Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[BattleshipBob]

Just in case you already have it here's my book: as new, was £45
Steve
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Hi Steve, sadly got it

[Airborne01]

Hi Steve, sadly got it

:sad:

[Tim Marlow]

Dave, remember those days before c/a, when all that was available was Araldite for sticking together these kits....

Actually, you could also solder them together. It was quicker and gave better finish. You could also improve pitted surfaces with it. Much stronger too. Once I learned how to do that there was no turning back.
5 minute araldite was a great boon though. You could do several joints in a session. Before that it was 24 hr araldite and parts held in place by plasticine and cloths pegs overnight. Really slow and tedious :disappointed2:

[Andy the Sheep]

How about message their HQs and mention what the UK does.....point out the fantastic sales opportunities!!

I followed your advice and sent a email to Aldi also suggesting that Airfix is not the only possible choice here in Italy... finger crossed and knocking on wood.

[peterairfix]

As I mucked up the last one I went and got another for another go

[stillp]

A few souvenirs from the show at the Midland Air Museum today:
a few paints

some 'extras':

No, I'm not going to buy any more kits.

Definitely not.


Hang on, a Tempest for £6?


It had to be done!
Pete

[Guest]

Evening

Some very small boats
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No one beats Tamiya box art - there is something very quaint yet modular about them. I’m not even into boats but this box art and contents look awesome

[Guest]

:sad:

Sadly?

[Airborne01]

Sadly?

Yes, I was hoping for a trade with Bob! A Stug book for my floaty thing book!
Steve

[adt70hk]

Ok chaps, so following on from yesterday's bargain supermarket purchase, yours truly, has pulled it off in spades this time.

It's my birthday on Monday and so friends visiting yesterday allowed my to open my gifts from them early.

And today, in full knowledge of how much money my mum was gifting me, I happened to be at a model show in North London.......

Therefore, the following only personally cost me.............£13!

ACW welcome as usual!

Andrew


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Most excellent gifts from my friends:










Model show acquisitions:

Upon arrival all the exhibitors were given a free kit - no box or instructions though...






Turns out that it's this ICM kit that retails for about £27 here in the UK!







I did purchase this with my own money but it was still 25% below what it currently goes for.








Next up was this. A club had a small selection of kits going very cheap. This normally goes for £23 in the UK but only cost £15. Given it's a 2021/22 tooling, I'm expecting good things!







Finally this..... a trader that I bought my RFM Firefly from back in April was at the show. Their prices are normally competitive but this was a whole different level.

Here in the UK you're looking at £50 and upwards when you include P&P. I paid £38!

[Tworrs]

A great haul there Andrew :smiling2:

[BattleshipBob]

I can see the floorboards getting reinforced!!

Good for you!!

[Waspie]

Not a surprise but I'm over the moon I will be able to get back airbrushing again.

Arrived courtesy of John!

[Valeron]

Popped into Lidl today whilst visiting my folks in Nottinghamshire. And came across a box full of Airfix kits for £6.99 each. I bought these 2 and at the till they were marked down 50% so £3.49 each as part of a Non Food event day. Bargain.

[Waspie]

Nice find - Nicer price!!!

Remember a sad say at RAF Ouston in Northumberland when I was at School. Quite a few Gnats scattered around. We were just about the enter a hangar for a closer look when our visit was halted as a MB seat had gone off and fatally injured someone.

I preferred the Gnat to the current ride the Red Arrows have!!