Garrison Model Club

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April 10, 2022
Flying Thunderbolt.
These photos are only of the models I loaned for display today. When I call again I'll update this album with the new arrivals from others in the club.
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April 10, 2022
Original tool airfix Lancaster
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April 10, 2022
Lancaster again. This and the P-47 were previously built models I restored (sort of) and repainted by airbrush for the sole purpose of hanging from the ceiling in the model room. See my other album on kit restoration. In time I hope they will be replaced by others with better skills.
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April 10, 2022
F1 1982 1/20. All Tamiya with aftermarket decals. The 1978 Lotus 79 is Hasegawa out of box.
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April 10, 2022
Le Mans 1/24. Revell and Tamiya kits.
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April 10, 2022
Naval 1/700. Italeri USS Bush (see my project on this) rest are dragon or Revell.
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April 10, 2022
Irish Air Corps. Long term ongoing collection.
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April 10, 2022
Falklands/Malvinas 1982. 1/72. For the anniversary.
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April 10, 2022
IAC 1/72 again.
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April 10, 2022
Room layout at start.
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April 10, 2022
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April 10, 2022
Railway layout. Currently being restored. This was built by Cork City Fire Fighters and raffled for charity. The winner donated it to the Fort.
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April 10, 2022
Need to learn how to rotate photos.
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April 10, 2022
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April 10, 2022
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April 10, 2022
Space Shuttle Endeavour STS-134. Revell kit out of box.
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May 25, 2022
So went back to Camden Fort Meagher today to add more displays to the model room. Unfortunately some casualties occurred. Robin Olds' F-4C suffered a hard landing....
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Revell/Monogram B-52D, Fujimi F-4B and Revell Monogram F-4J
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May 25, 2022
Got my B-52D mounted on the wall. 2 Vietnam-era F-4s provide escort (really provide a size comparison).
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May 25, 2022
It was meant to be one Navy, one Air Force Phantom. But look back a few photos..
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May 25, 2022
"Toy Soldier" (in the classic sense) collection. I think these are from a partwork magazine?
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
I printed some backgrounds for my displays. Falklands (obviously lols)
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May 25, 2022
Or is it Malvinas?
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May 25, 2022
Not sure about this background. My 1/700 ships & 1/720 USS Bush.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
I am however, very sure on these backgrounds. My Le Mans collection.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Ok the Tamiya GT350R is not strictly Le Mans... I'll replace it with the Ferrari 512S I'm currently trying to hammer together, if I ever get it finished...
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May 25, 2022
These do count though.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
The monogram gt350r is a genuine Le Mans car from 1967. (Le Mans Decals brand decals)
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
I also am sure of these for my 1982 F1 cars. Will be adding a second Brabham, 2 Ferrari 126C2 and a Lotus from the stash in the future.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
A beautiful Wellington, not mine so not sure what kit
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May 25, 2022
My recently finished MiG 29s, see my project on these.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
My model of Vulcan XH558. Old tool airfix kit.
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May 25, 2022
In company with my Nimrod
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May 25, 2022
Airfix Nimrod oob bar some after market decs
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May 25, 2022
Fouga Magister collection Irish Air Corps. The one with the open canopy is Special Hobby, rest are Heller.
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May 25, 2022
Close up of PJ Production pilot
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May 25, 2022
Irish Spits and Seafires.
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May 25, 2022
A bit more recent...
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Better backdrop
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May 25, 2022
XH558 again
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May 25, 2022
Nimrod. Great kit, rubbish decals.
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May 25, 2022
Took the opportunity to take a few better photos of Endeavour
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Now for some of the "flying " models hanging from the ceiling. Hints of when we were kids hanging from the bedroom?
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May 25, 2022
This Smiley face greets you upon entering the room...
Letting it all hang out.... Classic Airfix B-26 kit (mine).
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May 25, 2022
1/48 Tamiya Lancaster.
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May 25, 2022
This really is a stunning model.
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May 25, 2022
1/48 Beaufighter. No idea of kit.
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May 25, 2022
Close up of Lanc.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Our now famous recycled models. See my kit restoration thread....
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May 25, 2022
Big Hairy Bird. Airfix kit, microscale decals.
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May 25, 2022
Refurbished Matchbox B-25.
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May 25, 2022
Nimrod
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May 25, 2022
Old Airfix P-47.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Italeri B-25.
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May 25, 2022
Love this shot.
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May 25, 2022
Toofies Taxi..
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Wellington got sent airborne...
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May 25, 2022
Fabulous model (not mine).
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May 25, 2022
Rest of these photos are of other models on display from other modellers.
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May 25, 2022
Interesting diorama.
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May 25, 2022
I think a Tamiya MX-3 and a Revell i8. Both by one of our female modellers.
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May 25, 2022
A gaggle of Spitfires. All 1/48 and stunningly painted.
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May 25, 2022
And again...
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May 25, 2022
Matchbox madness!
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Well built old Airfix Sunderland. It has bad sun-fading damage to both plane ans seascape from display in the last number of years.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
R/c tiger tank.
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May 25, 2022
Beautiful P-51, same builder as the 1/48 Lancaster and the Yamato.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
More R/c, more peaceful this time though..
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May 25, 2022
R/C APC.
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May 25, 2022
Hindenburg Airship. Not sure on scale or MFG.
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May 25, 2022
Who doesn't love Matchbox, especially when done this well.
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May 25, 2022
Excellent seascape on this Japanese submarine aircraft carrier...
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May 25, 2022
Best I've ever seen.
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May 25, 2022
Pity I can't get a full photo without the glass.
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May 25, 2022
Yamato. Same problem. Brilliant build.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Tamiya Swordfish.
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May 25, 2022
Same builder did this diorama. My photos don't do it justice.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Another Sunderland and U boat squaring off....
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May 25, 2022
Battle of Britain forced perspective dio. Quite clever and well executed. Could use a better location i think.
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May 25, 2022
Scratch built naval gun turret.
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May 25, 2022
The layout. To be repaired/refurbished, and put working again...
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May 25, 2022
Still nice though.
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May 25, 2022
Top of the centre display cabinet .
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May 25, 2022
WW1 era tank. Large model, 1/35 I'd say.
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May 25, 2022
Airfix Lifeboat. 1/72 and well presented.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Now a few photos showing an overview of the room.
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
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May 25, 2022
Workbench for whomever is on site when public are around. So people can see what it's all about.
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May 25, 2022
General shots.
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May 25, 2022
General shots. I'm so happy we have a public display for our finished models.
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May 25, 2022
I'll be back on Sunday next for a few hours. The Fort is reopening this weekend, and will be open every Saturday, and Sunday for the rest of the summer. I'll take some more photos of the area when it's open and post them here if anyone wants to see them.
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May 25, 2022
Almost ready for Opening. Looking forward to it.
Impressed with how it's turned out.
More info here
camdenfortmeagher.ie/
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May 29, 2022
I thought scalemates might like a look at some other models on permanent display as part of the museum. This is a large diorama that forms the centrepiece of the World War One room, the theme of the room is remembering the Irish that fought in the Great War.
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May 29, 2022
We start with the rear lines showing troops marching to the front and passing long range artillery on the way.
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May 29, 2022
Cavalry and foot make the way to the front...
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May 29, 2022
And onto/into the trenches...
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May 29, 2022
Over the top.. And forward to.....
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May 29, 2022
....No Man's Land.
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May 29, 2022
No Man's Land....
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May 29, 2022
Advances on "the other side"
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May 29, 2022
But fighting continues...
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May 29, 2022
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May 29, 2022
The enemy trenches...
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May 29, 2022
And an explosion from underground mines. (Messine?)
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May 29, 2022
German forward areas.
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May 29, 2022
And a German airfield. (Complete with captured Sopwith).
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May 29, 2022
I did supply some of the aircraft models for this...
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May 29, 2022
Overview
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May 29, 2022
Take off
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May 29, 2022
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May 29, 2022
Now we tell the other story. Forward field first aid areas.
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May 29, 2022
And field hospital. Complete with cemetery.
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May 29, 2022
Railway transporting wounded passes a field of poppies..
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May 29, 2022
And a village that has been bombed out of existence.
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May 29, 2022
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May 29, 2022
Starting to look more peaceful
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May 29, 2022
And some degree of normal
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May 29, 2022
Back to civilisation
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May 29, 2022
And a proper hospital.
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May 29, 2022
Some physical scars may fade. Lots won't.
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May 29, 2022
Many never got this far on this journey.
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May 29, 2022
Now a room dedicated to thd history of the Irish Naval Service. This is a 1/72 scratchbuilt model of L.E. Eithne, flagship of the NS. Ship was built in Cobh, and is the largest Offshore Patrol Vessel ever operated by the NS.
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May 29, 2022
Small minesweeper, I'd guess about 1/72 again.
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May 29, 2022
L.E. Ciara and Órla are two Peacock class OPVs purchased in the late 80s from the RN when withdrawn from Hong Kong. 1/32 scale scratch built.
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May 29, 2022
L.E. Macha was a Flower class corvette. Conversion from the 1/72 Matchbox/Revell kit.
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May 29, 2022
L.E. Déirdre was lead ship of another class built in Cobh for NS.
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May 29, 2022
MTB, no idea on scale but judging by the figures 1/24 or larger.
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May 29, 2022
We are open to the public!
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May 29, 2022
Still space for more models to be displayed.
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May 29, 2022
Some new arrivals since I was last here.
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More figures too.
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May 29, 2022
Never enough Phantoms.
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Black Pearl.
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May 29, 2022
Complete with characters and treasure.
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Apollo CM/SM.
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1/32?

Kommentarer

7 10 April 2022, 20:57

Roy McKay
Sorry about the poor quality phone pictures. Need somewhere to post these photos online figured this was as good a place as any. The beginning of what hopefully will become a permanent home for some of my models. Delivered the first few for display today and snapped these before I left. The empty shelves will soon be filled by other Cork based modellers.

10 April 2022, 21:08

Spanjaard
Nice. To rotate pics, just go to manage album, select advanced options, and choose right rotation

10 April 2022, 22:13

Roy McKay
Thanks. Sorted!

11 April 2022, 08:43

Roy McKay
Got back there today so took some photos.... enjoy.

25 May 2022, 19:35

Roy McKay
Almost ready for Opening. Looking forward to it.
Impressed with how it's turned out.
More info here
camdenfortmeagher.ie/

25 May 2022, 22:23

Spanjaard
Quite a display tou put together, congratulations

26 May 2022, 18:12

Roy McKay
Updated with some new arrivals and other models on permanent display at the Fort.

30 May 2022, 10:31

Album info

Camden Fort Meagher. A disused coastal Artillery Fort originally built during British times, latterly used by Irish Defence Forces. Abandoned for a number of years, it is slowly being restored to a museum/tourist attraction by a group of dedicated volunteers over the last decade or so. A recent development is a dedicated model room, where members of the informal "Garrison Model Club" have been asked to provide a varied and rotating display of scale models. Obviously military & military history related will feature, but not exclusively so as all genres of scale models will be a feature.

More info here
camdenfortmeagher.ie/

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