Latest acquisitions

[Guest]

I thought I'd done pretty well until I saw Ron and Patrick's latest hauls!

This one cost less than £15 inc. P&P

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And this one was just under £24 inc. P&P

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Not bad considering the dealer left the price sticker on

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Both still in their wrappings and as new.

Any bargain is a little victory Dave! I must do a Chieftain sometime, I've always had a post-apocalyptic scene in my mind. Probably something to do with growing up in the shadow of a potential nuclear attack!

[PaulTRose]

first thing ive bought for about 6 months!........but couldnt resist....normally go for around £30 to £35.....picked this up on ebay for £12 including the postage!



just need to get the bench up and running so i can build it!

[monica]

nice Paul,gives you the inspiration to get working,

[Guest]

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Some German armour which I swapped for a couple of Airfix 1/24 that I would never build.

[Gwyn]

Treated myself to a airbrush, way above my skill level but was such a good price I could not say no, plus used my birthday money
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! have one of these and love it. sprays with no splatter and no blockages so far. I didn't think I would use the paint flow regulator at the back but after a few tries I use it nearly all the time. Thanks John, a really worthwhile purchase.

[PaulTRose]

nice Paul,gives you the inspiration to get working,

ive got plenty of inspiration to build.....just no where to build!....cant wait to get this new place decorated and put together so i can get the bench sorted........im climbing the walls with boredom cos i cant fettle plastic lol

[james pithouse]

very nice lots interesting to watch

[Guest]

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No, it's not a misplaced post that should be on a gardening forum!
This is the Asparagus fern (otherwise known as plumosa fern) which is used to make pine trees.

I'm hoping that I can do the same...

[monica]

I have herd of this method,Patrick,will you be trying to preserve the branches in any freeze,?
I did try in water with PVA,kind of worked,but so hard to spread the leaves out again,
will be very interested to see how you tackle ,this one,

[col68]

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No, it's not a misplaced post that should be on a gardening forum!
This is the Asparagus fern (otherwise known as plumosa fern) which is used to make pine trees.

I'm hoping that I can do the same...

Where did you get them Patrick they are just what I'm after

[Guest]

I have herd of this method,Patrick,will you be trying to preserve the branches in any freeze,?
I did try in water with PVA,kind of worked,but so hard to spread the leaves out again,
will be very interested to see how you tackle ,this one,

Moni, I'm going to attempt to preserve them with a glycerine & water mixture. From what I've read, it's 2 parts water to 1 part glycerine.
I'll keep a record of my adventures & post up the results...good or bad!

Where did you get them Patrick they are just what I'm after

Col I found this on a website called Crocus.co.uk. The plant is £9.99 plus £4.99 for delivery. As a first time customer I also got 20% off which was nice.

There's a company in America called The Scenic Factory who sell both the preserved fern & all the bits to make fir trees, but shipping costs make it expensive & anyway, it's more fun trying to do it oneself...famous last words!

[col68]

Thanks Patrick I have made 5 trunks but the branches are naked at the minute I wonder if the local florists have anything similar ?

[Guest]

Thanks Patrick I have made 5 trunks but the branches are naked at the minute I wonder if the local florists have anything similar ?

I looked & looked but could only find it either on Crocus or Waitrose via mail order. Maybe a local garden centre?

[monica]

Moni, I'm going to attempt to preserve them with a glycerine & water mixture. From what I've read, it's 2 parts water to 1 part glycerine.
I'll keep a record of my adventures & post up the results...good or bad!



Col I found this on a website called Crocus.co.uk. The plant is £9.99 plus £4.99 for delivery. As a first time customer I also got 20% off which was nice.

There's a company in America called The Scenic Factory who sell both the preserved fern & all the bits to make fir trees, but shipping costs make it expensive & anyway, it's more fun trying to do it oneself...famous last words!

ta Patrick,I did have a go,mixed results,as hard to spread them back out,have seen a couple of youtubes about it,must give it a nother shoot as well,
will look forward to seeing how this gets on,

[john i am]

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