discussion Latest Acquisitions (2022)

[stillp]

In Market Harborough market today:

I can't remember the last time I built a Lindberg kit! I was tempted at the same stall by an Airfix "70 years of flight" set for £50, but I don't really need another 7 kits.
Pete

 

[scottie3158]

I have never heard of them before.

 

[outrunner]

I have never heard of them before.

That must be because you are a youngster Paul.

Andy.

 

[Guest]

I have never heard of them before.

It’s (was?) an American manufacturer whose models tend to look like what they’re supposed to be, but accuracy and detail … shall we say, leave room for improvement even for those with a much lower level of skill than yours.

 

[rtfoe]

Ya, Toys'r'us used to stock them...couldn't be better than Bluetank.

Cheers,
Richard aka Wabble

 

[adt70hk]

So another Christmas present arrival...Al knows what this is

 

[boatman]

NEW TYPE of phone ?

 

[KarlW]

So another Christmas present arrival...Al knows what this is

Is that the Flory Models logo?

 

[adt70hk]

Is that the Flory Models logo?

I can neither confirm not deny!!

 

[adt70hk]

NEW TYPE of phone ?

Not saying!

 

[PaulinKendal]

Just arrived from El Greco Miniatures. Really impressed by the quality of Black Crow's products - I got these three for a vignette/diorama. And a chance to practise blending smooth skin tones on their youthful cheeks!


Although theyre all 75mm scale, the girls are dwarvish, I guess - just 50mm from the soles of their big feet to their eyeballs.


And the minotaur is also '75mm', but will tower over them.

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just arrived from El Greco Miniatures. Really impressed by the quality of Black Crow's products - I got these three for a vignette/diorama. And a chance to practise blending smooth skin tones on their youthful cheeks!
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Although theyre all 75mm scale, the girls are dwarvish, I guess - just 50mm from the soles of their big feet to their eyeballs.
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And the minotaur is also '75mm', but will tower over them.

Nice castings those. Hope you have fun with them…..

 

[dalej2014]

A few bits purchased recently...

 

[BattleshipBob]

Two new bits

Really like the quality of Tamiya tools, had ago and excellent. PE scissors

I an busy collecting CA lol, I have found that despite them saying you have wiggle time they stick far to quickly. Got this from John and its excellent. Recommended

 

[AlanG]

Have to admit Bob that i really need to get some more CA that gives a little more time to place things correctly. I've normally gone for the CA gel but there wasn't any available locally last time i needed some. Might have to look into that stuff

 

[BattleshipBob]

Have to admit Bob that i really need to get some more CA that gives a little more time to place things correctly. I've normally gone for the CA gel but there wasn't any available locally last time i needed some. Might have to look into that stuff

Hi Al, how's tricks?

I did a little experiment after it arrived using other so called so cure CA, the VMS stuff won hands down. Allowed me time to get a thinned cocktail stick and move the PE before it stuck, good Stuff, honest

 

[Jim R]

Hi Bob
Those scissors are great. They are superb for cutting the annoying little nibs off a piece of PE. That VMS Flexi CA is good stuff. I do like VMS products. They also do a very thin Flexi CA which wicks into joints beautifully.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Must admit,since using a lot Tamiya masking tape recently...
... And some masking sets, I've often thought of getting some serious scissors...
Nice one Bob

 

[Dave Ward]

I use Surgical Gum Scissors for cutting PE off the fret- very sharp - I used to use a scalpel on a porcelain tile, but the scissors are much neater & easier

I got mine off Ebay <£5 delivered - I have to remind myself NOT to use them for anything else
Dave

 

[The Smythe Meister]

I use Surgical Gum Scissors for cutting PE off the fret- very sharp - I used to use a scalpel on a porcelain tile, but the scissors are much neater & easier

I got mine off Ebay <£5 delivered - I have to remind myself NOT to use them for anything else
Dave

Got a link for those Dave ?!!