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[Guest]

Or Italeri requires them to do that, of course OTOH, Tamiya does the same with ICM kits so it could be a courtesy to the original manufacturer:

 

[Dave Ward]

I've been waiting for this to appear on offer for a year or so, and finally it's in my hands....................
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All I can say is WOW - it has certainly been worth the wait! The Flanker is the most attractive of all modern planes ( at least in my eyes! ). To get it at a good discount is part of my 'buzz' - patience does pay off!
Happy Dave

 

[Guest]

Nothing beats a good bargin , more so than when you've been waiting. Was it Amazon clearance , I keep looking but rarely see something I'd like . King Kit are worth a look in their 2nd hand , Simon T found my 33b on there , at least 30 % cheaper .John

 

[Dave Ward]

John,
Amazon Warehouse seems to be pretty quiet at the moment - it picks up over Xmas & the New Year - increased volume=increased damage. I got the Su-27 £10 cheaper than KingKit. I just trawl through the retail sites regularly - I have a mental wish list! Buying from the Far East has become less of a bargain, their shipping costs have jumped, and the £ exchange rate doesn't help. Makes you wonder about VAT on Brexit?
Dave

 

[peterairfix]

Courtesy of john I could have got it cheaper on fleabay but it's what keeps this forum going.View attachment 312085

 

[Guest]

Courtesy of john I could have got it cheaper on fleabay but it's what keeps this forum going.View attachment 312085

:thumb2:

 

[peterairfix]

Been in a charity shop window for a few weeks and temptation finally got the better of me.View attachment 312155

 

[Guest]

John,
Amazon Warehouse seems to be pretty quiet at the moment - it picks up over Xmas & the New Year - increased volume=increased damage. I got the Su-27 £10 cheaper than KingKit. I just trawl through the retail sites regularly - I have a mental wish list! Buying from the Far East has become less of a bargain, their shipping costs have jumped, and the £ exchange rate doesn't help. Makes you wonder about VAT on Brexit?jj
Dave

Well I can see prices going up seeing how much comes from abroad. There will be a lot of work going on behind the scenes, but at the end of the day I can't see anything being cheaper .
John .

 

[Jim R]

Hi all
Not any where near as exciting as some of your purchases but useful :thumb2: Plastic shot glasses for mixing paints, washes etc - saw the idea on YouTube. I got 160 for £6.99 delivered from eBay. Crystal clear, rigid plastic about 3cm tall.
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Jim

 

[Guest]

Hi this came yesterday from the sites shop, cheers John top service 48h from ordering to door mat :thumb2:


This arrived today.


Then I made this to hold all my punches and dies in one place.


Pete.

 

[stillp]

Hi all
Not any where near as exciting as some of your purchases but useful :thumb2: Plastic shot glasses for mixing paints, washes etc - saw the idea on YouTube. I got 160 for £6.99 delivered from eBay. Crystal clear, rigid plastic about 3cm tall.
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Jim

I was just in Sainsbury's, and a lady was giving samples of drinks in these, so I told her I used them for paint so I wouldn't throw the used ones away, at which she offered me a pile of them, unused!

Pete

 

[Guest]

I was just in Sainsbury's, and a lady was giving samples of drinks in these, so I told her I used them for paint so I wouldn't throw the used ones away, at which she offered me a pile of them, unused!

Pete

Some people have all the luck :smiling3: very kind of her, bet she has a modeller in the family.

Hi all
Not any where near as exciting as some of your purchases but useful :thumb2: Plastic shot glasses for mixing paints, washes etc - saw the idea on YouTube. I got 160 for £6.99 delivered from eBay. Crystal clear, rigid plastic about 3cm tall.
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Jim

Look good Jim, ive been using old milk bottle caps, along with any caps that Christine throws away like vinegar tops.
The down side is the thread stops the flow of paint.

Going to Sainsburys first thing to see if they have any kind demonstrator ladies , knowing my luck it will be Ebay .:sad:
John .

 

[rickoshea52]

Some people have all the luck :smiling3: very kind of her, bet she has a modeller in the family.


Look good Jim, ive been using old milk bottle caps, along with any caps that Christine throws away like vinegar tops.
The down side is the thread stops the flow of paint.

Going to Sainsburys first thing to see if they have any kind demonstrator ladies , knowing my luck it will be Ebay .:sad:
John .

Or go to Poundland for them.

 

[Dave Ward]

I got mine from Amazon £2.50 delivered, for 50 glasses
Dave

 

[stillp]

Some people have all the luck :smiling3: very kind of her, bet she has a modeller in the family.

Or an artist - I only told her I use them for paint.
Whittards (the instant tea people) have them too, if you have one of those near you.

Pete

 

[peterairfix]

Just had these delivered today.View attachment 312314

 

[papa 695]

Just had these delivered today.View attachment 312314

Nice Peter I've been looking for this or the Kingfisher ( well I'm sure they did a Kingfisher )

 

[peterairfix]

Nice Peter I've been looking for this or the Kingfisher ( well I'm sure they did a Kingfisher )

There are a couple on eBay just search airfix wildlife

 

[Dave Ward]

Yep - 1980
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Dave

 

[jameshoughton1997!!!!]

Bit of subject but its for photographing my models and ironic how i take the picture with my phone but my new dslr