Simon T Memorial GB: Nov-Feb 2020. Chat thread

[Lee Drennen]

One more week guys

[BattleshipBob]

Got some extra StuG bits on the way!

[Jim R]

A truly wonderful response from so many. Shows what high regard people had for Simon. Thanks to Lee for overseeing the GB.

This GB could well end up with 40+ modellers taking part and therein lies a bit of an issue. Starting on November 1st this forum is going to see so many memorial model threads that unless I spend hours each day on the forum I am not going to be able to look at and comment on all the builds. I will do my best to keep on top of what everyone is doing but please don't think I don't care if I click 'Like' rather than post a comment. It is simply a matter of time. I doubt I'm alone with this concern.

I'm still waiting for my kit to come from the Ukraine but the day it arrives it will be 'bench cleared and box open' :tongue-out3: I am sure Simon would want us all to have a really fun time.

Jim

[adt70hk]

A truly wonderful response from so many. Shows what high regard people had for Simon. Thanks to Lee for overseeing the GB.

This GB could well end up with 40+ modellers taking part and therein lies a bit of an issue. Starting on November 1st this forum is going to see so many memorial model threads that unless I spend hours each day on the forum I am not going to be able to look at and comment on all the builds. I will do my best to keep on top of what everyone is doing but please don't think I don't care if I click 'Like' rather than post a comment. It is simply a matter of time. I doubt I'm alone with this concern.

I'm still waiting for my kit to come from the Ukraine but the day it arrives it will be 'bench cleared and box open' :tongue-out3: I am sure Simon would want us all to have a really fun time.

Jim

Jim

Completely understand. I have the same issue myself with keeping up.

ATB

Andrew

[Lee Drennen]

Jim./ All. Thanks for the complement the GB I’m hoping after November 1 will run it’s self like most GB. I too will be one that can’t comment on each one but I will try to throw likes when I can. I have a feeling this is going to be a fun GB. Thanks to all of you who join in this GB I tried to put everyone’s name on the list but you can edit just do many times Once again Thank You

[Greg_147]

Hello all,

I don't post very much on the forum, but I have watched many builds take place, included those of Simon; he's done a number of 1/72 models that I've tried to pick tips up from, and I'd like to add something to the memorial build if that's okay.

Earlier in the year I was looking to build a Universal Carrier in 1/35 to go with some figures I made ages ago. A search of the forum showed Simon had posted some very detailed reference photos that were exactly what I was looking for. I bookmarked the page, but never got around to buying the carrier. This seems like a good time to get the kit and use those photos that Simon kindly took and uploaded for all to use.

Thanks,
Greg

[Lee Drennen]

Greg. Your more than welcome to join in

[Lee Drennen]

Guys I’m not Happy with my choice for Simon’s GB. I think it’s too conventional when I see most everyone having some “Scrach” in there build so I’m changing it up. I will have to dig deep in the Drennen Vintage vault to get my subjects. I will post later this evening or tomorrow.

[KarlW]

My kit arrived today, quite nicely cast, very few bubbles.
But............
It's a recast of a MAIM kit........
I have discovered this since ordering it.
I suspect this fact wouldn't bother Simon.
But the site owner, being a model shop, might be bothered.
And now I'm not sure whether to continue with the mech or fall back to the original armour kit I pulled out of the stash.

[Lee Drennen]

Ok this is my offering for the Simon GB. I bought this off of Sleezbay some years ago partially built. I will Scratch build a bed for the Flak 30 by removing the back portion where the troops go. Now this feels like it’s going to be fun.

[Mini Me]

Right up Mr. T's alley Lee. I seem to recall him working on a SdKfz 7 at one point. I'll see if I can find his build thread.......don't remember which version he was building. Rick H.

[rtfoe]

A truly wonderful response from so many. Shows what high regard people had for Simon. Thanks to Lee for overseeing the GB.

This GB could well end up with 40+ modellers taking part and therein lies a bit of an issue. Starting on November 1st this forum is going to see so many memorial model threads that unless I spend hours each day on the forum I am not going to be able to look at and comment on all the builds. I will do my best to keep on top of what everyone is doing but please don't think I don't care if I click 'Like' rather than post a comment. It is simply a matter of time. I doubt I'm alone with this concern.

I'm still waiting for my kit to come from the Ukraine but the day it arrives it will be 'bench cleared and box open' :tongue-out3: I am sure Simon would want us all to have a really fun time.

Jim

Yes Jim, it will be quite an effort to check out 40 builds on the go in one session but looking forward to it. As said kindly don't think I don't care if I just click "Like". I'll post a comment when I can...most probably when you're asleep as I am 7 hours ahead of you. Need to start getting my thread ready in 5 hours time...that is if I go to bed late.

Cheers,
Richard

[Jim R]

Just one sleep to go!!!! :tongue-out3:

....... and my kit arrived yesterday from Ukraine - talk about perfect timing.

Jim

[Steve Jones]

Need to start getting my thread ready in 5 hours time...that is if I go to bed late.

Simon did his best work in the middle of the night and half asleep. I'm sure yours will be the same :smiling5: :thumb2:

[BattleshipBob]

Both kits ready, all extra StuG bits here. Still thinking wether to use metal tracks???