discussion Latest Acquisitions (2024)

[BattleshipBob]

Quick question: is there anything in there on Erebus and Roberts in the Walcheren campaign in 1944? I would assume so, but if it’s reasonably extensive I might want to see about buying a copy of this book too.

I'll look for you!

 

[BattleshipBob]

Jakko, not a lot. The book is mainly on the tech history etc. not a huge amount on there actual war time service.

 

[Geoffers]

Had one sent to me to try out when they were trying to get customer reviews, I am sure I put a review on here somewhere. Good airbrush, good value for money and as good as the main contenders.

I read your review Mike, one of the reasons I decided to get one :thumb2:

Geoff.

 

[Guest]

Jakko, not a lot. The book is mainly on the tech history etc. not a huge amount on there actual war time service.

OK, thanks for looking. I might still buy it if I find it cheap, but no real need to hunt it down, then.

 

[Guest]

I read your review Mike, one of the reasons I decided to get one :thumb2:

Geoff.

Still using it and no trouble so far...

 

[BattleshipBob]

OK, thanks for looking. I might still buy it if I find it cheap, but no real need to hunt it down, then.

No problem, got it for a £5 on eBay with a cheeky bid! Got a monitor in the stash so thought time I learnt a bit about them

 

[Guest]

!/72 Airfix RNLI Shannon Class Lifeboat.

First impressions (and I haven't even opened the plastic bag yet!)

Very basic interior. Once glazed it will be difficult to see inside, but really!

The handrails are way too thick. The kit has solid hand rails running along the length of the deck/hull. They should be S. Steel wire ones running between the deck stanchions as per the box art.

As I have little interest in the accuracy of models, I usually just build what's in the box, but this kit will need a huge amount of work to bring it up to just my acceptable standard.....I could go on.

Not a patch on the Severn Class offering.

I should have saved my wonga for summat else.

Not a happy bunny!




Cheers.
Ron

570, I'm sure you will produce something extremely good , like a certain range of cakes !
453.

 

[Miko]

This is such a great inspiration to me, I can feel a stash expansion approaching!






Check out that Javelin FAW 7!! I gotta get me one of those!!





I have a kit and a set of decals for the Harrier



Miko (buzzing with enthusiasm but circumstantially held away from the bench! aarrgghh!!))

 

[Lee Drennen]

Here’s some I’ve received over the last week. There’s more but I’ll post later. This is another present my oldest daughter bought for me for Father’s Day it just arrived this week from the UK

 

[adt70hk]

Here’s some I’ve received over the last week. There’s more but I’ll post later. This is another present my oldest daughter bought for me for Father’s Day it just arrived this week from the UK

And yet again.... All in the one true scale!!

 

[Lee Drennen]

All in the one true scale!!

That’s about to change lol.

 

[Guest]

And yet again.... All in the one true scale!!

No Andrew

 

[Guest]

Here’s some I’ve received over the last week. There’s more but I’ll post later. This is another present my oldest daughter bought for me for Father’s Day it just arrived this week from the UK

Very nice of her Lee, are you about to start a diorama ?

 

[Stefee]

Courtesy of John of "our" shop. Been waiting (im)patiently for this since Tamiya announced its re-issue early this year. My heart pumps battery acid for the dealers on the bay trying to sell the original release for £85.00 to £115.00 when this cost £33.00 delivered.
I had a virtually identical car ( 1600 cc single spark and no lightweight body panels ) but the same colour.

 

[Andy T]

I almost pulled the trigger on that one Stefan. I'll wait and see what you think of it first.

 

[Stefee]

I almost pulled the trigger on that one Stefan. I'll wait and see what you think of it first.

When I get back from my hols in a couple of weeks I will open the bags and let you know my thoughts.

 

[yak face]

Courtesy of John of "our" shop. Been waiting (im)patiently for this since Tamiya announced its re-issue early this year. My heart pumps battery acid for the dealers on the bay trying to sell the original release for £85.00 to £115.00 when this cost £33.00 delivered.
I had a virtually identical car ( 1600 cc single spark and no lightweight body panels ) but the same colour.

Love this stefan ! The giulia is one of the most gorgeous yet simple designs and it can only be Rosso corse . You had one of these - very jealous .

 

[Jack L]

I've been building steadily in the background but not really felt like sharing them here for whatever reason. But taken a liking to 1/48 helicopters, with a Chinook waiting for paint. Managed this on a facebook auction for less than £30 delivered. Did have my eye on a Merlin too, but that went for silly money.

 

[PaulTRose]

One of these

 

[Andy T]

I was looking for a kit but came across this die cast cheap enough. '55 Chevy Nomad in 1/24 scale.

The plan is to strip it, do a bit of light customising, then a fancy paint job.