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15-02-2021, 04:34 PM
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As some of you know, the FIL passed away recently, we have just finished emptying the property and I have inherited this. It is a scratch built model of HMS Birmingham, built by his BIL and given to him in the late 1960s, It is beautiful, and I feel very proud to be taking over looking after it for him, there will be a special shelf in the office.







The mind boggles at what ordinary folk can create.
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15-02-2021, 04:36 PM
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Oooh! What a gift to treasure, Spitty. It looks fantastic
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15-02-2021, 04:46 PM
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What a beautiful model, made better by having such a detailed history. I am sure your FIL would be happy to know that you are giving it such good care.
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15-02-2021, 05:02 PM
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It’s absolutely stunning
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15-02-2021, 05:28 PM
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Great piece of work Spitty
something to treasure....
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15-02-2021, 05:35 PM
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A wonderful keepsake Spitty, and his BIL was certainly an A1 modeller, all credit to him. 👍
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15-02-2021, 06:18 PM
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A wonderful model, so much detail... a special treasure.
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15-02-2021, 09:41 PM
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That's a magnificent piece. It's good that it's going to someone who will cherish it.
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15-02-2021, 10:52 PM
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It’s amazing what a great piece the hours of careful work that must have gone into its making .
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15-02-2021, 10:58 PM
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What a brilliant thing to inherit Spitty. I have always been fascinated by quality models of ships and used to spend hours wandering around the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich when I was a kid. That model is certainly worthy of a place there.
 
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