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Oh that is fantastic!digger303 wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:10 am Seems our postal service has up'ed it's game as stuff is getting here quicker than ever.
A nice bundle I picked up. Not sure if the figure is a repop or the genuine item. Looks damn good though if it is a remolded one.
Royal Mail has kicked their game down the gutter!! JetMad sent my 1/32 Viggen off from Turkey on 16th of Feb together with 5 others. We know the container got as far as Heathrow - and since then theres no sign of it....digger303 wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:10 am Seems our postal service has up'ed it's game as stuff is getting here quicker than ever.
A nice bundle I picked up. Not sure if the figure is a repop or the genuine item. Looks damn good though if it is a remolded one.
I heard there was a Royal Mail modellers clubRangerNeil wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 8:40 pmRoyal Mail has kicked their game down the gutter!! JetMad sent my 1/32 Viggen off from Turkey on 16th of Feb together with 5 others. We know the container got as far as Heathrow - and since then theres no sign of it....digger303 wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:10 am Seems our postal service has up'ed it's game as stuff is getting here quicker than ever.
A nice bundle I picked up. Not sure if the figure is a repop or the genuine item. Looks damn good though if it is a remolded one.
Looks to be a sweet kit. I've been looking at buying it as well. And the figure is an after market reboot, but it is done well. Should be a nice build for you.digger303 wrote: Wed Apr 24, 2024 6:10 am Seems our postal service has up'ed it's game as stuff is getting here quicker than ever.
A nice bundle I picked up. Not sure if the figure is a repop or the genuine item. Looks damn good though if it is a remolded one.
so we substituted this one
Metal paint job, braver than I however I'll be glad to tag along and learn how it's done...RangerNeil wrote: Fri May 03, 2024 2:49 pm Double whammy from Mr Postman today.
First there was this:
And then these.... Anyone care to guess what they contain - without looking at the appropriate build thread first?
Nice pick up...and really hugeDRUMS01 wrote: Sun May 05, 2024 8:54 pm Hey Scott, I see what you mean regarding the figures.... In my experience with figures from China, they mix 1/18 and 1/16 within the same descriptions, but there is a difference. As I'm sure you know 1/16 figures are 120mm and 1/18 are I believe to be around 90mm. That most likely explains the variance your showing.
Neil, that Meteor will be stunning on bare metal, especially in 1/32.
Hey digger, is the railroad item the beginning of something new in your modeling direction? It could also add something new to a 1/35 diorama (?). What do you have up your sleeve?
As most of you know, I'm beginning to enjoy the smaller or micro scale stuff, so I decided to get something really small.....
Not really, this will add to my existing 1:18 scale aircraft. After this all I need are the Hellcat, the F-16 and F-14 to complete the set (20 + and counting)...
I thought it was June?!?!?!?
Ahh yes it is June 1st
A freaking wheelie bin....idiots.Tomcat64 wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 5:32 pm There's a bit of a story on this one so grab a cuppa...
While we were on holiday I picked up an email from the Royal Mail saying that they were going to deliver a package from Hannants - an item I'd had on back order for a while and which had actually been announced a few years ago. So I logged onto the RM website and asked them to deliver to a neighbour and got a delivery notification later... something to look forward to when we got home I thought
What I found when we got home was this:
For those not in the UK or familiar with the term "Wheelie Bin" - this is our general waste/trash/garbage bin which before we went away had been garnished with such tasteful items as a bag of used cat litter and several items of general waste... however the icing on the top was that our waste collection day happened to be after the mail was delivered and yep the bin had been emptied before we got home.
Unimpressed with this choice of "safe place" I raised a complaint with the RM, asking amongst other things how I should claim compensation. The response I got three days later was underwhelming to say the least, but buried in the corporate b/s was a clue that they expected the sender to make the compensation claim.
So I contacted Hannants who called me back to confirm the details and despite this issue obviously not being of their making despatched a replacement that same afternoon and will claim comp for the ineptitude of the mail service; so I now have one of these beasts
I am genuinely blown away by Hannants customer service, as far as they're concerned the order isn't complete until it's in your hands
Just one more footnote...this was included in the paperwork in the kit and seemed to have RangerNeil's name all over it
Keen to get started are weTwokidsnosleep wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:00 amAhh yes it is June 1st
Apologies
As regards Royal Mail - I'll second a vote for incompetence. JetMads despatched 6 x 1/32 Viggens to the UK on 16/02/24, one of which was mine. Turkish postal tracking records them as arriving at Heathrow on the 18/02/24. At this point they literally vanish into thin air. RM tracking still lists the shipment number as "in transit from Turkey. Jetmads are now talking RM to see whats going on but for the time being 6 x £500 worth of kits are AWOL and cannot be replaced as the entire production run has been sold.digger303 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:01 amA freaking wheelie bin....idiots.Tomcat64 wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 5:32 pm There's a bit of a story on this one so grab a cuppa...
While we were on holiday I picked up an email from the Royal Mail saying that they were going to deliver a package from Hannants - an item I'd had on back order for a while and which had actually been announced a few years ago. So I logged onto the RM website and asked them to deliver to a neighbour and got a delivery notification later... something to look forward to when we got home I thought
What I found when we got home was this:
For those not in the UK or familiar with the term "Wheelie Bin" - this is our general waste/trash/garbage bin which before we went away had been garnished with such tasteful items as a bag of used cat litter and several items of general waste... however the icing on the top was that our waste collection day happened to be after the mail was delivered and yep the bin had been emptied before we got home.
Unimpressed with this choice of "safe place" I raised a complaint with the RM, asking amongst other things how I should claim compensation. The response I got three days later was underwhelming to say the least, but buried in the corporate b/s was a clue that they expected the sender to make the compensation claim.
So I contacted Hannants who called me back to confirm the details and despite this issue obviously not being of their making despatched a replacement that same afternoon and will claim comp for the ineptitude of the mail service; so I now have one of these beasts
I am genuinely blown away by Hannants customer service, as far as they're concerned the order isn't complete until it's in your hands
Just one more footnote...this was included in the paperwork in the kit and seemed to have RangerNeil's name all over it
A big cheer for Hannants
I dunno if that chopper will appeal to Neil. It's a Trumpeter kit and not all that likely to be of the ilk of a SMER or A model.....would be too easy to assemble
Lovely half track I wonder how it will compare to Tamiya's old offering ?
RangerNeil wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 4:41 pmAs regards Royal Mail - I'll second a vote for incompetence. JetMads despatched 6 x 1/32 Viggens to the UK on 16/02/24, one of which was mine. Turkish postal tracking records them as arriving at Heathrow on the 18/02/24. At this point they literally vanish into thin air. RM tracking still lists the shipment number as "in transit from Turkey. Jetmads are now talking RM to see whats going on but for the time being 6 x £500 worth of kits are AWOL and cannot be replaced as the entire production run has been sold.digger303 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:01 amA freaking wheelie bin....idiots.Tomcat64 wrote: Thu May 09, 2024 5:32 pm There's a bit of a story on this one so grab a cuppa...
While we were on holiday I picked up an email from the Royal Mail saying that they were going to deliver a package from Hannants - an item I'd had on back order for a while and which had actually been announced a few years ago. So I logged onto the RM website and asked them to deliver to a neighbour and got a delivery notification later... something to look forward to when we got home I thought
What I found when we got home was this:
For those not in the UK or familiar with the term "Wheelie Bin" - this is our general waste/trash/garbage bin which before we went away had been garnished with such tasteful items as a bag of used cat litter and several items of general waste... however the icing on the top was that our waste collection day happened to be after the mail was delivered and yep the bin had been emptied before we got home.
Unimpressed with this choice of "safe place" I raised a complaint with the RM, asking amongst other things how I should claim compensation. The response I got three days later was underwhelming to say the least, but buried in the corporate b/s was a clue that they expected the sender to make the compensation claim.
So I contacted Hannants who called me back to confirm the details and despite this issue obviously not being of their making despatched a replacement that same afternoon and will claim comp for the ineptitude of the mail service; so I now have one of these beasts
I am genuinely blown away by Hannants customer service, as far as they're concerned the order isn't complete until it's in your hands
Just one more footnote...this was included in the paperwork in the kit and seemed to have RangerNeil's name all over it
A big cheer for Hannants
I dunno if that chopper will appeal to Neil. It's a Trumpeter kit and not all that likely to be of the ilk of a SMER or A model.....would be too easy to assemble
Lovely half track I wonder how it will compare to Tamiya's old offering ?
As regards the Trumpeter Mi-4 kit - point me at it!!! I'd love the chance for a nice easy build after the last few!!!!
Thanks Ben - delivery services just seem to be on a downward spiral at the moment - I guess it's because the driver has to deliver so many within a set timeframe to make any money that they just want to dump & run.DRUMS01 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 12:24 am Now thats a story Neil. There some of those zany deliveries here in the USA as well. Evidently the $30.00 + they pay the delivery driver is not enough for them to give a crap. While its a sad state of affairs, it is also nice to know that you have great customer service from your supplier. I had my eye on that Flak Track too so I'm eager to see what you think of it and how it builds up. And a full "YES" that is definitely his type of whirlybird.
That looks like a nice little aircraft digger, I never knew anything about it prior to your post.
I had something on preorder for several months as well that just came home:
Interesting in the paint choices that they have a German captured color scheme:
If I keep getting these 1/16 kits I will need a larger basement.
Happy modeling everyone!
Yup - even if I had been home I didn't particularly like the idea of having to go trash diving to fetch my kit!
You think the danger of parts actually fitting together properly might put him off???digger303 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:01 am I dunno if that chopper will appeal to Neil. It's a Trumpeter kit and not all that likely to be of the ilk of a SMER or A model.....would be too easy to assemble
Well it's 760+ parts with a turned metal barrel & indy-link tracks so it's definitely not Tamiya-country... the only thing missing is a crew which I suspect I'll feel the need to add when it gets to the benchdigger303 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:01 am Lovely half track I wonder how it will compare to Tamiya's old offering ?
Man and I was pissed off at a £70 kit being dumpedRangerNeil wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 4:41 pm As regards Royal Mail - I'll second a vote for incompetence. JetMads despatched 6 x 1/32 Viggens to the UK on 16/02/24, one of which was mine. Turkish postal tracking records them as arriving at Heathrow on the 18/02/24. At this point they literally vanish into thin air. RM tracking still lists the shipment number as "in transit from Turkey. Jetmads are now talking RM to see whats going on but for the time being 6 x £500 worth of kits are AWOL and cannot be replaced as the entire production run has been sold.
As regards the Trumpeter Mi-4 kit - point me at it!!! I'd love the chance for a nice easy build after the last few!!!!
what a joke; hopefully it's buried in customs waiting for clearance and it turns up soon Any ideas about a crew that's a good enough for this kit ?Tomcat64 wrote: Sat May 11, 2024 7:59 amThanks Ben - delivery services just seem to be on a downward spiral at the moment - I guess it's because the driver has to deliver so many within a set timeframe to make any money that they just want to dump & run.DRUMS01 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 12:24 am Now thats a story Neil. There some of those zany deliveries here in the USA as well. Evidently the $30.00 + they pay the delivery driver is not enough for them to give a crap. While its a sad state of affairs, it is also nice to know that you have great customer service from your supplier. I had my eye on that Flak Track too so I'm eager to see what you think of it and how it builds up. And a full "YES" that is definitely his type of whirlybird.
That looks like a nice little aircraft digger, I never knew anything about it prior to your post.
I had something on preorder for several months as well that just came home:
Interesting in the paint choices that they have a German captured color scheme:
If I keep getting these 1/16 kits I will need a larger basement.
Happy modeling everyone!
There'll definitely be a build thread when this one hits the bench but the rummage through the box looks promising
Enjoy your Greyhound - I look forward to seeing how you pimp it upYup - even if I had been home I didn't particularly like the idea of having to go trash diving to fetch my kit!You think the danger of parts actually fitting together properly might put him off???digger303 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:01 am I dunno if that chopper will appeal to Neil. It's a Trumpeter kit and not all that likely to be of the ilk of a SMER or A model.....would be too easy to assembleWell it's 760+ parts with a turned metal barrel & indy-link tracks so it's definitely not Tamiya-country... the only thing missing is a crew which I suspect I'll feel the need to add when it gets to the benchdigger303 wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 1:01 am Lovely half track I wonder how it will compare to Tamiya's old offering ?
Man and I was pissed off at a £70 kit being dumpedRangerNeil wrote: Fri May 10, 2024 4:41 pm As regards Royal Mail - I'll second a vote for incompetence. JetMads despatched 6 x 1/32 Viggens to the UK on 16/02/24, one of which was mine. Turkish postal tracking records them as arriving at Heathrow on the 18/02/24. At this point they literally vanish into thin air. RM tracking still lists the shipment number as "in transit from Turkey. Jetmads are now talking RM to see whats going on but for the time being 6 x £500 worth of kits are AWOL and cannot be replaced as the entire production run has been sold.
As regards the Trumpeter Mi-4 kit - point me at it!!! I'd love the chance for a nice easy build after the last few!!!!
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon May 06, 2024 2:31 am June 1st is SciFi Sig
October 1st is Fantastic Figure Fiesta
Buy something for those and join the fun!!!!!!!!!
Is it May or June start?
Whew! I'm slow enough already without missing a month already!
That's a nice bargain!!digger303 wrote: Thu May 16, 2024 2:09 pm I had a pleasant chat with the market stall holder today and walked away with with this beauty. He was having trouble off loading it and he talked me into it with a low offer.....It's my weakness ..bargains
Shame its not an Antar but.....98mm long? I would post my 'Go big or go home' meme but I dont want to overuse it!RangerNeil wrote: Fri May 17, 2024 3:00 amThat's a nice bargain!!digger303 wrote: Thu May 16, 2024 2:09 pm I had a pleasant chat with the market stall holder today and walked away with with this beauty. He was having trouble off loading it and he talked me into it with a low offer.....It's my weakness ..bargains
Errrrr - that would the width, not length..... 98mm long - or a tad under 4" in civilised measurements - wouldn't describe much in the way of 1/35 scale.....Stokesy44 wrote: Fri May 17, 2024 6:42 am98mm long? I would post my 'Go big or go home' meme but I dont want to overuse it!RangerNeil wrote: Fri May 17, 2024 3:00 amThat's a nice bargain!!digger303 wrote: Thu May 16, 2024 2:09 pm I had a pleasant chat with the market stall holder today and walked away with with this beauty. He was having trouble off loading it and he talked me into it with a low offer.....It's my weakness ..bargains
Ah bugger!
It's ok he's getting oldRangerNeil wrote: Fri May 17, 2024 4:31 pmErrrrr - that would the width, not length..... 98mm long - or a tad under 4" in civilised measurements - wouldn't describe much in the way of 1/35 scale.....Stokesy44 wrote: Fri May 17, 2024 6:42 am98mm long? I would post my 'Go big or go home' meme but I dont want to overuse it!
Ah bugger!
Yeah I am watching a set that were 140 as I couldn't find any other. Could you send me the link for your retailer.DRUMS01 wrote: Tue May 21, 2024 1:40 am Hey digger, the details seem like a good 1/16 figure simply blown up in scale. They look like Jeff Shiu figures which are normally quite nice. This set of rider and side seater came from Ali-Express (China) at around $79.00 (free shipping). I would call them good model quality with no air bubbles, pin-holes, or seams. It should be a simple trim off the resin block and put together. Most of my experience with this vendor requires little to no putty on the joints (nice tight fit). The faces and clothing are smooth with accurate folds and wrinkles.
Another surprise all together is the addition of a very nice looking MG42, MP40, and numerous spares (grenades, tarp, shovel, and much more) to add to the back of the bike; on top the spare tire. I have not noticed any linked ammo for the 42 though, so I'll have to find it elsewhere.
While not cheap, it does bring the 1/9 BMW or Zundapp with sidecar to a whole other level. For that I was willing to pay the price. I saw another figure set with two bike riders and a side seater for well over $100!!!
Hope this helps
ThanksDRUMS01 wrote: Tue May 21, 2024 5:13 pm Here you go, they are in the AliExpress domain:
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/32568053 ... pt=glo2usa
Is that the same weasel who's just been appointed Professor of Cunning at Oxford University?Tomcat64 wrote: Wed May 22, 2024 5:43 pm I had some scenery turn up from "Reality in Scale" today...
This is for a plan that I have for the figure build later this year and could get quite big
Here's a quick throw together of a few of the pieces along with King Arthur who is still loitering by the bench
To give some idea of scale Arthur is about 80mm tall (just a smidge over 3inches in old money)
Hip hip for Revell.....damn it's good service.RangerNeil wrote: Thu May 30, 2024 6:18 pm Got a couple of packages today - firstly Revell have sent me the missing parts for the Viking Long ship free of charge!!
And Hannants have sent the additional 1/72 PAG-14 Soviet runway plates.
Very pleasant surprise and it looks like a lovely bit of kit.Must mean your destined to build itRangerNeil wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:02 am Had a surprise delivery today:
The new Airfix release of the Bulldog in 1/48 scale.
The surprise being I never ordered it - although the Airfix website assures me that I did!! All I've ordered recently is the Shannon class lifeboat due for release in summer to go with the Severn class I built the other year...... That order is definitely still on the system.
Strange or what??
I had a quick peek in the box tonight - mouldings look nice and clean whilst maybe a third of the instruction book is given over to how to rig it... When I get the space to display it then it should be a nice builddigger303 wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:51 amVery pleasant surprise and it looks like a lovely bit of kit.Must mean your destined to build itRangerNeil wrote: Sun Jun 02, 2024 1:02 am Had a surprise delivery today:
The new Airfix release of the Bulldog in 1/48 scale.
The surprise being I never ordered it - although the Airfix website assures me that I did!! All I've ordered recently is the Shannon class lifeboat due for release in summer to go with the Severn class I built the other year...... That order is definitely still on the system.
Strange or what??