Thommo Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 In 2004, this motely crew hit the model shops in Bali (well, there are no real 'model shops' in Bali, but you will find a few models in the toy section of bigger dept stores), and we came home with a bit of a stash. The bloke in the white shirt was never going to build any of them , the young bloke did one or two and lost interest :lol: , which left muggins on the right with lots to do . He got through his kits years ago, and is now onto those that belong to the other two. One was a very basic Academy Tirpitz, which has an electric motor in it (hence that dirty big lever sticking out of the Port side which switches said motor on). It's a bit swamped by the base i had (I was intending to use that for aircraft), and to be honest, I don't really like building boats compared to aircraft (which is a problem cos these guys have 2 more sitting in their stash) - too many small fiddly bits on ships, even very basic kits. Anyhow, it was an experience. Entirely OOB except for a bit of stretched sprue rigging, a flag printed up on the inkjet and a painted/decal emblem on the rear deck. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
madmike Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Thommo! Nice build mate. It is good to have a change of subject from time to time Johno Quote Link to post Share on other sites
HOLMES Posted January 5, 2011 Share Posted January 5, 2011 (edited) Thommo That is a very beautifully built Ship... You deserve the accolades as it is SUPERB... well done Sir, HOLMES Edited January 7, 2011 by HOLMES Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Thommo Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 thanks guys you see all those empty bottles of Bintang beer in the background. I reckon i'm gonna need a few more of those if i tackle the aircraft carrier they still have in their stash :( Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GreyGhost Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Very nice build, Thommo ! Looks like the stores there in Bali carry some nice kits ... Gregg Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bun E. Carlos Posted January 7, 2011 Share Posted January 7, 2011 Well Done..........Ya deserve a plate of Shrimp and a pint or two! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gtb -red Posted January 8, 2011 Share Posted January 8, 2011 well done on he paint work. don't know how i miss this. checking my eyesite. :) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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