discussion Latest Acquisitions (2022)

[Guest]

That’s the popular version, but in reality it had various reasons for failing. The main one seems to be that the dogs had not been trained to run under moving tanks while there were guns going off all around them, and so either got confused or scared, or both, so didn’t fulfil the function they had been trained for.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Does the Tiger include the figures? The box art would make a great dio.

Wot? Running over a dog?

Nah Dave, I had hoped you get the fig of the guy ready to whip it out and pee on the roadwheels. The guy squatting on the left looks like he's doing #2 too............Strange poses, I think......

Prost
Allen

 

[PaulinKendal]

Wash bottles, from APC Pure. One for water, one for isopropanol. How did I ever live without them? Fabulous!

 

[Guest]

Brings back memories Ron. I built it as a rusting wreck a few years ago. Idu and his mates will enjoy it

Remember that well Jim, turned out very well.

 

[Guest]

That’s the popular version, but in reality it had various reasons for failing. The main one seems to be that the dogs had not been trained to run under moving tanks while there were guns going off all around them, and so either got confused or scared, or both, so didn’t fulfil the function they
had been trained for..

There's a good article on this cruel idea on https://www.todayifoundout.com/index.php/2013/12/anti-tank-dogs-world-war-ii/
Seems that quite a few countries tried it out !

 

[spanner570]

Brings back memories Ron. I built it as a rusting wreck a few years ago. Idu and his mates will enjoy it

I remember it well Jim, great model.

My version was moored outside 'The Clacker' pub and owned by Idu. I remember we all had a great laugh contributing nonsense to the 'Script' during the build......

You will be pleased to know the model is still in that awful red plastic!

Ron

 

[Guest]

Strange poses, I think......

The one on the right of the picture looks odd, yes — if there had been a mirror on the side of the tank it would make sense, but like this? He looks like he’s examining the surface finish of the tank, so maybe he’s a modeller taking the opportunity to inspect the real thing up close?

The other one left has a bit of a strange pose, it’s not quite the normal Arab relaxed squat, he looks more like he’s sitting on something. But that something must be hidden by his robe because the embankment he’s on doesn‘t seen high enough for him to actually sit like he is.

 

[peterairfix]

I had £35 worth of hobby craft vouchers emailed to me not much to choose from but I did come away with this

 

[Dave Ward]

An Ebay 'best offer'

I've been wanting an early Japanese destroyer, to go with the 1920's carrier Hosho. The rarity of this model sadly means that you can't get them cheaply any more:crying:
You can pick up battleships for less than the more uncommon destroyers!
Dave

 

[Geoffers]

Latest haul.



I really like these tiny kits for a quick mojo boost.



Figures for a diorama for my recent Spitfire build.



Arma Hobby plastic with Eduard extras.



Arrived last week ready for Telford :smiling4:

Geoff.

 

[KarlW]

Wash bottles, from APC Pure. One for water, one for isopropanol. How did I ever live without them? Fabulous!

I remember those from school, we used to fill peoples pockets with water with them, you can get a lot of water into a trouser pocket before it starts to seep through......
(Charged capacitors in lab coat pockets was also a favourite.)

 

[Andy the Sheep]

While waiting for a larger order to arrive and resume my Centauro build I took advantage of a temporary special offer (25% discount) on AIRES products in my LHS and bought those detail sets


Andrea

 

[BattleshipBob]

A lovely pressie from Julie

Told cats, only problem they are all kipping lol

 

[peterairfix]

Another visit to my favourite second hand shop.

 

[Neil Merryweather]

Another visit to my favourite second hand shop.

I need to move to Taunton.....

 

[Tim Marlow]

Me too, I’ve never yet seen a kit at a thrift shop or boot sale…….and young Peter seems to find them at will…….

 

[AlexBB]

Well had a couple of nice deliveries today, one from China and one from John..

Just Love those Toon Tanks lol...

 

[Tim Marlow]

A lovely pressie from Julie

Told cats, only problem they are all kipping lol

Wouldn’t worry about the cats Bob, they can’t read, and they don’t understand English…..so they go where they want…..well, that’s what they tell us…..

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Me too, I’ve never yet seen a kit at a thrift shop or boot sale…….and young Peter seems to find them at will…….

I've been lucky several times in the past.... But only with reference books, not kits

 

[Guest]

Today the post room has been bust receiving parcels. 2 for me, others for the house.


Yes at long last a move to lacquer's. Having read what other found I decided to take a shot. We shall see in due course.:nerd: