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  • Andy Belsey
    • Apr 2018
    • 887

    #1

    Andy Belsey's Book

    Hi Guys,
    I've sought permission from Ian to post this thread about my forthcoming book, which is due to be published at the end of this month. It's been a long old journey and some of you guys have followed and helped me as I've blogged the construction of the trench sections for several years. I do mention this forum in my introduction and give it a plug in the conclusion, where I talk about the beauty and benefits of sharing your work with fellow modellers. Crowood Press expect my book to be published towards the end of this month but you can find it advertised for presale from many online bookshops already. I just wanted to let you know that it is almost there!

    Having a book published is an interesting experience because you have ideas of how it will look but then have to pass your work over to a professional to put it all together. I am glad to say that I'm happy with how it has turned out.

    Sorry that I have not been much company here recently. I spent much of the last year 'shielding' at home which has made me feel a bit reclusive and find that I still don't feel very sociable at the moment. I've sure that we're all facing our own COVID challenges mentally. I'm finally back at work now, which has been daunting and exhausting. I was very unconfident returning after such a long time away from work! I had my second vaccine yesterday so I'm a bit rough today but very thankful for it. Hopefully my mojo will return sometime soon and you will find me posting again soon. My native American requires quite a bit of cleaning up because the moulding of it must have been a nightmare. Making models for a living saps your enthusiasm for models in your spare time too.

    Hopefully I'll have some more models to share with you in the near future. and THANKS for your support on my journey. I do look regularly at what you're doing, so thank you for those who take the time to post.
    Andy

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  • prichrd1
    SMF Supporters
    • Apr 2018
    • 692
    • Paul
    • Conwy

    #2
    Andy,

    Well done - seems a long time coming, remember when you first started the "sections". :thumb2::thumb2::thumb2::thumb2:
    Your mojo will soon return - the effect of the vaccine wears off quickly - cant really say that about the
    work thing tho!!! :tongue-out3:
    Here's a link to save anyone searching:-

    Andy's Book

    HTH,

    Paul.
    :smiling:

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    • Jim R
      SMF Supporters
      • Apr 2018
      • 15737
      • Jim
      • Shropshire

      #3
      Congratulations Andy. Very exciting for you. You're right, most people's lives have been adversely affected but this virus. There is light at the end of the tunnel.
      Jim

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      • Steven000
        SMF Supporters
        • Aug 2018
        • 2830
        • Steven
        • Belgium

        #4
        Very nice Andy! Love all the work you posted before :thumb2:

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        • Tim Marlow
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2018
          • 18931
          • Tim
          • Somerset UK

          #5
          Well deserved. Your work is exceptional and the knowledge and research behind it is top drawer. Passing this enthusiasm and skill on to others is a natural next step.

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          • Ian M
            Administrator
            • Dec 2008
            • 18271
            • Ian
            • Falster, Denmark

            #6
            Well done Andy, getting published is quite a reward in itself. I hope that it sells well.
            Group builds

            Bismarck

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            • yak face
              Moderator
              • Jun 2009
              • 13849
              • Tony
              • Sheffield

              #7
              Well done andy , a very impressive achievement , cheers tony

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              • Lee Drennen
                SMF Supporters
                • Apr 2018
                • 7711

                #8
                Congratulations Andy.

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                • Andy Belsey
                  • Apr 2018
                  • 887

                  #9
                  Publication has been announced as 28th May. You can now find it on Crowood's website and even have a view of a few of the early pages.
                  Thanks for your support.
                  Andy

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                  • Peter Gillson
                    SMF Supporters
                    • Apr 2018
                    • 2594

                    #10
                    Hi Andy

                    Excellent new, many congratulations.

                    it would be nice of John could stock some autographed copies

                    Peter

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                    • Isitme
                      • Nov 2020
                      • 795

                      #11
                      Andy,
                      Well done and congratulations.
                      I have waited for this book it seems forever and as soon as I can I will order a copy, and as Peter has just said autographed copies would be welcome.
                      Cheers, Mike.

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                      • rtfoe
                        SMF Supporters
                        • Apr 2018
                        • 9099

                        #12
                        Missed this Andy...well done and congratulations on your book:thumb2:

                        Cheers,
                        Richard.

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                        • Andy Belsey
                          • Apr 2018
                          • 887

                          #13
                          Thanks Guys. I've taken my advanced copy into work and got very positive feedback from there. Crowood have presented it very well and the guys say that it reads easily, so a good start.
                          Andy

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                          • Andy Belsey
                            • Apr 2018
                            • 887

                            #14
                            Hi Guys
                            The book has finally been published today after a delay.
                            Andy

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                            • Neil Merryweather
                              SMF Supporters
                              • Dec 2018
                              • 5199
                              • London

                              #15
                              Originally posted by Andy Belsey
                              Hi Guys
                              The book has finally been published today after a delay.
                              Andy
                              YAY!!

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