discussion Latest acquisitions

[papa 695]

Thanks to Peter ( Peterairfix) I had a look on EBay and won this for £9.95 that includes postage.
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I've also got the Kingfisher on the way.

 

[peterairfix]

Thanks to Peter ( Peterairfix) I had a look on EBay and won this for £9.95 that includes postage.
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I've also got the Kingfisher on the way.

Glad to help

 

[papa 695]

The Kingfisher arrived this morning.
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[peterairfix]

Just ordered one of my all time wants and hard to find. View attachment 312996

 

[Guest]

Something from the 70’s very very rare!View attachment 313038View attachment 313039

 

[PaulTRose]

where on earth did you find that! with current laws they are like rocking horse poo!

i remember back then i had this and the p38 and 1911A1 and PPK and various S&W

 

[Guest]

where on earth did you find that! with current laws they are like rocking horse poo!

i remember back then i had this and the p38 and 1911A1 and PPK and various S&W

Just look on eBay they have quite a selection.
Pete.

 

[Guest]

with current laws they are like rocking horse poo!

Completely illegal to own here in the Netherlands (well, assembled anyway), unless you’re ≤ 12 years old or so and can claim it to be a toy

 

[Guest]

Hi guys I have found it on a model swapping Facebook page ! There is a quiet few on ebay as peter said but the price is ridiculous this company LS was bankrupt in 1992 so last time you were able to buy it in stores was 26 years ago! Guess that’s the reason the price went sky high on ebay average price is like 150£ ! I get this for 40£ Was a bargain very much looking forward to it to put it together! I will make a thread when i start! Best regards Danny

 

[Guest]

where on earth did you find that! with current laws they are like rocking horse poo!

i remember back then i had this and the p38 and 1911A1 and PPK and various S&W

Search on ebay like this : LS model kit 1:1 Regards Danny

 

[Guest]

Hi guys I have found it on a model swapping Facebook page ! There is a quiet few on ebay as peter said but the price is ridiculous this company LS was bankrupt in 1992 so last time you were able to buy it in stores was 26 years ago! Guess that’s the reason the price went sky high on ebay average price is like 150£ ! I get this for 40£ Was a bargain very much looking forward to it to put it together! I will make a thread when i start! Best regards Danny

There are no Lugers on there at the minute but plenty of other models.

The price is ridiculous as you say Danny.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/LS-1-1-sca...odel-Rare-collector-kit-No-3013-/231726538310

Pete

 

[Guest]

Hi there guys i had a new arrival today! I have been looking for this kit for ages and finally I found one ! Seems like every time I like something is a relic and its out of production but luckily I managed to put my hands on one ! In my eyes is probably the most iconic ww2 kit ever made ! Im sure you guys recognise the picture! There was 2 company made it I have the warriors version! They were quite similar one version the jaguar one had an extra piece of roof! So the 2 company are jaguar models.. the beginning of a new end... and warriors.. the fall of berlin! Im not sure which company made it first! Anyway im over the moon and feel super lucky to have one! Best regards Danny
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A little bit of a story for the picture as the Russian army conquered Berlin the Russian soldiers weren’t allowed to looted anything but they did ! So the soldier holding the leg of the guy who is waving the flag his wrist is visible and were multiple stolen watches was on his hand! So the Russian didn’t want the whole world to see that they are thiefs and the picture was edited to cover this up so it’s only one watch left on his hand! Thanks regards Danny
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_a_Flag_over_the_Reichstag
Look on the section .... taking the photo and see the original one with the watches!

 

[Guest]

Postie just dropped this off............................View attachment 312815
I doubt my sanity at times - complaining about small bits! The hull is just over 70mm, and PE for the grilles
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Mouldings have a bit of flash, but not too bad. I counted around 120 parts
The model has a FULL interior engine, radiator etc etc, and all the hatches can be left open.
The IBG model is boxed in several versions, one with metal barrel, and two resin figures & full link & length tracks, another with all plastic & quick build tracks, small pots of Hataka Polish Army paint, brush and glue. The version I got was all plastic & quick build tracks - no paint, brush or glue! Looking at the quick build tracks - I think I made the right choice.
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I have made models of the TKS before ( Mirage, I think ), but nothing as sophisticated as this
Dave

Nice Dave .
The version with those tracks would suit me :smiling:. Like the ability to have the hatches open and show the engine. Where did you find this ?
Thanks John .

 

[Guest]

Hi there guys i had a new arrival today! I have been looking for this kit for ages and finally I found one ! Seems like every time I like something is a relic and its out of production but luckily I managed to put my hands on one ! In my eyes is probably the most iconic ww2 kit ever made ! Im sure you guys recognise the picture! There was 2 company made it I have the warriors version! They were quite similar one version the jaguar one had an extra piece of roof! So the 2 company are jaguar models.. the beginning of a new end... and warriors.. the fall of berlin! Im not sure which company made it first! Anyway im over the moon and feel super lucky to have one! Best regards Danny
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A little bit of a story for the picture as the Russian army conquered Berlin the Russian soldiers weren’t allowed to looted anything but they did ! So the soldier holding the leg of the guy who is waving the flag his wrist is visible and were multiple stolen watches was on his hand! So the Russian didn’t want the whole world to see that they are thiefs and the picture was edited to cover this up so it’s only one watch left on his hand! Thanks regards Danny
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Raising_a_Flag_over_the_Reichstag
Look on the section .... taking the photo and see the original one with the watches!

Danny .
That will be stunning painted. In fact it looks good as it is !
Will look out for this .
John .

 

[Guest]

Nothing as exciting as some recent acquisitions on here. The last week and this morning saw these arrive

CORRUGATED ROOFING SHEETS ANTHRACITE 1:32 BY JUWEELA


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I've since made up a former, gluing 2 sheets to some wood.

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and using tray tin foil
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produced this .
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Also arrived a selection of plastic strip.



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Never used this make before, so will be interesting to see how it compares to Greenline. Made in the Netherlands and a lot cheaper than Greenline . Going to use for the roof structure .
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Yes looks exciting, no not for fire purposes , but for changing to look of ally foil ., mind you It is powerful stuff, and HSE will be followed. :thumb2:


Next some Mircobrushes . now again Iv'e never tried these, but you never know. Says they ere for application of small amounts of paint
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John

 

[Jim R]

Interesting stuff there John
Stunning sculpt Daniel
Jim

 

[Tim Marlow]

Hi john
Interesting haul.
As as I remember it, ferric chloride is what etchers use to eat away brass sheet when making PE. It is quite aggressive so be careful and wear eye protection.
The brushes look like interdental micro-brushes for cleaning between your teeth. I nearly bought some once for airbrush cleaning.
Cheers
Tim

 

[Allen Dewire]

Wow, have to say that kit is fantastic Danny and an epic episode in the fall of Berlin. It's gonna be sweet when painted up!!!
Dude 2, The micro brushes work really well for little jobs and I have used them for a while. They are cheap too as a pack of 10 only costs € 2,50. I used one to dab each latch with thin CA when I added them to the cabinet in my project. With acrylic paints, they clean up well with a dab of dish soap and warm tap water. Should also clean up well with enamel thinners, but I have never tried it. You'll like them!!!

The Postie dropped these off at work today. The HB Tiger II was € 30,64 delivered to the door (cheap). It comes in a huge box full of parts (over 880). It even includes an alu barrel and a covered muzzle brake made of resin...
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I really didn't need another Tiger II, but for my bid of € 24,74, I can't believe I won the auction.

Did you ever notice that no one makes a paint set for engines. They make them for weapons, tracks and wheels, wood, rust of all types, etc, but not for engines. I ordered this along with a few things for my project. At least now I can dirty up my engines for that used look after they're painted...
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The other items are found in my V2 blog. Please don't ask why I got the burnt out Pz IV road wheels and return rollers. The were cheap and looked Pretty cool too!!!

Prost
Allen

 

[Guest]

Hi john
Interesting haul.
As as I remember it, ferric chloride is what etchers use to eat away brass sheet when making PE. It is quite aggressive so be careful and wear eye protection.
The brushes look like interdental micro-brushes for cleaning between your teeth. I nearly bought some once for airbrush cleaning.
Cheers
Tim

Tim.
The ad said they were to do spot painting....mmmm, well had a go and alright, but no better than a No 000/0000.
No you mention ab cleaning might use them for that .:thumb2: As far as the chemical, I will indeed wear eye and hand protection. I've seem a video of it eat through thin ally in a matter of seconds. Going to make very weak mixture. Have no idea how the mix amounts are, shall have to look it up .
John.

 

[Guest]

Wow, have to say that kit is fantastic Danny and an epic episode in the fall of Berlin. It's gonna be sweet when painted up!!!
Dude 2, The micro brushes work really well for little jobs and I have used them for a while. They are cheap too as a pack of 10 only costs € 2,50. I used one to dab each latch with thin CA when I added them to the cabinet in my project. With acrylic paints, they clean up well with a dab of dish soap and warm tap water. Should also clean up well with enamel thinners, but I have never tried it. You'll like them!!!

The Postie dropped these off at work today. The HB Tiger II was € 30,64 delivered to the door (cheap). It comes in a huge box full of parts (over 880). It even includes an alu barrel and a covered muzzle brake made of resin...
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I really didn't need another Tiger II, but for my bid of € 24,74, I can't believe I won the auction.

Did you ever notice that no one makes a paint set for engines. They make them for weapons, tracks and wheels, wood, rust of all types, etc, but not for engines. I ordered this along with a few things for my project. At least now I can dirty up my engines for that used look after they're painted...
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The other items are found in my V2 blog. Please don't ask why I got the burnt out Pz IV road wheels and return rollers. The were cheap and looked Pretty cool too!!!

Prost
Allen

Dude 1
I've got the amig engine oil, great , flows well and is quite convincing.
How come you get such good deals , is there something we don't know. Perhaps German E bay is better! .:smiling2: In between a/b cleaning I shall use them as you suggest.:smiling2:

Dude 2