Yeah,I see that Jakko... Because Dog owners are held responsible for what their hound does...
... whereas a cat,and their "owner" seem to be immune to any responsibility...
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... whereas a cat,and their "owner" seem to be immune to any responsibility...
Having a cat is like living with a piece of art that sometimes throws up on your carpet……
Plenty of badly controlled dogs out there Andy……and plenty of irresponsible owners. On the other hand there are plenty of responsible cat owners….I’m one of them.Yeah,I see that Jakko... Because Dog owners are held responsible for what their hound does...
... whereas a cat,and their "owner" seem to be immune to any responsibility...
You may well be Tim,and I'd expect no less from you,however,the fact remains that when these cats roam around the streets,no one is,(or can be), responsible for them,
... I just prefer to have a nice home for birds and other wildlife around here that isn't plagued be the vermin that I regard cats as!
Guess we aren't going to agree on this,so we'll draw a line under it eh mate?!
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Waspie
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End of the day chaps, if any of these creatures give you comfort, happiness or just feel good then that's ok.
I looked after a moggie when I was in my last job, I only did night shift and the cat was brilliant company. Kept me company and a few laughs along the way. (Also a few mice and a a half regurgitated dickie bird - not so nice). But hey - I would have gone stir crazy without it as company.
Would I keep one myself - nah.
I looked after a moggie when I was in my last job, I only did night shift and the cat was brilliant company. Kept me company and a few laughs along the way. (Also a few mice and a a half regurgitated dickie bird - not so nice). But hey - I would have gone stir crazy without it as company.
Would I keep one myself - nah.
Andy the Sheep
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It seems you don't like cats but cats like you.
We've have 2 lovely cats, one came as a stray having been dumped. Used to sit on my shoulder and be with us in the garden. Unfortunately following a nasty road accident it had to be put to sleep. 2nd cat was saved from being put to sleep at the vets as the owners were going to Canada and didn't want to dump it. It lived a long and happy life and died next to me and the collie when we were sitting on the settee.
By the time of the second cat the collie arrived, got on reasonably well with the cat, the odd smack from the cat put the dog in its place. After the collie died we decided that was it, until I came home with Gertie a beautiful Doberman. Again needed a home as the owner had to get rid of her as he had moved into rented accommodation. It died of old age , and was put to sleep here at home by the vet. A terrible thing i'd never want to go through again. We would ensure both dogs did their business before going for a walk.
Unfortunately we often have to pick up dogs mess from our drive and on the borders, some people just don't care and walk well ahead of their dogs not bothering to see what they are doing. The rest carry bags and do the right thing. The only thing I don't like is dogs stopping to cock their leg up on my plants
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Also had a rabbit , guinea pig , and a gang of stick insects . These escaped from their container and had to be rounded up .
Now have fish , no trouble apart from feeding and cleaning the filter.
By the time of the second cat the collie arrived, got on reasonably well with the cat, the odd smack from the cat put the dog in its place. After the collie died we decided that was it, until I came home with Gertie a beautiful Doberman. Again needed a home as the owner had to get rid of her as he had moved into rented accommodation. It died of old age , and was put to sleep here at home by the vet. A terrible thing i'd never want to go through again. We would ensure both dogs did their business before going for a walk.
Unfortunately we often have to pick up dogs mess from our drive and on the borders, some people just don't care and walk well ahead of their dogs not bothering to see what they are doing. The rest carry bags and do the right thing. The only thing I don't like is dogs stopping to cock their leg up on my plants
.Also had a rabbit , guinea pig , and a gang of stick insects . These escaped from their container and had to be rounded up .
Now have fish , no trouble apart from feeding and cleaning the filter.
scottie3158
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Looking good mate. I must admit I am a dog person myself.
.... Anyway... Catgate is over,back to the build ....
Just a small update,I corrected the ill fitting bits of the Zim on the rear section...
.... bit better now I think,
Now then,I nievely thought that these would come with all of the cut outs pre done.. but NO,it comes thus...
.... After quite some time,I cut the bits out.....
... and once fitted....
... It's going to take a while,but I do like this stuff.... I have done the front bit also,but forgot to take a photo!!
I'm liking how it's all coming together so far,and am determined to make it the best AFV that I've done to date...well,I just HAVE to really,after all,Rach is my expectant critic!!
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It's a VERY enjoyable build all round and I'm looking forward to each bit of bench time
As always, thanks for looking in and any thoughts,hints,tips,or plain old abuse, very welcomed
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....Just a small update,I corrected the ill fitting bits of the Zim on the rear section...
.... bit better now I think,
Now then,I nievely thought that these would come with all of the cut outs pre done.. but NO,it comes thus...
.... After quite some time,I cut the bits out.....
... and once fitted....
... It's going to take a while,but I do like this stuff.... I have done the front bit also,but forgot to take a photo!!
I'm liking how it's all coming together so far,and am determined to make it the best AFV that I've done to date...well,I just HAVE to really,after all,Rach is my expectant critic!!
,It's a VERY enjoyable build all round and I'm looking forward to each bit of bench time
As always, thanks for looking in and any thoughts,hints,tips,or plain old abuse, very welcomed
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That's coming on very nicely Andy!
An a bit disappointed that you've not done DIY zim
but understand why.... Especially as I'm currently covering a 1/72 StuH 42 in DIY waffle zimm....
.... It does look really good actually.
Keep up the great work!
ATB.
Andrew
An a bit disappointed that you've not done DIY zim
but understand why.... Especially as I'm currently covering a 1/72 StuH 42 in DIY waffle zimm........ It does look really good actually.Keep up the great work!
ATB.
Andrew
langy71
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looking good Andy, a suggestion if I may be so bold, have you thought about chipping off various bits of the zim, mainly around the edges of the front glacis plate, just to give it the 'lived in look' ? (#zimlooksbetterwhentrashed)
Thanks all guys, I'll reply to your posts individually tomorrow, but it's getting late now, so here's my recent progress...
...as apposed to tother side of the Zim,I decided to use a rounded blade,and a punch to take out the unwanted bits .. it came out much "cleaner"....
.... next up...
Quite impressed with this Zim stuff..
I then added some paint and pigment type stuff...
... And the inner wheels..
At least they all touch the floor.
... Then I needed to get the camo on the outer wheels..
Painted in yellow,then masked and sprayed Green,then masked again before adding the brown... Which turned out this..
Then,glossed,pin washed,and added-
Quite happy so far,and enjoying it immensely.
So there you have it so far, thanks for looking in,and yes, it's early doors,but a nice foundation so far
...as apposed to tother side of the Zim,I decided to use a rounded blade,and a punch to take out the unwanted bits .. it came out much "cleaner"....
.... next up...
Quite impressed with this Zim stuff..
I then added some paint and pigment type stuff...
... And the inner wheels..
At least they all touch the floor.
... Then I needed to get the camo on the outer wheels..
Painted in yellow,then masked and sprayed Green,then masked again before adding the brown... Which turned out this..
Then,glossed,pin washed,and added-
Quite happy so far,and enjoying it immensely.
So there you have it so far, thanks for looking in,and yes, it's early doors,but a nice foundation so far
Waspie
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Some pretty good progress there. I do like the 'muck' that's been applied. (That'll be paint and pigment to you!!) 
Thanks Andrew,this type of Zim is a bit of a cop out I guess,but does look nice under paint imhoThat's coming on very nicely Andy!
An a bit disappointed that you've not done DIY zim
Keep up the great work!
ATB.
Andrew
Cheers John,as you say,this is certainly a clean and simple application
Thanks Rick, I'm akeepin' at itI'm with the rest of this crowd.....keep at it Smiffy, looking better and better with each update.
Cheers Mick,I think so too
Hi Chris, didn't think of that,maybe too late now,but it's a good idea so I'll take a look and see if it's doable