discussion Latest Acquisitions (2019)

[Dave Ward]

As a result of a cheeky bid on ebay, I got this.................
Short run model - a HUGE wingspan, even in 1/72!
Dave

 

[Dave Ward]

Hmmm,
In 1/72 it has a wingspan of 470mm! I'll have to find a special place to keep that.......
Dave

 

[peterairfix]

Finally a replacement set of decals for my Heller A380 replaces the unusable kit ones.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Heard good things about using Mr surfacer for priming so what the hell its nearly xmas

usual excellent service from John

 

[peterairfix]

I just happened to pop into a Aldi store and I had a rifle trough their starter sets and came away with this one.

 

[Si Benson]

Heard good things about using Mr surfacer for priming so what the hell its nearly xmas

usual excellent service from John

The levelling thinner stinks to high heaven Bob, but combined with Tamiya paint and what a lovely finish it gives :blow-kiss-2:

 

[BattleshipBob]

The levelling thinner stinks to high heaven Bob, but combined with Tamiya paint and what a lovely finish it gives :blow-kiss-2:

Thats news to me Si, heard two give a good finish which also hides glue marks etc:tongue-out3:

 

[Guest]

Went to town today and bought some supplies:

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The interesting thing here is the little tin, labelled Tranfer [sic] vloeistof — “Transfer fluid”, with a typo … It has no brand name or manufacturer or anything on it, but I noticed it in a generic hobby shop (models, sewing, candlemaking, sculpting etc. etc. etc.) because the label explains how to use this to make your own transfers using a laser printer: print out a mirror image of the marking, apply the paper to the model with the printed side down, apply fluid and remove paper. Never seen it before, but I’m definitely going to try it out.

Also, in another shop I bought a kit I’ve been wanting to get for a while:

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[AlanG]

The interesting thing here is the little tin, labelled Tranfer [sic] vloeistof — “Transfer fluid”, with a typo … It has no brand name or manufacturer or anything on it, but I noticed it in a generic hobby shop (models, sewing, candlemaking, sculpting etc. etc. etc.) because the label explains how to use this to make your own transfers using a laser printer: print out a mirror image of the marking, apply the paper to the model with the printed side down, apply fluid and remove paper. Never seen it before, but I’m definitely going to try it out.

I'm sure this is the method to use HGW Wet Transfers/Decals. although i think they say to use certain types of products only.

 

[Steven000]

print out a mirror image of the marking, apply the paper to the model with the printed side down, apply fluid and remove paper.

Does it smell like acetone? I used acetone to transfer a print on wood...

 

[Guest]

I'm sure this is the method to use HGW Wet Transfers/Decals. although i think they say to use certain types of products only.

I’m not familiar with those so I can’t say, sorry

Does it smell like acetone? I used acetone to transfer a print on wood...

I’ve not actually opened the tin yet, but as you can see on the label in the photo, it says “bevat xyleen” but it doesn’t mention acetone. In fact it doesn’t mention any other ingredients at all

 

[Dave Ward]

On one of my regular sweeps on ebay, I found this:
- £9.99 delivered! I could not pass that up! For less than the price of an evening in the pub ( beer £ 3.70 a pint in my local ), I think that's a real bargain. ( I made the earlier version a few years ago..............)
Dave

 

[PaulTRose]

On one of my regular sweeps on ebay, I found this:
- £9.99 delivered! I could not pass that up! For less than the price of an evening in the pub ( beer £ 3.70 a pint in my local ), I think that's a real bargain. ( I made the earlier version a few years ago..............)
Dave

i got one a week or so ago for the same price.....sounds like a bargain to me

 

[Guest]

Posty drop this off today.
Pete.

 

[adt70hk]

Hi all

So a variety of things have arrived in the past week in a pre-Christmas influx. As always all absolutely essential, of course!! :tongue-out3::smiling5:

There will be no more kit arrivals for the foreseeable future, as I literally cannot get any more kits in the cupboard.

ATB

Andrew

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White ink gel pens for writing names on some vehicles - 0.3, 0.5 and 0.8mm in size. Early tests look promising, if needing a bit of practice! I have subsequently discovered some 2mm adhesive letters and so have ordered those too.

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Three barrels for my PSC Stugs. Just for Bob

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This was a freebie given to our model club at a recent show and they very kindly gave it it to Junior at the meeting on Monday night.

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Now I'm doing more planes I decided to invest in one of these to make life easier and especially to protect my work for when I have to clear the modelling table as I have to do on a regular basis.

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Next up are some barrels - one for Junior's AA Crusader and the other from his Daimler armoured car (the same as used on the Matilda from what I can see)

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This is what the 20mm OERLIKON should look like once completed - I hope!

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One can never have enough scenery for our little battles! This was bought from a small online supplier and was around 25% off RRP, not that they are easy to find for anywhere close to this once P&P is taken into account.

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To compliment the 110 G-4 I bought recently, when I saw this at 25% less than RRP from the same supplier as the house I could not resist!

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[Si Benson]

Hi all

So a variety of things have arrived in the past week in a pre-Christmas influx. As always all absolutely essential, of course!! :tongue-out3::smiling5:

There will be no more kit arrivals for the foreseeable future, as I literally cannot get any more kits in the cupboard.

ATB

Andrew

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White ink gel pens for writing names on some vehicles - 0.3, 0.5 and 0.8mm in size. Early tests look promising, if needing a bit of practice! I have subsequently discovered some 2mm adhesive letters and so have ordered those too.





Three barrels for my PSC Stugs. Just for Bob

This was a freebie given to our model club at a recent show and they very kindly gave it it to Junior at the meeting on Monday night.





Now I'm doing more planes I decided to invest in one of these to make life easier and especially to protect my work for when I have to clear the modelling table as I have to do on a regular basis.




Next up are some barrels - one for Junior's AA Crusader and the other from his Daimler armoured car (the same as used on the Matilda from what I can see)






This is what the 20mm OERLIKON should look like once completed - I hope!

One can never have enough scenery for our little battles! This was bought from a small online supplier and was around 25% off RRP, not that they are easy to find for anywhere close to this once P&P is taken into account.




To compliment the 110 G-4 I bought recently, when I saw this at 25% less than RRP from the same supplier as the house I could not resist!

Looks like Christmas has come early!!! Lots and lots of lovely goodies there Andrew...that 110 looks nice:thumb2:
I have one of the airplane stands and find It very useful.

 

[adt70hk]

Looks like Christmas has come early!!! Lots and lots of lovely goodies there Andrew...that 110 looks nice:thumb2:
I have one of the airplane stands and find It very useful.

Indeed Si!

The 110 is lovely, very, very nice indeed. The pre-painted photo-etch is stunning. I would love to know how they do it. I just hope I can do it justice though. As this is very much a display kit I will getting some practice on the wargaming wingy things I have in the stash first.

I had a bit of luck on the stand front too. About the only UK stockist with any stock is one of our club members and so he brought it to the club night on Monday, meaning I saved on the P&P.

The only question I have is how will I get them into the house!?!?!? :tongue-out3:

ATB

Andrew

 

[BattleshipBob]

Evening

The normal excellent service from John


Going to.have a go at lacquer paints?

Been watching these in use and impressed


Dropped my airbrush and yes damaged a fair few parts, bugger. Had some excellent help from mike at the airbrush company so next rebuild and test

 

[Guest]

Evening

The normal excellent service from John


Going to.have a go at lacquer paints?

Been watching these in use and impressed


Dropped my airbrush and yes damaged a fair few parts, bugger. Had some excellent help from mike at the airbrush company so next rebuild and test

Hi Bob the rubber bushes are great for pigments I've been using them for a while now and are very good.
Pete.

 

[AlanG]

Glad you said that Pete. I was just going to ask what they were good for