What modelling goodies did the postman deliver today....

[digger303]

Buy more kits.....helps with the thread.
Whats the stats for people logging in each day......wondering how many lurkers are present

[DRUMS01]

Hey digger, I've been watching this thread, but don't have anything to post. I'm waiting for the arrival of several models. One is a Fujimi F1 kit of the Brabham fan car.

I think some of you must have affected me because the other three are all military / armor kits. More on all of it once I have them home and can post photos.

Ben / DRUMS01

[digger303]

Hey digger, I've been watching this thread, but don't have anything to post. I'm waiting for the arrival of several models. One is a Fujimi F1 kit of the Brabham fan car.

I think some of you must have affected me because the other three are all military / armor kits. More on all of it once I have them home and can post photos.

Ben / DRUMS01

I'll look forward to seeing them when they arrive. I've reduced my purchases lately so you could say I've reduced my support for this thread....
I've become a bit pickier now and try to buy upgrades for mu existing stash rather than buy new. Not saying I don't stray from the path occasionally, but I'm trying.....Blame SCOTTY and his new years resolution....
I'm really liking this flood of 3d printed parts that's hitting the market place now. I haven't bought much as yet, but I think I'm going to crack and buy some 50 and 30 cal mgs. I haven't researched the sellers as yet, because if I do I always press the buy now button...

[tg18083]

Little off the beat and path with this one, but it is slow as hell on here so better post before it all gets shut down
Ya, really.

For the airplane guys needing some nose weight or anyone wanting some weight to a model for feel
These are little self sticking lead weights for golf clubs, 3g each. $10 Cad for eight on Amazon


You could cut them and apply them in portions as needed for fit
The stickiness is strong as they stay on the surface of a golf club iron being swung and contacting a ball

The red round things are insertable putter weights for the base of my putter…20g each
Comes as a kit witha special wrench

I have used the same lead weights, trimmed to shape, as harness belts.

[digger303]

Little off the beat and path with this one, but it is slow as hell on here so better post before it all gets shut down
Ya, really.

For the airplane guys needing some nose weight or anyone wanting some weight to a model for feel
These are little self sticking lead weights for golf clubs, 3g each. $10 Cad for eight on Amazon


You could cut them and apply them in portions as needed for fit
The stickiness is strong as they stay on the surface of a golf club iron being swung and contacting a ball

The red round things are insertable putter weights for the base of my putter…20g each
Comes as a kit witha special wrench

I have used the same lead weights, trimmed to shape, as harness belts.

That's a good idea.

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Just arrived this morning this 3 axles german truck :



I wanted to build a big WW2 truck, this one has "modern" design at its time so that's the best choice (and the price was very interesting too!).

[aur0ra145]

Howdy folks!

Good to finally be back home, work has me going all over these days.

The other day, the wife and I visited the local model store, and behold. They had a kit I've been hunting for ages. Very excited to do this one. As the last one of these I built was the orange trainer version with landing gear. Which came to an early demise as my room mates dog ate the model.



The old kit that I finished.



The aftermath, thankfully she didn't swallow anything and didn't have any complications.

[digger303]

Just arrived this morning this 3 axles german truck :



I wanted to build a big WW2 truck, this one has "modern" design at its time so that's the best choice (and the price was very interesting too!).

Howdy folks!

Good to finally be back home, work has me going all over these days.

The other day, the wife and I visited the local model store, and behold. They had a kit I've been hunting for ages. Very excited to do this one. As the last one of these I built was the orange trainer version with landing gear. Which came to an early demise as my room mates dog ate the model.



The old kit that I finished.



The aftermath, thankfully she didn't swallow anything and didn't have any complications.

Good buy......the dog made sure you weren't going to repair the old one.

[KalebB]

Just arrived this morning this 3 axles german truck :



I wanted to build a big WW2 truck, this one has "modern" design at its time so that's the best choice (and the price was very interesting too!).

That'll be slick looking once built!

[digger303]

Just arrived this morning this 3 axles german truck :



I wanted to build a big WW2 truck, this one has "modern" design at its time so that's the best choice (and the price was very interesting too!).

That'll be slick looking once built!

Your right and it can tow a decent load too.

[RangerNeil]

This arrived today from KingKits to hopefully complete my collection of WW2 British bombers (need to check the stash to see if I've got a Whitly).


Hopefully its all there as the bags have been opened and discarded....

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Just arrived this morning this 3 axles german truck :



I wanted to build a big WW2 truck, this one has "modern" design at its time so that's the best choice (and the price was very interesting too!).

That'll be slick looking once built!

Yes, sure and no if i put some loading on the cargo part.

[Garion77]

Actually not something I got from the postman or the hobby shop but late birthday gifts (more then a month late with the busy schedule of everyone in the family !)

IMG_0197 by Francis Pare, sur Flickr

2 things I wanted for a while as I hear the tamiya kit is excellent and haven't made a ton of modern plane yet. And the book, well I'm a big fan since I saw the movie as kid ! I have the 1/72 Revell kit of it in my stash with tons of extras. SO it should help building it when time comes to it.

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Some boxes, the Marder II Dragon is only for the Voyager Model set (that i will use for the rebuild of a Tamiya Marder II) and the PaK 40 is a gift :



and a set of decalco sent directly from Ukraine for the Su-25K (originally for the MiG-29 but i think it'll be useful!) :

[RangerNeil]

Got this today to help with the cammo pattern on the Hind:

[Johnj]

I was pleasantly supprised to come in from work to find this had dropped.

[Twokidsnosleep]

I was pleasantly supprised to come in from work to find this had dropped.

Sweet you beat me to it
Mine is coming from HiroBoy soon

[Johnj]

Scott, i was told october so i wasnt even thinking about it. Another stunner though.

[psmithmags]

These came today, Colours are clear orange (for Motorhead tour truck- which I am enjoying so maybe more in the future?) chrome and cockpit green (which I forgot to order last time)

[smokeriderdon]

This is not terribly impressive. LOL Got the Monogram B-1B for a great price. Because the box was trashed and the decals as well. BUT, I purchased a set of the camo B-1 decals from Cartograph when they came out. So I was looking for a deal like this.

told the seller just throw the parts and directions in the smallest box you can mange. This will be like my B-58. Get the kit cheap then spend 100.00+ on after market. LOL

[ForeverPlasticKits]

A few add on for the F-1 Kitty Hawk in 1/48 scale in my stach and for boat in 1/700 scale :

[DRUMS01]

I think it is time for me to add to this string.

First update is not a model but something I am excited to share, a 1968 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400 convertible in 1/18 die-cast by ACME. With numerous impressive up scale details like both soft tops (up and down); nice door treatment (handles, door jams, door interior panels); opening trunk with detailed spare; floor mats with Pontiac logo's; Cloth seatbelts with PE buckles; detailed and readable hood tachometer; quality head and tail lights without ugly center posts; full under the hood details like plumbed brake booster, radiator hoses, plug wires, wired battery, plumbed window washer, fender bracing and detailed hood latch; underside fully detailed to include brake and fuel lines, etc.



Now it's model time, starting with these new additions. And I can't believe it either, armor or military ground vehicles:

I've seen a build string on this one which was done very well and sparked my interest in building one myself:



Believe it or not, over 50 years of modeling and I've never built a Sherman tank, got one now; even if it's an IDF Super Sherman. I may have to get metal individual links (?):



To assist in my 1/32 Arado Ar 196 build I also purchase these items:





Wonderful machined brass machine gun barrels:



More in route and will post an update on their arrival.

Ben / DRUMS01

[Twokidsnosleep]

Got some eBay treasure today
First up is a Tamiya dirt bike motorcycle. Not too pricey and will be a great build with re-laced metal spokes on the wheels





Next is a little Dremel Alkaline drill. Got this cheap as it was a golf club cleaner…similar to my orange ‘pumpkin carver’ shown
These are great little drills for modelling

[ForeverPlasticKits]

A golf cleaner from Dremel? Very strange but in use by modelers that'll be great!

[digger303]

Got some eBay treasure today
First up is a Tamiya dirt bike motorcycle. Not too pricey and will be a great build with re-laced metal spokes on the wheels





Next is a little Dremel Alkaline drill. Got this cheap as it was a golf club cleaner…similar to my orange ‘pumpkin carver’ shown
These are great little drills for modelling

A nifty little drill and I like the cordless aspect of it. Corded ones tend to knock stuff over. You may have to purchase a collet set for it though.

[bfrd]

Don't you have some dental drills that could do the same thing? Undoubtedly the office manager wouldn't mind you taking up an appointment slot to keep your clubs in good shape.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Couple more for me from the postman today

academy Helicopter. This has a special purpose that will become obvious over the next few weeks
I have a build plan for my 2023 January…..





Second is a lovely Tamiya Ducati bike. This thing is gorgeous!


Typical perfect Tamiya moulds and kit. I will wait to build this for some other liveries to come out

[digger303]

Couple more for me from the postman today

academy Helicopter. This has a special purpose that will become obvious over the next few weeks
I have a build plan for my 2023 January…..





Second is a lovely Tamiya Ducati bike. This thing is gorgeous!


Typical perfect Tamiya moulds and kit. I will wait to build this for some other liveries to come out

Nice pick ups.
I won't ask whats lurking in the far recesses of the grey matter. Not many parts in the kit, so shouldn't take long. Something to do on boxing day...
I couldn't help but think the artist did a great job depicting a helicopter for the box art, yet the back ground sucks. Looks like a cut and paste from a old PC game.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Ha ya it does look like that
No Money left to put effort to a background

[RangerNeil]

This came today from the Land Down Under - the last of the three vehicles......


The decals are as crispy as the Angel Interceptors, fortunately I have a couple of spares from the nice person who helped me out with the one on the nose of the SPV.....

[digger303]

This came today from the Land Down Under - the last of the three vehicles......


The decals are as crispy as the Angel Interceptors, fortunately I have a couple of spares from the nice person who helped me out with the one on the nose of the SPV.....

Kind of weird and cool all at the same time. First time I've seen one.
One of these was offered for sale yesterday and you don't see them for sale often.....Austin Powers Corvette Convertible
with Felicity Shagwell Figure

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Some little add on and figurines for the futur Matchbox builds :

[Twokidsnosleep]

Today's delivery



it goes with last week's choppah


See a pattern?? I have one box left coming soon

[digger303]

Today's delivery



it goes with last week's choppah


See a pattern?? I have one box left coming soon

CIA rejected my application as analyst.......too thick I think they said.....
Magnum PI ?

[bfrd]

See a pattern?? I have one box left coming soon

[digger303]

See a pattern?? I have one box left coming soon

I see the moustache doesn't help the bald guy....

[Twokidsnosleep]

See a pattern?? I have one box left coming soon

I see the moustache doesn't help the bald guy....

'cause he was so beautiful already

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Magnum and his Ferrari, what a symbol of an era!

As i'm concerned this kit, that i wanted without wanting it but a cheap price provoked the purchase :



This last prop English fighter is typical of its time, a mix of propeller and jet engine!

[digger303]

I see the moustache doesn't help the bald guy....

'cause he was so beautiful already

[digger303]

Magnum and his Ferrari, what a symbol of an era!

As i'm concerned this kit, that i wanted without wanting it but a cheap price provoked the purchase :



This last prop English fighter is typical of its time, a mix of propeller and jet engine!

Never seen one, but nice one to drop into your lap.

[ForeverPlasticKits]

Magnum and his Ferrari, what a symbol of an era!

As i'm concerned this kit, that i wanted without wanting it but a cheap price provoked the purchase :



This last prop English fighter is typical of its time, a mix of propeller and jet engine!

Never seen one, but nice one to drop into your lap.

[digger303]

Bibs and bobs.
Thought I'd give this 3rd generation AK paint out I've heard good things about and the other upgrade set that might be hard to work out .Is a grill set for a Beep.
Having a hard time getting a decal set for the same thing now that Archer has shut it's doors.

[Pacheco]

The brand new Mirage III by Special Hobby

[digger303]

The brand new Mirage III by Special Hobby

Nice and a all metal finish. Looks good.

[digger303]

Fomo drove me to grab these while I can as Mouse House closed it's doors a while ago.

[Pacheco]

Fomo drove me to grab these while I can as Mouse House closed it's doors a while ago.

Great decals !

I want to make a Aslav diorama regarding Timor some day.

[digger303]

Fomo drove me to grab these while I can as Mouse House closed it's doors a while ago.

Great decals !

I want to make a Aslav diorama regarding Timor some day.

If you do want Aussie decals then FIRESTORM seems atm to be able to get a few. But they are limited.
https://firestormmodels.com/store/searc ... rch&page=1

[smokeriderdon]

I have gotten a couple few in the last week, but this one was today and I actually took a pic. LOL The coffee came as well, and is absolutely 100% a needed modelling tool.



So now, once I build all the ones I have, I will have the Navy toilet bowl bomber, the VNAF in Navy colors (those two are done), a Sandy, a Korean war era AD5, The USAF A-1E trainer.

[RangerNeil]

Today brought the first and the last:


The first - of the RAF's heavy bombers, the Handley Page 0/400.

The last - both of the RAF's heavies for my collection and, for the time being, of kit purchases. The stash is growing too big now.

[smokeriderdon]

Stash is growing too big????? Someone go check on this man. I think he may have a severe head injury.