discussion Latest acquisitions

[Guest]

This haul is my latest addition to my ever increasing stash, the river embankment came in the post today courtesy of some left over Xmas pennies courtesy of my old man(thanks Dad) and the rest are Xmas pressies

 

[Guest]

lovely collection matey

 

[Guest]

Thanks Ole, looking forward to building a few of them this year(with any luck)

 

[Guest]

Is it normal to buy more than 1 kit, eventhough i know that 1 kit s gonna take 1-2 months to complete?? Or it's just compulsive buying??? Everytime i see a kit that i like i really wanna buy them. Can't let the wife know stashing kits tho. How bout u guys???

 

[Ian M]

Its very much a case of buy it while you can. Once they go out of production, the price just goes up as the demand increases....

I can think of a few kits that with hind sight I would of bought a few of when they first came out...and paid the same as I would for one today.

There are also those that have no spine and fold at the first sighting of a new kit.

Its all part of the game/fun.

Ian M

 

[Guest]

just tell the good lady its for group builds and it keeps your mind supple lol

 

[rickoshea52]

I got back from Hamburg to find these had arrived from Airfix bought with some Christmas money. The Lightning was a gift from my brother.

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[Guest]

I picked up 2 new ones today (and pretty sure the guy at the till over-charged me), but since my camera is not feeling well I have no pics.

For the record though, they are the "Revell" Type IIB U-boat (144 scale) and a Ju-87 by Zvezda, also in 144 scale.

I thought the minicraft Ju-88 was crap but wow, this one is even worse! And it's made out of a shiny plastic, which even after cleaned with warm soapy water, still feels slick. I just know I am going to have paint adherence issues with it, but at 5$ , I couldn't really pass it up... I won't quit on it, yet.

 

[The Migrant]

I picked up 2 new ones today (and pretty sure the guy at the till over-charged me), but since my camera is not feeling well I have no pics.For the record though, they are the "Revell" Type IIB U-boat (144 scale) and a Ju-87 by Zvezda, also in 144 scale.

I thought the minicraft Ju-88 was crap but wow, this one is even worse! And it's made out of a shiny plastic, which even after cleaned with warm soapy water, still feels slick. I just know I am going to have paint adherence issues with it, but at 5$ , I couldn't really pass it up... I won't quit on it, yet.

If you were overcharged at $5, it must be a really bad kit... Which store in Calgary did you buy them from?

 

[Guest]

Chinook hobby west.

The guy tried to charge me 9.99 for a can of primer that was clearly labeled 7.99. He may have still found a way to upcharge me by 'making a mistake' when he 'voided' the transaction.

Normally they're pretty good and I have no problems, only when that one older guy is manning the till... (may be close to retirement )

 

[ojays]

Just arrived from Taiwan,

Only 6 days from ordering, what an amazing delivery time.

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[Gern]

Just got these off ebay:

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According to the Plastruct website, these sell at £9.65 per pack of 6 figures. Don't waste your money folks! They're not particularly good quality with huge mould seams and very basic detail.

I'm not complaining. I got two packs of 6 figures for 99p + £2.50 P&P. I can live with that.

Gern

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[AlanG]

Just got this through the post today. Can't wait to build/convert the kit

 

[The Migrant]

Chinook hobby west.Normally they're pretty good and I have no problems, only when that one older guy is manning the till... (may be close to retirement )

Ah, I know exactly who you mean... I rarely go in Chinook these days, they have a pretty meagre selection of kits but they do still have a good range of paints and tools.

A friend in Arizona just sent me this as a gift:

I love the old Matchbox kits. This will be in a Canadian scheme.

 

[Ian M]

Just collected a parcel from the post office,

Loads of goodies; wheelbays and masks for the Lightning, A resin canopy and some paints for the Arado and this:

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I have been after one for years! Three in fact. Now finally I can say a big thanks to John for the help in getting this one. You are a star!!

Ian M

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[Dave W]

Just collected a parcel from the post office,Loads of goodies; wheelbays and masks for the Lightning, A resin canopy and some paints for the Arado and this:

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I have been after one for years! Three in fact. Now finally I can say a big thanks to John for the help in getting this one. You are a star!!

Ian M

Nice one Ian.I'd love a Gannet

 

[Guest]

Ah, I know exactly who you mean... I rarely go in Chinook these days, they have a pretty meagre selection of kits but they do still have a good range of paints and tools

Actually if you haven't been there lately, it's probably worth checking out. They have recently overhauled the shop and have added a new selection of kits. And they have made more of an attempt at organizing them too, so you don't have to wander all over the shop looking for "that one..."

 

[Ian M]

Nice one Ian.I'd love a Gannet

Well Dave, now that I have sold both kidneys, a lung and my liver and bought one I bet that Airfix pop one out as a surprise in the run of the year!

Ian M

 

[yak face]

Well Dave, now that I have sold both kidneys, a lung and my liver and bought one I bet that Airfix pop one out as a surprise in the run of the year!Ian M

Hadnt you heard about the Trumpeter one Ian? 1/48 , p.e. masks, about £15 rrp.its due out this week

 

[Guest]

That Gannet looks nice. Was in the local shop today and they had one of these on sale, couldn't let that get past. Hahaha.

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