Personal carp record broken

Today i went fishing for carp.

All in all i cought 16 carp, one grass carp, and i lost 4, or 5 fish due to hook pulls.

I have broken the personal best for carp with the fish of 11,4 kg.

Carp session Grzegorzewice.

Im not having much time for model making recently, due to my new work commitments, but managed some time off for fishing.

I set off with my brother in law for Grzegorzewice near Mszczonow in Mazowiecki region.

We visited the commercial fishery there to catch some carp.

I dont have much experience catching Polish carp, but using my own experience with the species i made the bait using breadcrumb, corn, tins of tuna and catfood. I used similar bait in England, and it worked, so i held high hopes.

I only managed one little carp on my rods (probably due to using heavy lead set up, and it was sinking in the silt) but my brother in law Jarek had cought some nice fish on his light float set up. Here he is pictured with one of his fish- 19 LB carp on corn.

We will be back there soon, as it is only about 20 minutes drive from our place. This time i will use lighter gear trying to catch bigger, and better fish.

Tomaszowskie Spotkania Modelarskie 2011

I just came back from Tomaszow Mazowiecki modelling contest, where my models won 3 medals, and VW Van has taken the Grand Prix for the best model of the show. Great event, with superb atmosphere. During the show the organisers guaranteed many attractions like grill and trip to the museum of the River Pilica, and amazing Blue Water Geysers.

Heres the link to the Picasa album from the show: https://picasaweb.google.com/Reference39/TomaszowskiSpotkaniaModelarskie2011?authkey=Gv1sRgCPT8yMXjoeC_RA

AK Interactive contest

The winners of first AK Interactive model contest on Facebook have been announced.

Im pleased to say, the model of VW won it.

The competition was tough, with many top modellers taking part, and some outstanding models being presented, which makes this win special for me.

Thanks to AK Interactive for organising the event, and all the lovely people that voted on my model.

Im moving.

In next few weeks i'm moving to live in Poland again.

My main priority is to set up the new workshop after arrival. It will take few weeks i think.

I will keep you updated on the progression of work.

VW van in Split Screen Scene

In the coming weeks model of the VW van will be published in the Split Screen Scene- bi monthly journal of the Split Screen Van Club.
Thanks to Mike Johnson for giving me the opportunity of sharing my work with VW lovers.

Guildford 29/30 april 11

Due to extended weekend i have taken some time off workbench, and headed to Guildford for the overnight carp session. Heres the few shots of some fish i have cought. Not the biggest fish by any standards, but nicely coloured, and in prime condition.