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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2019 12:12:12 GMT
I can't seem access that film Alan, I do have a great piece of film of Hood in colour which is wonderful, it's on youtube somewhere, think it's 1939. I'm not sure if the link you gave to the model is correct? there is indeed a new model of Bismarck at 1/200 scale out there, it's by Hachette and works out at over £1200 when you've bought all 140 issues. It's an unusual project, made of diecast metal, remote control for guns, radar, props and sound, I bet it must weigh a ton when finished. I would subscribe if I didn't have so many other projects to do, I still have the Hachette 'Mallard' to finish... Pete
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Post by smallbrother on Feb 25, 2019 13:23:54 GMT
My 14yr old lad is keen to join the Navy next year so I rang their careers office in Cardiff. Going down for a chat on Wednesday. We have wwatched various things on TV recently (HMS Duncan in particular) and been to Portsmouth numerous times. He is a quiet lad but very independent. He is in Explorers now having done Scouts and Cubs. My wife is not too keen but if he really wants it then he gets my 100% backing. He has been coming to the gym with me to get fit for the tests. Seems like yesterday he was up to my knees, he is now a couple of inches off my height but about half my weight!
Pete.
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Post by delaplume on Feb 25, 2019 16:22:21 GMT
Hello The two Peters !!
Mr Greenglade}--- If you can buy / beg / borrow the Collectors edition of "The Night Mail" DVD then you'll find "The way to the Sea" as a freebie on that.....
DeAgostini are currently advertising their Bismark kit on TV and it'll cost you just over £1k by the time you've finished..
Mr Smallbrother}--- Please re-assure your lady wife that she need not worry (too much).........any of the British armed services these days operate with a high degree of Professionalism and offer the young, new-entrant a chance to build a solid foundation for the rest of their adult lives...weather they go for the long-term career or a short term deployment...
Here's an idea}---- Do you have a Sea Cadet Corps near you ??........or a Sea Scouts group ??..............I was an Engineering Instructor with my local TS Wrekin Sea Cadets ( I actually founded the Marine Engineering section there )......They maintain close, working links with the RN and model their general routines etc on the current RN itself.........At 14 he could get 2 years pre-entry experience of what to expect without actually having to leave home.....
Naturally he'll must be able to swim ( Training can be had but he must pass a swimming test eventually )......and that'll include jumping off the highest diving board to simulate emergency exit from a Destroyer / Frigate weather deck.......
Rope climbing...... can he climb the vertical rope in the school gymnasium ??...if "Yes" then add-on a soaking of salt water and try again...
Finally---During his training and eventual service he will make long -term friends with people he knows he can trust and rely on....These days that's worth it's weight in Gold !!
And Peter.... you and Mrs."Smallbrother" will really enjoy seeing your young man, along with his "crew" as they march-past at the Passing-out Parade at HMS Raleigh Torpoint, Plymouth, Cornwall.........
Good luck, shipmate !!
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Post by smallbrother on Feb 25, 2019 20:45:00 GMT
Hi Alan,
They don't mention rope climbing on their website. Seems to be running, swimming, press-ups and sit-ups. He is doing loads of outdoor stuff with Explorers and loves it all. Lots of the kids are nervous of going away from home but he doesn't flinch.
Pete.
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Post by simplyloco on Feb 25, 2019 21:05:11 GMT
Hi Alan, They don't mention rope climbing on their website. Seems to be running, swimming, press-ups and sit-ups. He is doing loads of outdoor stuff with Explorers and loves it all. Lots of the kids are nervous of going away from home but he doesn't flinch. Pete. I joined the Army at 15 and went to the Army Apprentices College, Chepstow to train as a Fitter/Machinist RE. I missed home for about a week and then it got a lot better! John
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Post by delaplume on Mar 2, 2019 1:20:43 GMT
Whilst researching for the Injector thread I came across this......It's not actually me but of the same period .... Boiler room from a Leander class Frigate ( long gone now alas )...............https://thedisciple.me/2015/03/14/making-steam/
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Post by Deleted on Mar 2, 2019 12:40:28 GMT
I built an R/C model of a Leander, many, many years ago. That was the more modern type, I later built a large model of HMS Ajax which IIRC it's class were known as Leander, I'd have to get my books out to remind myself to be sure..
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Post by silverfox on Mar 2, 2019 15:45:04 GMT
+1 for the Sea Cadets ( NOT Sea Scouts) TS Hudson on the River Lee at Edmonton. Had a whaler that we used to row on the canal. The Entrnce was sited on the North Circular road and we took turns standing gate Guardian, White spats and a de commision Lee Enfield, that was bigger than some of the juniors
Great couple of years, but didn't get the chance to go to sea. and back then (mid 60's) we had ex WW2 guys running it and it was run on ship lines
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Post by ettingtonliam on Mar 2, 2019 15:55:27 GMT
It always amused me to see the Sea Cadets site in Lincoln, with an old (very old) caravan as the office, proudly bearing the sign 'Ships Office'
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Post by uuu on Mar 2, 2019 16:07:12 GMT
Sea Scouts in Isleworth had a steam locomotive.
Wilf
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Post by delaplume on Mar 12, 2019 11:08:25 GMT
It's been a while since the last contribution so I'm posting this little, inoffensive item.......Brought back some VERY happy memories for me, but for medical reasons I'm Tee-Total now}----------------- NB...DO NOT WATCH if you are easily offended by Military lads in a relaxing, alcoholic atmosphere !! ) youtu.be/z2fJ6zmKFeY
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Post by delaplume on Mar 15, 2019 5:33:50 GMT
Here's a short publicity film onboard an American destroyer.........Heave-Ho, me hearties !! youtu.be/i3xTV0iM7-g
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Post by delaplume on Mar 24, 2019 2:01:09 GMT
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Post by ettingtonliam on Mar 24, 2019 3:25:51 GMT
When was that filmed Alan, early 1960s? Love the PPE the burners used - flat cap or trilby hat!
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Post by delaplume on Mar 30, 2019 2:59:09 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2019 9:03:22 GMT
Not had chance to watch it yet Alan but would it by chance be about Commander Walker and IIRC HMS Starling. He changed anti-sub warfare
Pete
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Post by delaplume on Mar 30, 2019 11:05:33 GMT
Not had chance to watch it yet Alan but would it by chance be about Commander Walker and IIRC HMS Starling. He changed anti-sub warfare Pete You and me both !!-----------I saw it just before I logged-off you tube early the other morning and posted it in haste.... I suspect he will be in there somewhere as his single-minded approach did have an impact on the way anti-submarine warfare was conducted.......... I particularly like those Flower-Class corvettes ----- the design being based on a Grimsby Trawler I believe ??
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Post by Deleted on Mar 30, 2019 14:29:29 GMT
Not had chance to watch it yet Alan but would it by chance be about Commander Walker and IIRC HMS Starling. He changed anti-sub warfare Pete You and me both !!-----------I saw it just before I logged-off you tube early the other morning and posted it in haste.... I suspect he will be in there somewhere as his single-minded approach did have an impact on the way anti-submarine warfare was conducted.......... I particularly like those Flower-Class corvettes ----- the design being based on a Grimsby Trawler I believe ?? I love the flower class, I've built a number of them on commission, also I used to own a very nice 'John Piper' kit which IMHO is one of the best kits ever made for the class. I remember seeing it first at Wembley ME in the early 80's, it was probably the most expensive kit on display. Alas, it didn't stay in production long as soon after it's release Matchbox brought out a larger plastic kit in 1/72 scale. Not a patch on Piper's 1/96 but it was about 1/4 of the price. The hull was a one-piece fibreglass affair with all the plating detail, fittings were a mix of brass and white metal and a fair amount of brass etch too. A truly fantastic kit, some years later I saw an untouched kit up for sale, in it's original velvet lined box, I had to have it, no matter what the cost. I built it, fully weathered and crewed, one of my biggest regrets was selling it to someone who's father served in them, he wanted it badly, I've since seen pictures of it on the 'flower Class corvette' forum, hopefully, it's still out there giving enjoyment to it's new owner. Piper had another 1/96 kit around the same time, it was a steam gunboat, I never found a full kit but did fine a hull (again in fibreglass) along with many of the fittings and brass bridge, this I still have unbuilt in the old workshop somewhere. Pete
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Post by flyingfox on Mar 30, 2019 17:10:38 GMT
Greetings, If you look up M/V Bembridge, which was a Trinity House Pilot Cutter, built by Smiths Dock in 1938, you will see she is very similar to the Flower Class Corvettes, also designed by Smiths Dock.
MV Bembridge is now preserved in Poland, and it has been suggested that Bembridge was a secret trial run for the Flowers, paid for by the Admiralty. The design was also influenced by some whale catchers built around that time, but they are smaller, whereas Bembridge is almost full size for a flower.
I had two relatives who served on Flowers, and of course one is still preserved in Canada. Regards Brian
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Post by jackrae on Mar 30, 2019 18:28:58 GMT
Greetings, If you look up M/V Bembridge, which was a Trinity House Pilot Cutter, built by Smiths Dock in 1938, you will see she is very similar to the Flower Class Corvettes, also designed by Smiths Dock. MV Bembridge is now preserved in Poland, and it has been suggested that Bembridge was a secret trial run for the Flowers, paid for by the Admiralty. The design was also influenced by some whale catchers built around that time, but they are smaller, whereas Bembridge is almost full size for a flower. I had two relatives who served on Flowers, and of course one is still preserved in Canada. Regards Brian See here : www.doverferryphotosforums.co.uk/thv-1-bembridge-past-present/ and if you scroll down near the bottom you'll find a link to her restoration
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