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  1. Miko

    I think I've become a collector

    Hey guys, I know we lose our modelling mojo from time to time when real life gets in the way of our hobby, projects get stalled for various reasons like we need a part or paint or further research. For me right now it's not that, I'm super keen on getting my brand new modelling space up to...
  2. Miko

    Before starting a new kit . . . But which one first?

    I have a shelf of doom! So, which one do I complete first? Hasegawa 1/72 Lightning F6 JASDF Lighting 'what if' Sword 1/72 Lightning T5 RAE in 'raspberry ripple' Airfix 1/72 Harrier prototype 'Kestrel' Out of left field! Tamiya 1/20 Honda RA272, I might Oorai this one up a bit...
  3. Miko

    Aichi D3-A1 Ooarai

    Only took eight months, but . . . I've finished a kit! Yaayy!! The blue 6000k light in the kitchen doesn't help but I do need a new camera too For those of you familiar with the 'Girls und Panzer projekt' I have. . a Hawker Typhoon (St Gloriana) an Il2 Sturmovik (Pravda) and a Ju87...
  4. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2025)

    Post xmas treat for me!
  5. Miko

    Moving in

    The modelling room is coming together, hoping to get sorted in a day or two Finding a place for all those indispensable items that rarely get used but too good to throw away!! (could just be me?) The stash cupboard will be full when I've unpacked all those kit purchases from over the...
  6. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2025)

    Hey guys, I've invested in some products to enhance my modelling experience! All from Japanese company I never heard of 'Bucasso' Less than fifty quid for a Japanese airbrush Single action with a pressure regulator ahead of the trigger, comes with three needles 0.8, 0.5 and 0.3mm and three...
  7. Miko

    Moving in

    Later this month we finally move into our new home! Significant in many ways but relevant to me in that I'll get a dedicated modelling space! A room for myself to indulge in scale modelling and other related pursuits! After being mostly in the modelling wilderness for over a year I 'literally'...
  8. Miko

    Girls und Panzer

    Seconds before the defeat of Oorai Pz IV by St Gloriana Churchill VII Better pics tomorrow in proper day light, seeing these photos I can see a few flaws that need addressing Miko (Panzer Vor!)
  9. Miko

    Who has the oldest model kit?

    I have a 1/72 Frog Canberra PR 7 from, according to scalemates , 1955 I'm building it as a what if? 'Stratos4' aircrew trainer' using the crew from Airfix TSR2 MS kit. In the same way the anime replaced the TSR2 with MiG31 I will replace the Yakovlev Yak28 for a Canberra PR7
  10. Miko

    not serious

    So, I have this Tamiya 1/35 Panzer IV on the bench, it's going well, nicely detailed and a good fit of all the parts Should I have a go at an interior detail build too? I doubt the Germans equipped their interiors like this ​​​​​Miko (wondering if anyone has attempted this before?)
  11. Miko

    New nippers

    I'm in the market for a new pair of nippers for removing parts from sprues, my old ones I've had for years and their performance isn't what it used to be So, being a Tamiya enthusiast so to speak I checked Amazon for a pair of Tamiya nippers, currently £26, that's with 7%off, is it me or is...
  12. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2025)

    The collection goes one step nearer completion! Fine Molds Type 89 remains elusive on this side of the planet https://www.scalemates.com/kits/fine-molds-fm62-medium-tank-type-89-otsu--1532065 Miko
  13. Miko

    Delivery weirdness!

    I've had a few delivery problems recently, my post on Evri deliveries being one, after travelling thousands of miles across the world and to get within yards from my home only to be returned, those missing parcels are now back in China and a refund has been credited to my account! Crazy waste of...
  14. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2025)

    My tank stash is almost complete! All I need is a Hobbyboss Panzer 38 (t) Ausf D and a Finemolds Type 89B I-Go
  15. Miko

    Head lamp magnifier thingy

    Since my eyesight began to dim a decade or so ago I've needed a lamp and magnifiers to get into the tiny details, I have one of those Anglepoise like like lamps that clamp to the edge of the bench with a 5'' glass lens surrounded by a circular florescent tube lamp, because I'm not modelling at a...
  16. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2025)

    As far as missus Miko is concerned, I'm looking after these for a friend! Ha! Tamiya group build anyone? to honor the passing of the great man? My first Dragon kit! Useful nippy things and cocktail sticks useful in many ways including painting very fine lines Miko (in retail therapy)
  17. Miko

    Tamiya-San has died.

    We all owe a debt of gratitude to Shunsaku san, the level of excellence in Tamiya kits have inspired other manufacturers to improve fit finish and detail to rival Shizuoka's finest! I have a number of Tamiya kits from the 1970's that still hold their own today, The Churchill VII being one...
  18. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2025)

    Arrived today, I've been after a now discontinued 70's era Tamiya M3 Lee as preferred by 'Platz' in their offering of 'Rabbit Team' Girls & Panzer M3 kit, but the ones I can find are ruinously expensive so this 'I❤️Kit' M3 Lee is the right type and version plus arguably a better kit and half...
  19. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2025)

    Beautiful elegant stylish solution to model paint storage, gone are the unsightly plastic clip top containers and no more rummaging around in cardboard boxes to find that elusive colour. In with this sustainable bamboo unit with removable for ease of access drawers that fit into any modern...
  20. Miko

    Latest Acquisitions (2025)

    Missus Miko says if I buy another tank kit she will divorce me! Sooooo. . . . 'Technically' not a tank! Ha! Miko (. . . and I got myself a Sony thingy!!)
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