discussion Latest acquisitions

[Snowman]

Yeah, I used to have a neat little tool box when I restarted............

Now, I've got way too many bits and pieces all over the place!

 

[Guest]

Postman came again, poor man

Lastest bits and bobs, thanks to John.

Workbench Organiser

7 x Humbrol Paints

3 x Model Air paints

Multi Pack of Humbrol sable brushes

A4 cutting mat

twin pack of 10,, masking tape

bottle of maskol (Can you tell canopies are coming soon?)

2 packs of Modelcraft G Clamps (Dont know why I bought 4 in total, just wanted to see what they were like)

Loads of charts and leaflets - vbasically anything I could get my hands on for free

And for some reason John slipped in a couple of extras, not sure if he made a mistake

Some sandpaper

Tube of cement

In addition while out and about visited my new friend in the book shop and bought a book

US Naval Aircraft 1921-1942 and US Marine Corps Aircraft 1914 - 1959 only £8-95

O, and I also bought some plasters for my fingers and some paracetamol for when Im try to convert the next lot of paint

I also bought a "Groovy chick" mug from a charity shop, so Im looking stylish while I work while also doing my bit for Cancer research. 60p, but gave them a quid.

EDIT - Forgot to add. I also bought a pack of kiddies plasticine to put in nose cones for weighting. I also bought a card index box, some A-Z tabs and cards because you bleeding lot keep posting so much infomation that I cant bookmark all of it, so Im going to write down what I can and store in the box.

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[The Migrant]

Nice haul, Penny, lots of good stuff there and the Tracker should be an impressive build. Are you focusing solely on 1/48?

 

[Guest]

Nice haul, Penny, lots of good stuff there and the Tracker should be an impressive build. Are you focusing solely on 1/48?

No, my main aim is US Navy 1/48 but every now and then something comes along that doesnt fit. For example, I have on its way a double kit in scale 1/24. Just saw it as a change to the normal stuff I like to do.

Im also planning on one day doing a Blue Angels display so Ill probably go 1/72 for that due to space. Also, some kits I just cant get in 1/48, for example, Id like to do a Galaxy or a globemaster, but not sure my house is big enough I also want to do RAF Lakenheath through the ages, which I can do in 1/48 but may try on 1/72 purely for space reasons

Ive gone for 1/48 because I think there is scope to get a little more detail. Ive considered 1/24 as some of those kits are just oozing with detail and features (like for exampe the spitfires with removeable panel showing the engine etc) but I dont seem to find the range of kits that I want exist with a scale that large.

 

[The Migrant]

Ive gone for 1/48 because I think there is scope to get a little more detail. Ive considered 1/24 as some of those kits are just oozing with detail and features (like for exampe the spitfires with removeable panel showing the engine etc) but I dont seem to find the range of kits that I want exist with a scale that large.

There's also lots of nice stuff in 1/32 (the new Tamiya F-4U Corsair is fantastic), considerably more subjects than in 1/24. For sheer range of subject matter though you can't beat 1/72, especially taking into account all the obscure resin kits in this scale. Many of us mix scales though. I build mainly 72 with an occasional foray into 48, but my last five builds have been 144.

Anyway, I seem to have derailed this thread...

 

[Guest]

No, my main aim is US Navy 1/48 but every now and then something comes along that doesnt fit. For example, I have on its way a double kit in scale 1/24. Just saw it as a change to the normal stuff I like to do.Im also planning on one day doing a Blue Angels display so Ill probably go 1/72 for that due to space. Also, some kits I just cant get in 1/48, for example, Id like to do a Galaxy or a globemaster, but not sure my house is big enough I also want to do RAF Lakenheath through the ages, which I can do in 1/48 but may try on 1/72 purely for space reasons

Ive gone for 1/48 because I think there is scope to get a little more detail. Ive considered 1/24 as some of those kits are just oozing with detail and features (like for exampe the spitfires with removeable panel showing the engine etc) but I dont seem to find the range of kits that I want exist with a scale that large.

Here is another one for the transportation side Penny the old C-141 Starlifter. I was watching one of these on ebay recently but then got distracted before I could put a bid on it .

 

[Alan 45]

First day first batch from telford and met Ade close enough , dave w, and John I am good bunch and had a goo chat

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saved money on the cylon raider and the defiant and could have if I had looked about for Pegasus
There was only one oTher victor I came across and it was roughly the same price so I can't be blamed for the extortionate price

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the 262 was £12 and the he111 was £30
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[monica]

very nice lot of kits you have there Alan

will be looking forward to seeing them done, and so glad that you meet up with a few

of the lads,and had a good day of it

 

[john i am]

After meeting up with Dave Ade and Alan i came away with these. Great to meet the lads and a good day out but I couldn't find any zombies anywhere View attachment 92065

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[Guest]

After meeting up with Dave Ade and Alan i came away with these. Great to meet the lads and a good day out but I couldn't find any zombies anywhere View attachment 92996 View attachment 92999 View attachment 92998 View attachment 92997View attachment 92995

That Famo is NICE!

 

[monica]

also very nice kits John. and glad you had a good day as well,

 

[Alan 45]

John that's a nice bunch of kits the chain dogs are very good detailed figures and it was great to meet you

 

[eddiesolo]

I couldn't find any zombies anywhere

Er...you met Alan...

Some nice gear you guys have got, really spoilt yourselves

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Si

 

[Alan 45]

Er...you met Alan... Some nice gear you guys have got, really spoilt yourselves

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Si

I never spoilt myself ! The wife did

 

[Alan 45]

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the 109 was £10 and it's new tool the bucc was £8 and it's the old matchbox one , the walrus was £9 and the hurry was £6 , the F16 was £7 , and the last was a total of £20 View attachment 205221

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[PaulTRose]

id like to see the walrus go together......should look quite nice in that scale

 

[Guest]

was going to get the cylon raider from the guy at comet minatures, i thought about the price and walked away, went back half an hour later to get one and they had all gone, told me he brought 10 with him. thats what you get for being indecisive. wasnt you carrying one around and asked by the guy behind the wirral table where you got it from was it.. cos that was meeeeeeeeee

 

[Alan 45]

id like to see the walrus go together......should look quite nice in that scale

It looks ok and for £9 you can't argue , no decals but I've got some roundels and the other markings are etched on so you can paint them so that should be interesting

 

[Alan 45]

was going to get the cylon raider from the guy at comet minatures, i thought about the price and walked away, went back half an hour later to get one and they had all gone, told me he brought 10 with him. thats what you get for being indecisive. wasnt you carrying one around and asked by the guy behind the wirral table where you got it from was it.. cos that was meeeeeeeeee

Ooo wounder and sorry Andy that wasn't me shortly after I got mine I had a sit down at the cafe then took them back to the hotel sorry I missed you yesterday , I only saw two on sale yesterday one was at wonderland and one was at Mr models I didn't see the one at comet , all I do know is Mr models was £10 dearer

 

[Neil]

1:1 scale Skoda Octavia 1.6 Black Edition..

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