Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[Neil Merryweather]

:thumb2:
And happy hols. Anywhere nice!!!

I'm sorry this is NOT a hairdressers' forum!:rolling::tongue-out3:

[Tim Marlow]

Bought one the other day to replace my old retired Bosch electric... Charged up the battery, clipped it onto the drill, put the masonry drill bit (also new) in and set to trying to drill a hole into a concrete wall topping - half an hour later 3/4 of an inch into the topping and a flat battery - gave up and got the old Bosch out. B&D drill now passed onto a neighbour....

Retired two Bosch, one small, and one large, about four years ago, mostly because the chargers regularly died on them. Got a good deal on a Dewalt with two batteries from Screwfix and it’s absolutely amazing. Drills through anything, and is about half the weight and size. Last ages on one charge as well. Moral I’d, save up a bit more and buy Dewalt, it’s simply superb in comparison.

[Tim Marlow]

I'm sorry this is NOT a hairdressers' forum!:rolling::tongue-out3:

Something for the weekend sir? Oh, hang on, that’s barbers isn’t it…

[The Smythe Meister]

Well,I have built 2 aircraft since my last purchase,so am kinda justified in laying out for another?!!!
I'm currently building a Dauntless,which despite being a Revell kit,is apparently a re boxing of the Accurate Miniatures, I've been really impressed with that one,so looked further for their other stuff.
I've wanted a Mitchell for years,(liked them since a boy,but usually,in 1/48 they were far too expensive),but whaddyaknow... Academy did a re box of one.... :money-face:... Read some reviews which gave a glowing report,SO....

Rather chuffed I am!! :thumb2:

[Tim Marlow]

Going to “Do a little” on this one then Andy…..
Sorry, couldn’t resist it….

[Waspie]

Going to “Do a little” on this one then Andy…..
Sorry, couldn’t resist it….

Oh very good, very quick!! :thumb2: :smiling3::smiling3:

[Guest]

Here's my latest acquisition, nothing exciting but I thought I'd try it out, which I haven't yet!
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Who knows how long it'll last?!

What on earth is it ?

[Guest]

Retired two Bosch, one small, and one large, about four years ago, mostly because the chargers regularly died on them. Got a good deal on a Dewalt with two batteries from Screwfix and it’s absolutely amazing. Drills through anything, and is about half the weight and size. Last ages on one charge as well. Moral I’d, save up a bit more and buy Dewalt, it’s simply superb in comparison.

Tim .
Used to be a great company until accountants got involved in the costs, so quality not what it used to be.
A lot of trade users went for MILWAUKEE esp when they updated the battery to a much higher rating .

[Andy T]

If I keep going like this I'm in danger of building up a stash rather than my usual buy one, build it, buy another :smiling5:


Another of the mid sized tamiya kits as I find them just right for a quick, relaxed build.

A big bottle to replace the best acrylic varnish I've tried yet, and something to hopefully assist with my panel line handicap.

Despite trying every medium I can think of I'm still never happy with my efforts so will give this snake oil a go.

What on earth is it ?

Brush rinsing doodad. Dispenses clean water each time.

Probably better than my sludge filled jam jar.

[Tim Marlow]

If I keep going like this I'm in danger of building up a stash rather than my usual buy one, build it, buy another :smiling5:
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Another of the mid sized tamiya kits as I find them just right for a quick, relaxed build.

A big bottle to replace the best acrylic varnish I've tried yet, and something to hopefully assist with my panel line handicap.

Despite trying every medium I can think of I'm still never happy with my efforts so will give this snake oil a go.


Brush rinsing doodad. Dispenses clean water each time.

Probably better than my sludge filled jam jar.

You could always use two jars Andy. I do. Right hand for initial clean, and left hand for final rinse. When the right hand one looks a bit dirty I rinse and refill it, move the left to the right, and carry on……after a painting session i clean my brushes in fresh water and Masters brush cleaner. They last for years.

[Tim Marlow]

Tim .
Used to be a great company until accountants got involved in the costs, so quality not what it used to be.
A lot of trade users went for MILWAUKEE esp when they updated the battery to a much higher rating .

The professional fitters we had fit our kitchen in the winter all used Festools John. Looked superb stuff, but has got price tags to match.

[Andy T]

You could always use two jars Andy.

It was a joke, but the idea of two pots does sound good. Especially when doing messy diorama stuff.

[stillp]

The professional fitters we had fit our kitchen in the winter all used Festools John. Looked superb stuff, but has got price tags to match.

The guys who fitted my garage door used Milwaukee. They said they'd rather use Festool but the customers think they're being overcharged to pay for the tools! Personally I'm a Makita fan, but I also have a small Bosch Professional drill/driver for work where the Makita is too large or heavy.
Pete

[Guest]

The professional fitters we had fit our kitchen in the winter all used Festools John. Looked superb stuff, but has got price tags to match.

The best you buy but Tim, very expensive , I had one of their jigsaws. Elu used to be best routers, all made in Switzerland as well .

[Lee W]

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And happy hols. Anywhere nice!!!

Fuerteventura...
Can you take a little more off the sides and back please...