Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[Guest]

Chances are that was the same one who wrote the two-part article about it in Military Modelling, and took the photos of the model under construction that LZ uses in their instructions. Though I agree with David Lovell that any kit can be built, IMHO some simply take too much effort for me to want to do that. I do not want to build a whole LZ Weasel — I got part of the way through the one I started two years ago, and kind of had enough of it.

[papa 695]

Got myself a birthday present, great delivery from John in the shop.

[Steve Brodie]

That handle is great Andy. I have one on one of my airbrushes and it's very comfortable and controllable.
Those big trucks make up into much more reasonable sized models in 1/72.

Is it a generic grip or manufacturer specific

[Niho]

OK chaps.....I know I said I would buy no more kits......well I haven't BOUGHT any more kits....honest!!!

Today I went to a Fenland and Spalding Model Show, hosted by Scotties club. It's a bit further than I normally travel for shows but as a number reprobate members from on here made the effort, I thought it would be great to meet.

As part of a show they had a lucky dip to try to win a few items that had been donated in support of a local charity (air ambulance?). I had resisted several tempting kits on various stands....but towards the end of the afternoon there were still some items outstanding in the lucky dip and so I paid my £1 and got the opportunity to have four attempts at winning something.....of course with the intent of making sure the charity got some cash.

As you can see I was very lucky!!


I see from the initial reviews that Academy Spitfire is a reboxing of a 25+ year old kit and has some issues dimensions wise but it cost me the grand sum of 50p, so I can live with that!

I have built the "Big Boy" as a commission before now, the drivegear noodled me for an eve or two, the kit builds into a fine model though...enjoy
Niho

[Jim R]

I do not want to build a whole LZ Weasel

Thinking back and hunting through old stuff it was a guy called Adam Kuller and although an experienced modeller he found the kit a nightmare.


Ian - the more you look at that plane the odder it looks :tongue-out3:

[Jim R]

Steve
I bought mine to fit this airbrush




I don't know if it fits other airbrushes but it looks like this. It only extends the air hose connection and provides a handle.

[Peter Gillson]

These came in the post today: some Historex horses, two sets of 54mm heads and 3 sets of 54mm hands. All for a dirama which realistically I will start in November - when I finish a couple of projects I'm in the middle of.



Peter

[Steve Brodie]

Postman has been busy while I have been away on holiday

1st up; the latest Abrams magazine, though I use that word loosely as it’s not cheap but it’s superb as always and more like a large paperback book



Next another ‘woods’ themed fantasy piece , this one by Ignis Art - Borrowy



Will be an exercise in light and shadows with the airbrush

3rd scale models 1/35 jeep ‘wedge’ and two US airborne soldiers




And finally 1/24 RAF Police man and his dog

[Jim R]

That's a very varied haul Steve. You won't get bored with those different genres.

[Allen Dewire]

I did grab 2 things from the show in Bayern Yesterday and as I said in my pics post, I only gave out €60, including a round of coffee,


The 1/32 Me262A, which I (the stash?) really didn't need, but looked cool and the Panzer Tracts book which no one has had in stock for a long time. So, to pay for my criminal activity, I'm throwing a bunch of kits in evilbay tonight to get my cash back. And, maybe some extra cash for the SMC show, in Veldhoven next month. That show could be veddy, veddy dangerous to my wallet.........................

Prost
Allen

[adt70hk]

I did grab 2 things from the show in Bayern Yesterday and as I said in my pics post, I only gave out €60, including a round of coffee,

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The 1/32 Me262A, which I (the stash?) really didn't need, but looked cool and the Panzer Tracts book which no one has had in stock for a long time. So, to pay for my criminal activity, I'm throwing a bunch of kits in evilbay tonight to get my cash back. And, maybe some extra cash for the SMC show, in Veldhoven next month. That show could be veddy, veddy dangerous to my wallet.........................

Prost
Allen

Nice hauls Allen. Hope all is well with you!

[Jack L]

A huge thanks to The Smythe Meister for sending me a driver (modelled by madam and her new badger). He wouldn't even allow me to cover postage. This really is a top community.

[peterairfix]

I didn't really need this one did I?

[adt70hk]

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Of course you did!! A perfectly reasonable purchase

[The Smythe Meister]

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Wether you needed it or not,you certainly won't regret it Pete...
... I built it earlier in year and it was by far the best aircraft kit that I've made to date :thumb2:,goes together an absolute dream.