discussion Latest Acquisitions (2021)

[Guest]

I`m starting to run out of Vietnam related AFVs :anguished:.... HOWEVER.....
... I had completely forgotten about one of THESE......

My,my,my..... It`s one i looked at many moons ago,and at that time i also loved the look of it...... but i wasn`t into Vietnam stuff then:rolling:.......
..... but that was then,and this is now!!..............
............. And although i quietly sneaked it into my "Watch List"........ Rach spotted it,and bought it for me!!:surprised::thumb2: ,
Following that,i then purchased these.....

Not completely correct for the era,but some of it will be useful!
This should help my Vietnam fix continue for a while yet then?
Don`t ANYONE tell me that Steve,(Airborne 1),recently bought the same stuff!!:tears-of-joy::tears-of-joy:
Andy

You lucky man, very kind of Rach.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

You lucky man, very kind of Rach.

Indeed John.......
I am very lucky:smiling2:..... she is certainly a special Girl......(and lucky to have me of course!! :tears-of-joy: :tears-of-joy: )
Andy

 

[minitnkr]

Wasn't there a 4 wheeled scout car w/dbl 30s used for convoy security as well? The Scorpion was unusual. Is the USMC Ontos part of your vision?

 

[Guest]

Following that,i then purchased these.....

Not completely correct for the era,but some of it will be useful!

The ammo boxes, jerry cans, duffel bags, folding cots and the generic tent rolls are all usable. The ALICE medium packs (the shorter ones with the three outside pockets) are technically not correct but packs looking similar were used in Vietnam; don’t use the ALICE large packs (the taller ones), though, they are very much a post-Vietnam item.

Wasn't there a 4 wheeled scout car w/dbl 30s used for convoy security as well?

Yep, the M706, AKA Cadillac-Gage V100 Commando.

 

[dalej2014]

Thanks for the Birthday wishes folks.

The HST looks like a really nice kit, lots of detail and extra parts. Should be fun.

Totally missed that it was your birthday somehow, so a belated Happy Birthday! from me too. Hope you had a great day

 

[CarolsHusband]

Totally missed that it was your birthday somehow, so a belated Happy Birthday! from me too. Hope you had a great day )

Thanks Dale.

TBH after I posted I thought it sounded a bit like I was fishing....

 

[Dave Ward]

An Amazon purchase - ordered 9th August, delivered today ( 25th )

Ad says it is plated copper, but I would think brass. 0.3mm Nozzle DA.
I couldn't resist it - £5.29 delivered ( in a plain white box ), quite a hefty piece, about as comfortable & balanced as most airbrushes - I will use this for priming, or overall varnish coats - I would hardly expect any real durability, but at that price!...................
Dave

 

[dalej2014]

Who was it said I'd be buying more kits already!? I know I've quite a stash, but it's a Panzer! And some of the legendary green stuff


I've also won some Panzer Colours books on eBay - pictures to follow when they arrive. Now I just have to pick a scheme. North Africa perhaps?

 

[BattleshipBob]

One for the future, from John

 

[Mark1]

Can't blame it on poor lighting now,need to think of another excuse :tongue-out3:

 

[Jim R]

Mark - you'll not regret that light. Makes a big difference, money well spent.
Jim

 

[adt70hk]

Can't blame it on poor lighting now,need to think of another excuse :tongue-out3:

Mark

Can you PM me with the details. I'm looking at improving my lighting at some point.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[Mark1]

Mark - you'll not regret that light. Makes a big difference, money well spent. Jim

I never thought i would get excited over a new table lamp :smiling5: I must not be young anymore lol

 

[Mark1]

Mark

Can you PM me with the details. I'm looking at improving my lighting at some point.

ATB.

Andrew

Pm sent

 

[Guest]

Another case of severe FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) as Eduard has this kit marked as discontinued and they seem to be getting thin on the ground and gradually more pricey. That was enough to justify the latest acquisition ...

 

[dalej2014]

Who was it said I'd be buying more kits already!? I know I've quite a stash, but it's a Panzer! And some of the legendary green stuff :smiling3:


I've also won some Panzer Colours books on eBay - pictures to follow when they arrive. Now I just have to pick a scheme. North Africa perhaps?

Seller on eBay offered a 10% discount on another Panzer. For £12 it seemed silly not too. And now I don't have to choose a colour. One in grey. One in yellow. Sorted.

 

[Dave Ward]

From John at SMS at a nice price...............

Rather understated boxart
The only 1/700 model produced ( or boxed ) by AFV Club, albeit in several guises..............
Dave

 

[Mark1]

Bargain price on fleabay

 

[AlanG]

Stupidly went onto evilbay. Had a look around and this kit with extra decals popped up for a VERY nice price indeed (about 25 quid less then it should be). So i kind of hit the 'Buy It Now' icon before i knew it

 

[dalej2014]

Stupidly went onto evilbay. Had a look around and this kit with extra decals popped up for a VERY nice price indeed (about 25 quid less then it should be). So i kind of hit the 'Buy It Now' icon before i knew it :smiling3:

It's a bugger when your fingers slips like that hey!? You'll be glad when building I bet. Nice kit.