Shaka HI Posted May 18, 2017 Share Posted May 18, 2017 Hi, just want to share a picture of my second hobby. Road bike racing. I'm as passionate about this as with my scale modelling. And it's a nice alternative to the 'sedentary' work, I thinks its called, at the bench... Here's an old 'selfie' (I think it was before the term really became popular?) It's from 2007 of me attempting to ride the 'Madonna di campiglio' climb, in the italian dolomites. (One of the most beautiful places in the world) Allthough I'm absolutely no 'mountain' climber in stature, its my no one passion 'collecting' these climbs and over the years, I have done most of the climbs of the tour de France and the Giro d'Italia + Many of the classics in Belgium and the Nederlands, fx Paris-Roubaix and Tour of Flanders. (Pffft - Show off ) Regards: Kent What a gorgeous picture! I'm a roadie as well and you are living my fantasy! Cycling is my first love and will always be, but I live in a Country/culture where it's just something "kids do". I'm am truly envious! mpk and kkarlsen 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beany Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Hi guys, Beany here - I've just joined after being a long time lurker (I thought I was already a member!). I've been making LSPs since the 70's when the income from my paper round as a teenager meant I could afford the lovely old Revell 1/32nd planes, and I'm still building them to this day, along with more exotic fare from the likes of Trumpeter and Special Hobby etc. mpk, Lee White, Iain and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Welcome aboard, Beany. I saw your request on facelook yesterday, and that K1 had authorized it. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Welcome aboard Beany, nice to see another home grown talent swelling our ranks.......... I was also a lurker for to long, best damn modelling on the webby thingy........ Telford in November? mpk and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beany Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Telford in November? Yes mate, manning my own Revell Modelling SIG table and helping out with Classic British Kits and Airfix Modelling SIG tables as well. Lee White, mpk and Bomber_County 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 Yo Beany, welcome aboard, lurkers are members, just not officially. Be sure an fill one of these out in case you need it. Have fun ! LSP_K2, mpk and Shawn M 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 The "hero shot" from the Mustang "Ground School" at Vintage Wings of Canada yesterday, an early Father's Day present from my three children. It was an amazing day, full of technical detail from the people who fly and maintain her, with lots of history and finished with a start and run-up of the Merlin. They had planned to fly her but found a cut in the tailwheel and didn't want to risk a blow-out on landing. I am still giggling like a kid a day later. Iain, dutik, dennismcc and 6 others 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted June 4, 2017 Share Posted June 4, 2017 Happy fathers' day, and looking at the protective green cover lots of people have climbed into that cockpit already, i'm sure you indeed enjoyed that day!!! R Palimaka and mpk 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMaben Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 (edited) Edited June 8, 2017 by MikeMaben Bill_S, mpk, R Palimaka and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Palimaka Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 Thanks Mike, it was an amazing all-day session. The technical information they presented was extensive, all the systems (hydraulic, electrical, oil, cooling, engine), the flight controls and flying characteristics and a bit of history of the type in RCAF service, including the history of that particular plane. We got to sit in the cockpit for a good 15 to 20 minutes while one of the current pilots went over the location of all the controls and instruments, and showed us the procedures. At the end they fired her up and let that Merlin sing! I've been in love with the Mustang since I was a kid ( a looong time ago ) and I learned so much and got a real sense of the airplane. It was like learning fascinating new things about an old friend. Well worth the money...and we got lunch and a copy of the 1952 RCAF pilot's manual as well. BiggTim, mpk, Shaka HI and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 My beloved niece and myself at my modest modelling desk. She holds the Thai flute I gave her. She also now has a conga as tall as she. Shaka HI, Gazzas, Vandy 1 VX 4 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaka HI Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 Ya! I agree with Harv. Slimmer and trimmer. Happy. mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lothar Posted June 10, 2017 Share Posted June 10, 2017 You seem to be very, very happy on this picture!!!! Lothar mpk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpk Posted June 11, 2017 Share Posted June 11, 2017 Thanks guys. Yesterday I walked a distance that took 40 minutes! I do love my niece. Whenever things got really bad when I was living in hospital, I thought of her and my nephew. Today it is 11/06/17. I did not expect to see this date. It's actually been a good week. For example, the other day I got caught in a heavy storm. My shoes got soaked. I could feel that my feet were wet! I was so happy. When I joined this site I couldn't write my name, had zero sensation in my hands. Now just over 12 months later I reckon 30% of sensation has returned to my hands and now I can feel it when my feet are wet. Every day when I wake up is a win. You poor sods have had to put up with me when I was bonkers. I am very grateful for your patience. Bomber_County, Bill_S and LSP_K2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lisec Posted June 13, 2017 Share Posted June 13, 2017 This one is from Mosonmagyarovar contest,this year. Went to Bratislava,lets say it was a fun night hehe Out2gtcha, ringleheim, mpk and 2 others 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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