I like the WhatIf idea, not something I'd considered before. The 'If Pearl Harbour hadn't happened, or had different results' scenario has any number of Whiffing possibilities.

On their way from Firestorm Models;

1 x Pegaso 75mm Northern Wandering Knight (PA75129) - This one isn't a Historical Figure & I have a rather twisted idea for it!
1 x Tartar 75mm Mercenary 15th.C (TR75-204) - Just adding to my overall Historical Figure collection (this one makes it 4 figures in 54mm & 75mm scales - see Reply #959 on Page 64)
1 x Royal Models 1/35 German soldier who sleeps (RY852) - Will be modified for a Post-Apocalyptic diorama.

The German soldier figure looks very good

Quote from: NARSES2 on July 15, 2024, 05:20:04 AMThe German soldier figure looks very good

I think they ALL look good.

Quote from: Spey_Phantom on July 10, 2024, 08:39:53 PMon order:

-2x Academy 1/144 Douglas C-47 Skytrain
-1x Academy 1/144 Douglas C-118 (to be built as a Syldair DC-6 from "TinTin: Destination moon")
-1x Academy 1/144 Boeing E-3A AWACS

Arrived today 
im gonna use the radar parts of the E-3 on an Airfix 727-200, and build the E-3 as a Boeing 707 in Santaero colors (from "TinTin and the Picaros")

Quote from: Old Wombat on July 15, 2024, 08:57:31 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on July 15, 2024, 05:20:04 AMThe German soldier figure looks very good

I think they ALL look good.

They do, it's just that one stood out straight away.

Received today from eBay

1 x 1/72 Freightdog Models FDR72081 Supermarine Swift F.1 conversion with decals (for Airfix kit 04003)

Gondor

Arrived from Japan, all 1/72 Hasegawa and all likely to be donating parts elsewhere 

Nakajima Ki44-II Shoki (Tojo)
Nakajima Ki43-II Hayabusa (Oscar)
F-4EJ Phantom II
Kawanishi N1K2-J Shidenkai (George)
Mirage F.1C

Got hands on a relatively cheap Academy 1:144 Tu-22M3 kit. No plan yet, but it's a nice basis for a whiffy 1:72 VG aircraft. 

Arrived today off Ebay, an Airfix Tornado  F3 gift set. Was told that it isn't a good kit, but everything else  found was way too much money. The seller proclaimed that the kit was worth £100....erm.. that will be why I got it for the starting bid then
I am going to do this one as a Fleet Ait Arm aircraft, and the F3, being a bit longer  and having a bit more fuel capacity, would suit my post Falklands conflict what if carrier aircraft. The idea being, that the conflict could happen again, and hammered home the need for a full fat aircraft carrier to replace the Ark Royal, and have the ability to launch conventional(non V/TOL) aircraft, that have suutable, and usable range along with the ability to carry a decent payload.
The F3 won't be an F3 of course, it will be a multi mission strike aircraft, and mine will carry an under fuselage fuel tank, or tanks, deleting the missile recesses, and in the wing pylons, a pair of sidewinders, and a pair of Penguin, or sea eagle anti ship missiles. I am leaning towards the Penguins, as they are different, and were in service during the timeline. Inam think of putting one of the F-16 centreline tanks on it, as they are wide, and not too deep.

Quote from: zenrat on July 12, 2024, 05:08:02 AMThe Japanese Yen is rubbish at the moment (100 to the AU$) which means it can be worth buying from japan based online retailers.
I've been sniffing about HLJ and there is definitely stuff which while not exactly a bargain, is cheaper (even allowing for postage) than it is here.
Of course this might not apply for other currencies or other shipping destinations.

I ordered an AFV Club Centurion Mk.1 from Hong Long last night. Postage included was about £20 less than the average going price. I might look at some Japanese shops tonight.

Gondor

Quote from: Gondor on July 17, 2024, 03:08:55 AM

Quote from: zenrat on July 12, 2024, 05:08:02 AMThe Japanese Yen is rubbish at the moment (100 to the AU$) which means it can be worth buying from japan based online retailers.
I've been sniffing about HLJ and there is definitely stuff which while not exactly a bargain, is cheaper (even allowing for postage) than it is here.
I think Hobby Direct is out of Japan too 🤔
Of course this might not apply for other currencies or other shipping destinations.

I ordered an AFV Club Centurion Mk.1 from Hong Long last night. Postage included was about £20 less than the average going price. I might look at some Japanese shops tonight.

Gondor

Al if ya haven't all ready check out Japan Figure if there's anything Tamiya is on the want list..they've got some great prices and postage is sweet to even here 😀

A large box is on its way to me from HLJ.

And from BNA I today received some Tamiya Fine Surface Primer and an Eduard Avia S-199 bubble canopy.

Two boxes arrived today.

From the BIG yellow H

1 x 1/72 Italeri 1469 F-35 C Lightning II CATOBAR version

1 x 1/72 A & A Models 7207 HA-300 because it's different and easy to fool people with. Probably going to be Indian, and could possibly be called the H.A.L. 9000 

1 x 1/72 Flightpath Avro Vulcan B.1/B.1A Conversion Set

Second box  contained

1 x 1/350 Atlantic Models ATK 35023 H.M.S. Rothesay Type 12M A/S Frigate. I bought it partly because I could, I also have a conversion set for an Airfix 1/600 Leander Frigate to a Type 12M so having the larger kit is helpful.

Gondor

Potential parts for these whifs...


1/48 Tamiya "Rufe"
1/48 Hobby 2000 P-38L Lightning
1/48 Hobby Boss Fw 190D-9

1/72 Sword P-80A/B Shooting Star
1/72 Sword RT-33 ( T-33 recce version )
1/72 Airfix Spitfire F.Mk.22
1/72 Academy OV-10A Bronco
1/72 Special Hobby SAAB J/A-21R ( jet version )

A second:
1/72 Trumpeter 'Wyvern' S.4
1/72 Special Hobby F.M.A. IA 58A Pucará