discussion Latest Acquisitions (2021)

[adt70hk]

Oh No Andrew:tongue-out3:, the Welsh Temple of the StuG is going strong, i have the 1/16 Das Werk on order and waiting for both the RFM and Border StuG's with interior. No new books about:angry:

I'll let you off then..... Just!!!!

 

[Andy the Sheep]

I'm starting to worry about you Dave.....Looks like you want to be an Admiral and start your own navy here!!! I'm scared...............

Like I posted yesterday, this was the last grab from evilbay. On the wish list a long time and a beauty of a kit. I think our friend Andrea from Italy will definitely agree too,




I just love all those parts!!! As a final note, the steel wheeled Panther was produced by M.A.N. in Nürnberg, in September '44 and there were about 25 built. Known chassis #'s were 121032 - 121055. These road wheels were the same type used by the Tiger I late and Tiger II's. Now please, if you build one of the steel wheeled Panther kits, don't even think about putting Zimmerit on it..................................Thank you..............

Prost
Allen (Ret.)

I fully agree, Allen. For the moment it proudly sits on the shelf, but it's a very nice model.
Being my first full interior model I also bought the book "Panthers Modelling the TAKOM Family" published by Ammo by Mig Jimenez; very inspiring.

 

[adt70hk]

So a few arrivals in the last week or so but nothing major.

The book was bought on a whim after recommendation from the Curator of the Tank Museum and the paints are for diorama's and the like - the Hobby Craft paint was particular cheap at only £1 per bottle (I know it's of an infinitely better quality and no one in their right mind would use it for large volume dioramas but by comparison the equivalent amount of Vallejo Model Color would cost approx £43......)

The wet and dry sanding sheets were inspired by Dale and Comrade Race from an exchange at the end of August and have been bought to make DIY sanding board using coffee stirrer sticks and the like - 14 sheets from 150 grit up to 3000.....if not a limitless supply then not far off and only £4 for the lot.

ATB

Andrew


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[Guest]

$1.95 suggested retail price for a book like that? How old is it, then?

 

[Steve Jones]

Brought this lot for £35 at the trade stands of the IPMS show at the REME Museum today

 

[adt70hk]

$1.95 suggested retail price for a book like that? How old is it, then? :smiling3:

It's a 1978 reprint of a 1960 original book. Apparently it's a specially "illustrated version", which I think is code for it has some pen illustrations rather than nothing

 

[outrunner]

Waited a long time for this to be released and now it's under the bench.
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Had a quick peek in the box and it looks to be great quality if a trifle fiddly to build. Not going for the military version but something commercial.

Andy.

 

[peterairfix]

I decided that hms illustrious needed a bit more detail so I order one on Sunday and delivered today

 

[papa 695]

I decided that hms illustrious needed a bit more detail so I order one on Sunday and delivered today

I could have done with that Peter, will enhance it no end.

 

[peterairfix]

I could have done with that Peter, will enhance it no end.

Plenty on eBay

 

[Isitme]

Ehhh okay Ill trade you for a pic of what I have going on at the moment

This is what I have to contend with, the following image was taken with her in full activity mode....

The other two would not stand still long enough.

 

[minitnkr]

Read "Brazen Chariots" way back when. Still think it's up there w/the best.

 

[adt70hk]

Read "Brazen Chariots" way back when. Still think it's up there w/the best.

Thanks Paul. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. I have a LOT of reading to catch-up on after my long absence from the hobby.

 

[slupanter]

Purchased from the Bluelight West Mids show

 

[Mark1]

Topping up the paint stock.

 

[rtfoe]

Honestly didn't want to add to my stash but having just watched Sink the Bismark again I had to get the Hood.
Have been looking at it for a while and as soon as there was a sale I grabbed it.
Much better than the Airfix kit I built when I was still a wee kid.


Molding and detail very crisp and only needs PE railing and rigging to finish it off.

Cheers,
Richard

 

[Tim Marlow]

Look forward to you building the Navy’s biggest submarine Richard. Always an iconic ship.

 

[AlanG]

Nice little package for me today. Bet you can guess what's in the 'to build' pipeline :smiling3:

 

[Tim Marlow]

Wow, you’re going to build a 109 Alan :tongue-out3:

 

[AlanG]

Wow, you’re going to build a 109 Alan :tongue-out3:

Probably but i'll stick these decals on a 190