Global Scale Modeller

Given the issues I have in painting things white - this arrived today!!

Having seen Diggers purchase of that Dspiae sander and already having been tempted I could not resist the offer by Tyrell Models here in the UK:
Sander
Pack of 5mm dia pads in 400,600,800 and 1000 grit + mount
Pack of 10mm dia pads in 400,600,800 and 1000 grit + mount
Set of carbide burrs
Single large dia carbide burr
Chuck
For £56 inc registered delivery.

Hey digger, did I corrupt you with the motorcycle I'm working on (I hope so). Apparently, you influenced me on my most recent kit(s):





I also got a great deal on a set of 1/16 German figures for my Das Werks half track.



RangerNeil, I sure like your persistence in modeling, its commendable.

Ben

DRUMS01 wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2024 8:21 pm Hey digger, did I corrupt you with the motorcycle I'm working on (I hope so). Apparently, you influenced me on my most recent kit(s):





I also got a great deal on a set of 1/16 German figures for my Das Werks half track.



RangerNeil, I sure like your persistence in modelling, its commendable.

Ben

Always liked the bikes and I'm sure you may have spurred me on That figure is in my sites for the side car despite it's price.

The Bofors truck is a little quirky, not so polished as something out of a factory these days. So what's not to like
I'm sure you will do it more justice than what I can manage.

RangerNeil wrote: Mon Jul 15, 2024 6:03 pm Having seen Diggers purchase of that Dspiae sander and already having been tempted I could not resist the offer by Tyrell Models here in the UK:
Sander
Pack of 5mm dia pads in 400,600,800 and 1000 grit + mount
Pack of 10mm dia pads in 400,600,800 and 1000 grit + mount
Set of carbide burrs
Single large dia carbide burr
Chuck
For £56 inc registered delivery.

Funny enough I saw those advertised in the current issue of Glue Sniffers Monthly last night and added it to the wishlist... definitely interested in how they perform

I received this horrible looking box today



But inside it had these rather nice Tiger tracks and brass pins with the ends pressed into a bolt like outline.
These are much better than the previous set of tracks I bought and they weren't that bad except the track guides
had a lot of flashing over the lightening hole. None of that here.



Cheers

digger303 wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 2:38 pm I received this horrible looking box today



But inside it had these rather nice Tiger tracks and brass pins with the ends pressed into a bolt like outline.
These are much better than the previous set of tracks I bought and they weren't that bad except the track guides
had a lot of flashing over the lightening hole. None of that here.



Cheers

Now they do look interesting!!! I need a set for a late model Tiger 1 so will be interested in seeing how they go together.

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:01 pm

digger303 wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 2:38 pm I received this horrible looking box today



But inside it had these rather nice Tiger tracks and brass pins with the ends pressed into a bolt like outline.
These are much better than the previous set of tracks I bought and they weren't that bad except the track guides
had a lot of flashing over the lightening hole. None of that here.



Cheers

Now they do look interesting!!! I need a set for a late model Tiger 1 so will be interested in seeing how they go together.

Did a quick test and the no hole boring required. Just slip the pin in and add a bit of Ca and all done.
Cost atm was $40 aud delivered and took 2 weeks to arrive.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006 ... 1802zjn3j4

digger303 wrote: Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:10 am

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:01 pm

digger303 wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 2:38 pm I received this horrible looking box today



But inside it had these rather nice Tiger tracks and brass pins with the ends pressed into a bolt like outline.
These are much better than the previous set of tracks I bought and they weren't that bad except the track guides
had a lot of flashing over the lightening hole. None of that here.



Cheers

Now they do look interesting!!! I need a set for a late model Tiger 1 so will be interested in seeing how they go together.

Did a quick test and the no hole boring required. Just slip the pin in and add a bit of Ca and all done.
Cost atm was $40 aud delivered and took 2 weeks to arrive.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006 ... 1802zjn3j4

Thanks Digger- just ordered a set. Even wirh tax & shipping still half the price of the Friuhl ones!!

digger303 wrote: Thu Jul 18, 2024 12:10 am

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 10:01 pm

digger303 wrote: Wed Jul 17, 2024 2:38 pm I received this horrible looking box today



But inside it had these rather nice Tiger tracks and brass pins with the ends pressed into a bolt like outline.
These are much better than the previous set of tracks I bought and they weren't that bad except the track guides
had a lot of flashing over the lightening hole. None of that here.



Cheers

Now they do look interesting!!! I need a set for a late model Tiger 1 so will be interested in seeing how they go together.

Did a quick test and the no hole boring required. Just slip the pin in and add a bit of Ca and all done.
Cost atm was $40 aud delivered and took 2 weeks to arrive.
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006 ... 1802zjn3j4

Woah, that's awesome to hear! I may need to pick some up after my wallet recovers from Prime Day.

aur0ra145 wrote: Fri Jul 12, 2024 7:34 am

digger303 wrote: Thu Jul 11, 2024 12:36 am

RangerNeil wrote: Wed Jul 10, 2024 3:14 pm

Got my eye on one of those too - be interested to hear your feedback on it Digger.

Sure when I start a new kit atm I have 3 to finish and all at late construction or painting phase.

I'm interested too on the performance of that piece.

I gave it a whirl last night and I can say yes it works. I did take some pic's last night, but today they are a complete mystery and are not to be found.
1. It is controllable and you can sand very close to a edge without incident.
2. 6 grades of paper included that is top quality and because of this it is durable, cleanable and makes the work of the device easier.
3. No pressure is required to actually sand the plastic away with soft styrene.
4. It is ok to hold, but would be better if it had that soft plastic grips that are on most things today.
5. It is quick to charge at around 20min, but also means the battery lasts about the same. While I didn't discharge it completely and the indicator was still green after maybe 8 min there did seem to be a lessening of the power available. My sanding was finished by then and I didn't proceed any further. Oh and I only had it on the slow speed.
6 The protective cover is damn tight. I removed some material on the inside of it to make life easier.

Conclusion or the question would I buy again.
Probably I would because I bought this to get into tight spots where I could save some time and my fat finger wouldn't fit. I hope I will be able to change the battery out once this one dies. The casing appears to be glued together.

Following Diggeres recommendation I got these from AliExpress today - metal Tiger 1 (Late) tracks. I normally use the Friuhl ones but these were less than half the price.

Following Diggers recommendation I got these from AliExpress today - metal Tiger 1 (Late) tracks. I normally use the Friuhl ones but these were less than half the price.

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2024 2:48 am Following Diggers recommendation I got these from AliExpress today - metal Tiger 1 (Late) tracks. I normally use the Friuhl ones but these were less than half the price.

But are you happy with them or am I in the doghouse

The willpower broke again

Always liked the look of these even though I prefer armour ever since the Bond film "foxbat" was released.


This wasn't on the want list until I saw it and after buying a couple of the other Border kits in 1/35....Tanker wasn't on the wants list either


A deuce is always good to have as the possibilities are endless however the tanker ( Allies and Pacific) arrived with only half a set of rear wheels. Now it's a issue of how to get another 2 sprues and as Hobbyboss parts replacement I hear is non existant unless going through the retail store it was bought from. Suspicious lot and as I bought it second hand it has become a bit of a lucky dip whether I can get this resolved.

Last of the binge arrived.

I picked these up this week... now if only there was an appropriate Group Build for them

Tomcat64 wrote: Sat Aug 03, 2024 5:21 pm I picked these up this week... now if only there was an appropriate Group Build for them

Very nice. I think I've seen the one on the left before without the nice box.

digger303 wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2024 2:36 pm Last of the binge arrived.

That radar is very cool!

These arrived yesterday ..


Bottom one is for when I start building Viggens.

RangerNeil wrote: Sun Aug 04, 2024 3:22 pm These arrived yesterday ..


Bottom one is for when I start building Viggens.

How do you like the AK Real Colors? The local hobby shop just started stocking them and I was considering picking some up.

aur0ra145 wrote: Sun Aug 04, 2024 1:38 am

digger303 wrote: Wed Jul 31, 2024 2:36 pm Last of the binge arrived.

That radar is very cool!

Plan is to put it on a rail car flatbed

aur0ra145 wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2024 12:17 am

RangerNeil wrote: Sun Aug 04, 2024 3:22 pm These arrived yesterday ..


Bottom one is for when I start building Viggens.

How do you like the AK Real Colors? The local hobby shop just started stocking them and I was considering picking some up.

I've only used two so far - Nakajima Deep Green Black and the Hai-Iro Grey. Being lacquer, not acrylic, they are definitely airbrush only. It dries too quick for the brush. Excellent colour match and coverage though. I think they are pretty good.

Parts for the Phantom showed up!

aur0ra145 wrote: Thu Aug 08, 2024 1:16 am Parts for the Phantom showed up!

Nice.
Babibi is a new one on me.

Welp, I've been away for awhile (again ) and hopefully am now back for a time. Had a strange 2023 (and early '24) - most of it anyway.
Work has been since one of the two users (I'm the other 'one') of the software we use at work left early in 2023 - and they still haven't replaced him almost 18 months later. . . Good news, got a raise (or I was leaving... ). And I've now been able to not be just shot at the end of the day or the weekend... I've started back getting to the bench, literally, as in Tuesday. Things are looking up.

Any-hoo, I did get a delivery from Hiroboy on Monday:



Have like 6 1990's 1/20 McLarens to do, but have two MP 4/5's - and since I gots the correct decals, went ahead and splurged and got the correct "red".

Your back

digger303 wrote: Fri Aug 09, 2024 12:49 am

Your back

Thanks mate!! I've missed working on stuff...

I seem to have bought a tank kit

Tomcat64 wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 5:50 pm I seem to have bought a tank kit

Big one too

This is going to be good

Tomcat64 wrote: Sat Aug 10, 2024 5:50 pm I seem to have bought a tank kit

It's silly ,but I love the big wide tracks on these and always get the history of the turrets mixed up in my head...

It's my birthday today and my daughter got me one of these......I had to drop a hint and a link



I was pretty happy until on closer examination this wasn't quite up to whats advertised. The cutting arm is quite sloppy with any side pressure is applied. It seems the hinge pin is too small for the hole they drilled by about .2mm resulting in a lot of side movement.



I was able to remove a lot of it by cutting a slice of 0.1mm copper sheet wrapping it around the thread then inserting it into the hole and persuading the pin into said hole. This removed almost all the slop and it is reasonably firm now with only the smallest of variation able to be induced.....Now I'm happy again

digger303 wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:03 am It's my birthday today and my daughter got me one of these......I had to drop a hint and a link



I was pretty happy until on closer examination this wasn't quite up to whats advertised. The cutting arm is quite sloppy with any side pressure is applied. It seems the hinge pin is too small for the hole they drilled by about .2mm resulting in a lot of side movement.



I was able to remove a lot of it by cutting a slice of 0.1mm copper sheet wrapping it around the thread then inserting it into the hole and persuading the pin into said hole. This removed almost all the slop and it is reasonably firm now with only the smallest of variation able to be induced.....Now I'm happy again

Hope you have a great day mate!!

Happy birthday mate

digger303 wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:03 am It's my birthday today and my daughter got me one of these......I had to drop a hint and a link



I was pretty happy until on closer examination this wasn't quite up to whats advertised. The cutting arm is quite sloppy with any side pressure is applied. It seems the hinge pin is too small for the hole they drilled by about .2mm resulting in a lot of side movement.



I was able to remove a lot of it by cutting a slice of 0.1mm copper sheet wrapping it around the thread then inserting it into the hole and persuading the pin into said hole. This removed almost all the slop and it is reasonably firm now with only the smallest of variation able to be induced.....Now I'm happy again

Well Happy Birthday!!!
So very jealous of that tool, always have wanted some sort of chopper and that one looks awesome!

digger303 wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:03 am It's my birthday today and my daughter got me one of these......I had to drop a hint and a link



I was pretty happy until on closer examination this wasn't quite up to whats advertised. The cutting arm is quite sloppy with any side pressure is applied. It seems the hinge pin is too small for the hole they drilled by about .2mm resulting in a lot of side movement.



I was able to remove a lot of it by cutting a slice of 0.1mm copper sheet wrapping it around the thread then inserting it into the hole and persuading the pin into said hole. This removed almost all the slop and it is reasonably firm now with only the smallest of variation able to be induced.....Now I'm happy again

Happy birthday mate!!
Nice recovery job on that too

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Jul 25, 2024 2:48 am Following Diggers recommendation I got these from AliExpress today - metal Tiger 1 (Late) tracks. I normally use the Friuhl ones but these were less than half the price.

On the one target I have done, my D9R dozer, I got the Friuhl tracks and LOVED them. I bought a set for the Mk IV I have in the stash. Will likely get them for any armor I do.

And this came in the mail today. Came with the set of decals from one of the IPMS nationals. The kit itself has an awesome sheet. So between those two sets, and the Caracal set I have, I can do at least 3 of them in 1/72. I DO have two others in 72. I mean, Ive built 2, I had 6 in the stash and now this makes 7. But hey, still not as many as I have of F-4s and 15s.

digger303 wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:03 am It's my birthday today and my daughter got me one of these......I had to drop a hint and a link



I was pretty happy until on closer examination this wasn't quite up to whats advertised. The cutting arm is quite sloppy with any side pressure is applied. It seems the hinge pin is too small for the hole they drilled by about .2mm resulting in a lot of side movement.



I was able to remove a lot of it by cutting a slice of 0.1mm copper sheet wrapping it around the thread then inserting it into the hole and persuading the pin into said hole. This removed almost all the slop and it is reasonably firm now with only the smallest of variation able to be induced.....Now I'm happy again

I just saw this. Happy birthday sir!!!! Hope it was a good one.

Hmmm, what was the link you gave her? I may give it to my sons for Christmas.

Thank you Don and guys .

https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005006 ... aecmd=true

Hope this strategy works for you as it did for me

digger303 wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:03 am It's my birthday today and my daughter got me one of these......I had to drop a hint and a link



I was pretty happy until on closer examination this wasn't quite up to whats advertised. The cutting arm is quite sloppy with any side pressure is applied. It seems the hinge pin is too small for the hole they drilled by about .2mm resulting in a lot of side movement.



I was able to remove a lot of it by cutting a slice of 0.1mm copper sheet wrapping it around the thread then inserting it into the hole and persuading the pin into said hole. This removed almost all the slop and it is reasonably firm now with only the smallest of variation able to be induced.....Now I'm happy again

Happy belated birthday!

So I've sort of held myself to not buying any new kits; but, I've found a loophole in that rule. Buying used models! Picked up these 30 "Wehrmacht Grenadiers" for use in the Bolt Action table top game. All for the low low price of $10 after using a coupon/voucher at the local game store. In a stroke of luck, all of these were already assembled and ready for primer.

aur0ra145 wrote: Sun Aug 18, 2024 3:46 am

digger303 wrote: Sun Aug 11, 2024 4:03 am It's my birthday today and my daughter got me one of these......I had to drop a hint and a link



I was pretty happy until on closer examination this wasn't quite up to whats advertised. The cutting arm is quite sloppy with any side pressure is applied. It seems the hinge pin is too small for the hole they drilled by about .2mm resulting in a lot of side movement.



I was able to remove a lot of it by cutting a slice of 0.1mm copper sheet wrapping it around the thread then inserting it into the hole and persuading the pin into said hole. This removed almost all the slop and it is reasonably firm now with only the smallest of variation able to be induced.....Now I'm happy again

Happy belated birthday!

So I've sort of held myself to not buying any new kits; but, I've found a loophole in that rule. Buying used models! Picked up these 30 "Wehrmacht Grenadiers" for use in the Bolt Action table top game. All for the low low price of $10 after using a coupon/voucher at the local game store. In a stroke of luck, all of these were already assembled and ready for primer.

Lady luck is smiling on you.

Been a bit quiet on the build front of late, medical stuff aside, I had the nozzle shear off the airbrush again. I suspect using the reamer to get paint residue out also removes a little of the material every time until the slightest pressure on the threads results in it snapping.
So - in the best possible British Army traditions I went for overkill. I didn't know if they used a common thread or not so I bought a pack of 5 x 0.3 nozzles from Amazon. And on the chance they wouldn't fit - I got a 3rd complete airbrush. Only a cheapie (£21) as I want to try one of Ultimate's Apex models when they get any back in stock.


Also got a bottle of IPA to clean things with - I figured a spray on, wipe off solution might be better than a dunk bath.

Anyways - turns out the new nozzles fit perfectly.

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:40 pm Been a bit quiet on the build front of late, medical stuff aside, I had the nozzle shear off the airbrush again. I suspect using the reamer to get paint residue out also removes a little of the material every time until the slightest pressure on the threads results in it snapping.
So - in the best possible British Army traditions I went for overkill. I didn't know if they used a common thread or not so I bought a pack of 5 x 0.3 nozzles from Amazon. And on the chance they wouldn't fit - I got a 3rd complete airbrush. Only a cheapie (£21) as I want to try one of Ultimate's Apex models when they get any back in stock.


Also got a bottle of IPA to clean things with - I figured a spray on, wipe off solution might be better than a dunk bath.

Anyways - turns out the new nozzles fit perfectly.

Very nice!

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:40 pm Been a bit quiet on the build front of late, medical stuff aside, I had the nozzle shear off the airbrush again. I suspect using the reamer to get paint residue out also removes a little of the material every time until the slightest pressure on the threads results in it snapping.
So - in the best possible British Army traditions I went for overkill. I didn't know if they used a common thread or not so I bought a pack of 5 x 0.3 nozzles from Amazon. And on the chance they wouldn't fit - I got a 3rd complete airbrush. Only a cheapie (£21) as I want to try one of Ultimate's Apex models when they get any back in stock.


Also got a bottle of IPA to clean things with - I figured a spray on, wipe off solution might be better than a dunk bath.

Anyways - turns out the new nozzles fit perfectly.

Nice to have a win....well done.
I've always been a bit hesitant when using the reamer. Scares me I might bugger the nozzle and then I have to try to locate another.

I picked up this these items recently.
I prefer to build these in 1/32, but I thought I should try to revise that personal rule and see if I can handle 1/48....god knows I struggle with 1/32 so why not.

digger303 wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:43 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:40 pm Been a bit quiet on the build front of late, medical stuff aside, I had the nozzle shear off the airbrush again. I suspect using the reamer to get paint residue out also removes a little of the material every time until the slightest pressure on the threads results in it snapping.
So - in the best possible British Army traditions I went for overkill. I didn't know if they used a common thread or not so I bought a pack of 5 x 0.3 nozzles from Amazon. And on the chance they wouldn't fit - I got a 3rd complete airbrush. Only a cheapie (£21) as I want to try one of Ultimate's Apex models when they get any back in stock.


Also got a bottle of IPA to clean things with - I figured a spray on, wipe off solution might be better than a dunk bath.

Anyways - turns out the new nozzles fit perfectly.

Nice to have a win....well done.
I've always been a bit hesitant when using the reamer. Scares me I might bugger the nozzle and then I have to try to locate another.

Funnily enough the big A is your friend here:
PATIKIL 5Pcs 0.3mm Air Brush... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLLLL7TC? ... b_ap_share

They had them in 0.2, 0.5 and, I think, 0.8 sizes as well as the 0.3. Ones I got look to have a chromed finish so maybe a little bit more hard wearing than the plain brass ones?

RangerNeil wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2024 1:17 pm

digger303 wrote: Fri Sep 06, 2024 12:43 pm

RangerNeil wrote: Thu Sep 05, 2024 5:40 pm Been a bit quiet on the build front of late, medical stuff aside, I had the nozzle shear off the airbrush again. I suspect using the reamer to get paint residue out also removes a little of the material every time until the slightest pressure on the threads results in it snapping.
So - in the best possible British Army traditions I went for overkill. I didn't know if they used a common thread or not so I bought a pack of 5 x 0.3 nozzles from Amazon. And on the chance they wouldn't fit - I got a 3rd complete airbrush. Only a cheapie (£21) as I want to try one of Ultimate's Apex models when they get any back in stock.


Also got a bottle of IPA to clean things with - I figured a spray on, wipe off solution might be better than a dunk bath.

Anyways - turns out the new nozzles fit perfectly.

Nice to have a win....well done.
I've always been a bit hesitant when using the reamer. Scares me I might bugger the nozzle and then I have to try to locate another.

Funnily enough the big A is your friend here:
PATIKIL 5Pcs 0.3mm Air Brush... https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CLLLL7TC? ... b_ap_share

They had them in 0.2, 0.5 and, I think, 0.8 sizes as well as the 0.3. Ones I got look to have a chromed finish so maybe a little bit more hard wearing than the plain brass ones?

Not sure if they will fit a Mr hobby AB, I believe the Iwata will. Still have to track them down though.

Picked up this box. It was technically used as it was on the resale rack. Green dot means it was 25% off, then I had about $30 in gift cards/store credit. All said and done for about $100. Which is awesome, because this can be built up as a British or Canadian Army. Also comes with a Churchill and Universal Carrier. I'm really digging how cost effective Bolt Action is when compared to Warhammer 40k.



Shows a bit better what's included in the box.

Nice looks to be quite a lot in the box.

Just received around 20 1/35 figures for my current diorama, around 14 1/16 figures for numerous vehicles, and two 1/9 figures for my Ertl blueprinter BMW with sidecar kit. Too many little things to photo but I will show them as I build the kits.

Ben