Tamiya 1/350 USS Fletcher

[Jim R]

Build is looking fine Bob.

Sorry you all must be sick and tired of my life.

Of course we're not. We are like a very extended family. We are all kind and supportive of each other. If it helps to share the s**t in your life then we are all there for you. Don't pack it all in, just take a break if you need to but stay around.

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Ian and Jim.

If it was not for good friends on the site I would have gone nuts. Julie's my rock in an awful storm and keeps me going.

I jump every time the phone rings and visiting mum every day is hard as I do not know what mum I will see. According to the care home nurse the tumour is spreading more to the liver and kidneys as she's feeling sick a lot and pain is more regular. They have increased pain relief. I am hoping that she has a lovely sleep but doesn't wake up. Hopefully this does not come across as being cruel?

Thanks to you all

I am so sorry if my rambling has brought back sad memories of similar issues. It's not my intention.

[Tim Marlow]

Truly sorry for you Bob. I know exactly how you feel about the not waking up from sleep. It isn’t cruel of you, it is absolutely natural. I watched both my Mother and my Father in law struggling for breath and being completely unaware of their surroundings for weeks, and the end, when it came, was almost a relief. The stress at the time was incredible, and yours must be much worse, so don’t feel guilty for having these feelings.

[BattleshipBob]

Thanks Tim, it's hard but I'll keep going and doing what I can until the sad end.

[stillp]

That's not cruel at all Bob, quite the opposite.
Pete

[Tworrs]

I am hoping that she has a lovely sleep but doesn't wake up.

Bob as harsh as it may sound, that is the best way to go.

[boatman]

YES Bob matey you heard the guys you are part of this exstened family so no leavin an you are NOT CRUEL on thinkin that it will be a blessed releif for your poor mum when it does happen an for you an juile so keep your chin up my freind :thinking:an as Ian has said yours is not the longest build on here by miles i think that title falls on me an my tiger build LOL:rolling::smiling::smiling::smiling::smiling:
chrisb

[boatman]

HI Bob matey any chance of some pics of your felcher you are doin as be nice to see what you are up to on it
chrisb

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Chris

Started very nervously on basic rigging practice. Not great so far


One boat davit has taken off, despite being quite a large part, I can't find it, aarrghh

Also got the ships boats to paint and touching up.

[JR]

Nice Bob, the rigging looks just the right tension.

[BattleshipBob]

Nice Bob, the rigging looks just the right tension.

Thanks John, fiddly when shaking lol

[Jim R]

Good look with the rigging Bob. It is a slow business.

[BattleshipBob]

Good look with the rigging Bob. It is a slow business.

Hi Jim

Slow, annoying but helping to fill the large swear box!! Just plonking it anywhere as practice, well that's my excuse

[boatman]

BOB LOOKS GOOD an what type of stuff are you usein for riggin eg cotton /elestic cotton ? an yes horrible when gettin the shakes as i have found out
but well done bob
chrisb

[BattleshipBob]

Bit more rigging done and that's it now for the sake of my nerves, photo taken against white background to hopefully show the rigging. Totally wrong layout but I don't care! Found using ca gel better than thin ca.

Only problem is how to neatly trim the ends? Have sharp scissors but can't seem to close enough.

Reasonably happy.