discussion Latest Acquisitions (2022)

[adt70hk]

So not very exciting but heard good things about this range in terms of performance..... Laquer based paints are out and these seem to be the best water based ones....

If I get in ok with this, might order some more in the future.

ATB.

Andrew

 

[stillp]

An Evri delivery ( is it just me, or has their service become better after the name change from Hermes? )

When you're at the North Pole, the only possible direction of travel is South!
Pete

 

[BattleshipBob]

Needed a new one, so bought one!

 

[AlexBB]

Nice mail call from John this morning... Have been looking forward to the Jeep for some time :smiling2::thumb2::thumb2:

 

[The Smythe Meister]

An Evri delivery ( is it just me, or has their service become better after the name change from Hermes? )

I've been bidding unsuccesfully on these for a couple of years on Ebay, but this one came up - the box is battered, but it's at least 40 years old - parts & decals complete - there's a price tag of £1.50 on the back - I got it for £8.05 delivered - another scratched off the wish list! Result! :thumb2::smiling:
Dave

Nice..... And no hacking away at plastic involved this time Dave

 

[Jim R]

So not very exciting but heard good things about this range in terms of performance..... Laquer based paints are out and these seem to be the best water based ones....

If I get in ok with this, might order some more in the future.

I think you'll like them. I have been using them for a while now and while they are perhaps not up to Lacquer metallics they are very good. Use a gloss black undercoat if you want the most shiny finish.

 

[Guest]

So not very exciting but heard good things about this range in terms of performance..... Laquer based paints are out and these seem to be the best water based ones....

If I get in ok with this, might order some more in the future.

ATB.

Andrew

I use them and do not have any real negative comments, except when masking you will get some residue duts stuck to the masking tape. But do not leave the tape on for very long as it will mark the surface, you can rub some of the sticky off between your fingers before applying.
Mike.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

Nice mail call from John this morning... Have been looking forward to the Jeep for some time :smiling2::thumb2::thumb2:

Is that Robert Mitchum at the wheel or am I wrong? Maybe I'm wrong, he's just a PFC... :tongue-out3:
Silly comments aside, I fancied several time to get that kit: are you going to build it soon?

Andrea

 

[KarlW]

So not very exciting but heard good things about this range in terms of performance..... Laquer based paints are out and these seem to be the best water based ones....

If I get in ok with this, might order some more in the future.

ATB.

Andrew

Vallejo also do an alcohol based set of metals, but they dry very fast.

 

[Guest]

I’ve got a normal dropper bottle of their aluminium airbrush paint, and though I’ve only used it once or twice, I was very happy with the finish. It did kind of lift off in a few places where I pulled masking tape off, though, so I’d advise to be careful with that.

 

[adt70hk]

I think you'll like them. I have been using them for a while now and while they are perhaps not up to Lacquer metallics they are very good. Use a gloss black undercoat if you want the most shiny finish.

Thanks Jim. Knew a few people on here had said good things about them. I would like to try lacquer paints one day but given that my model table is in our kitchen....and I value my marriage......

I use them and do not have any real negative comments, except when masking you will get some residue duts stuck to the masking tape. But do not leave the tape on for very long as it will mark the surface, you can rub some of the sticky off between your fingers before applying.
Mike.

Mike, thanks for the tip re the masking tape. As for de-tacking the tape, I always do that now regardless, following someone's advice on here.

Vallejo also do an alcohol based set of metals, but they dry very fast.

Karl, thanks for the info. Didn't know that, will have to check it out!


Thanks again chaps!!

ATB

Andrew

 

[adt70hk]

I’ve got a normal dropper bottle of their aluminium airbrush paint, and though I’ve only used it once or twice, I was very happy with the finish. It did kind of lift off in a few places where I pulled masking tape off, though, so I’d advise to be careful with that.

Thanks Jakko.....masking tape issue duly noted!

 

[AlexBB]

Is that Robert Mitchum at the wheel or am I wrong? Maybe I'm wrong, he's just a PFC... :tongue-out3:
Silly comments aside, I fancied several time to get that kit: are you going to build it soon?

I will be waiting to see another build of this by one of the YouTubers who have said they will be doing the kit, hopefully they ill pick up any pitfalls that might exist before I start...

I currently have the 1/24 Italeri jeep kit to finish and its not been the best so its a bit of a shelf queen at present until I decide on the best way to align the front grill and radiator assembly.

The Takom kit looks a way better design, though I don't think I will follow the instructions 100% and will build the body tub and chassis separate.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

WELLLLLLLL this really WILL be the last Aircraft purchase of this year,(Unless i happen upon the last 2 on my wish list for a good price of course !)...
Wanted one of these for a while,and with the "Extras" i got with it,i think it was a bargain for £27 delivered.......

..... Just hope that a Dauntless or Blenheim don`t pop up to tempt me before the end of the year!!:tears-of-joy:
Andy

 

[Tim Marlow]

WELLLLLLLL this really WILL be the last Aircraft purchase of this year,(Unless i happen upon the last 2 on my wish list for a good price of course !)...
Wanted one of these for a while,and with the "Extras" i got with it,i think it was a bargain for £27 delivered.......

..... Just hope that a Dauntless or Blenheim don`t pop up to tempt me before the end of the year!!:tears-of-joy:
Andy

Lovely….a Tarpon! Got one in the stash myself. I was really taken by the one at the FAA museum Yeovilton, so came home with a kit of it……I think mine’s Hobbyboss though.

 

[Dave Ward]

WELLLLLLLL this really WILL be the last Aircraft purchase of this year,(Unless i happen upon the last 2 on my wish list for a good price of course !)...
Wanted one of these for a while,and with the "Extras" i got with it,i think it was a bargain for £27 delivered.......

..... Just hope that a Dauntless or Blenheim don`t pop up to tempt me before the end of the year!!:tears-of-joy:
Andy

The Accurate Miniatures moulds ( also been boxed by Hasegawa & Academy ) - I made a Battle of the Atlantic boxing years ago - a really nice model that is still up to modern standards, and with those extras should be a real stunner - the paint masks are essential, with all that glass ( I did mine without, and it took me as long to paint the canopies/turret as the rest of the model. ) - A good buy
Dave

 

[adt70hk]

WELLLLLLLL this really WILL be the last Aircraft purchase of this year,(Unless i happen upon the last 2 on my wish list for a good price of course !)...
Wanted one of these for a while,and with the "Extras" i got with it,i think it was a bargain for £27 delivered.......

..... Just hope that a Dauntless or Blenheim don`t pop up to tempt me before the end of the year!!:tears-of-joy:
Andy

Can't help noticing though it's got wings and not tracks!!

 

[KarlW]

Was in a model shop earlier......

 

[KarlW]

Nah, just kidding, this leapt into my hands, plastic kit with resin and PE cockpit.....and the need for shares in masking tape.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

The Accurate Miniatures moulds ( also been boxed by Hasegawa & Academy ) - I made a Battle of the Atlantic boxing years ago - a really nice model that is still up to modern standards, and with those extras should be a real stunner - the paint masks are essential, with all that glass ( I did mine without, and it took me as long to paint the canopies/turret as the rest of the model. ) - A good buy
Dave

Nah, just kidding, this leapt into my hands, plastic kit with resin and PE cockpit.....and the need for shares in masking tape.
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Nice..... I'd like one of them too...
Good find ,I do have a real liking for these earlier WW2 planes!!