Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[Guest]

Can you spot the mistake on left set Jakko?

Not unless you point it out, I think. Markings are not my strong suit Unless you mean it says it’s 1/72 scale?

[Steve Brodie]

saw this for sale on the spira mirabilis miniatures Facebook page and as they are as rare to get hold of as chicken teeth and cost more 2nd hand than a golden goose, purchased one, though maybe a while to I get my mitts on it.

[Mickc1440]

One for the GB if it gets the go head.

Snap :smiling:

[Richard48]

Not unless you point it out, I think. Markings are not my strong suit :smiling3: Unless you mean it says it’s 1/72 scale?

When i searched on e.bay for 1a4 markings the Peddinghaus ones popped up.When i opened the packet the left set are Leopard 2A4!!!.They arent big so probably 72nd scale.The unit shields look pretty darn small so could be an error.
Rich

[Gary MacKenzie]

When i searched on e.bay for 1a4 markings the Peddinghaus ones popped up.When i opened the packet the left set are Leopard 2A4!!!.They arent big so probably 72nd scale.The unit shields look pretty darn small so could be an error.
Rich

I don't think it's probably

[Richard48]

I don't think it's probably

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Yes spot on Gary.A brain fart moment from Peddinghaus me thinks.
Rich

[Dave Ward]

raised panel lines ?

A mixture, raised and engraved pretty good for it's day I suppose
Dave

[Guest]

When i searched on e.bay for 1a4 markings the Peddinghaus ones popped up.When i opened the packet the left set are Leopard 2A4!!!.

Easy mistake to make, really, but I wouldn’t have seen that from the markings Well, not unless I had gone and looked up the registration numbers. Had they been Dutch it might have clicked, because of the 2A4(NL) numbers are somewhat unusual,

They arent big so probably 72nd scale.

It says that on the sheet, which is why I asked

[Allen Dewire]

Postie rang today while I was ready to hissy the flatcar. Thank god I hadn't started as I had just finished mixing the paint...Two packages, one big, one small. The big one,


Thinner for the X-19 smoke color, X-24 clear yellow to go with my clear orange, for woodwork and props. The XF-83 for the my Albatro W.4 Fusi and the dock for the RR track. The gauge is a 1 mm smaller than the MiniArt RR wheels, I set to the European gauge.

The small package was from the Insel and made it to me in 3 1/2 days. When I opened it, I was completely blow away by it's contents!!! A while back I had asked for info about anyone making 3D printed floats for my Albatros W.4. Help was given and appreciated! I then received a PM from a distinguished and talented member of the forum, stating he might be able to print a set for me. I sent him info and details and today was the day of reckoning!!!!



These are absolutely magnificent, perfect scaled and so well made!!! Clean up, with wet sanding took less than 5 minutes!!!

A truly gigantic Thank You, from the bottom of my heart, goes to our Neil Merryweather!!! He took a couple of old pics, some dimensions, B/W drawings, and created these masterpieces for my build. The man is a true genius and gentleman too. It will be a shame to paint them and cover the tops with naval hex decals, let alone drill into them for the strut supports. Folks like Neil is what makes this forum so great!!! He's amazing and always helpful!!!...And thank you once again Sir!!!...

Prost
Allen

[minitnkr]

He is indeed most helpful. Dockside looks very good too.

[Mini Me]

Ditto that my friend! :thumb2:

[Neil Merryweather]

Postie rang today while I was ready to hissy the flatcar. Thank god I hadn't started as I had just finished mixing the paint...Two packages, one big, one small. The big one,

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Thinner for the X-19 smoke color, X-24 clear yellow to go with my clear orange, for woodwork and props. The XF-83 for the my Albatro W.4 Fusi and the dock for the RR track. The gauge is a 1 mm smaller than the MiniArt RR wheels, I set to the European gauge.

The small package was from the Insel and made it to me in 3 1/2 days. When I opened it, I was completely blow away by it's contents!!! A while back I had asked for info about anyone making 3D printed floats for my Albatros W.4. Help was given and appreciated! I then received a PM from a distinguished and talented member of the forum, stating he might be able to print a set for me. I sent him info and details and today was the day of reckoning!!!!

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These are absolutely magnificent, perfect scaled and so well made!!! Clean up, with wet sanding took less than 5 minutes!!!

A truly gigantic Thank You, from the bottom of my heart, goes to our Neil Merryweather!!! He took a couple of old pics, some dimensions, B/W drawings, and created these masterpieces for my build. The man is a true genius and gentleman too. It will be a shame to paint them and cover the tops with naval hex decals, let alone drill into them for the strut supports. Folks like Neil is what makes this forum so great!!! He's amazing and always helpful!!!...And thank you once again Sir!!!...

Prost
Allen

You're too kind Allen; it was a little bit of a challenge for my rudimentary CAD skills but I thoroughly enjoyed it! And I can't pretend I'm not pleased with the result.
Cheers
N

[peterairfix]

A little project I picked up.

[BattleshipBob]

Not new but 1 / 1!

Took some masking but happy with the finish!



My I introduce Luna, 2 yr lady. Dumped in cat charity. Not anymore, she's lovely.

We lost our Mr nibs in June, so with for some stupid reason people not taking black and white moggies ( we have had many) we thought she's ours!

[Tim Marlow]

Not new but 1 / 1!

Took some masking but happy with the finish!

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My I introduce Luna, 2 yr lady. Dumped in cat charity. Not anymore, she's lovely.

We lost our Mr nibs in June, so with for some stupid reason people not taking black and white moggies ( we have had many) we thought she's ours!

Absolutely marvellous Bob. She’s a real cracker. Don’t know why people don’t want black and whites, very friendly moggies in my experience. Don’t know why black cats are seen as unlucky either.
Mind you, you must have needed gloves to get the masking tape off…..