Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[wotan]

Dave

I have one of those and it can be useful, but not very precise.

John

[Dave Ward]

Dave

I have one of those and it can be useful, but not very precise.

John

John,
it looks like you need a steady hand, but I've had a few ideas that I want to try out, which won't really need precision........
Dave

[rtfoe]

John,
it looks like you need a steady hand, but I've had a few ideas that I want to try out, which won't really need precision........
Dave

Guys,
Reminds me of a heat glue gun that doesn't drip as you build up layer by layer. Have one that my niece got for me and haven't touched it. Might try to build up roots to my trees.

Cheers,
Wabble

[Guest]

Saw Jakkos Churchill and thought, Hmm never built a Churchill. So...

I don’t think it will disappoint, though it is an AFV Club kit so assembly may be a bit tricky at times.

Then I noticed those 'orible rubber band tracks So...

They’re very well-detailed, but unfortunately, Churchill track links are big enough that them curving around the idler is really noticeable, so yes, I would replace them too. My AVRE+SBG kit already comes with the links you got, but I bought that same set for my previous AVRE, and they assemble well enough. Also, you don’t need to make a full run if you put any amount of track covers on the tank

[adt70hk]

A couple of things:
Saw Jakkos Churchill and thought, Hmm never built a Churchill. So...
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Then I noticed those 'orible rubber band tracks So...
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Best bit the shop had 12% off all AFV kits...

I don’t think it will disappoint, though it is an AFV Club kit so assembly may be a bit tricky at times.


They’re very well-detailed, but unfortunately, Churchill track links are big enough that them curving around the idler is really noticeable, so yes, I would replace them too. My AVRE+SBG kit already comes with the links you got, but I bought that same set for my previous AVRE, and they assemble well enough. Also, you don’t need to make a full run if you put any amount of track covers on the tank :smiling3:

Ian - I have this very Churchill in the stash somewhere both my grandfathers worked for Vauxhall, so I have soft spot for the Churchill, so will be interested in this going together should you beat me too it!!


I had a question for both of you if you don't mind about the workable tracks, as mine too has the vinyls.....I think I know the answer but wanted to check....

I see AFV Club do two sets for the Mk III, 35183 (B.T.S 3 Heavy Track) as you got Ian and the 35156 (T-144 Double Pin Manganese Track) (see below), covering quite a wide range of time. My assumption is that I would need to decide which one of the kit options I want to build and see if I could find pics of the relevant tank and work out what they had on? I think the vinyls represent the Manganese tracks.

Am I right or am I overthinking it?

Thanks as always.

Andrew

https://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/afvclub/afv35156.html

https://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/afvclub/afv35183.html

[Ian M]

had a question for both of you if you don't mind about the workable tracks, as mine too has the vinyls.....I think I know the answer but wanted to check....

I am no expert but I think the tracks I have bought are for earlier mk.III the T144 ones replacing them later.

[Guest]

Essentially, yes, but you could see both types in use until the end of the war. Early photos of Churchills usually show BTS 3 types, and the manganese type becomes more common in the later years of the war but never seem to have replaced them completely. At least some of the Kingforce tanks, the first combat use of the Mk. III (and, I think, represented by Ian’s kit’s box art), had manganese tracks in 1943, for example, but in my neck of the woods, out of six Mk. IV AVREs landed on 1 November 1944, four has BTS 3 tracks and only two had manganese ones. Which is why I will be using the BTS 3 type, because I have photos showing them on the tank I’m building a model of

However, if you’re looking to make a generic Churchill Mk. III, to the best of my knowledge you can just use either type. Put on whichever strikes your fancy, or that you can actually find to buy, I would say

[The Smythe Meister]

I have the old Tamiya 1/35 Churchill in the stash..
... Was thinking of doing it in the next 12 months or so .. BUT seeing your newer,and different manufacturers kits, I'm not so sure!!

[langy71]

I have the old Tamiya 1/35 Churchill in the stash..
... Was thinking of doing it in the next 12 months or so .. BUT seeing your newer,and different manufacturers kits, I'm not so sure!!

Andy, do it... it turns out to be a pretty decent looking model when built...maybe just change the tracks...

[adt70hk]

I am no expert but I think the tracks I have bought are for earlier mk.III the T144 ones replacing them later.

Essentially, yes, but you could see both types in use until the end of the war. Early photos of Churchills usually show BTS 3 types, and the manganese type becomes more common in the later years of the war but never seem to have replaced them completely. At least some of the Kingforce tanks, the first combat use of the Mk. III (and, I think, represented by Ian’s kit’s box art), had manganese tracks in 1943, for example, but in my neck of the woods, out of six Mk. IV AVREs landed on 1 November 1944, four has BTS 3 tracks and only two had manganese ones. Which is why I will be using the BTS 3 type, because I have photos showing them on the tank I’m building a model of :smiling3:

However, if you’re looking to make a generic Churchill Mk. III, to the best of my knowledge you can just use either type. Put on whichever strikes your fancy, or that you can actually find to buy, I would say :smiling3:

Thanks both for taking the time to share your thoughts....will have a look... Might go for the ones that are easier to do!!! :smiling5:

[Guest]

I have the old Tamiya 1/35 Churchill in the stash..
... Was thinking of doing it in the next 12 months or so .. BUT seeing your newer,and different manufacturers kits, I'm not so sure!!

It was a decent kit for its time, one Tamiya put a good deal of effort into, but it is a Tamiya kit of its time As Ian says, it builds up into a nice model, but it won’t have the level of detail of the AFV Club ones. On the other hand, it will also be a lot simpler to build than an AFV Club kit Also, if you want a model of a Mk. VII, it’s the only choice — AFV Club do Mks. III and IV, but the VII was pretty much an entire redesign so differs in a great many points.

[adt70hk]

Morning all

So this is an AM resin set to correct a number of issues with the Halifax that I have for my 'Hunters and Hunted' collection; issues with spinners, props, engine nacelles and wheel size. As you know I'm not normally too fussy but I thought I would push the boat out as it's for a display piece and I got the kit for a good price, plus the RRP on these was not too bad.

These have though been out of production for some time and this is the first time in 5 months of having had an eBay 'saved' search running for it that it's popped up*. Paid more than I wanted but then my daughter offered to pay for it for my Father's Day present***, RESULT!!

She even offered to buy more things for me for Father's day and so has asked me to put a list together - DOUBLE RESULT!!!*******:smiling3: :smiling3:

ATB

Andrew


** Sods law says a second one popped up the day this arrived.....here's hoping it goes for more than I paid!! :confounded:

**** Ok, so that does mean I can't use it until mind-June but fine by me! :smiling3:

****** She's in her first year A levels and has got very a good part time job that pays very well for someone of her age....to put it into context she's taking my wife to see Coldplay in Manchester in the summer.....not my thing but you can imagine how much two tickets for that gig will cost!! :cold-sweat::cold-sweat:









Review and better pic here:

https://www.hyperscale.com/2012/reviews/accessories/fsdhalibitreviewbg_1.htm

[Waspie]

adt70hk What a nice daughter!
Your daughter & wife should enjoy Coldplay!! Son and Partner saw them a couple of months ago at 02!! Fantastic by all accounts1

[Niho]

A couple of shows under the belt already this year.....and hammering the card online
Su 122 was a raffle win

Super nostalgic kit, a return to my first ever Matchbox build

1FC Modeltrend KO'd 1/72 T72, you can guess whats coming

1/72 3D printed desert recon vehicle from Etsy
Plus much misc items,

[adt70hk]

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Su 122 was a raffle win
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Super nostalgic kit, a return to my first ever Matchbox build
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1FC Modeltrend KO'd 1/72 T72, you can guess whats coming
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1/72 3D printed desert recon vehicle from Etsy
Plus much misc items,

Mine has taken a pounding too this year.....mostly 1/48 Eduard wingy things!