Buying Tamiya's new Mossie

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 9:59 am

£128 on Amazon - best I've seen by over £20.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Sep 24, 2015 11:50 pm

Free UK postage too

Post by **GangsterNo1** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 9:22 am

Stop! I'm already in trouble for trying to create this modelling thing known as a stash. The Mrs reckons I cant build more than one at a time so why do I need them all?? And I only have 3 that I'm not working on.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 10:32 am

GangsterNo1 wrote:Stop! I'm already in trouble for trying to create this modelling thing known as a stash. The Mrs reckons I cant build more than one at a time so why do I need them all?? And I only have 3 that I'm not working on.

I've never had a stash until coming back to the hobby earlier this year. Now I buy stuff that I think I want to make then I see something else I want to make more and buy that too and make it before I touch what I've already bought. Its a friggin nightmare. The stash now holds:

Tamiya 1/32 Spitfire with aftermarket resin and decals
Revell's new 1/32 FW 190
Eduard 1/48 FW 190
Eduard 1/48 Mk 9 Spitfire
Bandai 1/48 ATST

Since buying the above I have bought and made:

Tamiya 1/35 Panther SP
Dragon 1/35 Tiger II
Airfix 1/48 PR XIX Spitfire

On the bench I now have the Bandai Snowspeeder for the Star Wars SIG and I couldn't help buying the ATST as well.

Now I've just gone and bought a Tamiya 1/48 F4U Corsair

I'm DOOMED, I tell ya, DOOMED

Post by **bluebottle** » Fri Sep 25, 2015 4:27 pm

I got mine for £116.00 .......................

Post by **Stokesy44** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:35 am

bluebottle wrote:I got mine for £116.00 .......................

Yes, but where Man, WHERE?

Post by **digger303** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 9:57 am

GangsterNo1 wrote:Stop! I'm already in trouble for trying to create this modelling thing known as a stash. The Mrs reckons I cant build more than one at a time so why do I need them all?? And I only have 3 that I'm not working on.

Wait until you have over a 100, she's gonna freak. Mine does often. Best way is to try to keep them out of sight and when cornered use these life extender's...
1. They were on sale.
2. didn't want to miss out as they may stop making this particular one and may never be able to get another.
3. What did you buy this week MY dearest.... Have to be careful pulling the trigger on this one
4. How many top's and handbags do you need and never wear.
5. The other wives of friends in the forum actually encourage there hubbies by actually buying modeling gifts for them. I can prove it.
6. Lastly .....I suppose I could take up drinking down at the local 3 days a week.

Post by **Bluey** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:20 am

FMCshop on ebay are doing the Mossie for £119.99, plus 10% off, so £107.99!
It's getting dangerously close to being to good to resist.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 10:37 am

Blimey, that's cheaper than their new Corsair! Seriously itchy fingers now.....

Post by **bluebottle** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 11:10 am

Stokesy44 wrote:
bluebottle wrote:I got mine for £116.00 .......................
Yes, but where Man, WHERE?

MJR models and hobbies

Modelkits for less on FB

Post by **GangsterNo1** » Mon Sep 28, 2015 12:36 pm

digger303 wrote:
GangsterNo1 wrote:Stop! I'm already in trouble for trying to create this modelling thing known as a stash. The Mrs reckons I cant build more than one at a time so why do I need them all?? And I only have 3 that I'm not working on.

Wait until you have over a 100, she's gonna freak. Mine does often. Best way is to try to keep them out of sight and when cornered use these life extender's...
1. They were on sale.
2. didn't want to miss out as they may stop making this particular one and may never be able to get another.
3. What did you buy this week MY dearest.... Have to be careful pulling the trigger on this one
4. How many top's and handbags do you need and never wear.
5. The other wives of friends in the forum actually encourage there hubbies by actually buying modeling gifts for them. I can prove it.
6. Lastly .....I suppose I could take up drinking down at the local 3 days a week.

Brilliant. I may use some of those. Can see that some could blow up in your face though

Post by **bluebottle** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:05 pm

ended up paying £106.00

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 10:40 pm

bluebottle wrote:ended up paying £106.00

GangsterNo1 wrote:
digger303 wrote:
GangsterNo1 wrote:Stop! I'm already in trouble for trying to create this modelling thing known as a stash. The Mrs reckons I cant build more than one at a time so why do I need them all?? And I only have 3 that I'm not working on.

Wait until you have over a 100, she's gonna freak. Mine does often. Best way is to try to keep them out of sight and when cornered use these life extender's...
1. They were on sale.
2. didn't want to miss out as they may stop making this particular one and may never be able to get another.
3. What did you buy this week MY dearest.... Have to be careful pulling the trigger on this one
4. How many top's and handbags do you need and never wear.
5. The other wives of friends in the forum actually encourage there hubbies by actually buying modeling gifts for them. I can prove it.
6. Lastly .....I suppose I could take up drinking down at the local 3 days a week.

Brilliant. I may use some of those. Can see that some could blow up in your face though

I forgot about this thread that I started last year!

I got my Mossie at the Cosford show earlier this year. £100 - well chuffed

Post by **chief5437** » Sat Aug 20, 2016 11:05 pm

Stokesy44 wrote:
bluebottle wrote:ended up paying £106.00

I forgot about this thread that I started last year!

I got my Mossie at the Cosford show earlier this year. £100 - well chuffed

Just found this thread. £100?! That seems like a cracking (grommet) deal.

Psst.... Can you lend me £100? Lol!

Post by **digger303** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 2:50 am

That was a good pick up

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 8:11 am

digger303 wrote:That was a good pick up

Quite a good haul that day. Grabbed a Trumpeter 1/32 109F (Trop) and the new Italeri Sherman Fury too

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 8:13 am

chief5437 wrote:
Just found this thread. £100?! That seems like a cracking (grommet) deal.

Psst.... Can you lend me £100? Lol!

Sorry Chief, left my wallet in the wrong trousers. Finding them again would be a close shave but it would be a grand day out nonetheless!

Post by **chief5437** » Sun Aug 21, 2016 1:24 pm

Stokesy44 wrote:
chief5437 wrote:
Just found this thread. £100?! That seems like a cracking (grommet) deal.

Psst.... Can you lend me £100? Lol!
Sorry Chief, left my wallet in the wrong trousers. Finding them again would be a close shave but it would be a grand day out nonetheless!

Ha ha ha! Very good!!

Post by **Dropis258** » Mon Aug 22, 2016 2:52 pm

GangsterNo1 wrote:Stop! I'm already in trouble for trying to create this modelling thing known as a stash. The Mrs reckons I cant build more than one at a time so why do I need them all?? And I only have 3 that I'm not working on.

I feel your pain,my wife only allows me 2 kits one I'm working on and one under the bench ....woman will never understand

Post by **digger303** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 12:27 am

Dropis258 wrote:
GangsterNo1 wrote:Stop! I'm already in trouble for trying to create this modelling thing known as a stash. The Mrs reckons I cant build more than one at a time so why do I need them all?? And I only have 3 that I'm not working on.
I feel your pain,my wife only allows me 2 kits one I'm working on and one under the bench ....woman will never understand

I suggest when your alone go into her wardrobe and take stuff leaving 2 of everything... then hide....

Post by **GangsterNo1** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 2:07 pm

I'd forgotten this thread too

Stash is now developing quite nicely and is up to around 20 including an Airfix 1/24 Typhoon. Tamiya Mossie is on watch on eBay and there is one for £100 on there now................wife is away for a week.........but skint until payday and she's back by then. All solutions considered, what do you reckon?

Post by **digger303** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:32 pm

when's ya birthday, fathers day or xmas is getting closer....

Post by **GangsterNo1** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 3:38 pm

Not close enough mate. Birthday in November and coincides nicely with the big IPMS show in Telford so will have some spends for that. But I want the Mossie now! I play guitar too and there is something called GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome), I think KAS (Kit Acquisition Syndrome) might be a real thing too

Post by **sheppsea** » Tue Aug 23, 2016 5:33 pm

GangsterNo1 wrote:Not close enough mate. Birthday in November and coincides nicely with the big IPMS show in Telford so will have some spends for that. But I want the Mossie now! I play guitar too and there is something called GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome), I think KAS (Kit Acquisition Syndrome) might be a real thing too

This syndromes are popping up everywhere, the worse of the lots I think must be CAD (Cigar Acquisition Disorder), once that bites it really does take hold! Although KAS don't show worrying signs as well

Post by **chalkyw** » Thu Aug 25, 2016 8:23 pm

Most addictions are 'cured' by the introduction of less harmful alternatives which give you the same buzz...........If I could think of an alternative to styrene then I might be on to something

but then it all just starts again

I started my return to modelling with a one kit, one build philosophy but the growing number of boxes under the bench just proves how foolish I was back then

...............Now I want a Mossie

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:51 pm

GangsterNo1 wrote:Not close enough mate. Birthday in November and coincides nicely with the big IPMS show in Telford so will have some spends for that. But I want the Mossie now! I play guitar too and there is something called GAS (Guitar Acquisition Syndrome), I think KAS (Kit Acquisition Syndrome) might be a real thing too

I reckon its a certainty you'll be able to get one for a good deal at Telford in November. Absence makes the heart grow fonder so keep your powder dry and you will be rewarded!

Sorry for mixing my metaphors but you know what I mean

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Aug 28, 2016 6:53 pm

chalkyw wrote:Most addictions are 'cured' by the introduction of less harmful alternatives which give you the same buzz...........If I could think of an alternative to styrene then I might be on to something but then it all just starts again

I started my return to modelling with a one kit, one build philosophy but the growing number of boxes under the bench just proves how foolish I was back then ...............Now I want a Mossie

I tried hard drugs and loose women but the allure faded. The call of the man cave was just too strong!

Post by **whiterosekillie** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 4:40 am

I nearly weakened last month when Monk bar Models in York had it for £99. Fear of Mrs WRK wasn't the clincher (although it's always there) - it was the realisation that I simply couldn't do it justice. Now I'm thinking, "what the hell, buy it, stash it, and build it when you've got a few more completions under your belt - and another kid's left home so you've got space to display it in the new spare room."

Post by **digger303** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:24 am

Stokesy44 wrote:
chalkyw wrote:Most addictions are 'cured' by the introduction of less harmful alternatives which give you the same buzz...........If I could think of an alternative to styrene then I might be on to something but then it all just starts again

I started my return to modelling with a one kit, one build philosophy but the growing number of boxes under the bench just proves how foolish I was back then ...............Now I want a Mossie
I tried hard drugs and loose women but the allure faded. The call of the man cave was just too strong!

THAT'S age creeping up...

god wish I was 20 again with what I know now.

Post by **digger303** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:27 am

whiterosekillie wrote:I nearly weakened last month when Monk bar Models in York had it for £99. Fear of Mrs WRK wasn't the clincher (although it's always there) - it was the realisation that I simply couldn't do it justice. Now I'm thinking, "what the hell, buy it, stash it, and build it when you've got a few more completions under your belt - and another kid's left home so you've got space to display it in the new spare room."

Try giving them growth hormones so you can shoe horn them out the door quicker.....

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 12:08 pm

I've just pulled the trigger on one of these but i've just got a horrible feeling i've bought the wrong one !
How many different variations are there and what's the pt no of the one you guy's are talking about ?

Post by **digger303** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:12 pm

Johnj wrote:I've just pulled the trigger on one of these but i've just got a horrible feeling i've bought the wrong one !
How many different variations are there and what's the pt no of the one you guy's are talking about ?

The 2015 build
https://www.scalemates.com/kits/944287- ... o-fb-mk-vi

Post by **Stokesy44** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 2:20 pm

Johnj wrote:I've just pulled the trigger on one of these but i've just got a horrible feeling i've bought the wrong one !
How many different variations are there and what's the pt no of the one you guy's are talking about ?

There's only one from Tamiya in 1/32 so you should be ok.

Post by **digger303** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 3:01 pm

Tamiya - Nr. 60326 - 1:32

Post by **Johnj** » Mon Aug 29, 2016 10:03 pm

digger303 wrote:Tamiya - Nr. 60326 - 1:32

Phew !

I think it must have been a totally different kit's box art i was looking at. I dont know what it was, i havent been able to find it again.
Looking forward to getting this, should be here by the end of thdm week.

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 9:16 am

Johnj wrote:
digger303 wrote:Tamiya - Nr. 60326 - 1:32
Phew !

I think it must have been a totally different kit's box art i was looking at. I dont know what it was, i havent been able to find it again.
Looking forward to getting this, should be here by the end of thdm week.

Excellent.

Just pray the postman doesn't get a hernia bringing it to your front door!

Post by **Johnj** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 12:17 pm

Stokesy44 wrote:
Johnj wrote:
digger303 wrote:Tamiya - Nr. 60326 - 1:32
Phew !

I think it must have been a totally different kit's box art i was looking at. I dont know what it was, i havent been able to find it again.
Looking forward to getting this, should be here by the end of thdm week.
Excellent.

Just pray the postman doesn't get a hernia bringing it to your front door!

It's a big'un is it ?

I'm thinking about doing it for the tamiya GB but i dont know if four months is long enough ? I'd like to know what others have in mind but i suppose i'll find out soon enough

Post by **Stokesy44** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 1:26 pm

Johnj wrote:
It's a big'un is it ?

I'm thinking about doing it for the tamiya GB but i dont know if four months is long enough ? I'd like to know what others have in mind but i suppose i'll find out soon enough

Sure is mate. Mind you, their 1/32 Corsair is no lightweight either, that box is almost as big.

Only thing about the Tamiya SIG is no aftermarket allowed. I will be getting some decals for mine so that counts me out.

I'd like to enter though so I think I'll be after one of their recent AFV releases for the SIG. The new Panther looks sweet so I may go for that.

Post by **Johnj** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:01 pm

Havent had a chance to have a proper look yet

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Post by **Johnj** » Thu Sep 01, 2016 8:50 pm

Ok, had a quick look through it and there's little chance of getting it built in four months, so thats out !
Stunning kit though, just stunning.