discussion Latest Acquisitions (2024)

[Guest]

This just arrived. Wanted to try these sanders as I have great trouble getting moulding seams off parts, maybe this'll help. Also a pair of these friction clamps, been after them for some time as most clamps I find have too much pressure on them for fragile parts.

 

[Jim R]

Just got this from Taiwan:

It includes a figure! I just hope that is not "the one". Maybe that's a mine she's carrying :rolling:

 

[peterairfix]

I have been looking for 7 build the bismarck magazines to complete the full collection I managed to get 89 on ebay that includes the missing so I a lot of spares should I make a mess up

 

[Guest]

Received these in the mail this week also.

Those value gear bundles are great Lee.

 

[Guest]

Ok chaps....so you had better sit down......

I think it goes without saying that we all agree that 1/72 is the one and only true modelling scale despite occasional dalliances with other scales we see on forums like this!

However, as you know, our very own Mod @AlanG has, over a number of years, been trying to corrupt me to dabble with larger scaled wingy things, eventually getting me to embrace 1/48 kits.

Well it seems he has finally corrupted me on getting something larger.*** As you may have seen, he is having a stash clear out and I found myself agreeing to take the below off his hands for a reasonable price.....

......that's right....

.....it's 1/32!!

And is it big or what!! I think I need to practice on some 1/48 wingy things before giving this a crack!

I also think I need to go and lie down to get over the shock of finally succumbing to his drip-drip-drip of comments on larger scale aircraft!

ATB

Andrew

***Can't help thinking this was his plan all along!

1/72 true scale , oh know we don't all think that Andrew
1/35 is very much alive and kicking.

It's about time you entered the grown up scale , which I think you will love and excel at .Good luck and looking fwd to seeing you post

 

[Guest]

Here at ths Towers a great deal of excitement has occurred. Not one but thee separate deliveries has happened.
First some boring to some but to resin poureres types most important.

Yes some plastic sheet which can be cut and used to in increase the strength of the Tamiya tape .
The small tape roll the the left is from the same supplier, also resistant to resin..
Standing up is some veneer for edging .
Then a lovely gift from Bob, who is having a clear out and kindly thought of me .

All will come in very handy, thanks Bob :thumb2:

 

[Jim R]

It like Christmas for you John :smiling3:

 

[BattleshipBob]

After all your support John, bugger all

 

[Guest]

After all your support John, bugger all

I did nothing Bob that any one else wouldn't have,

It like Christmas for you John :smiling3:

Yes it is Jim, in fact better than with this sun as well .

 

[adt70hk]

Ok, chaps....so a few more arrivals today, as below.

ATB

Andrew


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First up some o-rings for the nozzle for my 0.2mm Tamiya Superfine AB - which is either a rebadged Iwata or at least shares many common parts.

The o-ring had got deformed and was getting squashed out flat as I put the nozzle back in and so creating a less that perfect seal. Trouble is Iwata only do seals with a nozzle - which is very expensive - and so some enterprising British company is doing their own compatible o-ring. You can get 8 o-rings for the price of one my nozzles, so I bought three.....as you can see below, the old nozzle was looking very squashed and I now get a perfect seal.

Not big are they?!?!




Old vs new








I am really liking Tamiya's 1/48 AFV range and found these for sale for what was already a very good price, with another 10% off on top if you signed up to the shop's newsletter.

The M8 Howitzer and M4A3E8 are actually a new thing for me. Whilst I have built plenty of US WW2 vehicles they have always been ones in British service e.g. Shermans and M5s (of both types), and so these are the first 'pure' US vehicles I have ever bought.

 

[PaulTRose]

Trip to closest model shop....40 mins drive away.....all i wanted was some paint and some weathering powders.....ended up having a spending frenzy and got this lot too!

Bloodhound willbe for the missle GB......monkey bike simply cos i like them......T62 cos it was cheap!

Just thought.....if i want the T62 looking realistic it will need to be a burnt out hulk with the turret a scale 20 metres away :smiling6: :smiling6: :smiling6:

 

[OldWalrus]

A fair weather cycling expedition that ended up being via the Sussex Model Centre who had received their delivery of the new Airfix Bf109 30 minutes earlier! Both kits look excellent mojo builds.

 

[vizenz]

Hello, my name is Andreas and I am addicted to hoarding more model kits than I can ever build.

This week I had to buy something from eBay again. An old Revell kit, a complete model and a resin conversion kit from Modelltrans and two magazines.

 

[adt70hk]

Hello, my name is Andreas and I am addicted to hoarding more model kits than I can ever build.

This week I had to buy something from eBay again. An old Revell kit, a complete model and a resin conversion kit from Modelltrans and two magazines.

Andreas

Great haul!

Given that we have the same name (language variations accepted) and we have the same addiction to hoard "...more model kits than I can ever build.", I can only assume there is some sort of connection between the two.... :smiling5: .....this is clearly worthy of much more study!!

ATB

Andrew

 

[Stefee]

Twins separated at birth ? :smiling:

 

[Jim R]

For Lee's Rocket/Missile GB. Bought from the country of manufacture, Ukraine. Two thirds the UK price and delivered 12 days from order :thumb2:

 

[Allen Dewire]

I feel your pain, Andreas & Andrew!!! I have the same disease, but not this time...Postie dropped off a package that I ordered on 30 May. I had to wait until the container from Asia came in with the main item. It was 5 of these,


Stackable and a magnetic door. These are a part of my apartment refurbishing project this summer. Great boxes and come in @ €11.09 each. For the next item, I need to add a statement after it,


No Chris, Admiral Bob, and all other floaties on the forum, 'I Am Not Coming Over To The Dark Floaty Side!!!' I needed this for an ongoing project for October...

Prost
Allen

 

[Dave Ward]

Evri just dropped this off - Ebay best offer <£17 delivered

Box tatty & a few parts off the sprue, but all present
Dave

 

[Lee Drennen]

I am really liking Tamiya's 1/48 AFV

They are really nice easy on the eyes and hands for old fellas like I’m becoming lol. Nice haul. The Howitzer is next on my list.

 

[Lee Drennen]

For Lee's Rocket/Missile GB.

That’s a sweet one Jim. I can’t wait.