Latest Acquisitions (2021)

[The Smythe Meister]

Seeing how Santa dissed me for Christmas, my first self pressie showed up today, Needed some of this stuff,

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The botanics are for another plan of mine and I hope to finish it this time. I also kinda sorta broke my own rule, but a lot of you here on the forum are to blame this time. There are so many floaty thing builds going on, I felt I had to jump in and join the club,

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Hey, you gotta start somewhere!!!!!!!..............Ok, now quit laughing folks.....................................

Prost
Allen

I`ve considered those rubber boats before......
.... but aren`t they a bit pricey Allen??:flushed:
Andy

[adt70hk]

Surprising bargain in the Midl of Lidl this week. £5 mini drill set with clamp plus various bridges, good range of precision bits and some sets of teeny tiny ones. Tested a few on plastic and wood and am rather impressed - nice clean holes and even if the bits break there are numerous spares (30 in sets of five I think). Have a shifty if The Enemy packs you off shopping.

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Might have to nip down to Lidl on my evening walk tomorrow!!!

[Allen Dewire]

I`ve considered those rubber boats before......
.... but aren`t they a bit pricey Allen??:flushed:
Andy

Morn Andy,

No, not really.......the kit sells for €6,45 over here. The Dragon kits go for stupid silly prices though!!!

Prost
Allen

[Airborne01]

Always had a soft spot for these ugly beasts!!

Sounds suspiciously like a comment I heard my wife make when discussing our wedding anniversary with her friend ...

[Allen Dewire]

Dang, don't know how I got the double post. Sorry about that..........

Anyway, today my ship really came in (pun intended) and I got my other two pressies from Christmas. This one out of Poland with some goodies that are needed for the plan,



A couple of scrapers with a good range of sizes and the voyager set includes a nut maker too. Handle making tool, spatulas and a pot to keep the hissy stick clean. These were also in the order,



A sprue holder and a little shelf set that holds different sized bottles that don't fit in the other HZ shelves I have. Now a lot of these things I bought over the past week are tied together for a project I have in mind. The last pressie was from a firm here in Germany and over the years, I have always wanted to get some things from him, but never took the step. Thanks to a Christmas bonus from work, I took the step into reality and all I can say is "WOW",




And this one too,




Most excellent detail and quality casting. Laser cut wood too. Now you see what a lot of the other stuff I bought is for. AND..........On Monday, I go back to work for 2 and only 2, days a week!!!!!!!!! Table time (don't have a bench), here I come baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

Prost, to my Boss
Allen

PS, I have blue foam in the stash, but I'm just too lazy to make my own buildings. Sad, I know..................................

[yak face]

Dang, don't know how I got the double post. Sorry about that..........

Anyway, today my ship really came in (pun intended) and I got my other two pressies from Christmas. This one out of Poland with some goodies that are needed for the plan,

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A couple of scrapers with a good range of sizes and the voyager set includes a nut maker too. Handle making tool, spatulas and a pot to keep the hissy stick clean. These were also in the order,

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A sprue holder and a little shelf set that holds different sized bottles that don't fit in the other HZ shelves I have. Now a lot of these things I bought over the past week are tied together for a project I have in mind. The last pressie was from a firm here in Germany and over the years, I have always wanted to get some things from him, but never took the step. Thanks to a Christmas bonus from work, I took the step into reality and all I can say is "WOW",

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And this one too,

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Most excellent detail and quality casting. Laser cut wood too. Now you see what a lot of the other stuff I bought is for. AND..........On Monday, I go back to work for 2 and only 2, days a week!!!!!!!!! Table time (don't have a bench), here I come baby!!!!!!!!!!!!

Prost, to my Boss
Allen

PS, I have blue foam in the stash, but I'm just too lazy to make my own buildings. Sad, I know..................................

Bumper haul allen , nice one , and great that youre getting more time for modelling , cheers tony

[Allen Dewire]

Thanks Tony,

It hasn't sunk in yet, but I am officially retired (got my papers today). The 2 days a week are just to get me out of the house and give me some beer money too!!!

Prost
Allen (retired)

[adt70hk]

Thanks Tony,

It hasn't sunk in yet, but I am officially retired (got my papers today). The 2 days a week are just to get me out of the house and give me some beer money too!!!

Prost
Allen (retired)

Congrats Allen. All the best for your retirement!!

Andrew

[Allen Dewire]

Thanks and Prost Andrew!!!!

[Jack L]

Great service as ever from John.

[Bobby Conkers]

Thanks Tony,

It hasn't sunk in yet, but I am officially retired (got my papers today). The 2 days a week are just to get me out of the house and give me some beer money too!!!

Prost
Allen (retired)

Congratulations! I still have (currently) 20 years to go. While I don't wish to wish the days away, I can't wait! Enjoy it sir.

[scottie3158]

Congratulations on your retirement mate. May it be a long and happy one with lots of time at the bench.

[BattleshipBob]

Congrats Allen, you will love it lol

Bob
Also retired!!

[boatman]

CONGRATS Allen enjoy your free time
chris an jen Also retired!!

[adt70hk]

Congrats Allen, you will love it lol

Bob
Also retired!!

Likewise..... In about 15 years....:crying: