patham Posted October 21, 2019 Posted October 21, 2019 If he enjoyed this and wants to do more builds then I'd recommend finding your local scale model club and going to a couple of meetings. (And they'll come over and drink with you until the urge to build a model passes! Kidding.) You get some great advice and ideas, and there's often a swop meet where you can pick up kits and parts cheaper than at the LHS. (about "parts" - those resin or photo etch grade up kits add incredible realism and accuracy, but at a cost. They do keep the rivet-counters quiet though.)Another thing to consider if he's going to build more kits - an airbrush for painting. Way better finishes and it preserves the finer (panel) details.It's a fun hobby for kids and grownups, and an opportunity to learn about the subjects. Good call about finding a local club - that should be pretty inspiring. I think I want to keep the costs down for the moment as I also need to fund his mountain biking. So airbrush and mod- parts can wait a while. I suppose there is a sweet-spot between time, cost, effort and realism, and that will be different for everyone, and hell, it would even vary over time for the same person.
Bateleur1 Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 LWB. Tough days in the office for you guys? https://www.traveller24.com/News/Flights/comair-grounding-what-travellers-need-to-know-20191022
Long Wheel Base Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 LWB. Tough days in the office for you guys? https://www.traveller24.com/News/Flights/comair-grounding-what-travellers-need-to-know-20191022I am unfortunately going to have to sit on my hands for an honest response here. Not wise to type what I want to on a public forum. I really wish I could clear the air here, but not worth risking my job over a rant. All I can say is that some aircraft were grounded but SAAT is not to blame like the article suggests. Robbie Stewart, geomark, SwissVan and 5 others 8
Bateleur1 Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 I am unfortunately going to have to sit on my hands for an honest response here. Not wise to type what I want to on a public forum. I really wish I could clear the air here, but not worth risking my job over a rant. All I can say is that some aircraft were grounded but SAAT is not to blame like the article suggests. I fully understand and am sure the press likes to twist a story a bit. Long Wheel Base 1
PhilipV Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 I am unfortunately going to have to sit on my hands for an honest response here. Not wise to type what I want to on a public forum. I really wish I could clear the air here, but not worth risking my job over a rant. All I can say is that some aircraft were grounded but SAAT is not to blame like the article suggests.Sterkte daar! Long Wheel Base 1
geomark Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 PW & BJ will be spinning in their graves! But how is frigging press invitation: a day before the event! and it wouldn't be worth much if there wasn't an "unpacking" involved. And the general public? when do we get to see these legends up close & personal.Right after the Russians realize that South Africa really isn't going to sign a new nuclear reactor deal? Robbie Stewart and Bonus 2
MrJacques Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) . Edited October 22, 2019 by Jacquers
kosmonooit Posted October 22, 2019 Posted October 22, 2019 (edited) Right after the Russians realize that South Africa really isn't going to sign a new nuclear reactor deal? Besides that, Russia is asserting itself and making friends where it can. Trump and the USA has dissed the whole of the continent so that leaves space for others, like the Chinese and the Ruskies. The world order is changing. Edited October 22, 2019 by kosmonooit DJR 1
SwissVan Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Thought i would just do some advertising for the swiss army knife (not my words) of small turbo props... New version of the PC 12 announced recently, the PC12 NGX https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/fly/pc-12 Bateleur1, Long Wheel Base and TIB 3
Bateleur1 Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Thought i would just do some advertising for the swiss army knife (not my words) of small turbo props... New version of the PC 12 announced recently, the PC12 NGX https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/fly/pc-12 Looks pretty impressive.
Long Wheel Base Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 Thought i would just do some advertising for the swiss army knife (not my words) of small turbo props... New version of the PC 12 announced recently, the PC12 NGX https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/fly/pc-12WOW that is lekker. When I win the powerball, i'll buy one of those.............. Although I would probably still not be able to afford it. You need to be SERIOUSLY rich to own something like that.
DJR Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 WOW that is lekker. When I win the powerball, i'll buy one of those.............. Although I would probably still not be able to afford it. You need to be SERIOUSLY rich to own something like that.Eurolotto! Then buy me one as well please. Long Wheel Base 1
Bonus Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 An old friend of mine was at an Experimental Aircraft get-together in SA last weekend.He says there was lots of cool stuff - and mostly powered by VW engines!
dirtypot Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 New version of the PC 12 announced recently, the PC12 NGX https://www.pilatus-aircraft.com/en/fly/pc-12 What's with the missile on the right wing? Long Wheel Base 1
Quagga Posted October 23, 2019 Posted October 23, 2019 What's with the missile on the right wing?Weather radar. dirtypot and Long Wheel Base 2
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