Topic: The small things in life that make you happy

[Nitramdorf]

Nice, love the Mosquito.

Last 1/24th scale I had was a Spitfire when I was a kid, last kit I made was a 1/72 Spitfire a could of years back. Really looking forward to building this one.

I got back into it a few years back, first time since I was a lad, now I can't stop buying kits. Absolutely love it. Things have certainly moved on. Incidentally if your into WW1 planes the absolute blue riband of kits are Wingnut Wings. Expensive but state of the art.

All the best.

[dave 5516]

Just life. It's all good.

[SlowRap]

That little buzz when you realise you're off on a holiday with two of your bezzies in a couple of days - motivation to get all the work sorted and looking forward to leaving that out of office on.

[jackh]

This post:

Making a cup of tea then forgetting to drink it

[jambutty]

I got taken into the control tower while an airshow was on and got to listen to the pilots chatting the ATC. 

My eldest son was 3 when he got to sit in the pilots seat of a Lynx, when the Dad of one of my nephews mates (very high up in the Navy) borrowed one and turned up at a passing out parade at Welbeck in it.

WW2 RAF Ace, Cat's Eyes Cunningham, (20 night kills) had my great uncle as his radar operator.

[Buck Pete]

WW2 RAF Ace, Cat's Eyes Cunningham, (20 night kills) had my great uncle as his radar operator.

If i hadn't looked him up on WIKI i would have sworn this was a made up name.

He does seem like boys own stuff

Quality

[rob1966]

WW2 RAF Ace, Cat's Eyes Cunningham, (20 night kills) had my great uncle as his radar operator.

That's brilliant that. Did you know your great Uncle?

[jambutty]

That's brilliant that. Did you know your great Uncle?

Sadly, everything but.

[jambutty]

If i hadn't looked him up on WIKI i would have sworn this was a made up name.

He does seem like boys own stuff

Quality

You don't know half of it.




Yet.

[CheshireDave]

Plugging a USB in correctly, first attempt.

Just wait until you get a phone with USB Type C.

First time. Every time.

[Medellin]

Having 5 followers on Spotify. 

[The Bournemouth Red]

After looking at the earlier posts, buying a Spitfire model kit to have a go.  I used to do these with my Grandad when I was a nipper, so quite looking forward to trying again.

Until I get glue everywhere, stick something on backwards, paint the tabletop etc and this post moves to the "small things in life that annoy you" thread 

[rob1966]

After looking at the earlier posts, buying a Spitfire model kit to have a go.  I used to do these with my Grandad when I was a nipper, so quite looking forward to trying again.

Until I get glue everywhere, stick something on backwards, paint the tabletop etc and this post moves to the "small things in life that annoy you" thread 

Ha ha, that's all part of the experience.

Did you get a 1:72 scale? I forgot how small they are - I got a MkI Spit from the kids for Christmas a few years back and couldn't believe how tiny it was. We bought the eldest a MkV the same Christmas, he was about 5 or 6, had a great time building it with him. I was rooting in the drawers in our room yesterday and found an un-built Messerschmidt ME109 we bought the lad, but he wasn't interested any more.

I spent over £30 on Saturday night, found an online model shop and ordered all the paints I need for the Huey, 15 in total and also some brushes. I also spent another £10 ordering a spray can of Olive Drab, I'm spraying the body as its 50cm long..

I also ordered these for my youngest, a 1:72 Spitfire and a 1:72 ME109, both diecast, £2.99 delivered. Just order the first set, then cancel the subscription.

https://www.atlaseditions.co.uk/collection/DUF/Duelling-fighter-planes.html

[The Bournemouth Red]

Ha ha, that's all part of the experience.

Did you get a 1:72 scale? I forgot how small they are - I got a MkI Spit from the kids for Christmas a few years back and couldn't believe how tiny it was. We bought the eldest a MkV the same Christmas, he was about 5 or 6, had a great time building it with him. I was rooting in the drawers in our room yesterday and found an un-built Messerschmidt ME109 we bought the lad, but he wasn't interested any more.

I spent over £30 on Saturday night, found an online model shop and ordered all the paints I need for the Huey, 15 in total and also some brushes. I also spent another £10 ordering a spray can of Olive Drab, I'm spraying the body as its 50cm long..

I also ordered these for my youngest, a 1:72 Spitfire and a 1:72 ME109, both diecast, £2.99 delivered. Just order the first set, then cancel the subscription.

https://www.atlaseditions.co.uk/collection/DUF/Duelling-fighter-planes.html

I went for a 1:48 scale, so hopefully big enough for my clumsy hands!

[sms1986]

Taking a walk through a wood during my lunch break.

[reddebs]

Spotted a gold finch in the middle of the road on my way home from walking the dog this morning, didn't flinch as I approached it but didn't appear injured either.  Got it to the vets for a check over then took it back where I found it and it flew off perfectly fine.

[rowan_d]

The fact I thought I was going crazy seeing flocks of green birds in the alleyway behind my house in Maidenhead, and have just discovered that ring-necked parakeets have become native to Berkshire somehow

Very strange sight

[Crosby Nick]

The fact I thought I was going crazy seeing flocks of green birds in the alleyway behind my house in Maidenhead, and have just discovered that ring-necked parakeets have become native to Berkshire somehow

Very strange sight

Loads in West London, surprised they haven't moved out before now

[SlowRap]

Taking a walk through a wood during my lunch break.

Quite uncomfortable in jeans though

[evie]

A patient told me the other day that I'm his favourite among all the staff   

[Danny Boys Dad]

A patient told me the other day that I'm his favourite among all the staff   

Aren't you a vet? 

[evie]

Aren't you a vet? 

what?

I'm a nursing assistant

[Tesco tearaway]

Aren't you a vet? 

[SamAteTheRedAcid]

Aren't you a vet? 

Quick mods, change his name to Dr Doolittle

[rob1966]

Going out for an Indian tonight, just me and the wife, no kids. Lovely walk into the local centre, cracking food in a lovely restaurant, couple of beers and walk home.

[So… Howard Philips]

After looking at the earlier posts, buying a Spitfire model kit to have a go.  I used to do these with my Grandad when I was a nipper, so quite looking forward to trying again.

Until I get glue everywhere, stick something on backwards, paint the tabletop etc and this post moves to the "small things in life that annoy you" thread 

Stick with it. I've started modelling, making things not strutting on a catwalk, and you'll find that, gradually, you hands and eyes become coordinated and the amount of glue and paint scattered around your furniture, clothes and skin will diminish.

[The Bournemouth Red]

Stick with it. I've started modelling, making things not strutting on a catwalk, and you'll find that, gradually, you hands and eyes become coordinated and the amount of glue and paint scattered around your furniture, clothes and skin will diminish.

That's the hope, SHP, making a start on it this weekend.

[Sir Harvest Fields]

My daughter coming with me to a recovery group gig where i play guitar to give other users a lift.We all get a lift...

[Titi Camara]

Started reading a second hand book this morning I'd bought from a charity shop months ago. Half a Rizla packet slipped out from between the pages when I opened it up, the previous reader had been using it as a makeshift bookmark. Difficult to articulate why but it made me smile

[Andy Hunter]

Taking a walk through a wood during my lunch break.

Jealous 

[Crosby Nick]

Taking a walk through a wood during my lunch break.

I fucking love dogging too.

[SamAteTheRedAcid]

Started reading a second hand book this morning I'd bought from a charity shop months ago. Half a Rizla packet slipped out from between the pages when I opened it up, the previous reader had been using it as a makeshift bookmark. Difficult to articulate why but it made me smile

I love finding old photos used as bookmarks in secondhand books.

Found a boss 80s one of three people sporting mega perms at a BBQ a few weeks ago.

[Titi Camara]

I love finding old photos used as bookmarks in secondhand books.

Found a boss 80s one of three people sporting mega perms at a BBQ a few weeks ago.

[Barneylfc∗]

Eating all the things that have fallen out of a Subway with my fingers after I'm done with the sub.

[Nick110581]

I love finding old photos used as bookmarks in secondhand books.

Found a boss 80s one of three people sporting mega perms at a BBQ a few weeks ago.

Second this.

Same goes for press cuttings in second hand records - that is a mega bonus.

[So… Howard Philips]

Planning a trip around the City of London in Autumn and saw that, off Cheapside, Russia Row leads straight into Trump Street.

Synchronicity?

[LanceLink!!!!!]

Marijuana

[Trada]

This live interview they just did on news night cheered me up in the pouring rain until the camera gave in.

newsnight have discovered a new interviewing technique politicians should be interviewed under a sprinkler system the more they lie the heavier it gets

https://twitter.com/Ciaran20591/status/889606520735924225

[RJ320]

After countless interview and hundreds of jobs applied for, finally been offered a job. Absolutely smashed the interview and don't think it could have gone any better.

[rob1966]

After countless interview and hundreds of jobs applied for, finally been offered a job. Absolutely smashed the interview and don't think it could have gone any better.

Excellent news, congratualtions