discussion Latest acquisitions

[yak face]

Courtesy of the taxman - again! (I'm starting to love that man!):

Quite a haul dave! needless to say I love the antonov and the two MiGs !,cheers tony

 

[Gern]

Quite a haul dave! needless to say I love the antonov and the two MiGs !,cheers tony

Me too! I have to say I was quite surprised to find how big the Colt is considering it's only a single engine jobbie. As for the MIG 31 - wow! Even in 1/48 scale it measures about 19" long with an 11" wingspan.

 

[peterairfix]

Another recycling shop bargain £8 completeView attachment 282812

 

[yak face]

Me too! I have to say I was quite surprised to find how big the Colt is considering it's only a single engine jobbie. As for the MIG 31 - wow! Even in 1/48 scale it measures about 19" long with an 11" wingspan.

I remember getting up close to an An2 a few years ago at the Waddington airshow and its a big beast , very agricultural looking and looks as if its built like a brick s@@@house!

 

[rickoshea52]

I remember getting up close to an An2 a few years ago at the Waddington airshow and its a big beast , very agricultural looking and looks as if its built like a brick s@@@house!

There's one that operates from Popham aerodrome right next to the A303 in Hampshire, it looks right at home in a field!

 

[Guest]

Courtesy of the taxman - again! (I'm starting to love that man!):

I remember Draken as a kid when it was rather frequent in the sky above where I lived in Sweden. It was a very cool plane!
Later it was replaced with Viggen, and later on Gripen. Living close to F4 (airforce regiment) we had these planes above us often.

I've also seen Tunnan (and Lansen) flying once on an airshow but it was just before Tunnan was being decommissioned for good and put up on display. The last flying Tunnan if I remember correctly?
This is how it's been displayed ever since.

My neighbour was a fighter pilot so I once managed to score a test-flight in their combat simulator! That was really impressive - and I crashed of course... hehe... It was really hard to fly the simulator even though I skipped out on the pressure suit!
Sweden had a really impressive airforce during the cold war, even though we hadn't officially been in conflict since the 18th century, but today they are trying to rebuild it asap due to uncle Putin...

Nice haul by the way!

 

[Gern]

Thanks Jens. I'm looking out for a Viggen - it looks cool too!

 

[flyjoe180]

Nice haul Dave, I like the look of the Dauntless.

 

[Guest]

From the Australian Model Expo-
Here is what I bought. Not too much, but some very nice pieces.
I managed to get a Brassin 1/48 Bf 109G Cockpit (brand new), a Brassin 1/48 Spitfire Mk IX Engine (still in it's original shrink wrap) and a brand new still in factory shrink wrap Eduard 1/48 Profipack Bf 110G-4, all for extremely cheap prices, less than 50% off what would normally be charged. I also got a 1/72 Revell Me 262A-1a for someone.
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[Guest]

Just bought this Ak Interactive Aircraft Scale Modelling FAQ publication, which looks to be amazing. Quite pricey, but will provide lots of inspiration and techniques for myself
John

 

[peterairfix]

Just got 78 part work magazines this will be for my build the titanic.View attachment 283114

 

[Guest]

There so many magazines there, Peter!!! You will be busy for a few!!!

 

[Guest]

These arrived earlier this week, more than happy
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[Guest]

These arrived earlier this week, more than happy
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Wow!! Nice additions for the stash!!
I love the Bradley

 

[john i am]

Some nautical additions to the stash. With a couple of 1/72 kits for some small dioramas I have in mind.View attachment 283136 View attachment 283138 View attachment 283139 View attachment 283137

 

[Guest]

Thanks Polux, it's the full interior version
I've been after one for a while now, couldn't believe my luck, managed to get it of ebay for a cracking price of £30

 

[Guest]

Nice haul John, liking the Vosper

 

[spanner570]

Just a bit of fun.....
Saw this last week in the 'Lidl News' for less than £30, so this morning I was first in the queue to nab one - sad, or what?

Here's the Box Art.

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A very well packed and comprehensive kit. Instructions in clear English. No filing the tubes, everything a good fit.
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Here is the finished model on our front lawn - and yes, I really did fall out of the thing during the first attempt!
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Time to get back outside and try and get in the brute once more........

Ron

Phut, glug, glug..........ZZZZZZ.

 

[Guest]

Just a bit of fun.....
Saw this last week in the 'Lidl News' for less than £30, so this morning I was first in the queue to nab one - sad, or what?

Here's the Box Art.

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A very well packed and comprehensive kit. Instructions in clear English. No filing the tubes, everything a good fit.
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Here is the finished model on our front lawn - and yes, I really did fall out of the thing during the first attempt!
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Time to get back outside and try and get in the brute once more........

Ron

Phut, glug, glug..........ZZZZZZ.

Wow!!! That's what I call a different kit!!!
Looks so real....is it scale 1/1...?

 

[yak face]

Just a bit of fun.....
Saw this last week in the 'Lidl News' for less than £30, so this morning I was first in the queue to nab one - sad, or what?

Here's the Box Art.

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A very well packed and comprehensive kit. Instructions in clear English. No filing the tubes, everything a good fit.
View attachment 283199


Here is the finished model on our front lawn - and yes, I really did fall out of the thing during the first attempt!
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Time to get back outside and try and get in the brute once more........

Ron

Phut, glug, glug..........ZZZZZZ.

You should have got Justine to video the first attempt Ron id have paid good money to see that!!