John Symmons Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Hi All. Firstly, a quick shout-out to Aussie Jeff for: And though I haven't seen a post from him recently it is 'Jon the Pom' whose tag line is "Remember, we do this for fun" Thanks for that. Well I'm back with my opinionated self. I see my last posting was way back in March. A lot has happened since then. My doctor saw that i hadn't seen the cardiologist who did my by-passes about 14 years ago. So, my doctor thought it was only prudent to get an appointment. He was right Well I'm sure you can sort-of guess the result. Seems I’d developed a slight heart beat irregularity that he wasn’t too happy about but tests found I’d also developed an aneurism in my aorta that he was definitely not happy with. They tried to check it out further but my arteries weren’t in a good enough state for it to be successful. They said I was cardiovascular cluster; not good. My cardiologist is a bit of a wizard and was willing to give it a go with a special stent from Germany. I call him Gandalf. This was just as the Covid-19 thing started, not the best of times to have anything like this to happen. After a week in hospital, mainly waiting for the stent to clear SA customs, I was sent home. This kind of thing really makes you re-evaluate your life it also makes you a bit crabby. Luckily, I now live alone. Then my computer died on me. Several months later I finally managed to get a new computer. Big learning curve from my old XP based one to Windows 10. I also lost all my old programs so now have to use Office which I hate; much prefer the old Serif Page-Plus. Finally managed to get the internet back and today got my E-Mail back up and found I’d lost my Airfix pass-word. But Airfix allowed me to reset my password, so, guys I’m back. Not done much modelling as the hospital stay etc sort-of killed my concentration and Mo-Jo. Due to a family thing I had to consolidate my stash, and ended up clearing out all my old kits, Airfix, Frog, Matchbox, Revel, Lindberg, LS etc. The three Dragon Arado Ar 234 versions and the Do 335 also went as I knew I’d never build them (Way too complicated for me now with my limited concentration span.) Also, to go was the Academy Graf Spee, the Limited edition one with all the PE and metal barrels. I’d made the normal release one and to be honest I was disgusted with it. Basically, it wasn’t a bad kit, but it wasn’t the Graf Spee, there were too many odd inaccuracies, possibly the worst being the absence of the amidship cutters and davits, and the open secondary turrets, even the plastic railing could be forgiven except for the gaps. And the masts were wrong again. These details were available in the 1970’s so why are they appearing in a modern kit. No excuse. Pity really as I was looking forward to making that model. Anyway, enough of a rant. Good to see there’s now a Pandemic Special posting so maybe I can post some of the finished models I managed to make just before the ‘lock-down’ or during it. Unfortunately, none are Airfix and a few are still waiting for my Mo-Jo to return. Here in SA we’re now into level one so model shops are opening again and some models I’d ordered last year have finally arrived, mainly 1/72 Roden armour and I saw an ACE model of a WW1 artillery piece. Look interesting ACE have improved their moulding; it’s now digital;? and a great improvement from some of their earlier moulds. Well that’s about it for now. I’ll be posting in the usual forums and catching up on the replies were ever I can. Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Good to see you back on the right side John, welcome back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebeep Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Welcome back John! With the pandemic and everything if anybody stops posting it's easy to conclude that the worst has happened, glad you're alive and kicking! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aussie Jeff Posted October 7, 2020 Share Posted October 7, 2020 Great to have you back on deck John. Lif certainly throws curve balls at times but 2020 has been a challenge for many. Wishing you all the best for further recovery and more of your informative posts. Take care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Welcome back John. I like many enjoy your posts on matters varied Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted October 8, 2020 Share Posted October 8, 2020 Great to have you back John. Looking forward to see your pics! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padefc Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 2020 is & has been a "annus horribilis"for all of us john nice to see ye back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pretty Mediocre Modeller Posted October 14, 2020 Share Posted October 14, 2020 Great to have you back John. I wish I had been around when you were throwing out all those 'unwanted' kits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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