discussion Latest Acquisitions (2023)

[Tim Marlow]

or, maybe, he needs a proctologist...:rolling: :tongue-out3:

Nope, just somebody kind to squeeze his anal glands…..

 

[peterairfix]

Just landed on the doorstep a complete set of build the red barons triplane.
This set came out after the build the titanic witch dates this from the early 2000s.

 

[BattleshipBob]

Been watching on YouTube a site called modelshed. Steves a superb modelor and over 50 episodes built the 1/200 trumpeter Hood. Have learnt a lot just watching, including areas where I have been making mistakes! So what the hell followed him by splashing out on the huge Pontosmodel PE upgrade set. This corrects the numerous faults with the kit.

Contains 2O sheets of PE, brass parts Inc barells, resin replacements, wooden and metal decks!
It cost more than the kit, got it from HK and even with customs getting me it was over £100 cheaper.

As they say, cannot take it with you! Opening the box gave me nightmares lol.

 

[outrunner]

20 sheets of PE? You must like being hard on yourself.

Andy.

 

[BattleshipBob]

20 sheets of PE? You must like being hard on yourself.

Andy.

Think I will get a doctor ready

 

[stillp]

And a good optician!
Pete

 

[BattleshipBob]

Off to have my brain checked

 

[Guest]

Did ever buy a kit because of the look of it??? I must be getting old (or stupid) as this is exactly what I did!!! Postman dropped these off this morning,


This has to be the fugliest plane ever built, with all that rigging and no MG's in sight. But that's not why I bought it,


Here's pic of the inside box cover and 2 other goodies I bought with it. The wheels are fine as wine and will be used for scratching a beaching dolly for a float plane...A close-up of the 3D printed wheels,


I was afraid to take one out of the bag as they look fragile and the best part is no cleanup required. The staple keeps them separated in the baggie. Now, why did I buy the wing thingy???........Honestly, it reminded me of a dog with worms, dragging his butt on the sidewalk!!!....And no, I'm not kidding..........

Prost
Allen

Dude 1 Matron is on her way , though I feel there is little she can do to relieve you of this madness .Mad as a box of frogs

 

[Guest]

Just landed on the doorstep a complete set of build the red barons triplane.
This set came out after the build the titanic witch dates this from the early 2000s.View attachment 484735View attachment 484736View attachment 484737

I note the " easy to build " part Peter Definitely not for me then !

 

[Richard48]

Yesterday i attended the West Norfolk Ipms show in Littleport near Ely.A great variety of models and got to have a great chat with Paul Scottie Aka Scottie.Only 1 purchase for me this Bronco A13 mark 1v.Do like these early ones used in desert.Sadly i didnt realise this one only has options for Bef and Cyprus which i only found out when i studied the kit last night.Only took a couple of photos as i caught up with so many i havent seen since 2016.
Richard

 

[Airborne01]

Yesterday i attended the West Norfolk Ipms show in Littleport near Ely.A great variety of models and got to have a great chat with Paul Scottie Aka Scottie.Only 1 purchase for me this Bronco A13 mark 1v.Do like these early ones used in desert.Sadly i didnt realise this one only has options for Bef and Cyprus which i only found out when i studied the kit last night.Only took a couple of photos as i caught up with so many i havent seen since 2016.
Richard

How does one recognise a fellow SMF afficionado at these functions? A Masonic- type handshake, or a secret Cabalistic code word perhaps? A lapel badge may be a good idea :thinking:
Steve

 

[Andy T]

How does one recognise a fellow SMF afficionado at these functions? A Masonic- type handshake, or a secret Cabalistic code word perhaps? A lapel badge may be a good idea :thinking:
Steve

Carry a jar of marmite....

 

[Tim Marlow]

….or wear one of these…..

 

[Guest]

“Contains B Vitamins” sounds like “Contains Second-Class Vitamins” if I’m honest … Also: “100% Vegetarian” — so are chips (if fried in vegetable oil, of course), but that doesn’t mean they’re 100% good for you.

 

[Allen Dewire]

Dude 1 Matron is on her way , though I feel there is little she can do to relieve you of this madness .Mad as a box of frogs

Andrea, Tim and Dude 2,

You know Matron cannot help me at all. I'm beyond hope!!! To justify my purchase, I offer you all proof of what I stated. A dog,


And my Caudron G.III,


The likeness is definitely unmistakable. Oh, Caudron's can't land on the sidewalk and dogs can drag it wherever they want, so there!!!...

Prost
Allen

 

[Tim Marlow]

Must have been made by this car designers great grandfather….

 

[Dave Ward]

I ordered some 3D printer spares from Aliexpress, and somehow, this found its' way into my order


I know some may turn their nose up at this - but 0.3mm Dual Action 7cc cup - solid casting ( not aluminium ) I ordered it on 19th June and delivered today, 26th June - for £12.78 delivered! Ideal for basecoats!:thumb2:
Dave

 

[Richard48]

How does one recognise a fellow SMF afficionado at these functions? A Masonic- type handshake, or a secret Cabalistic code word perhaps? A lapel badge may be a good idea :thinking:
Steve

You cant miss me at shows.Usually wearing a british DPM overshirt and at Clacton ipms table.
Richard

 

[Guest]

Just in from moat cleaning. Blanket weed , ( don't you hate it ) treated . Fish seem well , frogs confused as to why they can't climb out .Load of debris removed and filters cleaned out .
Postman has been and left this .
Couldn't find any standing as the box art.Think I have a driver some where .

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Just in from moat cleaning. Blanket weed , ( don't you hate it ) treated . Fish seem well , frogs confused as to why they can't climb out .Load of debris removed and filters cleaned out .
Postman has been and left this .
Couldn't find any standing as the box art.Think I have a driver some where .

What type of pose are you after John?...I might have something to suit?! :thumb2: