying it works well .....or if brushing just the one thin line should do the trick Another one is the "Frog" tape from B+Q which was made to prevent creep but its very expensive in my opinion ;)

Missie, I use black coach tape as the final task between the lower hull black and side colour ......... sold by most car bits shops, it gives a clear division and sticks like you know what to a blanket. After all painting is complete apply a coat of Humbrol clear varnish , that will seal all the paint, decals, coachline etc and help to prevent discolouring. I would recommond Humbrol 135 [Satin], available in the little pot all same their enamel paints and goes a long way. Look possy and emulate old Percy. Dave H

I didn't realise quite how small the "small" Titanic is! Missy, hat's off to you & Junior...............other than ready built 1-1200 scale models, and the (then) almost compulsory Airfix "war game" size figures (circa 1962-64 in my case), I have never attempted to paint THAT small a model........or construct it! Steps back in admiration! :)

Oh... gosh! Scurs, sir :o:o:o:o the senior partner is quite overcome :eek::o In truth, neither Junior nor I had clue just how wee the Tiddy Titanic is. There on t'wos just pig ignorance and dogged determination... if you'll excuse the menagerie :rolleyes: Junior believes Nanna has magic powers and do [I]anything[/I] - and I'd hate to disabuse of that faith :D Actually, I've long had a fascination for tiny things dating back to my childhood collection of tiny (couple of inches or less high) articulated teddy bears :o:eek::rolleyes::cool: If you think painting this ship is madness... just wait till we reach (over-reach) applying the decals :eek: Grief, some are [U]so[/U] tiny, I thought they were merely imaginary :(:confused: Right back the real world and the call of domesticity currently erring towards... mess. :eek: Missy

[QUOTE=ivorthediver;10114828]Missy you can get a plastic coach line tape which should do the trick and prevent "Creep" If you apply it first as a guide line then apply masking tape to it if your spraying it works well .....or if brushing just the one thin line should do the trick Another one is the "Frog" tape from B+Q which was made to prevent creep but its very expensive in my opinion ;)[/QUOTE] [QUOTE=Dave Hutson;10114831]Missie, I use black coach tape as the final task between the lower hull black and side colour ......... sold by most car bits shops, it gives a clear division and sticks like you know what to a blanket. After all painting is complete apply a coat of Humbrol clear varnish , that will seal all the paint, decals, coachline etc and help to prevent discolouring. I would recommond Humbrol 135 [Satin], available in the little pot all same their enamel paints and goes a long way. Look possy and emulate old Percy. Dave H[/QUOTE]Ivor, spraying is prohibited, Junior has asthma, so air-borne droplets of paint are unwise. So t'is brushes only. Probably best, Nanna'a cack-handedness with all things aerosol are infamous. As the episode with the hammerite aerosol can and the bathroom towel-rail can testify... :eek::o:eek: Go-faster stripes... on the TITANIC - ooh, Junior will love 'em. Right where's the nearest Halfords :cool: Dave, wonderful and timely advice, me Mum always claimed that a touch of varnish worked wonders :D Missy

Missy, there is an organisation which produces a lot of games and creations for people to follow up - try [url]http://www.happypuzzle.co.uk/products/LANDMARK-MODELS-RMS-TITANIC-LARGE-MODEL.aspx[/url] Please don't feel offended! Edna

Not at all offended, Edna, with four imaginative grandsons with immediate birthdays that website is very welcome :) I could spend a small fortune there for my boys. :cool: In fact, I saw a couple of items that I quite fancied for myself :o. It is [I]nice[/I] to have forum friends who are interested and kind enough so do something like that. Many thanks Edna, dear, much appreciated. Missy

Any time! I am still struggling with the clock, it all goes together but - one whisker out of true and the wheels don't spin! Edna

Back from a jaunt up the road to the local Hobbycraft super(duper)store. Was dragged kicking and screaming with my little carrier bag containing the brass effect paint plus top up colours. And Dave's (not 'baby' :p) recommended clear varnish, a thin but tiny brush, decal wotsit, masking tape (cos Hubbie wanted to get home for the football instead of visit Halfords for go faster tape). Pound for pound these bits and bobs must be dearer than gold bullion :eek: Mind you, there must have been scorch marks on the store's carpet as Himself torn me away from the Wow section of ship kits. Saw a wee wooden model of a ship that the two year old would like to have a crack at when he's nearer three. Well... I think you get the picture... it don't tell Himself but I did get a press together, non paint but decals to apply kit as an extra birthday present for Junior's little brother birthday tomorrow... shush... not a word now. ;) Missy not Junior cos the footies on telly

Hmmmm .... your more obliging than most , just mention that your" to busy" to do things for them :mad:.......perhaps they might get the message that you are initialled to a bit of leisure to Missy :(

Ivor my dear friend... don't you know that it is one of the joys of (grand)motherhood that one is at the service of one's offspring be they large or small. :D:D:D:D Right, post birthday bash this afternoon, a little sneak into the Dockyard armed with finest paintbrush to nail that divide betwixt superstructure and black upper hull. The senior adventurer nurses the dark suspicion that some of those molecule sized decals are destined for placement there... :eek: Missy

So, Missy, how was your Mother's Day?

[QUOTE=Destroyermen Dave;10115022]So, Missy, how was your Mother's Day?[/QUOTE]Hi Young Dave, Here in the UK we have Mother's Day during lent, this year it was the 30th of March. Because of the multinational nature of our family where Mother's Day is celebrated differently according to culture... Well it's kinda low key. My children have their own children so... it's more for the next generation. I've had my day in the sun, now it's my lovely girls my daughter and daughter in law's time. :):):) What did you do for your mum? Missy

Made her breakfast in bed. Although, she had to fight the greyhound for it, so last year we do that! Our greyhound gave her a "present". You see, she got up at around 2:50 to go out. Dad says he saw her pounce on something before she came back to the door and he let her in. Around 3:30, she got up off their bed and started hacking. Mom got up just as Salem (Our dog's name) gave a loud "BLECK!" (Closest sound I could type) On the floor was a small, black, and very dead mouse. It was still squishy when Dad picked it up, so it was alive when she got it. (Soon after they got married, mom found dad spraying a spider with insect killer. She told him that the object was to spray it, not drown it. So, they made a deal. She would deal with creepy-crawly, and he would deal with small and fuzzy.) Mom had to have a talk with her. She told her "Human mothers don't appreciate that kind of gift the same way that dog mothers do."

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