discussion Latest Acquisitions (2022)

[Andy the Sheep]

Another gift by a friend from his brother's stash, a recently departed modeller. (see also here LINK )

It's a finely molded figure (in spite of some spelling problems ) with only one main mistake: the helmet should carry on the left side, the Italian mountain troops mark: the black (traditionally crow) feather, and a really challenging painting scheme

The 4 colours are not so important as I can choose the "age" of the BDU: different production batches, field washing (usually at high temperature and with aggressive soaps) and field use allow a large choice of tones.
The main problem will be correctly painting the BDU pattern....unless I find the Italian BDU version of this very smart paint :rolling:
:tongue-out2:

Andrea

 

[Dave Ward]

A delivery from Evri - a minor bargain from Ebay

To go wth my ICM Liberty B WWI Truck
Dave

 

[papa 695]

Just got this through the post, and it came with a free pint pot. Ice cold in Alex it is then.
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[Tim Marlow]

Just got this through the post, and it came with a free pint pot. Ice cold in Alex it is then.

Love it. Katy it is then…….Airfix should have done a Heineken tie in for the glass though….

 

[yak face]

Finally got a model at the car boot ! £2 secured this Airfix Hurricane mk1 in the early twin bladed prop fabric winged version . This particular boxing with the RAF 1938 bastille day flypast markings or Belgian air force markings wasnt produced for long and subsequently is quite sought after , i could probably flip it on ebay and get 15 quid for it . I’m not of course because it looks a beautiful little kit , a different and far more detailed tooling than the sea hurricane mkIIC I did a bit back . Heres a pic , I might do an inbox review sometime too.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Another gift by a friend from his brother's stash, a recently departed modeller. (see also here LINK )

It's a finely molded figure (in spite of some spelling problems ) with only one main mistake: the helmet should carry on the left side, the Italian mountain troops mark: the black (traditionally crow) feather, and a really challenging painting scheme

The 4 colours are not so important as I can choose the "age" of the BDU: different production batches, field washing (usually at high temperature and with aggressive soaps) and field use allow a large choice of tones.
The main problem will be correctly painting the BDU pattern....unless I find the Italian BDU version of this very smart paint :rolling:
:tongue-out2:

Andrea

Ah the old tartan paint, wind up of many an apprentice. As well as going to the stores for
A long wait/weight
Skirting board ladder
Metric adjustable spanner
Left handed screwdriver

 

[Tim Marlow]

Finally got a model at the car boot ! £2 secured this Airfix Hurricane mk1 in the early twin bladed prop fabric winged version . This particular boxing with the RAF 1938 bastille day flypast markings or Belgian air force markings wasnt produced for long and subsequently is quite sought after , i could probably flip it on ebay and get 15 quid for it . I’m not of course because it looks a beautiful little kit , a different and far more detailed tooling than the sea hurricane mkIIC I did a bit back . Heres a pic , I might do an inbox review sometime too.

Great looking kit Tony. Love that black/silver/white underside as well.

 

[BattleshipBob]

From Eduard directly

Big Ed set for 1/200 Arizona

Cheaper to buy all 6 PE sets and from Eduard

 

[Dave Ward]

Postie just dropped a packet off - an ebay bargain..................
This is what it should have looked like

BUT - only one model & no box, but otherwise complete, and a bonus set of 1/700 handrails - at a price that made me smile!
Dave

 

[rickoshea52]

Just arrived for my winter projects. I’ve never used masks for aircraft markings before so a new skill to learn.
A friend has asked me to build a Lightning for her classroom, the school’s classes have aircraft names and I’ve done a few already.
If I’d known the paint masks for the Flagon were made in Russia I wouldn’t have bothered.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Not forgotten, from the battle of the bulge


Also been watching some builds of the very large Arizona, some good others offer no tips or advice, booooo

Always had problems holding or clamping bits but saw this being used to hold large parts both for painting and adding PE


It's a Amati gripper vice, the metal pegs can be placed in a variety of holes for holding, hope it will be of great help?

 

[Ian M]

From Eduard directly

Big Ed set for 1/200 Arizona

Cheaper to buy all 6 PE sets and from Eduard

I'm confused (I know its easy) have you bought the Big Ed AND the single sets?

Not forgotten, from the battle of the bulge

Interestingly I saw this and wondered if it was going to appear on your bench anytime soon.

Always had problems holding or clamping bits but saw this being used to hold large parts both for painting and adding PE

I am sure that you will get some good use out of that!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Hi Ian

No, just the big Ed set, all 6 separate sets in one packet!

 

[Ian M]

Finally got a model at the car boot ! £2 secured this Airfix Hurricane mk1 in the early twin bladed prop fabric winged version .

Oh my Days! I like that. if only it was 1/48....Hmm Nope Not kitted in 1/48 (anymore Classic airframes had one but.....Never had one of their kits where the canopies are even close to fitting)!.
I will enjoy seeing you work you magic Tony.

 

[Guest]

Just shows what a great forum we have. This arrived this morning from Mike .


I couldn't get over the saddle springs !!!! What a gift. Thanks Wobble.:smiling3:

 

[Mark1]

Just shows what a great forum we have. This arrived this morning from Mike .


I couldn't get over the saddle springs !!!! What a gift. Thanks Wobble.:smiling3:

Nice, and he probably scratch built the whole thing before breakfast lol

 

[Mini Me]

Outstanding.........I want one of those, ummmm.....in 1-87 scale, please.

 

[BattleshipBob]

All the way from Tom's modelworks in California

Anchor deck plates for Arizona

 

[Tim Marlow]

Bit confused by that one Bob? Aren’t those plate lines just moulded into the surface of the deck?

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just shows what a great forum we have. This arrived this morning from Mike .


I couldn't get over the saddle springs !!!! What a gift. Thanks Wobble.:smiling3:

Looks like he could have ridden it over John.