discussion Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[Guest]

That was a hell of a lot for a book then

It was expensive, but it is a hardcover book of over 700 pages, approximately Letter-size (the American equivalent of A4, slightly shorter and wider). Second-hand prices for this book were even worse until the reprints came out in 2015 — €/$/£200+ was not unheard-of. (The Stuart book from the same series was the worst of all: a second-hand book store in my area had a copy that they wanted €450 for, maybe ten years ago. When I asked if that was right, the proprietor told me yes, that was about the going rate for it according to his research … Needless to say, I passed on it.)

and the postage was extortionate…..

International postage, it was mailed to an address in The Hague.

 

[adt70hk]

Just be creative and I’m sure it’ll come to you……

I see Richard also found their sales!

 

[peterairfix]

My hoods wooden decking
Slightly a bit crumpled

 

[adt70hk]

My hoods wooden decking
Slightly a bit crumpled

That's not good!

 

[peterairfix]

That's not good!

A couple of days between two heavy books should sort it

 

[Dave Ward]

My hoods wooden decking
Slightly a bit crumpled

I've had this as well - A large sheet folded into an A5 envelope. It's not necessarily lost! I took the folded part & separted it from it's neighbours. I taped the part to a flat surface. I then used a thin piece of cotton, dampened VERY lightly with water. This is placed over the bend. Very carefully run the tip of a hot iron over the damp cotton - this creates a little steam & will reduce the fold. Do this very gently, and in very short strokes, don't let the cotton move, as this may smear the finish on the veneer. I did this to recover an unusable part, so I didn't have anything to lose ( it was a 1/700 Bismarck deck ). It may take a few attempts & you may lose the glue on the back of the veneer, and need to attend to this. Good Luck!!
Dave

 

[Ian M]

A couple of bits turned up Yesterday.

Took a bit longer that hoped. The shop 'sold out' so it was late being sent.

Could not resist this one either....

 

[Allen Dewire]

Could not resist this one either....

Uh Oh!!! Sounds like stash building to me Ian!!!............

I got these last week, straight out of Prague...Daniel has some great stuff and not overpriced too,


Yea, I'm getting lazy in my old age and these just seemed to fit the bill. I just have to decide which one to use for the Halberstadt...

Prost
Allen

 

[scottie3158]

A couple of bits turned up Yesterday.

Took a bit longer that hoped. The shop 'sold out' so it was late being sent.

Could not resist this one either....

I really fancy that Morris. Will follow closely when you start the build.

 

[peterairfix]

Last bit of pe for my hood it actually took quicker from Germany than some parcels that I am still waiting for front the UK

 

[Dave Ward]

Postie just dropped this off...............

One that I'd been looking for - finally got it from a model train specialiist shop.............
Dave

 

[peterairfix]

Another couple of deliveries from Mr postie.
I will always buy these daleks when they are a decent price.
And enough planking to finish titanic

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Just a couple of little guys for me...

The 109 pilot is for the Eduard kit, mine's a Revell offering,but I reckon he can be made to fit :nerd:,
The Japanese chap is for the GB...

Both look to be very nicely detailed, looking forward to using them soon :thumb2:.

 

[Guest]

A couple of bits turned up Yesterday.

I suspect yours may be finished before mine

 

[adt70hk]

Just a couple of little guys for me...

The 109 pilot is for the Eduard kit, mine's a Revell offering,but I reckon he can be made to fit :nerd:,
The Japanese chap is for the GB...

Both look to be very nicely detailed, looking forward to using them soon :thumb2:.

PJ Productions figure looks good..... I've used a couple of their 1/72 figures (Luftwaffe and RAF) one was much better than the other though

 

[Guest]

I've had this as well - A large sheet folded into an A5 envelope. It's not necessarily lost! I took the folded part & separted it from it's neighbours. I taped the part to a flat surface. I then used a thin piece of cotton, dampened VERY lightly with water. This is placed over the bend. Very carefully run the tip of a hot iron over the damp cotton - this creates a little steam & will reduce the fold. Do this very gently, and in very short strokes, don't let the cotton move, as this may smear the finish on the veneer. I did this to recover an unusable part, so I didn't have anything to lose ( it was a 1/700 Bismarck deck ). It may take a few attempts & you may lose the glue on the back of the veneer, and need to attend to this. Good Luck!!
Dave

Perfect way Dave.

 

[Guest]

Post room received some paint along with a large crate of Marmite, just in case.


According to several Soviet sources these tanks (the M10) arrived in normal US colours and were left as such.

Arrived yesterday from my good friend Wibble were some RATS.

Very small as can be expected and resin of course, so care on removing those tails from the block.
Thanks Mike.

 

[Dave Ward]

Ordered at 14:27 Friday, in my hands at 10:00 today ( Saturday ) Ebay buy it now purchases

My hand is getting better & I want something small, light & delicate to ease me back onto benchwork!

When this was introduced in 2017, I was interested, but at £30+ ............ no thanks. I got this for £12.16 delivered. I have to say, it's unusual - I will be doing an inbox review, as it is certainly not in the normal run of 1/700 ship models!!!
Dave

 

[Allen Dewire]

Did ever buy a kit because of the look of it??? I must be getting old (or stupid) as this is exactly what I did!!! Postman dropped these off this morning,


This has to be the fugliest plane ever built, with all that rigging and no MG's in sight. But that's not why I bought it,


Here's pic of the inside box cover and 2 other goodies I bought with it. The wheels are fine as wine and will be used for scratching a beaching dolly for a float plane...A close-up of the 3D printed wheels,


I was afraid to take one out of the bag as they look fragile and the best part is no cleanup required. The staple keeps them separated in the baggie. Now, why did I buy the wing thingy???........Honestly, it reminded me of a dog with worms, dragging his butt on the sidewalk!!!....And no, I'm not kidding..........

Prost
Allen

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Allen, that's the most original explanation regarding the reason why a modeller buys a kit! And I have to agree with you.:tears-of-joy:
Moreover, the observer in the backseat, as depicted on the box art, looks like is dragging his less noble parts on his seat or, maybe, he needs a proctologist...:rolling: :tongue-out3:
Seriously, those spoked wheels are really wonderful. :thumb2: