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

Post by **digger303** » Thu Sep 28, 2023 5:54 am

I've been a bit slack here lately, but here's a couple that arrived today.
For my Academy tusk 2

and this Mk 1 Churchill that I've been trying to track down for years and I'm so happy to finially lay my hands on one.
Actually in the end I put up a wanted ad and the first time failed so I put it up again 6-8 weeks later and snagged it straight off...persistence I guess.

Post by **aur0ra145** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 2:32 am

Got some AK US Army Helo Drab in the mail. This should go well with my AH-64D build. Also got a 0.7mm drill bit in the mail, which will also help on the helo.

Post by **digger303** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 3:14 am

Don't know about the air , but the normal 3rd gen paints are very good for brush painting.

Post by **Pacheco** » Fri Sep 29, 2023 5:13 pm

Two more for the stash.

Post by **vitormbda** » Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:50 pm

Arrive today

Post by **digger303** » Thu Oct 05, 2023 3:14 am

Nice buy, beats shaking by hand

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:16 pm

vitormbda wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:50 pm Arrive today

I like that a lot
Where did you get it???

Post by **smokeriderdon** » Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:56 pm

I need to get one of those paint shakers.

Nothing major in the mail. Just a B-47. Hopefully it will be a relatively easy and simple build. And it wont take up the space the 1/72 will. LOL

Post by **RangerNeil** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:54 pm

Veterans auction strikes again..... Getting dangerous now in terms of Wife, stash space and bank balance!!

Early Saab

No idea what this is - it came bundled with the Saab!

Alternate payload for the Mi-V-12

And the one I REALLY wanted

Post by **aur0ra145** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:25 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:54 pm Veterans auction strikes again..... Getting dangerous now in terms of Wife, stash space and bank balance!!
Early Saab

No idea what this is - it came bundled with the Saab!

Alternate payload for the Mi-V-12

And the one I REALLY wanted

That Swedish jet and the Eduard kit are sick!

Post by **digger303** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:57 am

RangerNeil wrote: Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:54 pm Veterans auction strikes again..... Getting dangerous now in terms of Wife, stash space and bank balance!!
Early Saab

No idea what this is - it came bundled with the Saab!

Alternate payload for the Mi-V-12

And the one I REALLY wanted

Can always suck the tummy in for a while in regards to the bank balance and space can be juggled to some extent, but ducking a wife when she's got the bit between her teeth is a daunting prospect....

The special armour kit is a tractor and lifting device ( giant ballons ) for the Komet jet

Post by **RangerNeil** » Sun Oct 08, 2023 8:01 pm

digger303 wrote: Sun Oct 08, 2023 1:57 am <snipped>
Can always suck the tummy in for a while in regards to the bank balance and space can be juggled to some extent, but ducking a wife when she's got the bit between her teeth is a daunting prospect....

The special armour kit is a tractor and lifting device ( giant ballons ) for the Komet jet

Thanks Digger. Think I'll move that one on then as thats outside my realm of interest.

(If anyones interested give me a shout. )

Very true about the wife..... Especially mine..... She hasn't quite got around to counting the kits and asking why I need so many Mil-24 and Saab Viggen kits..... May not be far away though - esp. when the package from JetMad arrives......

Post by **digger303** » Tue Oct 10, 2023 10:40 am

My paint mixer died, some fault with the motor. Very disappointing, however I managed to get another in short order.

I wouldn't be without one these days only wish the motor had more torque, not speed. Some of the gluey paints take a bit of force to get them mixed properly.

Post by **RangerNeil** » Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:33 pm

More postal goodness!!

* Wooden sticks for the 5 min epoxy.
* Airfix Rotodyne from the Veterans Auction site.
* 5 litres of Fabsil for the 1:1 Scale FFR Landies tilt.

Post by **aur0ra145** » Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:28 am

RangerNeil wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:33 pm More postal goodness!!

* Wooden sticks for the 5 min epoxy.
* Airfix Rotodyne from the Veterans Auction site.
* 5 litres of Fabsil for the 1:1 Scale FFR Landies tilt.

That aircraft is bonkers. Like, how does it work? Jet-tipped rotors? Retreating blade stalls? The aeronautical part of my brain is having trouble comprehending how that thing works. Very cool!

Post by **RangerNeil** » Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:02 am

aur0ra145 wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:28 am
RangerNeil wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:33 pm More postal goodness!!

* Wooden sticks for the 5 min epoxy.
* Airfix Rotodyne from the Veterans Auction site.
* 5 litres of Fabsil for the 1:1 Scale FFR Landies tilt.
That aircraft is bonkers. Like, how does it work? Jet-tipped rotors? Retreating blade stalls? The aeronautical part of my brain is having trouble comprehending how that thing works. Very cool!

The Rotodyne was basically an enhanced autogyro, exhaust gases from the engines were fed up to the tips to spin the rotor, there was no mechanical drive & thus no need for a tail rotor to counter-act the torque. It could land & take-off vertically like a conventional helicopter or it could use runways like a plane, only using a very short distance. Possibly the worlds first VSTOL that would have been commercially viable. It was seen as the perfect machine for intercity flights and had pre-orders from several airlines inc. American ones plus considerable interest from the RAF. It could carry passengers like a normal airliner, freight loaded through rear clam-shell doors or a combination of both.
Unfortunately it fell victim to a number of issues - not the least of which was UK politicians. Then there was the fact it was designed to use Rolls-Royce Tyne engines - but was refused permission because the Gov't wanted the export sales so Fairey were forced to use the less powerful Napier Eland's. And it fell foul of the first breed of eco-loons who complained about the noise of the tip jets. It took Fairey engineers 7 attempts to reduce noise without power loss only for the UK Gov't to order its cancellation.

Not only that but Fairey were also ordered to destroy all tooling and drawings as well as the flying prototypes (this has led some to conclude the project was another victim of US commercial interest, like TSR-2 as the RAF were then supplied with US built Chinooks - ironically the Mk VII tip silencers rendered the Rotodyne more quieter than the Chinook)

A good book on the machine, if you find it it, is "Fairey Rotodyne" by David Gibbings - ISBN: 978-0-7524-4916-6.

Post by **digger303** » Sat Oct 14, 2023 11:27 am

RangerNeil wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 9:02 am
aur0ra145 wrote: Sat Oct 14, 2023 1:28 am
RangerNeil wrote: Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:33 pm More postal goodness!!

* Wooden sticks for the 5 min epoxy.
* Airfix Rotodyne from the Veterans Auction site.
* 5 litres of Fabsil for the 1:1 Scale FFR Landies tilt.
That aircraft is bonkers. Like, how does it work? Jet-tipped rotors? Retreating blade stalls? The aeronautical part of my brain is having trouble comprehending how that thing works. Very cool!
The Rotodyne was basically an enhanced autogyro, exhaust gases from the engines were fed up to the tips to spin the rotor, there was no mechanical drive & thus no need for a tail rotor to counter-act the torque. It could land & take-off vertically like a conventional helicopter or it could use runways like a plane, only using a very short distance. Possibly the worlds first VSTOL that would have been commercially viable. It was seen as the perfect machine for intercity flights and had pre-orders from several airlines inc. American ones plus considerable interest from the RAF. It could carry passengers like a normal airliner, freight loaded through rear clam-shell doors or a combination of both.
Unfortunately it fell victim to a number of issues - not the least of which was UK politicians. Then there was the fact it was designed to use Rolls-Royce Tyne engines - but was refused permission because the Gov't wanted the export sales so Fairey were forced to use the less powerful Napier Eland's. And it fell foul of the first breed of eco-loons who complained about the noise of the tip jets. It took Fairey engineers 7 attempts to reduce noise without power loss only for the UK Gov't to order its cancellation. Not only that but Fairey were also ordered to destroy all tooling and drawings as well as the flying prototypes (this has led some to conclude the project was another victim of US commercial interest, like TSR-2 as the RAF were then supplied with US built Chinooks - ironically the Mk VII tip silencers rendered the Rotodyne more quieter than the Chinook)

A good book on the machine, if you find it it, is "Fairey Rotodyne" by David Gibbings - ISBN: 978-0-7524-4916-6.

You've expanded my knowledge once again. That was a interesting and entertaining tale.

Bit low forcing them to destroy all knowledge and tooling.

Post by **DBMiller** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:14 pm

I haven't been able to model for months, so yesterday I went to a show in New Hampshire - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipmsusa ... 601502999/ -
for a bit of inspiration.
I bought models. Of course.
The F-100 is to go with vol. 1 of the Century Series book that I got last month:

Also this:

And the big score -price reduced from the last time I saw it-

Post by **Garion77** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:47 pm

Hello fellow modelers !

So here's what the postman had for me in 2 different deliveries

Sans titre by Francis Pare, sur Flickr

So a few paint brushes (but was sent the wrong length of handle

). The tube are actually collapsable tube to put pencils or paintbrushes. I'll use them to sort out a few things in my new modeling area.

But it's the rest that more interesting

I've got VMS CA glue and the concentrate to make their thinner, which is now my favorite thinner for acrylics. I've got Tamiya's punch. Not as expensive as others and don't need it that much. So it should do for my needs. I've got AK paints and a Tamiya paint can that are for my upcoming projects (the WnW we see in the corner). The Tamiya paint can (Peal light blue) should be a good match for the scheme I'm going to do.

Finally the last and most interesting is beautiful Cooper State Model ! Wanted one of their kits for a while and their was a small kind of sale

But it was mostly to make me feel better. At first glance, the kit looks awesome and even looks a bit better then WnW for half the retail price. And the instructions are much better !

Post by **digger303** » Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:58 pm

Garion77 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:47 pm Hello fellow modelers !

So here's what the postman had for me in 2 different deliveries

Sans titre by Francis Pare, sur Flickr

So a few paint brushes (but was sent the wrong length of handle ). The tube are actually collapsable tube to put pencils or paintbrushes. I'll use them to sort out a few things in my new modeling area.

But it's the rest that more interesting I've got VMS CA glue and the concentrate to make their thinner, which is now my favorite thinner for acrylics. I've got Tamiya's punch. Not as expensive as others and don't need it that much. So it should do for my needs. I've got AK paints and a Tamiya paint can that are for my upcoming projects (the WnW we see in the corner). The Tamiya paint can (Peal light blue) should be a good match for the scheme I'm going to do.

Finally the last and most interesting is beautiful Cooper State Model ! Wanted one of their kits for a while and their was a small kind of sale But it was mostly to make me feel better. At first glance, the kit looks awesome and even looks a bit better then WnW for half the retail price. And the instructions are much better !

Very nice selection. What's the Infini easy cutter ?
The spray can looks more grey than blue ?

Post by **Rubicon** » Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:15 am

DBMiller wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:14 pm I haven't been able to model for months, so yesterday I went to a show in New Hampshire - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipmsusa ... 601502999/ -
for a bit of inspiration.
I bought models. Of course.
The F-100 is to go with vol. 1 of the Century Series book that I got last month:

Also this:

And the big score -price reduced from the last time I saw it-

Nice haul!!
I missed GraniteCon this year due to going to Search and Rescue training in Weare, NH, bummed, but it was more important. GSMC was my old club.

Post by **RangerNeil** » Tue Oct 17, 2023 3:26 am

DBMiller wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 3:14 pm I haven't been able to model for months, so yesterday I went to a show in New Hampshire - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ipmsusa ... 601502999/ -
for a bit of inspiration.
I bought models. Of course.
The F-100 is to go with vol. 1 of the Century Series book that I got last month:

Also this:

And the big score -price reduced from the last time I saw it-

Oooohhhh - count me jealous for that SHADO Skydiver!!! That was a great find.

Post by **Garion77** » Tue Oct 17, 2023 10:29 am

digger303 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 11:58 pm
Garion77 wrote: Mon Oct 16, 2023 6:47 pm Hello fellow modelers !

So here's what the postman had for me in 2 different deliveries

Sans titre by Francis Pare, sur Flickr

So a few paint brushes (but was sent the wrong length of handle ). The tube are actually collapsable tube to put pencils or paintbrushes. I'll use them to sort out a few things in my new modeling area.

But it's the rest that more interesting I've got VMS CA glue and the concentrate to make their thinner, which is now my favorite thinner for acrylics. I've got Tamiya's punch. Not as expensive as others and don't need it that much. So it should do for my needs. I've got AK paints and a Tamiya paint can that are for my upcoming projects (the WnW we see in the corner). The Tamiya paint can (Peal light blue) should be a good match for the scheme I'm going to do.

Finally the last and most interesting is beautiful Cooper State Model ! Wanted one of their kits for a while and their was a small kind of sale But it was mostly to make me feel better. At first glance, the kit looks awesome and even looks a bit better then WnW for half the retail price. And the instructions are much better !
Very nice selection. What's the Infini easy cutter ?
The spray can looks more grey than blue ?

It's the type D easy cutter. I already have the type A. Love it. Since I like painting instead of decals for markings lots of time, I think it will come handy from time to time.

As for the spray can, well you'll see with the email I sent. It's kind of a metallic light purple, as I spray tested on the wing of my Javelin. No use for that ! and will never have the use for it !

Post by **vitormbda** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 12:21 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Thu Oct 05, 2023 4:16 pm
vitormbda wrote: Wed Oct 04, 2023 10:50 pm Arrive today
I like that a lot
Where did you get it???

I get it from that chinese site Ali.......

But if you search it, it's a japanese product from Plamokojo

And it works very well

Post by **digger303** » Wed Oct 18, 2023 1:24 pm

I'm back

Picked up another bargain just out of curiosity more than anything. These go for silly prices on amazon, like 200 bucks.

The rainbow coloured popper is I hope going to be good for using small amounts of paint. The cups are finger tip size and
the whole thing is made from silicone. So the idea is when the paint has dried as it does you can just pop it and the paint
will peel out leaving it clean as a whistle. Well that's the idea.

Post by **digger303** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 3:25 am

Another Churchill, this time a Mk 6.

Post by **RangerNeil** » Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:43 pm

Postie person called today:

Post by **digger303** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:46 am

RangerNeil wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:43 pm Postie person called today:

I know I should be thinking wow SUPER-FREIGHTER, but the Jagdtiger grabs me the most....

Post by **digger303** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:47 am

Todays arrivals

Forgot to include the sherman barrel...damn.

PS....hope to be using that Vickers in a buddy build before Xmas....

Post by **RangerNeil** » Tue Oct 24, 2023 1:23 pm

digger303 wrote: Tue Oct 24, 2023 10:46 am
RangerNeil wrote: Fri Oct 20, 2023 9:43 pm Postie person called today:

I know I should be thinking wow SUPER-FREIGHTER, but the Jagdtiger grabs me the most....

I've had a long time ambition to build the Tiger family. So I now have the King Tiger and Jagd Tiger here and I'm awaiting delivery of a Tiger 1 and Schturm Tiger. That just leaves the Tiger (P) Elefant to find.

Mean time - more auction goodies!!

Post by **digger303** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:09 am

I know I should be thinking wow SUPER-FREIGHTER, but the Jagdtiger grabs me the most....

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I've had a long time ambition to build the Tiger family. So I now have the King Tiger and Jagd Tiger here and I'm awaiting delivery of a Tiger 1 and Schturm Tiger. That just leaves the Tiger (P) Elefant to find.

Mean time - more auction goodies!!

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Nice buy. I built the Takom one and the only small problem I had was there was too big a gap where the gun shield rotated in the sponson.
I'm sure you won't have the same issue though. Look forward to you building this and the Tiger series of tanks. I wouldn't mind building one myself next year.

Post by **BigWall** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:40 am

I picked up the new Adam Wilder book. It's got a lot of good info and techniques in it. I can't wait to finish the Mike Rinaldi book I'm currently reading and start this new one. The Wilder book features his Tortoise build so I'm interested to see that in detail. I've also bought a lot of model paint and tools for working on my Jeep lately. My wife definitely has her antennae up.

T28 by Big Wall, on Flickr

Post by **Garion77** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:31 am

digger303 wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 12:09 am I know I should be thinking wow SUPER-FREIGHTER, but the Jagdtiger grabs me the most....

I've had a long time ambition to build the Tiger family. So I now have the King Tiger and Jagd Tiger here and I'm awaiting delivery of a Tiger 1 and Schturm Tiger. That just leaves the Tiger (P) Elefant to find.

Mean time - more auction goodies!!

[/quote]

Nice buy. I built the Takom one and the only small problem I had was there was too big a gap where the gun shield rotated in the sponson.
I'm sure you won't have the same issue though. Look forward to you building this and the Tiger series of tanks. I wouldn't mind building one myself next year.

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Nice catch ! I would to build one of those tanks whenever I get to build my first one !

Post by **Garion77** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:32 am

BigWall wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 1:40 am I picked up the new Adam Wilder book. It's got a lot of good info and techniques in it. I can't wait to finish the Mike Rinaldi book I'm currently reading and start this new one. The Wilder book features his Tortoise build so I'm interested to see that in detail. I've also bought a lot of model paint and tools for working on my Jeep lately. My wife definitely has her antennae up.

T28 by Big Wall, on Flickr

Are the books for more advance tank builder or beginner in the tank world would get worth it's money ?

Post by **BigWall** » Wed Oct 25, 2023 9:44 pm

Garion77 wrote: Wed Oct 25, 2023 11:32 am Are the books for more advance tank builder or beginner in the tank world would get worth it's money ?

I think it has good info for all modelers. He shows how to to everything from painting and weathering to using copper to scratch build parts. He also has a couple other books. One covers building and the second covers painting/weathering. It looks like a lot of the info from those two books is used in the new book. The new book is over 300 pages.

Post by **digger303** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:34 am

Clearing the post box today was most productive...

Got a few glitzy bits for my Churchill's

and a Mobelwagen which was more or less a prototype for the Ostwind and Wirbelwind still to come.
Some very crisp details in this kit too.

Post by **Garion77** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:43 am

digger303 wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:34 am Clearing the post box today was most productive...

Got a few glitzy bits for my Churchill's

and a Mobelwagen which was more or less a prototype for the Ostwind and Wirbelwind still to come.
Some very crisp details in this kit too.

And what about the Montex mask ? are you really planning to paint the lozenge fabrics in the future ??? Cheers to you my friend if you do !

Post by **digger303** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:48 am

Garion77 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:43 am
digger303 wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:34 am Clearing the post box today was most productive...

Got a few glitzy bits for my Churchill's

and a Mobelwagen which was more or less a prototype for the Ostwind and Wirbelwind still to come.
Some very crisp details in this kit too.

And what about the Montex mask ? are you really planning to paint the lozenge fabrics in the future ??? Cheers to you my friend if you do !

I might give it a go. It might be better than wrestling with large decals and drilling holes through them. I don't know, but I'm willing to try it at least once.

Post by **Garion77** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:53 am

digger303 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:48 am
Garion77 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:43 am
digger303 wrote: Fri Oct 27, 2023 4:34 am Clearing the post box today was most productive...

Got a few glitzy bits for my Churchill's

and a Mobelwagen which was more or less a prototype for the Ostwind and Wirbelwind still to come.
Some very crisp details in this kit too.

And what about the Montex mask ? are you really planning to paint the lozenge fabrics in the future ??? Cheers to you my friend if you do !
I might give it a go. It might be better than wrestling with large decals and drilling holes through them. I don't know, but I'm willing to try it at least once.

true that the decals gave me lots of trouble on the Pfalz. Although the Aviattic ones worked quite better it was still lots of trouble. The biggest problem I had was cutting them to the right size to fit the wing.

Post by **digger303** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:43 pm

Garion77 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:53 am
digger303 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:48 am
Garion77 wrote: Sat Oct 28, 2023 11:43 am

And what about the Montex mask ? are you really planning to paint the lozenge fabrics in the future ??? Cheers to you my friend if you do !
I might give it a go. It might be better than wrestling with large decals and drilling holes through them. I don't know, but I'm willing to try it at least once.

true that the decals gave me lots of trouble on the Pfalz. Although the Aviattic ones worked quite better it was still lots of trouble. The biggest problem I had was cutting them to the right size to fit the wing.

Yes well I can see my knife skills making that scalpel run right out of alignment and stuffing up a perfect decal. It's the way I roll...

Post by **digger303** » Sun Oct 29, 2023 2:56 pm

Nipped over to the markets in Geraldton ,200km round trip so I wasn't coming back empty handed.

Always liked the box art on the Sheridan from RFM so that convinced me. Then there was the snow mobile...unusual so thats a keeper and then the Citroen in 1/48 was because of the diorama potential and at 15 bucks why not.

Post by **RangerNeil** » Tue Oct 31, 2023 4:33 pm