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[The Migrant]

My son bought me this yesterday which I thought was a nice gesture, it's a shame it's old tool something he was uset about seeing as he asked the bloke in the shop and he was told it only came out two weeks ago

I can understand your frustration. Still a nice gesture from your son I'd be very surprised if Airfix didn't re-tool the Spit V at some point.

 

[Guest]

I'm surprised they haven't already! They've got a New Tool Hurricane, Typhoon, Defiant, Blenheim, Lancaster probably others and no Spit Vb?!?

 

[john i am]

[quote="Alan 45, My son bought me this yesterday which I thought was a nice gesture, it's a shame it's old tool something he was uset about seeing as he asked the bloke in the shop and he was told it only came out two weeks ago

Well it was a nice thing your son did Alan it's a shame the shopkeeper told him porkies.I have two sons and they never get me anything off the cuff they must take after their mother

 

[flyjoe180]

I recently built one of those Vbs they are still very accurate and a nice build.

 

[takeslousyphotos]

I bought the 1/32 Revell Colonial Viper MKII today ................ So with that and the Hasegawa "Vanship" Kit winging it's way over from Japan ................ I'll have enough to occupy myself for a while.............

Peter

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[monica]

both very nice looking kits will look forward to seeing them

 

[takeslousyphotos]

both very nice looking kits will look forward to seeing them

.......... At the rate I build Monica............ It might take a while.

Peter

 

[takeslousyphotos]

You guys must have much better charity shops in the UK than we do over here, I've never found a single plastic kit in one (though they're great if you're looking for a chipped ceramic-rabbit candleholder). Do you ever find pieces missing, Peter?

......I've never seen a kit for sale in a charity shop

 

[john i am]

......I've never seen a kit for sale in a charity shop

I never walk past a charity shop I always pop in and case the joint for all those hidden gems and I've come away with some bargains in the past although it's never been anything amazing kit wise but still lots of fun all the same Patience is the key here as I would say in my experience that you have to visit a shop a least 20 times before actually seeing something and then it's not always something that you want I've turned my nose up at many battleships in various scales in the past.

 

[PaulTRose]

......I've never seen a kit for sale in a charity shop

i was volunteering in one when a sealed HMS Victory from Revell came in......big box and not my thing but for 4 quid it would have been rude not to.....will get done one day

best thing was going thro the books for reference material,.............and looking on the costume jewelery for chain for 1/35 armour

 

[takeslousyphotos]

Jackpotok here is the pics of my jackpot.

scott

.....go on ....... Tell me you got the lot in a charity shop for a tenner.

Peter

........... Whatever. That is a pretty good hail Scott.

 

[john i am]

Well the other week I saw these starter kits in my local aldi and didn't buy any and today I remembered the BOB build so went back for some.to my horror there were hardly any left but bagged two mustangs and one hurricane.one of the mustangs will be done as a red tail as I have the 1/24 kit to do at some point this year.so the moral here is if you see a bargain grab it with both hands.lolView attachment 97584

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[Alan 45]

Well the other week I saw these starter kits in my local aldi and didn't buy any and today I remembered the BOB build so went back for some.to my horror there were hardly any left but bagged two mustangs and one hurricane.one of the mustangs will be done as a red tail as I have the 1/24 kit to do at some point this year.so the moral here is if you see a bargain grab it with both hands.lolView attachment 99008

I have both of those John and they are new tool and look really good

I look forward to seeing you do them

 

[Guest]

I needed some new paints so I thought I'd try these Xtracolor ones. Most of them are gloss which makes washes & decalling easier.

I'll let you know how they perform

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[Dave W]

I needed some new paints so I thought I'd try these Xtracolor ones. Most of them are gloss which makes washes & decalling easier.I'll let you know how they perform

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I've been using them for years.You won't be disappointed with them.

 

[Guest]

I've been using them for years.You won't be disappointed with them.

Nice one Dave!

 

[The Migrant]

They're really nice paints Patrick. Unfortunately we can no longer get them this side of the Atlantic because the GPO classify them as dangerous goods and won't ship them.

 

[ojays]

They're really nice paints Patrick. Unfortunately we can no longer get them this side of the Atlantic because the GPO classify them as dangerous goods and won't ship them.

I'm sure I read recently that the GPO had changed the ruling on this.

I'll see if I can find the article and post on here!

Gregg

 

[ojays]

Found the letter sent to a supplier of modelling paints from the GPO.

This is the copy.

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"We have lifted the four item restriction. Customers can now send an unlimited number in any one package but the volume of each container should still not exceed 150ml.

The items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof liner, such as a sealed polythene bag, so that any inadvertent leakage is contained within the outer packaging. Surround with absorbent material such as newspaper and sufficient cushioning material to protect each item from damage. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

The changes went live on 12 January 2015. I trust this will be a welcome decision for you."

Not sure if this includes exporting though!

Hope this is of help.

Gregg

 

[The Migrant]

Found the letter sent to a supplier of modelling paints from the GPO.This is the copy.

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"We have lifted the four item restriction. Customers can now send an unlimited number in any one package but the volume of each container should still not exceed 150ml.

The items must be securely closed and placed in a leak-proof liner, such as a sealed polythene bag, so that any inadvertent leakage is contained within the outer packaging. Surround with absorbent material such as newspaper and sufficient cushioning material to protect each item from damage. The sender’s name and return address must be clearly visible on the outer packaging.

The changes went live on 12 January 2015. I trust this will be a welcome decision for you."

Not sure if this includes exporting though!

Hope this is of help.

Gregg

Thanks Gregg, I saw this too but I think it's only for domestic shipping. It's not just the British post office, the US postal service won't send enamel/lacquer paint by air either.