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Maybe you mean 'us' and not 'me'! Ha!
I assumed everyone does this, I certainly do, make a few notes of my build plan in pencil on the instruction sheet, I very rarely build out of the box so sometimes I have to wonder why I bought the thing!
It's kind of satisfying to fondle the plastic and study the instructions with a nice cup of tea and a biscuit or two, and then burying it in the stash for an unspecified length of time safe in the knowledge it's ready for that metaphorical rainy day!
Just thought I’d drop this in here.
I’m currently building an Airfix 1/72 Beaufighter which was coming along nicely.
However one of the engine cowls dropped to the floor as I pushed my chair back to pick it up and heard a crunching sound as the wheel ran over the part
I tried to repair it but it was beyond saving so I emailed Airfix and yesterday this replacement turned up in the post free of charge, well done Airfix
Geoff.
I’m currently building an Airfix 1/72 Beaufighter which was coming along nicely.
However one of the engine cowls dropped to the floor as I pushed my chair back to pick it up and heard a crunching sound as the wheel ran over the part
I tried to repair it but it was beyond saving so I emailed Airfix and yesterday this replacement turned up in the post free of charge, well done Airfix
Geoff.
Looks a cracker Rich.
Its a curse that afflicts a lot of us fella.I need to be manacled at model shows to stop me buying.
Noo i think you are not alone.So many kits i have thinking oh i will build this one very soon.I read or see a nice model and think i will build it.Get said kit and then the interest fizzles away.My wife says the huge stash of kits must be bewildering.She says why dont i just have say 30 and cull the rest by selling.Trouble is trying to choose just 30 and id be oh must keep this or that.Probably end up keeping 50.But i know some whose collection runs into hundreds Kit wise i must have 100 plus
Well my self imposed ban on buying new kits didn’t last long 
A lot of outlets seem to be selling these off at discount prices. I presume they have fallen well down in the pecking order since the Airfix version was released.
Its certainly not as detailed as the Airfix one but still looks like a solid kit 
Geoff.
A lot of outlets seem to be selling these off at discount prices. I presume they have fallen well down in the pecking order since the Airfix version was released.
Its certainly not as detailed as the Airfix one but still looks like a solid kit Geoff.
I live not too far from a certain auction house that specialises in toys/collectables......yesterday was an auction for 'models'......covered our stuff plus diecast and balsa stuff
there was lots of stuff i wasnt interested in or got out bid on
it was fun being in a proper live auction whilst being at home
but im happy with what i did win...and of course i saved a fortune on p&p since i could just call in and pick up
problem now is i dont know what to build first.....especially since i already have kits lined up for the 3 GBs starting soon lol
I was only really after 1/35 military and 1/24 cars.....did miss out on a nice bundle of 1/48 aircraft by a tenner and kicked myself for not going for it
All still bagged....in fact most were unopened still sealed.......all still had price tags still on....who ever originally bought them liked buying from Hannants lol
there was lots of stuff i wasnt interested in or got out bid on
it was fun being in a proper live auction whilst being at home
but im happy with what i did win...and of course i saved a fortune on p&p since i could just call in and pick up
problem now is i dont know what to build first.....especially since i already have kits lined up for the 3 GBs starting soon lol
I was only really after 1/35 military and 1/24 cars.....did miss out on a nice bundle of 1/48 aircraft by a tenner and kicked myself for not going for it
All still bagged....in fact most were unopened still sealed.......all still had price tags still on....who ever originally bought them liked buying from Hannants lol
Nice haul. I haven't heard of Skybow before.
Pete
Pete
Me neither but they seem pretty good after a nosy in the box
From what ive found out they have some kind of tie in with AFV Club....so cant be that bad
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Seems they were an up and coming brand.....well thought of.......but then aquired in early '00s by afv club
Some great auction wins. I have built one Skybow kit and it was excellent
Airbrush wise I highly recommend H&S. Easy to clean and maintain, excellent results, and spares are readily available.
Very nice haul that mate, I've been lucky with a couple of small auction hauls near where I live, have fun building that lot buddy... 
I found this while looking for something else (isn't that always the way!) My most expensive kit to date an eBay purchase at £80!
Although I found these is the box . . .
Although I probably will never use them
Although I found these is the box . . .
Although I probably will never use them
Bit more for the old stash
1 700 cheap kit, wish there were more 1 350 WW1 ships, especially battleships and battle cruisers!
been on order for a while 1 200 US Fletcher
i know Bismarck and in German but lots of photos I don't have, plus I can use Google translate
never knew Tamiya did two books, detailing IJN ships, vol 2 on way too
1 700 cheap kit, wish there were more 1 350 WW1 ships, especially battleships and battle cruisers!
been on order for a while 1 200 US Fletcher i know Bismarck and in German but lots of photos I don't have, plus I can use Google translate never knew Tamiya did two books, detailing IJN ships, vol 2 on way too
Another charity shop bargain
Another charity shop bargain
Currently In the Netherlands and whilst wandering around Alkmaar I popped jnto Warhammer to get out of the sun
No real idea what it's all about, I do remember seeing these shops when they were Games Workshop..
Anyway a nice chap in there explained a bit about Warhammer 40K and I walked out with a starter kit and figures
For the grand sum of $15 I'm now the proud owner of a Space Marine and a Tyranids Termagant?
Here goes anyway, I'll paint it up when I get home, somethiing different.
No real idea what it's all about, I do remember seeing these shops when they were Games Workshop..
Anyway a nice chap in there explained a bit about Warhammer 40K and I walked out with a starter kit and figures
For the grand sum of $15 I'm now the proud owner of a Space Marine and a Tyranids Termagant?
Here goes anyway, I'll paint it up when I get home, somethiing different.
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