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  1. Mr Bowcat

    Stirling Hot Air Engine

    Morning all. Another model engine, this time an external combustion heat engine. Quite interesting as to the way it works by using the heating and cooling of air in an sealed environment to create oscillation. If anyone would like to look at the plans in more detail they are freely...
  2. Mr Bowcat

    1/24 Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9

    Afternoon all. :) I started this kit way back at the beginning of July, it was my second entry into the Racers GB. I didn't finish it in time and it has been sitting on my bench ever since. Stupidly as the GB deadline approached I rushed to get it finished, and as a result it is far from my...
  3. Mr Bowcat

    Elmers Standby #19 Model Steam Engine

    Morning all. :) I decided it was time I used my machines to build something other than tooling, so I've chosen this as my first engine build. This is a model of a simple steam (or in my case air) powered engine designed my Elmer Verberg. This is a relatively cheap build, there are no castings...
  4. Mr Bowcat

    Hemingway Kits Knurling Tool

    Morning all, So I've had my mill for a few months now, the lathe I've had around 4 years. Since I've had the mill I've been busy learning how to use it and decided it was time to actually build something useful. Hemingway supply kits to model engineers, including engines and locomotives, but...
  5. Mr Bowcat

    Closing ceremony

    Hi guys, I just wanted to say a big thank you to all the GB participants. We had some nice and varied models, and I sincerely hope that those who have not built cars/bikes before will give them a go again in the future. I myself didn't get to finish my 2nd build despite maximum effort over the...
  6. Mr Bowcat

    Dice

    Morning all. :) Not really a model per se, but within the category of model engineering. I've had a small lathe for a few years now and earlier this year added a small milling machine. My end plan is to be able to machine small engines and steam engines, but as of right now I am still...
  7. Mr Bowcat

    IT problems

    Hi guys, Anyone else effected by this global IT/Microsoft issue? Our back office system is down (I work in financial services) so I'm sat here twiddling my thumbs. :( If it had of happened yesterday I was working from home and could have got on with some modelling. :)
  8. Mr Bowcat

    1/24 Tamiya Sauber-Mercedes C9

    Hi Guys, My 2nd entry to the GB will be this: I've decided to throw some aftermarket at it, so currently waiting on a delivery from Spot Models in Spain which should hopefully arrive next week. In the meantime I will make a start getting the body ready, and probably start putting the...
  9. Mr Bowcat

    Mr Bowcats 1/12 Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR - Racers GB

    Morning all, Finished this one up yesterday, the first of my entries into the GB. :)
  10. Mr Bowcat

    Mr Bowcats 1/12 Tamiya Kawasaki Ninja ZX-RR

    Hi Guys, Well, I'm fashionably late to my own party, nice to see so many open threads already. :) I'm going to be starting off with this one.
  11. Mr Bowcat

    Mr Bowcat's 1/48 Bandai Raider AT-ST (The Mandalorian) (Andy's Star Wars GB)

    Thanks to Andy for hosting the GB. This was a quick and (literally) dirty build, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. :)
  12. Mr Bowcat

    Spitfire down .

    :( https://www.thesun.co.uk/news/28131323/spitfire-plane-crashes-battle-of-britain-event/ Hope the pilots ok.
  13. Mr Bowcat

    Mr Bowcat's 1/48 Bandai Raider AT-ST (The Mandalorian)

    Right, cracked on with this build today. I decided to start with the cockpit/turret as I want to add a red LED light in there to mimic the walker from the show. For those not familiar with The Mandalorian, the show is set some time after Return of the Jedi. This walker has been abandoned by...
  14. Mr Bowcat

    Mr Bowcat's 1/48 Bandai Raider AT-ST (The Mandalorian)

    Morning guys, Another chicken walker I'm afraid, but I'm going to try and do something different and paint it as the Klatoonian Raider's version from S1E4 Sanctuary. This is the kit (mods, let me know if I need to post sprue shots, there is already at least one thread here with these). And...
  15. Mr Bowcat

    Revell 1/25 1970 Dodge Charger

    Morning all. :) After a bit of a fight with the paint I'm calling this one done. Not sure if it's me, or black is just difficult to get right, but really struggled with this one and have had to call it "good enough".
  16. Mr Bowcat

    Revell 1/25 1970 Dodge Charger

    Hi all, So, next on the bench is this. My eldest daughter is a fan of the films, and the Charger in particular. She is off to University in September to train to become a Midwife, and I wanted to build something for her to take with her as a little reminder of home.
  17. Mr Bowcat

    Tamiya Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary

    Morning all. :) Finished this one up over the weekend.
  18. Mr Bowcat

    Tamiya Honda CBR 1000 RR-R Fireblade SP 30th Anniversary

    Morning all, I've been quietly working away on this for the last week or so. It has been quite slow so far as I am limited to when I can paint. I use lacquer paints, and am a dining room table modeller with a house full of kids, cats and an asthmatic wife. At this time of year when it's too wet...
  19. Mr Bowcat

    Tamiya Porsche Turbo RSR Type 934 Jagermeister

    Morning Guys, Finished this one up last night. I did have a build blog going, but due to some issues it's gone from part built to finished. As a preamble, this is my first kit after a 6 month break. Turns out that modelling is a perishable skill which led to some daft mistakes on my part...
  20. Mr Bowcat

    Has anyone got....

    A Tamiya 1989 Sauber-Mercedes C9 in the stash that they would be willing to sell? Can't seem to buy one unless from the Far East or US, at exorbitant shipping costs. :(
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