tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post3731795710738160922..comments2024-03-19T20:35:02.855-07:00Comments on Gowan's 1/72 scale models: A modified spitfire and a sneak previewDaisy Gowan Ditchburnhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-58126661304185660252012-11-22T00:14:32.463-08:002012-11-22T00:14:32.463-08:00Possibly... Not sure in what respect, though. At ...Possibly... Not sure in what respect, though. At first I was thinking that it would the sort of vessel that one still finds in use in certain parts of the world (and hence plausible for Oronegro). But I noticed a plastic Dark Ages type figure in a couple of the pics, and thought maybe you had it in mind as a Viking longship or similar. That either was possible argues an unusual versatility.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-21829663088653265872012-11-18T12:14:10.036-08:002012-11-18T12:14:10.036-08:00Very cool, I like the ship GowanVery cool, I like the ship GowanAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06718729719551125559noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-30033661389043005092012-11-18T11:13:02.004-08:002012-11-18T11:13:02.004-08:00thankyou peter. perhaps it will look just as good ...thankyou peter. perhaps it will look just as good as you hope... I guess you'll have to wait and see as I have already done most of the painting now and am adding details and accessories ;-)Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-21207162384919575792012-11-18T11:11:46.792-08:002012-11-18T11:11:46.792-08:00It is going to be part of the Oronegro project. ju...It is going to be part of the Oronegro project. just the earlier age... I think re-reading the bit of the post about the boat might be a good idea, I think you may have got a bit confused.Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-74546989046591142472012-11-18T07:43:49.605-08:002012-11-18T07:43:49.605-08:00Looks good Gowan! Also that ship looks very promes...Looks good Gowan! Also that ship looks very promesing!<br /><br />Good luck with the exams!<br /><br />Greetings<br />Peter<br />http://peterscave.blogspot.be/peterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09450643635236807442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-68779162151056582222012-11-18T01:14:33.753-08:002012-11-18T01:14:33.753-08:00All the best for your exams, Gowan. Kick butt!
...All the best for your exams, Gowan. Kick butt! <br /><br />A minor point: the word I think you intended in the caption to your second last Spitfire pic was 'shift'.<br /><br />But what I really wanted to say was I like that boat! Until I saw the Viking, I actually thought is was going to be part of your Oronegro project - something like a river boat or possibly a sea-going fishing boat. At any rate I vould think of a number of situations in which such boats might feature.<br /><br />That the vessel can fit easily into almost any age and geographical location argues a versatility beyond what you usually get with wargames equipment.<br /><br />Cheers,<br />IonArchduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-39484181676531363662012-11-17T22:52:03.076-08:002012-11-17T22:52:03.076-08:00Thanks Fran only 3 exams to go :-DThanks Fran only 3 exams to go :-DDaisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-11040534401313853582012-11-17T22:51:25.665-08:002012-11-17T22:51:25.665-08:00thanks paul.thanks paul.Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-48026633144178122972012-11-17T22:51:03.716-08:002012-11-17T22:51:03.716-08:00thanks Anne, Perhaps I shall name one of the ships...thanks Anne, Perhaps I shall name one of the ships Anne, though this could also mean its named after my mother.<br />as for the all the planes sounds like fun however all that glue, the fumes off them are nasty.Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-75429149321748269862012-11-17T22:47:17.367-08:002012-11-17T22:47:17.367-08:00pretty simple really I used a metal ruler sort of ...pretty simple really I used a metal ruler sort of like a chisle it scores the planks just right. however its not fool proof I did snap a plank once and so I just cut some out.<br /><br />the spitfire is supposed to be my friends but he just left it with me.Daisy Gowan Ditchburnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07476802587483833107noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-27038868335694320542012-11-17T22:13:43.277-08:002012-11-17T22:13:43.277-08:00Good work Gowan and good luck those exams!Good work Gowan and good luck those exams!The Angry Lurkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01227314379603418332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-23512864283964795232012-11-17T21:53:17.784-08:002012-11-17T21:53:17.784-08:00Good luck for Maths Gowan. I like the ship!Good luck for Maths Gowan. I like the ship!Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666481879639671282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-24827440461960916922012-11-17T20:59:59.698-08:002012-11-17T20:59:59.698-08:00I built a Spitfire when I was a little girl. My da...I built a Spitfire when I was a little girl. My dad would ship Revel planes home to us and I'd build them and hang them by fishing line from the ceiling of my room. I can still remember the smell of the glue and the difficulty in getting the decals to come off evenly and in one piece.<br /><br />You're scratchbuilding that ship!! I could never do something like that. You've got quite a few skills Gowan and you're going to be formidable in a few years!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01681799401614263953noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7410457737260240142.post-40747460048143805852012-11-17T20:07:36.581-08:002012-11-17T20:07:36.581-08:00Nice builds, the Spitfire looks good and the base ...Nice builds, the Spitfire looks good and the base is a good addition. The ship looks nice as well, the planking looks great and must have taken more patience than I would have!Ben B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/11032912544426547612noreply@blogger.com