Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[adt70hk]

After a bit of biding my time I finally landed this.
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Academy base kit plus Eduard goodies, usually see them go for silly money, but got this delivered for £60, considering the base kit new is more than that and 2nd hand usually goes for about £50 I think I did alright.

One of the few jets I really like the look of.

[The Smythe Meister]

One of the few jets I really like the look of.

Couldn't agree more

[Ian M]

This arrived today from Italy. Glad to say that it is the right model this time.

Yes I enjoyed the last one so much I bought the Goose neck version.

[adt70hk]

Andrew, maybe Junior will also appreciate "The clicking of Cuthbert" by PG Wodehouse, fun and golf, hole-in-one (or all-in-one... :rolling.

Andy

Apologies, completely missed your reply. I'll look it up. Must admit I've not read any of his suff!

[Tim Marlow]

Andy

Apologies, completely missed your reply. I'll look it up. Must admit I've not read any of his suff!

Well worth it. His character names and use of language is genius.

[rickoshea52]

After a bit of biding my time I finally landed this.
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Academy base kit plus Eduard goodies, usually see them go for silly money, but got this delivered for £60, considering the base kit new is more than that and 2nd hand usually goes for about £50 I think I did alright.

I got one of these the first time around for a much more modest price back then. It looks a great kit. At one point I did open it up with the intention of starting it but quickly felt it was too much for me to tackle at the time. It remains in my build queue - in the lock up.

[rickoshea52]

Just delivered. An eBay purchase prompted by a binge watching session of The Mandalorian. It turns out that the seller is an old friend from a previous model club I used to attend, what are the chances?

[Andy T]

I fancied trying something different before my planned tank diorama so ordered this guy:



A heck of a lot smaller than I'd imagined from the pictures and the first time I've dealt with pewter too. No pressure then! :smiling5:


I don't really have a lot of suitable colours either so I can see a lot of mixing going on, unless I do him in olive drab & panzer grey :thinking:

[Guest]

Maybe he’s cast a camouflage spell on himself?

[Tim Marlow]

Great stuff Andy……28mm isn’t that big is it Looks a good sculpt though. Pewter (white metal) is easy to deal with. I use the same tools and techniques as cleaning up plastic. Basically scalpels as scrapers and folds of fine wet and dry paper to smooth the surface.

[Andy T]

I may have bitten off more than I can chew Tim, but we'll see how it goes.

I cleaned the slight mould lines up pretty easily but a dash of primer has shown quite a rough (for the size) casting texture on some parts. It doesn't look intentional as its too localised, so more work needed I think.

[Tim Marlow]

I may have bitten off more than I can chew Tim, but we'll see how it goes.

I cleaned the slight mould lines up pretty easily but a dash of primer has shown quite a rough (for the size) casting texture on some parts. It doesn't look intentional as its too localised, so more work needed I think.

Not uncommon on that type of figure really. Usually caused by overheated metal I understand. Don’t knock yourself out about it Andy. It is surprising what doesn’t show under a coat of paint. Burnishing the surface with a smooth metal object can help, but don’t try a suede brush as some recommend, it just takes the sharp edges off the casting.

[Ian M]

Off topic a bit but.
Is it a bad thing when you open the door for the GLS Delivery man and he chuckles and says "Its not for you this time".

[adt70hk]

Off topic a bit but.
Is it a bad thing when you open the door for the GLS Delivery man and he chuckles and says "Its not for you this time".

But it does mean you have one in the bag for the next time one is for you!

[Dave Ward]

A late delivery from postie

Dragon moulds originally ( still has PE ) - now has a nice Cartograf decal sheet. Ebay auction, just over £18 delivered - has a sticker from the Aviation Hobby Shop, West Drayton for £29.99!
Dave