Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[Tim Marlow]

Yep,sounds like you did Lee...
Mind you,i've had one those in the stash for years,it's quite tiny...
... But if they're going for that kinda money I might sell it on!!

Not that tiny in 1/35…..you want to try one in 1/72. I built a pair for the Simon T memorial GB :tongue-out3:
I think Dave built one recently as well…..

People of the jury I present to you, a bargain Tamiya kit in all its rarity, fully packaged, with tweezers, the kit untouched and for the grand sum of £25 including P&P, Farcebook Marketplace does have its bonuses...

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Everywhere else I've looked, it's £40+... fink I got a bargain?!

Good catch Lee. Interesting little vehicle I think….kind of like a French universal carrier.

[Lee W]

Yep,sounds like you did Lee...
Mind you,i've had one those in the stash for years,it's quite tiny...
... But if they're going for that kinda money I might sell it on!!

If you want the pennies Andy, it's worth it mate, I've seen one kit up at £75... £75! Was the person on an illegal substance?!

Not that tiny in 1/35…..you want to try one in 1/72. I built a pair for the Simon T memorial GB :tongue-out3:
I think Dave built one recently as well…..


Good catch Lee. Interesting little vehicle I think….kind of like a French universal carrier.

I've wanted the kit for a while but never saw it at a reasonable price... hey ho, here it is!

[stillp]

Highest price in ebay completed listings is £63.72 + postage from Japan!
Pete

[Dave Ward]

Highest price in ebay completed listings is £63.72 + postage from Japan!
Pete

The Tamiya UE is a nice little model ( I made it in January )- but certainly not worth that amount of money!
I'd try this! https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125890713...Bk9SR9Ktzpz3YQ
Dave

[Stefee]

Newly arrived on the bench. The Airfix 1/700 Titanic kit is an w bay bargain at £12.50 delivered with a really tatty box. It is a major departure for me as cars are my thing but, with a lot of help, tips and answers from your good selves I hope to make a worthy model using aftermarket PE, decking, masts and lighting kit. I will take my own sweet time with this whilst car builds paints are drying etc.
I hope getting the kit isn't a portent of doom as we are going cruising around Norwegian fjords for 7 days on Friday so modelling for about 2 weeks. :disappointed2: SWMBO wants me to build either the VW camper or the Corvette next but I was looking for something simple after the Porsche 928 build.
Will try to keep up with the forum but Wi-Fi is really hit and miss when cruising.

Stefan

[minitnkr]

Didn't know they made a model of the Ferrari testicleroaster. Like my father-in-law's Plymouth, clutch to take off & stop but shift gears (paddles instead of lever) w/o. Many hard working little cylinders as I recall.

[Ian M]

Many hard working little cylinders as I recall.

Jep shes a screamer. Flat 12. but redlines at 6750 rpm. which is not that high actually, but with 12 pistons flying around....

build either the VW camper or the Corvette next but I was looking for something simple

Got to be the 58 Corvette.
Quick quiz: How do you spoil an E-type?
Answer: Put a hard roof on it!

[Stefee]

Jep shes a screamer. Flat 12. but redlines at 6750 rpm. which is not that high actually, but with 12 pistons flying around....


Got to be the 58 Corvette.
Quick quiz: How do you spoil an E-type?
Answer: Put a hard roof on it!

Admittedly the convertible E Type was better looking but the FHC is miles better looking than the 2+2 version. The only reason for doing the FHC is because my best mate had a 1963 series 1.5 ( scalloped floor pan but aluminium centre console) in Fern Grey Metallic with red interior.
The Testarossa was a great touring monster, Johannesburg to Durban ( approx. 400 miles ) in 3 hours 48 minutes including 2 fuel stops cruising around 120 mph ....... those were the days.

[Stefee]

Should add that I wasn't driving and I am sure we topped 150 mph for a while.

[rickoshea52]

A little detour on my way back from Solihull today via Widnes Model Centre and had to add these. I didn’t want to pay £55-ish for a 1/48 Il-28 so when I peeked inside the box of the 1/100 version it is surprisingly big(ish).
The Tamiya F4U Corsair falls into my “Rite of Passage” must build kit category.

[The Smythe Meister]

A little detour on my way back from Solihull today via Widnes Model Centre and had to add these. I didn’t want to pay £55-ish for a 1/48 Il-28 so when I peeked inside the box of the 1/100 version it is surprisingly big(ish).
The Tamiya F4U Corsair falls into my “Rite of Passage” must build kit category.

I have that Corsair in the stash and have been itching to build it...
... looks a very nice kit doesn't it

[rickoshea52]

I have that Corsair in the stash and have been itching to build it...
... looks a very nice kit doesn't it :smiling3:

Oh yes. But with Tamiya you kind of expect that as standard as a minimum, even with some of their older kits.

[KarlW]

Oh yes. But with Tamiya you kind of expect that as standard as a minimum, even with some of their older kits.

Tamiya Corsairs do fall together, though the decals can be a let down.

[boatman]

postie dropped this lot off this morn for my tiger an its gettin to cost an arm an a leg Aaaaacccchhhhh

[boatman]

an close up of my new 320 amp X2 ESC for tiger