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

[krusty69]

well i got some stuff today!
revell 1/32 iron maiden spitfire mk11, built this before and enjoyed it but had to get rid of it . spruebrothers had it on sale so what the heck. also ot a border models apocalpse tank also on sale, it's snap together with precolored plastic, but i'm sure we can improve on that a wet pallette and some detail stuff rounded out the order. can't forget a couple of ammo of mi paint racks, i'll build those after a couple glasses of wine sure i'll end up with a piece or two glued to my head
thanks krusty

[digger303]

well i got some stuff today!
revell 1/32 iron maiden spitfire mk11, built this before and enjoyed it but had to get rid of it . spruebrothers had it on sale so what the heck. also ot a border models apocalpse tank also on sale, it's snap together with precolored plastic, but i'm sure we can improve on that a wet pallette and some detail stuff rounded out the order. can't forget a couple of ammo of mi paint racks, i'll build those after a couple glasses of wine sure i'll end up with a piece or two glued to my head
thanks krusty

Lovely haul and all stuff I would like myself
Don't go much for paper panzers and the like , but that apocalypse tank is turning my head

[RangerNeil]

Postie called again today - twice actually as he missed a package and had to return.
First was a contour guage needed for the Stingray project:


Second was a Tamiya razor saw, 2mm styrene sheet and 1mm styrene rod also for the Stingray project:

[digger303]

Postie called again today - twice actually as he missed a package and had to return.
First was a contour guage needed for the Stingray project:


Second was a Tamiya razor saw, 2mm styrene sheet and 1mm styrene rod also for the Stingray project:

[digger303]

A little bit boring, but here they are



and now saving the best for last.

[bfrd]

You realize that isn't a tank right?

[digger303]

You realize that isn't a tank right?

Was wondering where the tracks are

I'm firmly a armour guy, but I stray occasionally. Variety is the spice of life ...right

[RangerNeil]

A little bit boring, but here they are



and now saving the best for last.

The last one is a good find!!!

[bfrd]

You realize that isn't a tank right?

Was wondering where the tracks are

I'm firmly a armour guy, but I stray occasionally. Variety is the spice of life ...right

Read Stokesy's book before building that one to set the mood!

https://www.amazon.com.au/Wings-As-Eagl ... B00J04OMHO

[DRUMS01]

Any Hurricane or Spit, like a Mustang or Corsair is a good build right? Perhaps you can add a spare track link or two on the wings?

All I got since our last update was a Vietnam era helicopter crew for my Sky Crane (and another 1/18 die-cast car).

I haven't been posting much as my family and I were on a Western Caribbean Cruise for a week and just got back. I've also been working quite a bit on our yard already this spring. Then there are baseball games and other events as the weather improves over here.

[digger303]

You realize that isn't a tank right?

Was wondering where the tracks are

I'm firmly a armour guy, but I stray occasionally. Variety is the spice of life ...right

Read Stokesy's book before building that one to set the mood!

https://www.amazon.com.au/Wings-As-Eagl ... B00J04OMHO

I might just do that although I don't like reading books off a screen. Maybe a bit each night might work.

Any Hurricane or Spit, like a Mustang or Corsair is a good build right? Perhaps you can add a spare track link or two on the wings?

All I got since our last update was a Vietnam era helicopter crew for my Sky Crane (and another 1/18 die-cast car).

I haven't been posting much as my family and I were on a Western Caribbean Cruise for a week and just got back. I've also been working quite a bit on our yard already this spring. Then there are baseball games and other events as the weather improves over here.

Wow a lot to do.
Just hope this Hurricane is better than Fly Models kit.

[Tomcat64]

Not exactly postie, but having visited two model shows without buying anything I caved in at my third attempt yesterday and picked this up - being a sucker for early war armour and also being five quid cheaper than on t'internet


I also found a trader selling 3d printed figures, accessories & vehicles so picked up these dudes in scaffolding (not sure about the pink...)

[digger303]

Not exactly postie, but having visited two model shows without buying anything I caved in at my third attempt yesterday and picked this up - being a sucker for early war armour and also being five quid cheaper than on t'internet


I also found a trader selling 3d printed figures, accessories & vehicles so picked up these dudes in scaffolding (not sure about the pink...)

Both nice, but the figures are just in time for the group build....

[digger303]

A late 1944 subject that caught my eye.

[Twokidsnosleep]

Not exactly postie, but having visited two model shows without buying anything I caved in at my third attempt yesterday and picked this up - being a sucker for early war armour and also being five quid cheaper than on t'internet


I also found a trader selling 3d printed figures, accessories & vehicles so picked up these dudes in scaffolding (not sure about the pink...)

The pink will be fine, it is just the resin colour selected
Careful with the support sprues as it is easy to chip the figure when removing
Do an Ipa wash when you get it all un-sprued to remove any residues

[smokeriderdon]

Got this the other week and totally forgot to post it. Got a hell of a deal on it, so figured why not? 2 built Skyraiders and now like 5 in the stash. LOL

[ForeverPlasticKits]

No plastic kit but some paints and thinners :

[digger303]

Got this the other week and totally forgot to post it. Got a hell of a deal on it, so figured why not? 2 built Skyraiders and now like 5 in the stash. LOL

Very nice pick up and a very popular aircraft.

No plastic kit but some paints and thinners :

All very necessary items and pretty good paints too despite being around forever and all the trendy new stuff.

[Tomcat64]

Not exactly postie, but having visited two model shows without buying anything I caved in at my third attempt yesterday and picked this up - being a sucker for early war armour and also being five quid cheaper than on t'internet


I also found a trader selling 3d printed figures, accessories & vehicles so picked up these dudes in scaffolding (not sure about the pink...)

The pink will be fine, it is just the resin colour selected
Careful with the support sprues as it is easy to chip the figure when removing
Do an Ipa wash when you get it all un-sprued to remove any residues

Thanks for the tips - I've got most of the scaffolding off without damaging anything but still need to do some neatening.

I hadn't thought about washing them though - even though I always do with resin figures

[Tomcat64]

Couple more for me this week...

I've been dithering on this one for a while; I know it's a Dragon rebox and apparently it has some dimensional issues, but I finally decided that the stash "needed" an RSO so pulled the trigger


And also in the same package a chunk of resin to go on the rear deck of my StuG

[digger303]

Couple more for me this week...

I've been dithering on this one for a while; I know it's a Dragon rebox and apparently it has some dimensional issues, but I finally decided that the stash "needed" an RSO so pulled the trigger


And also in the same package a chunk of resin to go on the rear deck of my StuG

Like the RSO.

[krusty69]

good day today!
m60a1 just cause i needed one
a das werk m1918 155 howitzer cause it's cool
takom g6 rhino self-propelled howitzer, thats for the sci-fi group build. more on that later
classy hobby 1/16 tank crewman, for my tiger, and some paints.
one thing i want to mention i bought this from andy's hhq, late at night and i think a few cocktails were involved . well there were having a tax day sale, and i didn't add the code when checking out . sent a quick email and low and behold i recieved a credit the next day . me thinks a lot of company's would'nt do that today. so a toast to the boys at andy's hhq

[digger303]

good day today!
m60a1 just cause i needed one
a das werk m1918 155 howitzer cause it's cool
takom g6 rhino self-propelled howitzer, thats for the sci-fi group build. more on that later
classy hobby 1/16 tank crewman, for my tiger, and some paints.
one thing i want to mention i bought this from andy's hhq, late at night and i think a few cocktails were involved . well there were having a tax day sale, and i didn't add the code when checking out . sent a quick email and low and behold i recieved a credit the next day . me thinks a lot of company's would'nt do that today. so a toast to the boys at andy's hhq

M1918 155 howitzer and the M60 look really nice. The box art is so dynamic it just pulls me in.
Good on Andy's for looking after you.

[digger303]

No kits , but some nice accessories.

[KalebB]

No kits , but some nice accessories.

I'd love to hear your opinion on those T-34 tracks once you use them

[digger303]

No kits , but some nice accessories.

I'd love to hear your opinion on those T-34 tracks once you use them

Just for you I opened the pack and assembled 10 links. They have a molded in pin on every second link and you have to insert alink on a angle into the first pin and then stretch the second gap apart while also bending it a little in order to get the plate into the last pin. My fingers hurt a little after those 10. I did break 1 pin. Are there any spares ? I'm not sure, but I think there is about 160 links with maybe another 10 extra ones with pins.


They look ok to me and better than spending 60 bucks on metal or 3d tracks.

[RangerNeil]

Postie came a-knocking again.....


Last (I think) of the Airfix 1/72 floaty things.

[KalebB]

No kits , but some nice accessories.

I'd love to hear your opinion on those T-34 tracks once you use them

Just for you I opened the pack and assembled 10 links. They have a molded in pin on every second link and you have to insert alink on a angle into the first pin and then stretch the second gap apart while also bending it a little in order to get the plate into the last pin. My fingers hurt a little after those 10. I did break 1 pin. Are there any spares ? I'm not sure, but I think there is about 160 links with maybe another 10 extra ones with pins.


They look ok to me and better than spending 60 bucks on metal or 3d tracks.

I appreciate the indepth review of them so far! Good to know about the bending, etc. I'll be sure to be careful if I end up ordering some

[KalebB]

Postie came a-knocking again.....


Last (I think) of the Airfix 1/72 floaty things.

Fun looking lil boat

[RangerNeil]

Wife is getting naggy - 'cos the postie came again today. Twice. And then the Amazon guy rolled up......
First up was a big box full of the styrene needed for the Stingray project:


Then there was a package with Tamiya primer, another with a PE set for the Airfix Hampden. And the final one from Amazon with a pair of clamps (I went to order from that Swedish site - and they'd sold out!! )

[KalebB]

Wife is getting naggy - 'cos the postie came again today. Twice. And then the Amazon guy rolled up......
First up was a big box full of the styrene needed for the Stingray project:


Then there was a package with Tamiya primer, another with a PE set for the Airfix Hampden. And the final one from Amazon with a pair of clamps (I went to order from that Swedish site - and they'd sold out!! )

Oh lordy not twice

Looks like a good haul for the day

[Twokidsnosleep]

Nice re stock!

[digger303]

Wife is getting naggy - 'cos the postie came again today. Twice. And then the Amazon guy rolled up......
First up was a big box full of the styrene needed for the Stingray project:


Then there was a package with Tamiya primer, another with a PE set for the Airfix Hampden. And the final one from Amazon with a pair of clamps (I went to order from that Swedish site - and they'd sold out!! )

Nothing like a stock up.
After helping me find those clamps and you missed out
They do work well. the pads have to be Ca'ED on as mine kept peeling off.
I had one extra clamp ( 3 in a set)that I knew I wasn't going to use so I gave it to a mate.

[digger303]

I applauded the day ICM released this kit.

[KalebB]

Oooo the Gloster Gladiator is an amazing looking plane, that'll be a fun build

[RangerNeil]

Postie came again- wife's mood dropped from "nagging" to "complaining loudly" , may need to deal with this....
Anyways - todays deliver was the hull paints for the Stingray project.

[digger303]

Postie came again- wife's mood dropped from "nagging" to "complaining loudly" , may need to deal with this....
Anyways - todays deliver was the hull paints for the Stingray project.

[DRUMS01]

Nothing much lately, just dome 1/16 WW2 American uniform decals, but I have a couple other items in route and I'll post them once they arrive.

digger; That Gloster Gladiator looks really neat!

Neal; you can NEVER have too much shaped, sheet, and extruded styrene / plastic of various styles.

And I really need one of those paint racks too.

[Garion77]

I applauded the day ICM released this kit.

Nice kit that I have in my stash !

[digger303]

I applauded the day ICM released this kit.

Nice kit that I have in my stash !

Sweet....great minds and all that


Ps....gotta a Tiger moth coming too.

[digger303]

Snapped these up for $5 each

[Garion77]

Snapped these up for $5 each

Snapped what ? you forgot to put the pictures

[digger303]

Snapped these up for $5 each

Snapped what ? you forgot to put the pictures

awe crap...

[KalebB]

Helluva deal for 5 bucks each Digger

[RangerNeil]

Something came early today - delivery was estimated for May 24th.

[KalebB]

Something came early today - delivery was estimated for May 24th.

It's always nice when stuff comes in early!

[Twokidsnosleep]

I got a couple things today from eBay orders

First, a couple Jolly Roger flags for the top of the Pearl…the current build



Also a RAF set of wings patch for a Spitfire shadow box display I have on the back burner

[digger303]

A very nice cockpit and I'm sure the patch will look cool in the display too.

[RangerNeil]

More postal happiness. The paint for the lower hull of the ASR launch and the 0.5mm + 0.75 mm masking tape for Stingray!

[digger303]

Good stuff and very much needed for the Stingray.