Latest Acquisitions (2021)

[Neil Merryweather]

Just arrived
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Will use to make plastic discs, the Tamiya KGV has a good few ejector marks in not very nice places, so hopefully can fill with plastic discs,

Thanks to Steve ( again )

I've found it helps to have a sacrificial piece of card against the 'anvil' part to be sure that the cutter goes all the way through the styrene and gives a clean edge all the way round the disc

[spanner570]

Under £8.00 delivered. Not bad for a 17" long submarine (The 1/350 subs go for a lot more) and don't you just luuuurve the big lump of water these things push ahead of themselves? Not to mention the huge holes of water either side!



As with most submarine kits, not many parts. This has even got a one piece conning tower and the instructions are on the box base!


Cheers,
Ron

[Mini Me]

Just got these from Claire Gilbert at Sylvan Scale Models of Ontario, Ca. They will make a nice addition to my collection of captured vehicles that were used by the Wehrmacht. My understanding is, these were used by Romania and were pressed into service by the Soviets as well.......I know, they re Resin kits, (not my thing) but I like them enough to suffer through this. I'll start a thread when I begin the build. Rick H.

[BattleshipBob]

Ron, When finished you can torpedo nelson for me :tongue-out3: looks a bargain

[Steven000]

As promised the alternative paint mixer has arrived ...

After seeing Stephen's post above I ordered one too, got it today from the mailman.
It seems to work a lot faster than the flat 'nail polish shaker' I used before...


I noticed the cable for the LED was touching the rotating disks, so I opened it up to fix this


I fixed the cable in an other position but it's worth mentioning that the legs of the LED were not insulated and almost touching each-other, so I've put tape on one of the legs.


The ON/OFF switch when you touch the top-part with a bottle doesn't switch-off sometimes,
but overall, this thing does work very well for shaking paints, so recommended.

Have a nice day, Steven

[Dave Ward]

A little envelope was slipped through my letterbox..........

50 little figures, two or three of which will be crew for my 1/144 U-boat - they're actually 'N' Gauge railway passengers - 1/150, but who can tell the difference ( each adult figure is about 12mm tall )? Paint them in dark colours, and they should add a bit of life to the model! Ebay purchase, all the way from Bodmin!
Dave

[Guest]

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The two books by Mike Starmer on British vehicle camouflage in the Second World War that I didn’t have yet. Ordered a few days ago from the author and they already arrived in the mail.

[spanner570]

Dave, nice to see someone taking notice of me at last..... :thumb2:

Written as a lighthearted leg pull.

[adt70hk]

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The two books by Mike Starmer on British vehicle camouflage in the Second World War that I didn’t have yet. Ordered a few days ago from the author and they already arrived in the mail.

Hi Jakko

what are they like? Does he have a website or is it just email?

Thanks.

Andrew

[Guest]

They are very good if you’re after solid information on British vehicle colours, based on official documents and original paints he’s examined. Each volume also includes paint chips and model paint mixes for them. I would highly recommend them if this subject interests you. There are four volumes: the two above plus on about the UK, France and N.W. Europe 1936 to 45, and one on the Caunter scheme.

I’ll send you a private message with Mike’s e-mail address, you can just mail him about the books you want and he’ll inform you how to pay.

[outrunner]

I got this Olfa circle cutter today, perhaps it will help with masking wiper sweep on windscreens and wheel masks.
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Rubbish picture but I am sure you have all seen one before.

Andy.

[SteveH]

After seeing Stephen's post above I ordered one too, got it today from the mailman.
It seems to work a lot faster than the flat 'nail polish shaker' I used before...
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I noticed the cable for the LED was touching the rotating disks, so I opened it up to fix this
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I fixed the cable in an other position but it's worth mentioning that the legs of the LED were not insulated and almost touching each-other, so I've put tape on one of the legs.
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The ON/OFF switch when you touch the top-part with a bottle doesn't switch-off sometimes,
but overall, this thing does work very well for shaking paints, so recommended.

Have a nice day, Steven

Thanks for the heads up

I'll check how mine looks inside

Regards

Steve H

[Steve Brodie]

Currently winging its way from AK;


Must have been one of the lucky ones as getting the free weathering products.

[Guest]

Looks like I'll be furloughed for another 2 months so I've stocked up on a few kits to keep me entertained

A bit of an old one but might make a nice little scene

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This thing is tiny but I'm looking forward to beating it up. A base idea on the front of the box so I don't have to try and think about one lol

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My first go at an ICM kit so uncharted territory. Fingers crossed.

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And most importantly, Zoe came home with this tonight. I think she's finally got fed up of me moaning about the cold shed :smiling5:

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[Ancientmariner]

Today the postman from China arrived........

Just the models, not the piston crown mind.
Stash area is now full in no uncertain terms.