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    What do you do more?

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    Doing nothing but reading these days. We moved to very small house on the Ottawa River last April. Absolutely no place to model, or store models, or reference . materials, paints, tools, decals etc etc. Off they went to a storage container in town.

      Late last summer we had the house lifted and a 10 ft high walk out basement was added  using poured concrete. Got the basement  framed in and spray foamed. Then winter arrived early and stayed. Over the winter I began to plan and equip an area for modelling. Picked up a huge “L” shaped desk to start the ball rolling about  two  months ago. On April 29th 2019 the Ottawa River decided to overflow its banks along with a creek behind us. The ground water table rose along with the river until it was about a foot up the French doors and just touching the two windows. As the river overflowed further it completely covered our lawn to a depth of four feet. We were then at the mercy of the river gods. The doors kept the water out for about 2 weeks before we encountered high winds gusting to 50 km/hr . These  produced  waves 3-4 ft high which began bouncing off the basement exterior. Everything held for about 8 hours and then the waves finally compromised the French doors and water filled the basement . Our living area remained high and dry. We had hydro and water. We decided to stay during the flooding. We now have to canoe 1km to get to our vehicles. On Wednesday of this week the water level finally stabilized and began to recede at a rate of 5-6 inches a day.

      So begins a lengthy and dirty clean up. It could be mid June before the river is back to its summer level.

    After that is done I can start to think about a modelling room and  modelling again.

    until then, I guess I’ll just read more!

     

    alvin5182

    Where are you going modelwise in 2019?

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    wNjdaKH.jpgGents:

    i intend to repair the 6-7 a/c I finished last year and transported in a house move last   year. (Didn’t go well) Had to leave about 150 completed models in a move prior to the last one. Donated to local air cadets.

    A few shelf queens available in the stash along with long term projects.

    Probably about 150+ in the stored stash.

    Just completed a house lift which gives me a 9ft  walk out sub basement.

    Man cave plans underway!

    72 scale Xtra kit MK XII Spitfire 595 Sqn (AAC Sqn)  late ‘44 early ‘45

     

    Alvin5182

    DH Sea Hornet TT193 in RCAF service

    in Research Corner

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    Bruce

    Toronto boy as well, work took me to North Bay for 40 yrs. Haley Station? Small townsite between Cobden and Renfrew, just off Hwy 17. Built in 1943 to support staff @ large open pit magnesium mine which produced the highest quality magnesium in the world during WWII. Obvious signs of military involvement. Houses are built to a standard military base standard of the time. ie. built like a “tank”. 

    I have Milberrys books. Just haven’t gotten to them as yet.

    Have Air enthusiast articles on Spartan as well as CAHS articles (2) on Spartan.

     

    alvin5182

    DH Sea Hornet TT193 in RCAF service

    in Research Corner

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    Thanks Bud! Late this aft I found a photo in an old CAHS magazine which showed the red markings on the main and tail planes. I believe the a/c was on strength of the RCAF from April til November of the year. RAF were not interested in the expense of return of the aircraft and signed off on it. Then sold to Spartan and thusly to Kenting aviaation.

    thanks again

    Alvin5182

    DH Sea Hornet TT193 in RCAF service

    in Research Corner

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    Gents: 

    i am looking for wing and tail plane markings as well as the colour of the spinners in regard to the a/m aircraft. Have only seen a couple of photos which are inconclusive at best. 

    I know the roundel types applied. 

    Any help would be appreciated. I’ve pulled the old Special Hobby 72nd  scale F20 off the shelf of doom and it really doesn’t look all that bad. I would like to finish it.

     

    Thanks in advance

    alvin5182

    Been awhile

    in General Discussion

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    Gents:

    I am happy to be back on the boards, and see a few familiar names again. Gone for 3-4 yrs!

    Happy to get back to building again! Obviously a good week to "start over".

    Alvin5182

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    NFL-2013

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    Greywolf:

    At 63 yrs old, I am fully cognizant of the finances involved. Still doesn't make it right or "interesting". I started watching NFL in the 50s when the local American station (CBS-Buffalo) carried the Cleveland Browns games. (Prior to the AFL and the subsequent merger with the NFL). Hell, the CFL was an alternative to the NFL, salary wise, for disgruntled American bred players. Tobin Rote, "Cookie" Gilchrist, Joe Theisman et al.

    Funny tho, the English Premier League (Soccer) whose salaries, marketing, owners money etc more than equal NFL stats can broadcast 45 minute halfs uninterrupted with a 10-15 minute half-time full of commercials and analysis then another un-interrupted 45 minute half. World class rugby is the same.

    Just sayin'

    Alvin5182

    NFL-2013

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    Plus rather than bashing or running into someone, there is a skill in tackling the ball holder.

    https://www.youtube....h?v=TyDpjjarQ5Q

    I've often thought and said that NFLr's could learn a lot from Rugby tacklers!

    I'm less interested in the NFL every year owing to the propensity of commercials while watching on TV. Punishing! A 60 minute game now takes 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 hours to watch. A team can not take advantage of a turnover these days. (interception, fumble recovery etc) There has to now be a 5 minute break for commercials. What happened to the old days when your team could take advantage of these turnovers right away! Get your offence on the field ASAP, while the other team is still reeling from their change of fortune, and throw deep.

    Unfortunately professional hockey seems to buying into this as well!

    Unpainted Tempest Vs

    in Research Corner

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    afspret:

    The Mason Book on the Typhoon and Tempest is being sold on ARC by Sukoi in todays want ads. $35.00 US! Well worth the money.

    Alvin5182

    Oh yeah and no tail band on the natural metal finished Tempests of 501 Sqn.

    Seafire Mk XV Info Request

    in Props

    Posted

    Brad:

    I'd have to say Green based on a couple of photos in Leo Pettipas' book. Page 63 shows the entry door down and it is certainly a lighter colour than the upper camo. I just happened to have that photo copied as an icon on my desktop. I am sure there are other photos showing similar "stuff" in the book.

    Alvin5182

    Unpainted Tempest Vs

    in Research Corner

    Posted · Edited by alvin5182

    afspret:

    Check out "The Hawker Typhoon and Tempest" by Francis K. Mason. There is a colour profile of EJ533 coded SD*R. Natural metal finish with black spinner. Codes appear to black as well.One photo in the book, but unfortunately the entire sqn's pilots are standing in front of it.

    Alvin5182

    Seafire Mk XV Info Request

    in Props

    Posted

    Brad:

    I've had a look thru my stuff as well and I would have to go underside colour (MSG) for the EDSG over MSG later paint jobs and interior green for the temperate sea scheme as delivered.

    Alvin5182

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