Trumpeter Graf Spee start 2016

[adt70hk]

Kind Andrew

Sadly called to hospital, now a matter of time, he deterorated this morning.

So very sorry to hear that Bob. I hope what time he has left is as peaceful as it can be.

All very best.

Andrew

 

[BattleshipBob]

So very sorry to hear that Bob. I hope what time he has left is as peaceful as it can be.

All very best.

Andrew

Thanks Andrew, thought he was over the worse, but yes hope its a peaceful end

 

[Tim Marlow]

Sorry to hear this Bob. You guys are in my thoughts, and I hope this goes as well as it can.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Sorry to hear this Bob. You guys are in my thoughts, and I hope this goes as well as it can.

Thanks Tim, its a horrible roller coaster of emotions!

 

[stillp]

Very sad to hear that Bob.
Pete

 

[Steve Jones]

Sad news Bob. All our thoughts and prayers are with you and the family

 

[boatman]

YES VERY SAD thoughts from us as well Bob mate
chris an jen

 

[tr1ckey66]

So sorry to hear the news. My thoughts are with you and the family
Paul

 

[BattleshipBob]

Your kind thoughts are very much appreciated.

Many thanks

Bob an Julie

 

[BattleshipBob]

Back to the bash at the deck, just used more turps and cotton buds to remove more wash, first photo is first go, 2nd is hopefully lighter and looks better???


Photos not wonky!!

 

[Steve Jones]

.... That's because you are not pi**ed today. LOL

 

[BattleshipBob]

.... That's because you are not pi**ed today. LOL

As i do not drink, must have been the wine gums!!

Hoping for feedback, does it look ok or too dark???

Still got the main deck to do??

 

[Steve Jones]

Cant help you there mate. The last time I was on a ship was HMS Belfast when I lived in London 40+ years ago

 

[adt70hk]

As i do not drink, must have been the wine gums!!

Hoping for feedback, does it look ok or too dark???

Still got the main deck to do??

Hi Bob

Firstly good see wonkiness syndrome is fixed....

As odd as it sounds, on my phone the second shot looks a bit darker if anything....it might be my phone though....I quite liked the first attempt in any case.

Sorry I can't be of more help.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[boatman]

Bobm8ty them plankin deckes look just rght as due to the whearthering an crews feet stompini up an down they would be sort of dark so you are on he right track so dont worry about goin wrong this is magic MEIN HERR carry on boyo im following along as are the others
chris

 

[boatman]

Cant help you there mate. The last time I was on a ship was HMS Belfast when I lived in London 40+ years ago

HI STEVE if i remember rightly when i was on her about 20 yrs ago her deck were steel an painted green like my tiger
chris

 

[Steve Jones]

HI STEVE if i remember rightly when i was on her about 20 yrs ago her deck were steel an painted green like my tiger
chris

That's probably why I dont remember the colour of the decking then

 

[adt70hk]

HI STEVE if i remember rightly when i was on her about 20 yrs ago her deck were steel an painted green like my tiger
chris

Actually we were on her a few years ago....I might have a be picture but you're right, I'm sure too it was steel...

 

[minitnkr]

I think I would expect lighter, as salt spray would lighten wood? The Graf was diesel powered so no coal to dirty the deck.

 

[BattleshipBob]

The photo is not the best and it does look lighter. Very pleased with the tonal variation of the planks but do think it should be a few shades lighter.

Will thin the deck wash for the rest of the deck, remember folks it a practice kit!!