Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[Guest]

I can give you vallejo model color matches for those. If you want them

Sure, Model Air if possible No guarantee I’ll actually use them, but it can’t hurt to know the numbers.

[Ian M]

Sure, Model Air if possible :smiling3: No guarantee I’ll actually use them, but it can’t hurt to know the numbers.

I only have the matched numbers for Model Color...
G10 = 70.867 Dark Blue grey
B30 = 70.885 Pastel green. (Very close match. add a little grey to taste).
507C= 70.990 light grey +70.919 foundation white 1:3 (1grey:3white).

[Guest]

Thanks. I intend to match/mix Tamiya colours to them, as I much prefer them for spraying larger areas, but if that doesn’t work out I can investigate the Vallejo ones instead

[peterairfix]

Just had this one delivered I also have a set of flush glaze windows on the way and I have ordered a set of decals and etch plates for it as I intend to go all out on this one

[Richard48]

A Tamiya golden oldie i got at a good price.Dating from 1979 and although usual motorising holes in lower tub and bit toy like i still like this kit.Think im going to just build from the box with maybe some camo nets on.Bit of nostalgia and memories of doing one when i was 15 or so.
Richard

[Guest]

IMHO, nostalgia is the only reason to build that kit anymore The Italeri version was already better when both were new, never mind the current Leopard 1 kits …

[Richard48]

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IMHO, nostalgia is the only reason to build that kit anymore :smiling3: The Italeri version was already better when both were new, never mind the current Leopard 1 kits …

Ive still got 8 Italeri a4s and 1a5s in my Leopard stash.They are decent enough for my needs.The Meng a3/4 isnt a ground breaker.Their 2a4 is much better.Might get one if i can next month at Telford Ipms show.Ive seen a guy online offering the Stl files for the Dutch V with the smoke launchers etc.Must get a Revell earlier Leopard as i have Netherlands and Belgian decals in my stash.Its a shame Legends never did a Netherlands conversion with Diehl tracks.Think you can tell im also a Leopard fanatic.
Rich

[Guest]

Dutch Leopards never had the Diehl tracks — that is, the ones with the smooth blocks — but had the chevron ones until the end. IIRC, only the BARVs have the later tracks. There’s a Chilean company that makes two sets with the necessary parts to make a 1-V (plus Chilean parts) but I saw one last Sunday and thought it rather expensive for the bits you get.

[peterairfix]

All my deltic extras have just been dropped off.
Incudes etched plates full set for decals and flush glazed windows

[Dave Ward]

Found this on my doormat this evening ( didn't hear the letterbox! )

Original 1961 by Kitmaster, then Airfix & finally Dapol. The parts look pretty good for 60+ years old moulds- an ebay auction - only bidder - p+p cost the same as the model.! Many many years since I made a train................
Dave

[Tim Marlow]

I made that when I was about ten Dave. Used to be in bright yellow plastic under Airfix …..

[scottie3158]

I built it as well, I think it was one of the smallest models I ever built.

[Dave Ward]

I made that when I was about ten Dave. Used to be in bright yellow plastic under Airfix …..

I built it as well, I think it was one of the smallest models I ever built.

Not exactly giant size! Since there isn't any track - I'll have to print a short length!
Dave

[BattleshipBob]

The Hornby one I saw on the TV series was tiny

[Mini Me]

This is my every day fare! .......lovely little kit Dave. I have the John Bull and the DeWitt Clinton in HO scale By Bachman.