discussion Latest Acquisitions (2021)

[rickoshea52]

Thinking exactly the same. Four tanks or AFV's for £75 is a bargain!

Edit - this from the review section " I received my four kits. A Tiger 1, a "Priest", a Sherman and a GMC "Tank Destroyer"..." If they haven't changed the selection that's some mighty fine kits, especially if you're into US armour :smiling3:

I posted this a few pages back. The kits noted above are what I received.

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/latest-acquisitions-2021.36650/post-578973

This is the stock page - https://uk.airfix.com/products/airfix-tanks-135-military-kits-save-least-50-mbunatank1

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well i`ve been spoilt today!!
With my recent delve into models of a somewhat "Unusual" theme,(IE some Warhammer bikes),Rach decided to treat me to some Discworld figures and an additional Warhammer kit........

Lovin` the look of that:thumb2:..... and it`s got the 5 crew figures included!! Now something new for me...... White metal figures......

They`re nicely detailed,first up Sam Vimes,(Discworld`s Top Cop!!).......

"Cohan The Barbarian"............

..... and lastly "Death",with "Death of Rats".......

So that`s it,a nice variation from my usual War stuff,and i must say that i`m quite impatient to have a crack at them...... If only i had more time!!!
I`m guessing that the White metal figures require Super Glue of some description,and i`d be ok using my usual Humbrol Primer and various acrylic paints?!
Cheers for now,
Andy

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I posted this a few pages back. The kits noted above are what I received.

https://www.scale-models.co.uk/threads/latest-acquisitions-2021.36650/post-578973

This is the stock page - https://uk.airfix.com/products/airfix-tanks-135-military-kits-save-least-50-mbunatank1

Nice one Rick..... That`s a pretty satisfying foursome for the price in my mind:thumb2:,
Andy

 

[Tim Marlow]

Well i`ve been spoilt today!!
With my recent delve into models of a somewhat "Unusual" theme,(IE some Warhammer bikes),Rach decided to treat me to some Discworld figures and an additional Warhammer kit........

Lovin` the look of that:thumb2:..... and it`s got the 5 crew figures included!! Now something new for me...... White metal figures......

They`re nicely detailed,first up Sam Vimes,(Discworld`s Top Cop!!).......

"Cohan The Barbarian"............

..... and lastly "Death",with "Death of Rats".......

So that`s it,a nice variation from my usual War stuff,and i must say that i`m quite impatient to have a crack at them...... If only i had more time!!!
I`m guessing that the White metal figures require Super Glue of some description,and i`d be ok using my usual Humbrol Primer and various acrylic paints?!
Cheers for now,
Andy

Hi Andy. Clean up mould lines with the same tools you use on plastic….white metal isn‘t that much harder. Assemble with cyano (or five minute epoxy for joints that may take a lot of handling) and prime and paint as normal. For some reason I always find white metal paint up easier than plastic?

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Hi Andy. Clean up mould lines with the same tools you use on plastic….white metal isn‘t that much harder. Assemble with cyano (or five minute epoxy for joints that may take a lot of handling) and prime and paint as normal. For some reason I always find white metal paint up easier than plastic?

Thanks very much for that Tim :thumb2: ,
Some nice tips there mate..... all taken on board!
Andy

 

[Guest]

Clean up mould lines with the same tools you use on plastic….white metal isn‘t that much harder. Assemble with cyano (or five minute epoxy for joints that may take a lot of handling)

I would advise to clean the figures with a copper-wire brush before glueing, especially any areas that will be glued. If you don’t, chances are the bond will be weak because you’re not gluing metal to metal but two thin layers of gunk together, that are normally on metal castings.

 

[Guest]

Thanks very much for that Tim :thumb2: ,
Some nice tips there mate..... all taken on board!
Andy

Are you ok there in wet Devon Mr Smith... I think Rach has something planed for you to do in the house, either that or shes's very kind:smiling3:

 

[Allen Dewire]

Dude 1 Would please block out the burning T34. Dude 2

Not wanting to upset any of our valued members here, I have corrected my earlier purchase for Dude 2 with something in his interest,


Ok, so I ain't Rembrandt!!! Is that better Buddy??? In that post, I also mentioned I had made a super deal on something to go with the Bronco StuG I purchased. For €20 delivered, I got these,


Yup, all 3 of them. One normally sells for around €26 to €30 each. All were brand new too,


Could be a dio down the road somewhere in my retirement. I also fell upon this as I want to build my Bf. 110 as a nightfighter, but the resin conversion kit costs twice as much as I paid for the Revell/Dragon kit I have in the stash. So I snagged this up,


It was cheaper than the Revell kit too. It also has the 3 man crew and the molding of them isn't as bad as I thought. Looks like there is still no hope for me though.................................

Prost
Allen (Ret.)

 

[Guest]

Not wanting to upset any of our valued members here, I have corrected my earlier purchase for Dude 2 with something in his interest,


Ok, so I ain't Rembrandt!!! Is that better Buddy??? In that post, I also mentioned I had made a super deal on something to go with the Bronco StuG I purchased. For €20 delivered, I got these,


Yup, all 3 of them. One normally sells for around €26 to €30 each. All were brand new too,


Could be a dio down the road somewhere in my retirement. I also fell upon this as I want to build my Bf. 110 as a nightfighter, but the resin conversion kit costs twice as much as I paid for the Revell/Dragon kit I have in the stash. So I snagged this up,


It was cheaper than the Revell kit too. It also has the 3 man crew and the molding of them isn't as bad as I thought. Looks like there is still no hope for me though.................................

Prost
Allen (Ret.)

Allen much better.:smiling3: Thank you.

 

[adt70hk]

Not wanting to upset any of our valued members here, I have corrected my earlier purchase for Dude 2 with something in his interest,

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Ok, so I ain't Rembrandt!!! Is that better Buddy??? In that post, I also mentioned I had made a super deal on something to go with the Bronco StuG I purchased. For €20 delivered, I got these,

View attachment 435555
Yup, all 3 of them. One normally sells for around €26 to €30 each. All were brand new too,

View attachment 435556
Could be a dio down the road somewhere in my retirement. I also fell upon this as I want to build my Bf. 110 as a nightfighter, but the resin conversion kit costs twice as much as I paid for the Revell/Dragon kit I have in the stash. So I snagged this up,

View attachment 435557
It was cheaper than the Revell kit too. It also has the 3 man crew and the molding of them isn't as bad as I thought. Looks like there is still no hope for me though.................................

Prost
Allen (Ret.)

I've got the the Eduard profipack version in the stash!! As well as two other Eduard variants.... One of my all time favourite planes.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Are you ok there in wet Devon Mr Smith... I think Rach has something planed for you to do in the house, either that or shes's very kind:smiling3:

Sorry John, only just seen your comment!
We're fine thanks mate, although you're dead right.... It's been raining non stop here for DAYS now,
Rach certainly does spoil me from time to time, but these were an early birthday present....and luckily for me,they came yesterday.... I've nearly built up the Land speeder already!!
Andy

 

[Tim Marlow]

I would advise to clean the figures with a copper-wire brush before glueing, especially any areas that will be glued. If you don’t, chances are the bond will be weak because you’re not gluing metal to metal but two thin layers of gunk together, that are normally on metal castings.

Don’t do that Jakko. All you do by abrading the surface with a suede brush is round off the sharp relief modelled in by the sculptor. If the surface needs cleaning that badly an old toothbrush and kitchen cream cleaner is much more effective. Not had that issue on modern sculpts for years though, not since the manufactures went lead free.

 

[Guest]

All you do by abrading the surface with a suede brush is round off the sharp relief modelled in by the sculptor.

But I’ve never had any problems with that happening with modern, lead-free figures. Lead ones are too soft, yes, but more modern white metal figures are generally strong enough that you can do this with no problem at all, is my experience (just be careful not to break long, thin pieces like spears or sword blades).

If the surface needs cleaning that badly an old toothbrush and kitchen cream cleaner is much more effective. Not had that issue on modern sculpts for years though, not since the manufactures went lead free.

I have, before I started cleaning my figures prior to painting, and I’ve also seen a lot of other people who had parts break clean off their wargaming figures exactly because none of them cleaned up the surfaces to be glued.

 

[Tim Marlow]

I always clean prior to painting, using dish soap and an old toothbrush Jakko , but I’ve never needed to wire brush them first. I’m thinking back twenty odd years when figures used to have heavy metal discolouration and gritty deposits on the surface. Modern casts are much better and don’t show that.
Superglue is quite brittle in my experience, and parts will become detached if you use it for the wrong joints. For anything that will be unduly handled I usually use five minute epoxy. I have sometimes drilled and pinned joints to add strength as well. I regularly used to solder joints when my soldering chops were up to speed, and this gives the strongest joints.

 

[peterairfix]

I went a little bit mad today.

 

[Guest]

Nothing as exciting as Peters, but the mail room received these.

Plastic jars for pigments.

 

[Richard48]

Nothing as exciting as Peters, but the mail room received these.

Plastic jars for pigments.

You reminded me to get some tubs John!!.Im awaiting on my Tamiya T.34/76 kit.One i should have built years ago.I know its not best kit but might do.some jiggery pockery with her.
Rich

 

[RonGlass]

Well I'm positively giddy over receiving this in the mail today ! Ordered it 2 1/2 months ago, been praying to the Modeling Deities for a plastic kit of it for just over 20 years !

 

[Guest]

You reminded me to get some tubs John!!.Im awaiting on my Tamiya T.34/76 kit.One i should have built years ago.I know its not best kit but might do.some jiggery pockery with her.
Rich

Hope you post the build Rich.

 

[Richard48]

Bought this Golden oldie off e.bay.Always wanted to do one since i saw Francois Verlindens take on it in his Tamiya special of diorama works.I might do a bit of improvement on it but im not a lover of P.E sets.I know there are better kits by Afv etc but good enough for me with John Race watching me like a hawk.