Global Scale Modeller

digger303 wrote: Sat Feb 04, 2023 11:21 pm Nice buys
Lovely tools that will get used for sure.
I've looked at the chopper before and the RPZ tools one and I think I like this the best as the entire chopper bed can be turned to the required angle
very quickly and is possibly ( not used it so don't know for sure) less finicky.
The blade used has it one bevelled cutting edge or 2 ?

bfrd wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:37 am It is highly possible that they screwed up the shipping rates. But, I would still rather have a single edge. There are no pins, I think I will drill and tap new holes.

digger303 wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:42 am

bfrd wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:37 am It is highly possible that they screwed up the shipping rates. But, I would still rather have a single edge. There are no pins, I think I will drill and tap new holes.

I remembered it was Will Patterson's podcast ( plastic posse) from some time ago. He knows were to find those single edge blades. If you drop him a line I'm sure he would be able to point you in the right direction.

bfrd wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 10:37 am

digger303 wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 8:42 am

bfrd wrote: Mon Feb 06, 2023 12:37 am It is highly possible that they screwed up the shipping rates. But, I would still rather have a single edge. There are no pins, I think I will drill and tap new holes.

I remembered it was Will Patterson's podcast ( plastic posse) from some time ago. He knows were to find those single edge blades. If you drop him a line I'm sure he would be able to point you in the right direction.

I've found a few sources already. However, I don't want 1,000 of them!

RangerNeil wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:15 pm Not the Postie today - but a VERY disgruntled DHL guy (one wonders if they have ever been seen gruntled??) who dropped - literally - a box off containing these:






The last but one set of RAF bombers from WW1 till modern era. I have a Heyford in the the post to mark the transition from the HP 0/400 of WW1 to the monoplanes interwar then the WW2 medium & heavies now the post war jets.

All I need now is somewhere to display them!!!

digger303 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:33 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:15 pm Not the Postie today - but a VERY disgruntled DHL guy (one wonders if they have ever been seen gruntled??) who dropped - literally - a box off containing these:






The last but one set of RAF bombers from WW1 till modern era. I have a Heyford in the the post to mark the transition from the HP 0/400 of WW1 to the monoplanes interwar then the WW2 medium & heavies now the post war jets.

All I need now is somewhere to display them!!!

Yes they are big boxes even for 1/72 and I guess completed they will be even bigger....

RangerNeil wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:35 pm

digger303 wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 11:33 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Tue Feb 07, 2023 5:15 pm Not the Postie today - but a VERY disgruntled DHL guy (one wonders if they have ever been seen gruntled??) who dropped - literally - a box off containing these:
The last but one set of RAF bombers from WW1 till modern era. I have a Heyford in the the post to mark the transition from the HP 0/400 of WW1 to the monoplanes interwar then the WW2 medium & heavies now the post war jets.

All I need now is somewhere to display them!!!

Yes they are big boxes even for 1/72 and I guess completed they will be even bigger....

Which brings us nicely back to the "How to display them" problem......

RangerNeil wrote: Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:29 pm Last but one of the expected packages came today.
The Matchbox 1980's issue of the Handley Page Heyford.


First thing I noted - that the seller omitted to mention - was that the kit had been started, most external surfaces are all covered in primer.


The other thing is the decal sheet is beyond repair. The tissue cover has been left on and its stuck to the decals. Someone has tried peeling it off - and its taken chunks of the decals with it....


I'm hoping another manufacturer will have decals for a Heyford in their product list.

RangerNeil wrote: Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:29 pm Last but one of the expected packages came today.
The Matchbox 1980's issue of the Handley Page Heyford.


First thing I noted - that the seller omitted to mention - was that the kit had been started, most external surfaces are all covered in primer.


The other thing is the decal sheet is beyond repair. The tissue cover has been left on and its stuck to the decals. Someone has tried peeling it off - and its taken chunks of the decals with it....


I'm hoping another manufacturer will have decals for a Heyford in their product list.

ForeverPlasticKits wrote: Sat Feb 11, 2023 10:59 pm Not really decent from the seller, i have this kit in stach, i will look if the decals sheet is in better condition and i could send you one of the two decorations.

I receive this little box of figurines this morning, rare one and very happy of this purchase! They will go with the VAB

digger303 wrote: Sun Feb 12, 2023 12:34 am That's pretty crappy of the seller to not make you aware before the sale....very crappy.
I've got a couple of kits here that are missing important parts, even a whole sprue. It's a horrible feeling

RangerNeil wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:23 pm Last of the packages for a while (or so the wife thinks...)
The 122mm ammo crates for the D30 and Ural.


Some very nice Ukranian sweets came with them too - delicious!!

digger303 wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 11:38 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Tue Feb 14, 2023 3:23 pm Last of the packages for a while (or so the wife thinks...)
The 122mm ammo crates for the D30 and Ural.


Some very nice Ukranian sweets came with them too - delicious!!

Nice
Did they come with decals for the crates ?

RangerNeil wrote: Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:29 pm Last but one of the expected packages came today.
The Matchbox 1980's issue of the Handley Page Heyford.


First thing I noted - that the seller omitted to mention - was that the kit had been started, most external surfaces are all covered in primer.


The other thing is the decal sheet is beyond repair. The tissue cover has been left on and its stuck to the decals. Someone has tried peeling it off - and its taken chunks of the decals with it....


I'm hoping another manufacturer will have decals for a Heyford in their product list.

SteelScooter wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:38 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Sat Feb 11, 2023 9:29 pm Last but one of the expected packages came today.
The Matchbox 1980's issue of the Handley Page Heyford.


First thing I noted - that the seller omitted to mention - was that the kit had been started, most external surfaces are all covered in primer.


The other thing is the decal sheet is beyond repair. The tissue cover has been left on and its stuck to the decals. Someone has tried peeling it off - and its taken chunks of the decals with it....


I'm hoping another manufacturer will have decals for a Heyford in their product list.

I made this kit as a lad in the 80s, even then I thought screw being the guy in the dustbin turret! I live a few miles from RAF Upper Heyford where these bombers began their service in the 1933. A 100mph biplane with open cockpit and fixed undercarriage armed with Lewis guns in the mid 30s, incredible! Imagine operating these in winter, From Wikipedia:

"On 12 December 1936, disaster struck one of these long-range exercises; a flight of seven Heyfords of No. 102 Squadron, stationed in Northern Ireland encountered fog and icy weather conditions on their approach to RAF Finningley, Yorkshire. Of these seven aircraft, four crashed and two had to make forced landings, resulting in the deaths of three crewmen and a further three sustaining injuries."

I would definitely message the seller and negotiate a discount or return. It isn't fair to misrepresent an item even if unintentional. APC make decals BTW. APC Heyford Decals

Engine95 wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:35 pm The second Dragon kit I've purchased. Admittedly, I haven't even unboxed the first one yet.

So who's the go to manufacturer for metal tracks? Is it Friulmodel or is there another manufacturer that makes a better quality track?

digger303 wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:27 pm

Engine95 wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:35 pm The second Dragon kit I've purchased. Admittedly, I haven't even unboxed the first one yet.

So who's the go to manufacturer for metal tracks? Is it Friulmodel or is there another manufacturer that makes a better quality track?

I'm not a buyer of metal tracks, but I do think there is one out there where the drilling of the pin holes isn't neccessary. I can't remeber who though ...sorry.
T- rex is producing a lot of 3d track that looks great.

Engine95 wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 6:32 pm

digger303 wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 11:27 pm

Engine95 wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2023 2:35 pm The second Dragon kit I've purchased. Admittedly, I haven't even unboxed the first one yet.

So who's the go to manufacturer for metal tracks? Is it Friulmodel or is there another manufacturer that makes a better quality track?

I'm not a buyer of metal tracks, but I do think there is one out there where the drilling of the pin holes isn't neccessary. I can't remeber who though ...sorry.
T- rex is producing a lot of 3d track that looks great.

My thanks sir, it would appear T-Rex has quite a nice 3D printed product line. And now I'm way down the rabbit hole on 3D printed track like T-Rex, Tankraft, and Heavy Hobby. Panzermeister36 did a video review on a bunch of them and those three came out on top.

Pacheco wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:13 pm By Mick 3D Print

Anti Javelin protection for Meng T-72B and russian soldier.

bfrd wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:55 pm I got my kit for the whirlybird build later this year!

KBF wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 7:09 pm I have wanted to buy this plane for so long. I did want to buy it when it was released and I actually got a bunch of Eduard detail parts for it somewhere..

Pacheco wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 12:13 pm By Mick 3D Print

Anti Javelin protection for Meng T-72B and russian soldier.

digger303 wrote: Thu Feb 16, 2023 11:40 pm Is this the right link
https://www.micksimportemporium.com.au/ ... -3d-prints

ForeverPlasticKits wrote: Fri Feb 17, 2023 7:22 pm A flat metal box with a little kit of the same material :





I hope i can use superglue on this full metal model.

Engine95 wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:37 pm Wow, this is tiny.

digger303 wrote: Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:39 am

Engine95 wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:37 pm Wow, this is tiny.

Yes they are. Nice set though.
Shame Archer is no longer producing, they used to do a very useful set that included vehicle placards....AR77046

Engine95 wrote: Sun Feb 19, 2023 2:13 am

digger303 wrote: Sun Feb 19, 2023 12:39 am

Engine95 wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2023 11:37 pm Wow, this is tiny.

Yes they are. Nice set though.
Shame Archer is no longer producing, they used to do a very useful set that included vehicle placards....AR77046

Agreed, it's a shame they retired and closed up shop. Although, I can't blame them. I hope they have an enjoyable, relaxing retirement sipping mint julips on the porch while a pork shoulder cooks for 12 hours at 275° (135°C) in the smoker and watching their grandkids run around in the yard in the beautiful North Carolina mountains.

Still, it leaves a bit of a void in that fine detail market.

Edited to add: Do I know they have grandkids and slow cook on a smoker? No, but I know Woody lives in a little town in the hills outside Raleigh, NC and I'm an optimist. I like to imagine they live that idyllic country life.

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Feb 22, 2023 4:11 pm Postie called - wife freaked out.....
WnW Roland C11a - to go with my Bristol F2B

DRUMS01 wrote: Sat Feb 25, 2023 1:58 am Jarrod and I enjoyed the Arado build so much we're looking at extending that theme with the following additions: