discussion Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[Mini Me]

I have had the pleasure of walking the decks of BB 63....She was tied up in San Francisco when I lived in the Bay area. Took the Missus and kids for a tour. Too bad they wouldn't allow folks below deck.... I would have loved to seen the engine room.

 

[stillp]

I once flew back to the UK from HK - when taking off, it was disconcerting to see junk masts whipping by the wingtips, seemingly about 20 m away! - I didn't care, I was on my way home, after a 7 month trip!
Dave

Two different 747 pilots told me Kai Tak was their favourite airport to land at. Flying down the main street looking up at women hanging out the washing on their balconies was a little disconcerting for passengers though.
Pete

 

[rtfoe]

Two different 747 pilots told me Kai Tak was their favourite airport to land at. Flying down the main street looking up at women hanging out the washing on their balconies was a little disconcerting for passengers though.
Pete

Obviously as it was one of the pleasures of treating a 747 like a fighter bomber...you make a bomb run towards a chequer board on a hill facing, at the precise distance you make a hard right with all flaps down and before you can straighten out your right rear wheels touch the runway.
I happened to observe two landings while walking from the plane to the terminal and broke into a cold sweat when I heard over the loud speakers that there would be a delay as the second plane had punctured its tyres...in those days they didn't have passenger chute walkers to disembark so you had the smells, winds and noise experience.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Dave Ward]

A Sunday delivery from RM!
As some of you may be aware :rolling: I love an Ebay bargain, and this must rate as one of the best yet ( apart from the 3D printer )

The auction for this was finishing at 12:20 on Friday - at 09:00 the top bid was £9.99, so I thought it was worth a punt & put a maximum bid of £15.57. Didn't think anything more until 12:30 - an email - You've won! - Price £10.49 - total £13.84 delivered! When it arrived I had to check that everything was there - it was!, the only sign of it being pre-owned was the instructions had been opened. The only downside I noticed was it smells musty as hell! ( The decals are still sealed in their plastic bag ).
That's really cheered me up!!!
Dave

 

[minitnkr]

Coffin for seven brothers?

 

[adt70hk]

A Sunday delivery from RM!
As some of you may be aware :rolling: I love an Ebay bargain, and this must rate as one of the best yet ( apart from the 3D printer )

The auction for this was finishing at 12:20 on Friday - at 09:00 the top bid was £9.99, so I thought it was worth a punt & put a maximum bid of £15.57. Didn't think anything more until 12:30 - an email - You've won! - Price £10.49 - total £13.84 delivered! When it arrived I had to check that everything was there - it was!, the only sign of it being pre-owned was the instructions had been opened. The only downside I noticed was it smells musty as hell! ( The decals are still sealed in their plastic bag ).
That's really cheered me up!!!
Dave

That has to be deal of the decade!! And I thought my Profipack Tempest was cheap!

 

[Si Benson]

Just a little one through the letterbox :smiling4:

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Now this one wasn't STRICTLY my fault ...
.. I wasn't going to buy ANY more kits for a while,(unless a 1/48 Specat Jag turned up!),...
... HOWEVER , when I first tried my hand in aircraft builds,I did the Arado ... Loved the look of it,and thoroughly enjoyed it/ wanted another!! ..
.. Binned it though, because 1/72 doesn't interest me at all.
. .... BUT, just happened apon this tonight in 1/48... HAPPY DAYS ...

I don't know why,but these things have always appealed to me?!!
I'm stopping now... Honest!!

 

[Airborne01]

Now this one wasn't STRICTLY my fault :smiling3: ...
.. I wasn't going to buy ANY more kits for a while,(unless a 1/48 Specat Jag turned up!),...
... HOWEVER , when I first tried my hand in aircraft builds,I did the Arado ... Loved the look of it,and thoroughly enjoyed it/ wanted another!! :smiling3: ..
.. Binned it though, because 1/72 doesn't interest me at all. :sad:
. .... BUT, just happened apon this tonight in 1/48... HAPPY DAYS ...

I don't know why,but these things have always appealed to me?!!
I'm stopping now... Honest!!

Love 'em too - in fact the majority of float planes appeal greatly!
Steve

 

[Allen Dewire]

Love 'em too - in fact the majority of float planes appeal greatly!
Steve

Same here Steve, especially WWI wing floaty thingy's...

BUT, just happened apon this tonight in 1/48... HAPPY DAYS ...

Nice kit Andy! I just hope you help Cohan up his skills when he builds this oldie as it will need some work. I bet he's not amused...............

Prost
Allen

 

[adt70hk]

Now this one wasn't STRICTLY my fault :smiling3: ...
.. I wasn't going to buy ANY more kits for a while,(unless a 1/48 Specat Jag turned up!),...
... HOWEVER , when I first tried my hand in aircraft builds,I did the Arado ... Loved the look of it,and thoroughly enjoyed it/ wanted another!! :smiling3: ..
.. Binned it though, because 1/72 doesn't interest me at all. :sad:
. .... BUT, just happened apon this tonight in 1/48... HAPPY DAYS ...

I don't know why,but these things have always appealed to me?!!
I'm stopping now... Honest!!

But are you completely...,nudge, nudge, wink, wink!! :tongue-out3:

 

[Guest]

Had experience landing at that airport twice before it was closed. Literally can see people in their living rooms as we land. I remember the sharp right turn and we're on the tarmac seconds later.

Cheers,
Wabble

Wabble The frightening bit must have been the turn as the plane came in, the next was stopping before you ended up in the sea . It did happen once I can remember.

 

[Ian M]

I don't know why,but these things have always appealed to me?!!
I'm stopping now... Honest!!

The 1/32 scale from Revell is an excellent build.

 

[Ian M]

A couple of things:
Saw Jakkos Churchill and thought, Hmm never built a Churchill. So...

Then I noticed those 'orible rubber band tracks So...

Best bit the shop had 12% off all AFV kits...


Oh these came last week. forgot to post the picture nothing to exciting anyway. lol

The shipcraft book has a lot of model related info. (nothing on the Trumpy 1/200 though. The big Red book has A Shed load of scale drawings and info!

My deck is on order... might turn up in a month or two!

 

[Dave Ward]

All the way from China ( AliExpress )....................


I saw a YouTube Video of how to use a 3D pen, and it struck me this this may be used to add small details - I was thinking on waves, or ripples on a seascape - it only cost me just over £11, I have a load of spare filament from my printer, and I thought why not? It's more sophisticated than I thought, it has a tiny LCD screen to adjust temperatures & materials, and a speed slider to control the flow. The YouTubers made it look easy, I guess I'll find out soon enough!
Dave

 

[wotan]

Dave

I have one of those and it can be useful, but not very precise.

John

 

[Dave Ward]

Dave

I have one of those and it can be useful, but not very precise.

John

John,
it looks like you need a steady hand, but I've had a few ideas that I want to try out, which won't really need precision........
Dave

 

[rtfoe]

John,
it looks like you need a steady hand, but I've had a few ideas that I want to try out, which won't really need precision........
Dave

Guys,
Reminds me of a heat glue gun that doesn't drip as you build up layer by layer. Have one that my niece got for me and haven't touched it. Might try to build up roots to my trees.

Cheers,
Wabble

 

[Guest]

Saw Jakkos Churchill and thought, Hmm never built a Churchill. So...

I don’t think it will disappoint, though it is an AFV Club kit so assembly may be a bit tricky at times.

Then I noticed those 'orible rubber band tracks So...

They’re very well-detailed, but unfortunately, Churchill track links are big enough that them curving around the idler is really noticeable, so yes, I would replace them too. My AVRE+SBG kit already comes with the links you got, but I bought that same set for my previous AVRE, and they assemble well enough. Also, you don’t need to make a full run if you put any amount of track covers on the tank

 

[adt70hk]

A couple of things:
Saw Jakkos Churchill and thought, Hmm never built a Churchill. So...
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Then I noticed those 'orible rubber band tracks So...
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Best bit the shop had 12% off all AFV kits...

I don’t think it will disappoint, though it is an AFV Club kit so assembly may be a bit tricky at times.


They’re very well-detailed, but unfortunately, Churchill track links are big enough that them curving around the idler is really noticeable, so yes, I would replace them too. My AVRE+SBG kit already comes with the links you got, but I bought that same set for my previous AVRE, and they assemble well enough. Also, you don’t need to make a full run if you put any amount of track covers on the tank :smiling3:

Ian - I have this very Churchill in the stash somewhere both my grandfathers worked for Vauxhall, so I have soft spot for the Churchill, so will be interested in this going together should you beat me too it!!


I had a question for both of you if you don't mind about the workable tracks, as mine too has the vinyls.....I think I know the answer but wanted to check....

I see AFV Club do two sets for the Mk III, 35183 (B.T.S 3 Heavy Track) as you got Ian and the 35156 (T-144 Double Pin Manganese Track) (see below), covering quite a wide range of time. My assumption is that I would need to decide which one of the kit options I want to build and see if I could find pics of the relevant tank and work out what they had on? I think the vinyls represent the Manganese tracks.

Am I right or am I overthinking it?

Thanks as always.

Andrew



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