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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #50 on: May 21, 2025, 08:50:21 AM »
No idea where the quote comes from, Frank, but, at the moment, yes, that does read as a suitable comment. ;D
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #51 on: May 21, 2025, 09:49:49 AM »
Certainly like what I see to this stage, once we get some of the full on Brrrrt happening, pretty sure the coolness factor will step up. :smiley: :smiley:

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #52 on: May 21, 2025, 10:41:37 AM »
No idea where the quote comes from, Frank, but, at the moment, yes, that does read as a suitable comment. ;D

It's from one of the Monty Python "No one expects the Spanish Inquisition!" skits:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T2ncJ6ciGyM

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #53 on: May 21, 2025, 07:55:45 PM »
Quote from: Claymore link=topic :o=11425.msg230230#msg230230 date=1747754601
Looking great but where do the tracks go?  ??? ;)

Damn! I knew I'd forgotten something!  :o

Well, maybe not.  ;D

A bit like someone else's foray into trackless winged devices.  ;)

What, who, where!!  :o :o :o
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #54 on: May 22, 2025, 09:22:50 AM »
The Mk.19s completed & (temporarily) fitted;







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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #55 on: May 23, 2025, 05:51:54 AM »
The Mk.19s completed & (temporarily) fitted;...

So, that's any potential tailgaters sorted  :smiley:  Looking good OW!
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #56 on: May 23, 2025, 06:46:22 AM »
Where did the Mk 19's come from ?

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #57 on: May 23, 2025, 11:35:11 AM »
Where did the Mk 19's come from ?

Dragon 1/35 Modern Infantry Fire Support Weapons Set



Took me a while to figure that out, as the sets were broken up into individual weapon types & put into separate supplies drawers.  :-\
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #58 on: May 23, 2025, 10:43:31 PM »
Did you cut off the flash suppressors to make the early model weapon?

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #59 on: May 23, 2025, 10:49:55 PM »
Did you cut off the flash suppressors to make the early model weapon?

Yep. :smiley:
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #60 on: May 24, 2025, 08:20:32 AM »
The LAW rocket would look good placed on the boats.

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #61 on: May 24, 2025, 09:35:11 AM »
The LAW rocket would look good placed on the boats.

I already have a few put aside for said purpose.  ;)
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #62 on: May 26, 2025, 02:08:34 PM »
Look great, the technique looks the goods.

I do have an "however"
Not sure any Australian RAM SSM would be terribly happy with a rust spot like that on one of "his" boats.

Just as a point of interest, active service twin-.50s;



Of note is the shield & the right-hand .50, which shows signs of post-(surface)rust cleaning & polishing.
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #63 on: May 26, 2025, 07:57:36 PM »
Look great, the technique looks the goods.

I do have an "however"
Not sure any Australian RAM SSM would be terribly happy with a rust spot like that on one of "his" boats.

Just as a point of interest, active service twin-.50s;

Of note is the shield & the right-hand .50, which shows signs of post-(surface)rust cleaning & polishing.

Baahhh.. Navy swabbies, slacking around. Must be a Buffer lurking somewhere with a clipboard taking maintenance notes.  ;D

Funnily enough, I found the same image when I was researching twin .50's for the recent M20 build  :smiley:

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #64 on: May 26, 2025, 08:00:03 PM »
Started detail painting of the front internal cabin bulkhead (engine controls, etc.) & the radios.

Using these images as "guides";





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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #65 on: May 27, 2025, 01:25:53 AM »
OK, so, this is where I'm at;







Although it looks like I've painted the markings on the dials, I haven't, it's just reflected light.

I have some vehicle dial decals floating around somewhere &, if I can find them & any of them fit, I'll probably use them before I try painting the dials (I've not been overly successful historically).

Radios are being a little more problematic ... But I WILL prevail!  :icon_punal:
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #66 on: May 27, 2025, 02:30:14 AM »
Very nice! When the time comes, will will you be jamming a water bottle in behind the throttle quadrant?  ;)
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #67 on: May 27, 2025, 06:16:18 AM »
Oh.. very nice work. The instruments can be seen, so great work there

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #68 on: May 27, 2025, 09:27:25 AM »
Thanks, gents!  :smiley:  :smiley:

Might have to wait until tomorrow for any more work - I have things I need to do today & this evening.  ::)
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #69 on: May 28, 2025, 05:32:17 PM »
Radios installed;











I think it was worth the effort, even if the set-up isn't "real".  ;)
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #70 on: May 28, 2025, 10:37:20 PM »
Wow, great work and looking mighty fine!  :smiley:
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #71 on: May 28, 2025, 11:11:13 PM »
The instruments, radar, radio and everything else look fantastic! Even the curtain to the main cabin looks good!

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #72 on: May 29, 2025, 05:03:57 AM »
The instruments, radar, radio and everything else look fantastic! Even the curtain to the main cabin looks good!

I was thinking the same. The controls, instruments, and radios look great. But, my eye was also drawn to that canvas companionway door cover  :smiley:
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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #73 on: May 29, 2025, 08:47:51 AM »
I can only echo what Frank and Stephen have said-the instruments are fantastic. What's the oscilloscope looking thing in the middle?

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Re: RAMs PBR 31 Mk.IIs
« Reply #74 on: May 29, 2025, 12:52:15 PM »
That would have to be an old school radar display.
This is all looking awesome!