discussion Spots on the Internet 2020

[Dave Ward]

Jakko,
'special edition' solved. - It has PE! - otherwise, colour, decals etc the same
Dave

 

[Guest]

They could have made that a little more obvious — it kind of expects you to be familiar with the kit to realise what’s special about it …

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Rye Field Model Facebook page - 'coming soon'
Slat armour update - no, that doesn't look very user-friendly to me!
Dave

 

[stillp]

Slat armour update - no, that doesn't look very user-friendly to me!

A lot more realistic than the moulded plastic efforts though Dave.
Pete

 

[Dave Ward]

From an email shot from MiniArt - in progress


Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Zvezda Facebook page - test build of their upcoming 1/48 'Hind'

That looks pretty good!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

On the Zvezda Facebook page boxart & final build 'on sale end of the month'


That looks rather nice! - 318 pieces - you'll have to clear a big space on the shelf for this......................
Dave

 

[Gern]

Time to resurrect this one in case none of the 'newbies' has seen it: :smiling2:

https://www.iliketowastemytime.com/scratch-built-model-like-no-other-mil-24-hind

 

[Dave Ward]

Some people have too much time on their hands!
Dave

 

[prichrd1]

Time to resurrect this one in case none of the 'newbies' has seen it: :smiling2:

Amazing, like web address - "liketowastemytime" !!!
That is serious dedication.

Paul.
:smiling2:

 

[stillp]

Time to resurrect this one in case none of the 'newbies' has seen it: :smiling2:

https:tongue-out3:/www.iliketowastemytime.com/scratch-built-model-like-no-other-mil-24-hind

I hadn't! I hope "working hinges made of solid silver to prevent corrosion " is a translation error, or someone's going to be very disappointed!
Pete

 

[Dave Ward]

From an email shot by MiniArt 'coming soon '

What date were hydraulic pallet trucks introduced?
Dave

 

[prichrd1]

What date were hydraulic pallet trucks introduced?

Quick Dr Google - they were patented back in 1939, by George Raymond and
William C House. There is also the mention of a German company operated by
a Mr Gutsman - who eventually fled Germany and set up a company in U.K
manufacturing similar equipment.

The ones pictured are obviously the modern versions.

Paul.
:smiling2:

 

[Guest]

From an email shot by MiniArt 'coming soon '
View attachment 377678
What date were hydraulic pallet trucks introduced?
Dave

HI Dave in 1947 Ivar Bryntse was the inventor of the world’s first hydraulic hand pallet truck.

Pete.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Those look just like the ones I used at Tesco in the mid 1970’s. Not that modern.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Not a clue how to post web details but
Among new Takom releases for April/May is YES i know a StuG G Early. Should be more accurate than Tamiya! Never built Takom but will get this, no surprise then!

Bob

 

[Dave Ward]

I have just been trawling through the UK retail model shops, a lot don't mention the coronavirus, and a few say 'shop closed, but mail order working' The only shop that seems to be closed is Model Hobbies - they say "We are currently closed due to the current pandemic. All orders that have already been placed will be processed as normal." implying that they aren't accepting further orders, but that could just be my interpretation!
Mail Order is now the only way to get new stuff ( I've been doing this for the past five years ), so if anyone knows any info about closed/open/mail order only, please share any information
Dave

 

[Guest]

I placed an order with Hannants yesterday which they say has been dispatched, and in the normal timely manner.

 

[BattleshipBob]

I have ordered from John (twice) and jadlam no problems

 

[Dave Ward]

Model Hobbies have revised their website - 'open as usual' - Jadlam said in an emailshot that they were trading 'as normal'
I see that the Airfix 1/48 Tiger Moth has appeared on the shelves

I'm almost tempted
Dave