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    #6406
    After a lot of thinking and going back and forth I've now stopped doing this and made the call for airbrush and compressor upgrade!

    H&S Infinity CRplus 2 in 1 0.15mm & 0.4mm

    Sparmax TC-610H compressor

    I've also bought a Revell Horten Ho 1/72 to go with my Haunebu II diorama.


    There's going to be a lot of Ramen noodles the coming months but the paintwork is hopefully going to be fantastic!

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    • rickoshea52
      SMF Supporters
      • Dec 2011
      • 4079
      • Rick

      #6407
      Another TK Maxx bargain - three kits for £14.99.
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      Get to TK Maxx in Farnborough for some bargains, 1/48 Canberra, Shackleton for £25, Nakajima Kate's, special edition 1/48 Spitfires and 1/72 Dakota's with jeeps and all at knock down prices.

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      On the bench: Airfix 1/48 Sea King HC4, Revell 1/24 Trabant.
      Coming soon: Airfix 1/72 Phantom FGR2.
      Just finished: Airfix 1/48 Stuka & Airfix 1/72 Sea King HC4.

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      • Guest

        #6408
        Its when i see these bargains listed i wish i had transport. We have a tkmax here in swindon but like everything in this town its all out of the way and not easy to get too unless you have a car.

        Your pearl harbour set looks very nice.

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        • john i am
          SMF Supporters
          • Apr 2012
          • 4019

          #6409
          Bit of retail therapy after some stressful days at work this weekend. The 1/24 italeri jeep is a nice size but I'd really like to get my hands on the big dragon one which is 1:9 or 1:6 if I remember. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled at Telford.[ATTACH]289645[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289644[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289643[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289642[/ATTACH]

          Top of the wish list. ops:
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          • Guest

            #6410
            Originally posted by john i am
            Bit of retail therapy after some stressful days at work this weekend. The 1/24 italeri jeep is a nice size but I'd really like to get my hands on the big dragon one which is 1:9 or 1:6 if I remember. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled at Telford.[ATTACH]289645[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289644[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289643[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289642[/ATTACH]

            Top of the wish list. ops:
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            I just saw that Nautilus yesterday at the C4-Open show (I took a picture of it too) and I didn't know it was all one kit?!
            I loved the whole idea and perhaps I should try to get hold of it too?

            Nice haul!

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            • Guest

              #6411
              Originally posted by john i am
              Bit of retail therapy after some stressful days at work this weekend. The 1/24 italeri jeep is a nice size but I'd really like to get my hands on the big dragon one which is 1:9 or 1:6 if I remember. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled at Telford.[ATTACH]289645[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289644[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289643[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289642[/ATTACH]

              Top of the wish list. ops:
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              I built the jeep 1/6!!! Is a basic kit, but once built is a superb model to show.

              If you need some reference, there is an under construction thread somewhere.....ops:

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              • Guest

                #6412
                Originally posted by john i am
                Bit of retail therapy after some stressful days at work this weekend. The 1/24 italeri jeep is a nice size but I'd really like to get my hands on the big dragon one which is 1:9 or 1:6 if I remember. I'll be keeping my eyes peeled at Telford.[ATTACH]289645[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289644[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289643[/ATTACH] [ATTACH]289642[/ATTACH]

                Top of the wish list. ops:
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                John

                Nice collection but what i really like is your nautilus. I am Struggling to justify spending the money the price its going for but that is sure to increase as its out of production i believe now but i do really want one of these.

                hope your purchases made up for you bad work days.

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                • john i am
                  SMF Supporters
                  • Apr 2012
                  • 4019

                  #6413
                  Trip to one of my other local model shops today for brass rod. Of course I had to rummage and these two caught my eye and I managed to get a small price reduction. [ATTACH]289703[/ATTACH]
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                  • Guest

                    #6414
                    Your sea hurricane looks good. Always nice to get a price reduction as well.

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                    • colin m
                      Moderator
                      • Dec 2008
                      • 8928
                      • Colin
                      • Stafford, UK

                      #6415
                      Originally posted by john i am
                      Trip to one of my other local model shops
                      You have a choice - just a bit jealous................

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                      • Ian M
                        Administrator
                        • Dec 2008
                        • 18288
                        • Ian
                        • Falster, Denmark

                        #6416
                        The Italeri Hurricane builds into a great model. You just need to be very careful doing the cockpit, or you might get fit issues joining the two fuselage halves.
                        Some rather nice additions being posted in here....
                        Group builds

                        Bismarck

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                        • john i am
                          SMF Supporters
                          • Apr 2012
                          • 4019

                          #6417
                          Originally posted by colin m
                          You have a choice - just a bit jealous................
                          Yes Colin I am very fortunate in that I have four model shops locally. I frequent then all on a regular basis. I'll be passing one of them today so I may have to pull in. Even if it's just to mix up the stock a little.
                          There can't me many people as fortunate as myself as model shops are a rarity on the high street these days.

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                          • john i am
                            SMF Supporters
                            • Apr 2012
                            • 4019

                            #6418
                            Originally posted by Ian M
                            The Italeri Hurricane builds into a great model. You just need to be very careful doing the cockpit, or you might get fit issues joining the two fuselage halves.
                            Some rather nice additions being posted in here....
                            Thanks Ian I'll make sure I watch out for the fit issues.
                            Cheers John

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                            • Guest

                              #6419
                              Originally posted by john i am
                              Yes Colin I am very fortunate in that I have four model shops locally. I frequent then all on a regular basis. I'll be passing one of them today so I may have to pull in. Even if it's just to mix up the stock a little.
                              There can't me many people as fortunate as myself as model shops are a rarity on the high street these days.
                              You are certainly spot on with that.

                              Here in swindon we used to have a shop called Trents that became Beatties. I spent just about all of my work lunch breaks in there catching up on the latest kits, picking up bits and pieces.

                              At the other end of the town we had the Swindon Model Centre. Fantastic local run shop that very sadly closed recently as the owner retired.

                              We do have one small shop left now called spot on models and while they carry some plastic kits the bulk of there retail seems to centre on trains.

                              You are indeed lucky because while buying online is convenient there is nothing like being able to look at boxes on the shelf.

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                              • john i am
                                SMF Supporters
                                • Apr 2012
                                • 4019

                                #6420
                                Originally posted by Tony
                                You are certainly spot on with that.

                                Here in swindon we used to have a shop called Trents that became Beatties. I spent just about all of my work lunch breaks in there catching up on the latest kits, picking up bits and pieces.

                                At the other end of the town we had the Swindon Model Centre. Fantastic local run shop that very sadly closed recently as the owner retired.

                                We do have one small shop left now called spot on models and while they carry some plastic kits the bulk of there retail seems to centre on trains.

                                You are indeed lucky because while buying online is convenient there is nothing like being able to look at boxes on the shelf.
                                Yes Tony I love a good rummage and a fondle of the boxes. Chatting with the proprietor and abit of bartering of course. Was running an errand for someone today and I just couldn't drive past one of the LMS. I've no will power you see and couldn't leave with nothing under my arm.Not a massive saving but £2 cheaper than his nearest main rival.
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