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by **boatman2** » Mon Oct 05, 2020 1:19 pm

HI im so very shocked an sorry to hear this as i used to have a few conversations with
Mick as he was a gentlman an he will be badly missed as he treid to build an ultimate
ship an it was goin well from what i see of it
RIP Mick
chris in the uk

by **gms** » Wed Sep 30, 2020 12:57 pm

So sad.

by **Neptune** » Wed Sep 30, 2020 5:45 am

Very sad to hear this unexpected news. We communicated from time to time as he was a former countryman of mine.

RIP Mick,

by **HvyCgn9** » Tue Sep 29, 2020 6:17 am

It is my sad duty to pass on the news that Mick Elst has passed away, he died peacefully in his sleep (possibly on the weekend as he did not show up for work on Monday, and was found by his sister when she checked om him) Mick had battled with bad diabette's most of his life but had not shown any signs of ill health.

He was a passionate builder of all kinds of ships from Sydney Harbour ferry's, to his giant Kirov and Kuznetzov, he was a talented photographer, often taking 500+ shots during a club event. Mick was always eager to pass on his Dad's Russian warship drawings and plans at outrageously cheap prices for the fat binder of plans and info. He was always cheerful and had a cheeky sense of humour.

We will miss you at Task Force 72 events mate, but your huge collection of pixs will live on to remind us of your talents.
Wagga CarrierNEscorts 2019 https://photos.app.goo.gl/h47XAFUHVU1qhdWU9

Mick's carrier and Kirov (and other bits)build pix https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipP ... lHbjZIUEFB

RIP Mick Elst

Bruce

by **boatman2** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 6:28 pm

ozpirate wrote:Thanks Boatman. Yes I have thought about the idea and it could get me out of problems. The model has cone to a halt due to not being able to work on the model. COVID19 I live at one end of town and my garage is at the other end and since we cant travel well you get the idea.
Mind you if things get really bad I might even sell her off. Currently building plastic aircraft for the ship in my apartment. What a mess it is to work on a table and below carpet. Try drop something and then to find it again. Many a parts lost into my carpet.

Mick

HI Mick yes the carpet monster has a lot to answer four as ive found out an yes this virus is messin everything up an sorry to hear you cant do your boat as if you could it would help pass the time but we will have to grin an bear it im afraid an im lucky my ship is up in my model room so no worryies for me on that but its getting harder to get the bits I need for my tiger but I will do something eles like you are doin on the aircraft what planes are you building ? an the magnets are on ebay if you do want any as ive just bought some for tiger
ATB chris

by **ozpirate** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 6:09 pm

Thanks Boatman. Yes I have thought about the idea and it could get me out of problems. The model has cone to a halt due to not being able to work on the model. COVID19 I live at one end of town and my garage is at the other end and since we cant travel well you get the idea.
Mind you if things get really bad I might even sell her off. Currently building plastic aircraft for the ship in my apartment. What a mess it is to work on a table and below carpet. Try drop something and then to find it again. Many a parts lost into my carpet.

Mick

by **boatman2** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 4:31 am

ozpirate wrote:It,s been a while since I posted something here.
I have be slowly working on the deck attachment to the hull. So far not much luck but still trying different things.
In the last 6mts I've had a cover of snow on the model. Then followed by a heat wave, wait for it. Then the bush fires which came with in 800 meters. and now we have flooding rain. Anyone wanna help me with my model which is outdoors with a canvas cover, Blood knows whats next.

Also I was contacted by a Mario Soldini in Lugano - Switzerland. If you know this person get them to send me an email so that I can help him with the plans he asked for.

mick dot elst @ gmail dot com

Mick
Australia

HI Mick regards deck deck attachment to the hull have you treid magnets as that's what I use to hold my decks down an they come in all different sizes an strengths an yes I know your deck I a heck of a lot bigger than mine but have you treid them ?
chris

by **Neptune** » Sat Apr 04, 2020 3:23 am

Hi Mick, sad to hear of these misfortunes. Weather in Australia is no joke....

What exactly is the problem with the deck attachment? Too much flexing? thermal expansion?

by **ozpirate** » Thu Mar 05, 2020 9:13 pm

It,s been a while since I posted something here.
I have be slowly working on the deck attachment to the hull. So far not much luck but still trying different things.
In the last 6mts I've had a cover of snow on the model. Then followed by a heat wave, wait for it. Then the bush fires which came with in 800 meters. and now we have flooding rain. Anyone wanna help me with my model which is outdoors with a canvas cover, Blood knows whats next.

Also I was contacted by a Mario Soldini in Lugano - Switzerland. If you know this person get them to send me an email so that I can help him with the plans he asked for.

mick dot elst @ gmail dot com

Mick
Australia

by **ozpirate** » Thu Nov 03, 2016 3:03 am

A few more pictures. Now how to attach in a way that is solid but able to remove also simply. Looks like a new get together again in Wagga.
Link: https://goo.gl/photos/KwMvPEPU2zbRF4pFA
The port side still needs to be cut back but I wait for now till it's attached.

Mick
Tumut

by **ozpirate** » Tue Nov 01, 2016 4:22 am

Well the deck has been made and some panels cut out and fitted. Next step bolting it down to the hull The fun part is making sure the damn thing is level, no kinks or slopping to one side or another. Feedback welcome.

More images at: https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipN ... ZrSFBtQ0dR
I have been tring to figure out this new Image storage at google, hope I got it right, let me know...

by **ozpirate** » Fri Oct 28, 2016 11:42 pm

Hit a snag with my deck so before I make a mess want to talk with the guys at Wagga tomorrow. I tried using a Twist-a-saw to cut the straight parts of the deck with mixed results. I may have to go back to my original idea of trimming, straight parts of the deck with a hand held belt sanded. This is a slow process but will give me the desired result of a neat fit. So if all goes well this coming week will see parts of the deck finally appear. I'll say one thing, it's a big model to learn how the construct this monster. At least I can pass the ideas I have learn t to the Frunze and Stergy and back to the Kuznetsov.

Mick
Tumut

by **ozpirate** » Wed Oct 19, 2016 11:28 pm

OK for the people that have asked what is happening to the model of my Admiral Kuznetsov 1/72.
Here is an update. Over the last few days I have been laying up deck panels of Fiberglass sheets 1 meter square.
When they are cleaned and squared away I will post the next update. Sorry no pictures but it's hard enough laying up 5 sheets and 1 foam core making the deck quite thick.
There is a bit of warping but it should be manageable. Once its screwed in place it (Fingers crossed) should be fine.

by **Luky** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 10:06 am

Great story!!

Thanks for taking your time to post
the photos and tell us about your project.

by **HvyCgn9** » Thu Feb 21, 2013 4:52 am

Looking good buddy!! I am looking forward to seeing your progress in June at Carrier N Escort's weekend!!

Cheers Bruce

by **Dave Wooley** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 7:40 am

Hi Mick Good to see you working on your Kuznetzov project Oh how I envy your space
Dave Wooley

by **ozpirate** » Sun Feb 17, 2013 4:49 am

Well people it's been a while but I have finally restarted the project. You wouldn't believe what I have been through to get this far. Anyway here are a few pictures and hopefully not the last. The pictures I have attached are of a wall but had to clamp like crazy due to sitting for long periods in Hot and freezing conditions.
Memo; Don't stop your project unless you don't have a choice and second watch your temps where you store your model.

by **ozpirate** » Wed Jan 25, 2012 2:53 am

Yes Andrew it's insulated and 6X7m in size. Currently working on getting power to where I need it. And also Air con ASAP. Bloody hot here.

by **Ticonderoga** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:45 pm

Hi Ozpirate

I too am in the shed planning stages. Did you line your shed, I am assuming a tin shed? How will it get on in the very hot and very cold days in Wagga?

Andrew

by **ozpirate** » Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:57 am

Since around June 2011 I haven't touched the Admiral Kuznetsov. Had to move out of Sydney and move to a place called Wagga. The model was stored and various places and covered with a blue tarp. Unfortunately the weather was well against me with some really hot days followed by weeks of rain. When I was bale to check my model and empty the water out was surprised how she was weathering the storage. Before she left Sydney I emptied her out of water inside the model, 10 - 15 liters of water at any given time, but when I had her here in Wagga we had some real stormy weather. One one occasion I even managed to empty over 20L - 25L, now that scared the :censored_2: outa me. When I finally got the ship to its new home I was disappointed that during its storage time the fiberglass parts attached to the hull have started to warp. It will be able to be repaired but I had to build a shed to store the model and have to pay it off first. Great shed 6 X 7 meters, now I have a great workshop area and its now being fitted out. I hope to get back to her soon.

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