discussion Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[adt70hk]

Happened to be in LIdl picking up a loaf of bread.......£6.99 for this.

I have actually built this kit before but as part of a Dogfight Doubles and not a stand alone kit......at least that's my excuse.....

ATB

Andrew

 

[Andy the Sheep]

I'd like Lidl and Aldi here in Italy do the same... unfortunately they do not :sad::unamused:

 

[Guest]

It's official Al, I am Stug less, not a kit and steady selling the many books!

How are the withdrawl classes going, still getting the shakes in the middle of the night, hearing the stugs calling you from afar, sweaty armpits as you pass the models for sale sections.....

 

[Guest]

Never could get on with white metal kits - I could manage WM accessories, like Aeroclub engines & props, but complete kits, I could never get a satisfactory finish............
Dave

Dave, remember those days before c/a, when all that was available was Araldite for sticking together these kits....

 

[Guest]

Happened to be in LIdl picking up a loaf of bread.......£6.99 for this.

I have actually built this kit before but as part of a Dogfight Doubles and not a stand alone kit......at least that's my excuse.....

ATB

Andrew

But had to pass 6 bakers before you got to Lidl's - yes, we all use that excuse....

 

[adt70hk]

I'd like Lidl and Aldi here in Italy do the same... unfortunately they do not :sad::unamused:

How about message their HQs and mention what the UK does.....point out the fantastic sales opportunities!!

 

[adt70hk]

But had to pass 6 bakers before you got to Lidl's - yes, we all use that excuse....

Actually....no, for once.....I was genuinely going there for the loaf!! :smiling3:

I knew about the sale beforehand and had actually decided to give it a miss but then changed my mind...that said it's only a 5 minute walk so I have no excuse not to go when these sales are on! :smiling5:

 

[Guest]

Happened to be in LIdl picking up a loaf of bread.......£6.99 for this.

I have actually built this kit before but as part of a Dogfight Doubles and not a stand alone kit......at least that's my excuse.....

ATB

Andrew

Andrew I'm beginning to think you have shares in Airfix or Lidi

 

[Guest]

I'd like Lidl and Aldi here in Italy do the same... unfortunately they do not :sad::unamused:

Same here, it seems to be a UK thing.

 

[Si Benson]

Got an Amazon voucher for filling out a survey so went looking for something cheap with plenty of bits.
£19.01 delivered!
Built a different version of the Miniart T-60 kit a while back and enjoyed it so looking forward to building this.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Just in case you already have it here's my book: as new, was £45
Steve

Hi Steve, sadly got it

 

[Airborne01]

Hi Steve, sadly got it

:sad:

 

[Tim Marlow]

Dave, remember those days before c/a, when all that was available was Araldite for sticking together these kits....

Actually, you could also solder them together. It was quicker and gave better finish. You could also improve pitted surfaces with it. Much stronger too. Once I learned how to do that there was no turning back.
5 minute araldite was a great boon though. You could do several joints in a session. Before that it was 24 hr araldite and parts held in place by plasticine and cloths pegs overnight. Really slow and tedious :disappointed2:

 

[Andy the Sheep]

How about message their HQs and mention what the UK does.....point out the fantastic sales opportunities!!

I followed your advice and sent a email to Aldi also suggesting that Airfix is not the only possible choice here in Italy... finger crossed and knocking on wood.

 

[peterairfix]

As I mucked up the last one I went and got another for another go

 

[stillp]

A few souvenirs from the show at the Midland Air Museum today:
a few paints

some 'extras':

No, I'm not going to buy any more kits.

Definitely not.


Hang on, a Tempest for £6?


It had to be done!
Pete

 

[Guest]

Evening

Some very small boats

No one beats Tamiya box art - there is something very quaint yet modular about them. I’m not even into boats but this box art and contents look awesome

 

[Guest]

:sad:

Sadly?

 

[Airborne01]

Sadly?

Yes, I was hoping for a trade with Bob! A Stug book for my floaty thing book!
Steve

 

[adt70hk]

Ok chaps, so following on from yesterday's bargain supermarket purchase, yours truly, has pulled it off in spades this time.

It's my birthday on Monday and so friends visiting yesterday allowed my to open my gifts from them early.

And today, in full knowledge of how much money my mum was gifting me, I happened to be at a model show in North London.......

Therefore, the following only personally cost me.............£13!

ACW welcome as usual!

Andrew


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Most excellent gifts from my friends:










Model show acquisitions:

Upon arrival all the exhibitors were given a free kit - no box or instructions though...






Turns out that it's this ICM kit that retails for about £27 here in the UK!







I did purchase this with my own money but it was still 25% below what it currently goes for.








Next up was this. A club had a small selection of kits going very cheap. This normally goes for £23 in the UK but only cost £15. Given it's a 2021/22 tooling, I'm expecting good things!







Finally this..... a trader that I bought my RFM Firefly from back in April was at the show. Their prices are normally competitive but this was a whole different level.

Here in the UK you're looking at £50 and upwards when you include P&P. I paid £38!