Simon T Memorial GB: Nov-Feb 2020. Chat thread

[The Smythe Meister]

Well,
Firstly,some excellent stuff going on here for a fantastic cause guys,
Secondly,my apologies for not joining in earlier,however,i came home yesterday after a surprise 10 day stint in hospital,better now,so will get my act together for this one.

Not exactly a flashy kit,but when i showed it on latest Acquisitions a few months back i received a pm from Simon.He said he had the same one in his stash and had a liking for these and intended doing his soon,he also followed this up with an offer to send a load of Refs he had gathered about them,a typical kind gesture of the man.
So i thought it the perfect choice for me to do in this GB,
Cheers Guys,
Andy

 

[adt70hk]

Well,
Firstly,some excellent stuff going on here for a fantastic cause guys,
Secondly,my apologies for not joining in earlier,however,i came home yesterday after a surprise 10 day stint in hospital,better now,so will get my act together for this one.
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Not exactly a flashy kit,but when i showed it on latest Acquisitions a few months back i received a pm from Simon.He said he had the same one in his stash and had a liking for these and intended doing his soon,he also followed this up with an offer to send a load of Refs he had gathered about them,a typical kind gesture of the man.
So i thought it the perfect choice for me to do in this GB,
Cheers Guys,
Andy

Andy, hope you're doing ok.

 

[Mickc1440]

As usual I'm beyond late for this one. I have just picked up some new multi part war gaming figures to add to my growing collection so they will be my contribution.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy, hope you're doing ok.

Hi Andrew,
Thank you,yes i`m good now and looking forward to starting this one this afternoon.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Andy

Better now i hope!

Best wishes bob

 

[Lee Drennen]

Andy. Hope you doing better looks like you and Mike are just in time.

 

[Si Benson]

Afternoon gentlemen,
Here’s my contribution towards Mr T’s memorial group build.

Ive had this in the stash for a while now and I know the 222 and 223’s where a particular favourite of Simon’s.....



and just to give the thing a tweak in the right direction a bit of bling bling ....


I built the Tamiya Sdkfz 222 ages ago and remembered getting a thumbs up along with a comment that the Tamiya Jerry cans where not correct .....good old Mr T! Will have to source replacements then, may even be an attempt at some scratched interior......maybe

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Andy

Better now i hope!

Best wishes bob

Yes thank you Bob,
Hope you`re enjoying retirement life Sir!!

 

[BattleshipBob]

My pleasure Andy

Only problem with retirement from teaching is no school holidays

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Andy. Hope you doing better looks like you and Mike are just in time.

I am cheers Lee,yep,just sneaked in towards the end!!

 

[David Lovell]

Hi all ,saying as Racey beat me to the drop with the BA10 a rethink was needed .I've been threatening a leggo scale job for a long time so stepping outside the tru scale circle and into the darkness I've decided to go with this

Sorry a bit fuzzy took pic without specs on it looked ok at the time? The blurb in the box claims 937 parts on 57 sprues including Hull and27 photo etch, from what I've seen in the box 99% of that seems to be track parts ,I must admit to being slightly miffed at there being no internal detail what so ever ,I've got the 1/72 mirage hobby AT-1 in the stash with full internal you can build it with all hatches open including all the fold down side panels the whole kit probably comming in at under a tenner.
Also I'll run it along side this , seem to remember Simon having a right mare with the paint job ,but if your watching Simon NO I'm not going to replace all the grab handles (well depends how guilty I feel Simon was good at that I used to curse him surprised his ears never caught fire ).

Chipping fluid or hair spray were see when the time comes. Dave.

 

[Deleted member 7237]

The final part arrived today for Simon's build so all systems go.

 

[Lee Drennen]

Pete. Very nice interesting how you are going to pull this off

 

[Deleted member 7237]

Pete. Very nice interesting how you are going to pull this off

Let's say there's going to be a bit of modification work involving white card, pewter, bad lightning and blurred photos.
Pete

 

[JR]

Hi all ,saying as Racey beat me to the drop with the BA10 a rethink was needed .I've been threatening a leggo scale job for a long time so stepping outside the tru scale circle and into the darkness I've decided to go with this
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Sorry a bit fuzzy took pic without specs on it looked ok at the time? The blurb in the box claims 937 parts on 57 sprues including Hull and27 photo etch, from what I've seen in the box 99% of that seems to be track parts ,I must admit to being slightly miffed at there being no internal detail what so ever ,I've got the 1/72 mirage hobby AT-1 in the stash with full internal you can build it with all hatches open including all the fold down side panels the whole kit probably comming in at under a tenner.
Also I'll run it along side this , seem to remember Simon having a right mare with the paint job ,but if your watching Simon NO I'm not going to replace all the grab handles (well depends how guilty I feel Simon was good at that I used to curse him surprised his ears never caught fire ).
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Chipping fluid or hair spray were see when the time comes. Dave.

Sorry David. Oh you will so love building those tracks, Hobby Boss have some great Russian armour but they insist on seperate tracks. Love the train, Simon had a real battle with the winter wash if I remember right.

 

[Lee Drennen]

One more week guys

 

[BattleshipBob]

Got some extra StuG bits on the way!

 

[Jim R]

A truly wonderful response from so many. Shows what high regard people had for Simon. Thanks to Lee for overseeing the GB.

This GB could well end up with 40+ modellers taking part and therein lies a bit of an issue. Starting on November 1st this forum is going to see so many memorial model threads that unless I spend hours each day on the forum I am not going to be able to look at and comment on all the builds. I will do my best to keep on top of what everyone is doing but please don't think I don't care if I click 'Like' rather than post a comment. It is simply a matter of time. I doubt I'm alone with this concern.

I'm still waiting for my kit to come from the Ukraine but the day it arrives it will be 'bench cleared and box open' I am sure Simon would want us all to have a really fun time.

Jim

 

[adt70hk]

A truly wonderful response from so many. Shows what high regard people had for Simon. Thanks to Lee for overseeing the GB.

This GB could well end up with 40+ modellers taking part and therein lies a bit of an issue. Starting on November 1st this forum is going to see so many memorial model threads that unless I spend hours each day on the forum I am not going to be able to look at and comment on all the builds. I will do my best to keep on top of what everyone is doing but please don't think I don't care if I click 'Like' rather than post a comment. It is simply a matter of time. I doubt I'm alone with this concern.

I'm still waiting for my kit to come from the Ukraine but the day it arrives it will be 'bench cleared and box open' I am sure Simon would want us all to have a really fun time.

Jim

Jim

Completely understand. I have the same issue myself with keeping up.

ATB

Andrew

 

[Lee Drennen]

Jim./ All. Thanks for the complement the GB I’m hoping after November 1 will run it’s self like most GB. I too will be one that can’t comment on each one but I will try to throw likes when I can. I have a feeling this is going to be a fun GB. Thanks to all of you who join in this GB I tried to put everyone’s name on the list but you can edit just do many times Once again Thank You