New to group

[RayS]

Been building a 1/72 HMS Andromeda (with a gun) for about 5 years now. It had to share time with work, other hobbies and was something that steadily progressed.
Been retired 3 years now but were still too many distractions :hungry:, now getting some focus and progress speeding up - so much detail to do at that scale....

I'm ex-RN, and Androm my first ship, hence the model. Also have started a 1/96 HMS Blake (another old ship).

Steep learning curve as only really did plastic kits before...
Have a plan to get it on the water before end of year...

[Jim R]

Welcome to the forum Ray.

[Mark1]

Welcome aboard

[Tworrs]

Hi and welcome Ray.

[Waspie]

Welcome Ray, or as my dad would say 'alreet bonny lad'.
Leanders good solid ships. Ex RN myself, Mainly Tribals, (x3), but did do F15 - HMS Euryalus. Not bad for a Wafu!!
You've landed in a good forum, some excellent modellers, advice and banter.

You mention 'Snakey Blakey!! Have a butchers at Chris, AKA boatman build of HMS Tiger. 1/72 scale I believe.
Link to his completed build.

[boatman]

Welcome Ray, or as my dad would say 'alreet bonny lad'.
Leanders good solid ships. Ex RN myself, Mainly Tribals, (x3), but did do F15 - HMS Euryalus. Not bad for a Wafu!!
You've landed in a good forum, some excellent modellers, advice and banter.

You mention 'Snakey Blakey!! Have a butchers at Chris, AKA boatman build of HMS Tiger. 1/72 scale I believe.
Link to his completed build.

HI Ray an welcome to this great forum with great members an yes i have just finished my 1/72 R/C HMS TIGER C20 after a nr 5 yr scratch build an she sailed lovley but not without probs though if you look at the build on this forum in ships under construction section hope you like it an Ray be nice to see your type 12 in some pics an your hms blake in 1/96 scale wow an i have a freind who is building hms tiger but as the gun crusier in 1/96 scale an can show you some of his pics if you want ?
cheers chrisb (boatman) an thank you Doug for the mention of me cheers

[Waspie]

HI Ray an welcome to this great forum with great members an yes i have just finished my 1/72 R/C HMS TIGER C20 after a nr 5 yr scratch build an she sailed lovley but not without probs though if you look at the build on this forum in ships under construction section hope you like it
cheers chrisb (boatman) an thank you Doug for the mention of me cheers

No probs matey, it was a memorable build and deserves the plaudits.

[boatman]

No probs matey, it was a memorable build and deserves the plaudits.

OH Cheers Doug many thanks sir
Chrisb

[Ian M]

Hi and Welcome to the forum. I am sure that there are many that look forward to seeing your builds. Tworrs has build a very nice RC Iron Duke which is well worth a look as well. I am sure you will fit in well here.

[boatman]

Hi and Welcome to the forum. I am sure that there are many that look forward to seeing your builds. Tworrs has build a very nice RC Iron Duke which is well worth a look as well. I am sure you will fit in well here.

YES Ian Garry's I/D was a very good build an i was amazed at how quick he built it considering he had never built one before well done Garry an again i think the build is in ships under construcktion section
chrisb

[BattleshipBob]

A warm welcome aboard!

[Scratchbuilder]

We're getting invaded Mr Mainwaring!!! There's another one of them thar matelots just joined, they will soon be taking over and demanding the rum ration back...
Welcome Ray, hope you enjoy your stay.
Used to live and work in Newcastle/ Davy Ashmore International building models of support vessels, oil platforms etc.

[Waspie]

We're getting invaded Mr Mainwaring!!! There's another one of them thar matelots just joined, they will soon be taking over and demanding the rum ration back...
Welcome Ray, hope you enjoy your stay.
Used to live and work in Newcastle/ Davy Ashmore International building models of support vessels, oil platforms etc.

20 years I worked with the Army and I saw more rum issued then than I did in 25 years in the RN!!! What was it the trench diggers called it - oh yeah! 'Gunfire'. Whereabouts in Newcastle did you work Mike. See if I can remember any names. (Been over 50 years now!!!) Nationalised Southern Softie these days. :thumb2:

[Steve-the-Duck]

Yep, more floaty boaty types is no bad thing. I would say 'welcome aboard', but it's been done

And is too obvs

[boatman]

HI Ray i see you are building the hms Blake is it the gun cruiser or the refurbished ship with the hangar bay on for the seakings ASW ?
chrisb