Ricks' Ramblings

[NARSES2]

I went through a phase.  I would go to war against assorted Nephews and Great-Nephews.  I have a Longstrike i've removed the restricter from and boosted the spring in.  I would hole up behind Mrs z's garden shed and snipe at them before they could get in range.
 

And there's me thinking we stopped deporting people to Australia in 1868 ?     

[Old Wombat]

I went through a phase.  I would go to war against assorted Nephews and Great-Nephews.  I have a Longstrike i've removed the restricter from and boosted the spring in.  I would hole up behind Mrs z's garden shed and snipe at them before they could get in range.
 

And there's me thinking we stopped deporting people to Australia in 1868 ?     

According to popular legend the late 1950s would be more accurate, as the local constabulary in Manchester is supposed to have strongly suggested to their father that he take the brothers Gibb to Australia or they'd end up permanently in gaol.

[NARSES2]

I went through a phase.  I would go to war against assorted Nephews and Great-Nephews.  I have a Longstrike i've removed the restricter from and boosted the spring in.  I would hole up behind Mrs z's garden shed and snipe at them before they could get in range.
 

And there's me thinking we stopped deporting people to Australia in 1868 ?     

According to popular legend the late 1950s would be more accurate, as the local constabulary in Manchester is supposed to have strongly suggested to their father that he take the brothers Gibb to Australia or they'd end up permanently in gaol.

The days of the £10 emigrant. I know my dad thought about it, he'd been to Aus in the War, but in the end decided his prospects here were reasonable so stayed.

There was another reason which I found out a lot later, but that is firmly in the family vault 

[Rick Lowe]

I went through a phase.  I would go to war against assorted Nephews and Great-Nephews.  I have a Longstrike i've removed the restricter from and boosted the spring in.  I would hole up behind Mrs z's garden shed and snipe at them before they could get in range.
 

Of course you did.
We would have expected nothing less. 

[Rick Lowe]

1/76 RAF Commer Q2 tractor and Queen Mary aircraft recovery trailer **real world**

I wanted something different as a tractor for the Airfix Queen Mary aircraft trailer, as I understand the Bedford is a bit undersized; then, when I found mention in the Bart Vanderveen book that the Commer Q2 was another of the trucks used, that provided the inspiration for this conversion.
A build on either the Airfix Tribute Forum or the Unofficial Airfix Modelers' Forum gave a couple of useful photos, as did the Vanderveen book.

I based it on an Airfix Matador; per the dimensions in the book, I shortened the wheelbase and modified the cab.
The trailer coupling came from the Bedford in the Recovery Set.

The trailer is pretty much out of the box, though I did build the support that goes under the tail of the plane being moved, and I thought a spare wheel was needed so I used one from the spares box on a scratch mount.

Humbrol brown for a vehicle based in the UK, and kit markings for the most part, though the bridging disc is scratchbuilt.
Black wash and then transparencies from Kristal Klear.

I plan to have a Hurricane on it, based on a picture I have of one with the outer wings removed and a lot of lovely detail in the wing roots.

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[Rick Lowe]

And the rest

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And I've just now found out the RNZAF used them here, and there is one under restoration!

https://airforcemuseum.co.nz/conserve/queen-mary-trailer/

Note the trailer-mounted spare wheels - I wasn't making the detail up after all.

[zenrat]

 

Good job mate.

[PR19_Kit]

Excellent stuff Rick. 

Queen Marys are fascinating vehicles, and I'm SO glad I found that N Gauge one as it's unique. They only made two etches of them, and I've got both of them. 

[NARSES2]

Looks good 

[Rick Lowe]

Thanks, guys. 

Of course, now I've done the model, I find there is a plethora of stuff online that would have helped - but as it was done a few years ago, too late.
But it'll be useful for when I make the load and have to scratch up the bits holding it on. 

Apparently the Airfix kit is a mix of the 3- and 5-ton versions, and typically, there is a lot of moaning that went on about that.

But hey: the kit was there; it's a lot easier than scratchbuilding one; and at that age, who amongst us would have cared anyway?

The rest is details and a chance to stretch our modelling skills.

[NARSES2]

But hey: the kit was there; it's a lot easier that scratchbuilding one; and at that age, who amongst us would have cared anyway?

I salute you sir    Exactly my opinion 

[Pellson]

But hey: the kit was there; it's a lot easier that scratchbuilding one; and at that age, who amongst us would have cared anyway?

I salute you sir    Exactly my opinion 

Seconded! 

[Rick Lowe]

I knew there was a reason I liked you lot... 

[The Rat]

There was another reason which I found out a lot later, but that is firmly in the family vault 

Spiders with leg spans like dinner plates?

Snakes that can kill you with a sideways glance?

Gympie gympie bushes?

All are decent reasons. 

[Rick Lowe]

There was another reason which I found out a lot later, but that is firmly in the family vault 

Spiders with leg spans like dinner plates?

Snakes that can kill you with a sideways glance?

Gympie gympie bushes?

All are decent reasons. 

All those and more are very solid reasons to stay on this side of the Tasman...