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My stash just grew again 2024

Started by Spey_Phantom, December 31, 2023, 12:36:08 AM

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PR19_Kit

I picked up the odd model kit and book at Telford this year, not too many, just enough to keep the 'little grey cells' in tune anyway.

The kits included an Xtrakit Canberra PR9, couple of very vintage Rareplanes vacforms, A Fokker GR-1 and a Spiteful. The book haul comprised Chris Gibson's new Recce and Transport tome, and it weighs a TON, plus a few other odds and ends.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

PR19_Kit

Oh yes, I forgot I got BUMPER box of lovely resin stuff from Lee, much of which will take some identifying, but it looks as if I have a complete resin Spiteful, amongst other odds and ends!
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

The Wooksta!

Quote from: Gondor on November 12, 2024, 03:39:39 AMWhen I got home I found out that the Italeri F-35A I bought, I already had, I should have bought the B version so I would have a complete set by the same company  :banghead:  No matter, a change of decals will go along way with this.

I also had not posted that I got a couple of boxes from Lee, Thanks very much Lee, I will send you some pictures for you to identify a few bits, I am also sure I can come up with something to do with the Lightning.

The eduard Royal box of the Bf 109G-10 looks to almost have enough parts inside it to make three aircraft with all the spare parts!

Gondor

The truffle box is a load of resin and etch for Airfix and Eduard 190s.  There was a bag of random modern missiles, most of the grey Airfix bits are either F4K bits (they were donated, yeah?) or new tool Buccaneer, the open airbrake bits I promised.  Resin you should have the He 277 fins and a number of DB603LA engine fronts, plus possibly some Jumo 222 cowls (I'll be reworking them to upgrade/correct in the near future), old tool Brick noses, possibly Mosquito noses.  Can't remember what else was in there, I'd need to see a photo or two.

"It's basically a cure -  for not being an axe-wielding homicidal maniac. The potential market's enormous!"

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Gondor

Quote from: The Wooksta! on November 12, 2024, 06:32:19 AMThe truffle box is a load of resin and etch for Airfix and Eduard 190s.  There was a bag of random modern missiles, most of the grey Airfix bits are either F4K bits (they were donated, yeah?) or new tool Buccaneer, the open airbrake bits I promised.  Resin you should have the He 277 fins and a number of DB603LA engine fronts, plus possibly some Jumo 222 cowls (I'll be reworking them to upgrade/correct in the near future), old tool Brick noses, possibly Mosquito noses.  Can't remember what else was in there, I'd need to see a photo or two.


That's roughly what I worked them out to be Lee, just wasn't sure about the Cowls. There was also three fins, pointed and flat top Lightning, not sure about the other although it looks like a P.1121 family . No idea about the wheels that were there.
I have now ordered an Eduard Fw 190F-8 to hang the resin and etch bits from, an AllyCat Mosquito TF33 happened to fall into the checkout basket at the same time, such a shame  :rolleyes:

Gondor
My Ability to Imagine is only exceeded by my Imagined Abilities

Gondor's Modelling Rule Number Three: Everything will fit perfectly untill you apply glue...

I know it's in a book I have around here somewhere....

Wardukw

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Quote from: zenrat on November 12, 2024, 01:29:30 AM
Quote from: Wardukw on November 12, 2024, 12:48:28 AMI just went a tiny bits nuts buying some kits and bits which was very cheap..
There's two models and two tools.
First the kits .
1/35th French Heavy Tank ARL44 by Amusing Hobby.
1/35th Grille30 30.5cm(Grw) L/15 Mörser "Bär" by
Trumpeter.
The tools
Alexen Static Grass applicator
Streaking & Wet Effects Leakage Spray Stenciling Template by Alexen..or a cheating tool   ;D

ARL44 looks like its straight out of an anime/manga or 50's sci fi movie.  A multi turreted version might look good.

Yeah its a cool looking beast and one I've wanted for decades..it's a Big tank 😎
Strange ya mentioned that because I think the French was actually thinking of exactly that and I think a mockup was built 🤔 😉

Fred I found the monster I was thinking about..it's called the FCM F1 heavy tank 🤘
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

Wardukw

Damn I hate Stocker Models...hate hate hate...went in there to puc up my 48th Italeri U2 minus the canopy and the 72nd Airfix Vulcan..which I did pick up and then I made the mistake of looking around.
So I came home with a 48th Monogram A-10 Thunderbird ll ..a pack of NZ Finescale PE tree ferns ..a bag of alloy 5mm tubes and a large coil of .45mm plastic coated wire and a large box of sheet styrene..it's bits and bobs and full size sheets ..also half full pieces of K&S copper sheets ..all different thicknesses  :banghead:  :banghead:
Oh and all the wire..tubing..metal and styrene..10 bucks  ;D
If it aint broke ,,fix it until it is .
Over kill is often very understated .
I know the voices in my head ain't real but they do come up with some great ideas.
Theres few of lifes problems that can't be solved with the proper application of a high explosive projectile .

The Wooksta!

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Quote from: Gondor on November 12, 2024, 07:49:25 AM
Quote from: The Wooksta! on November 12, 2024, 06:32:19 AMThe truffle box is a load of resin and etch for Airfix and Eduard 190s.  There was a bag of random modern missiles, most of the grey Airfix bits are either F4K bits (they were donated, yeah?) or new tool Buccaneer, the open airbrake bits I promised.  Resin you should have the He 277 fins and a number of DB603LA engine fronts, plus possibly some Jumo 222 cowls (I'll be reworking them to upgrade/correct in the near future), old tool Brick noses, possibly Mosquito noses.  Can't remember what else was in there, I'd need to see a photo or two.


That's roughly what I worked them out to be Lee, just wasn't sure about the Cowls. There was also three fins, pointed and flat top Lightning, not sure about the other although it looks like a P.1121 family . No idea about the wheels that were there.
I have now ordered an Eduard Fw 190F-8 to hang the resin and etch bits from, an AllyCat Mosquito TF33 happened to fall into the checkout basket at the same time, such a shame  :rolleyes:

Gondor

Intrigued by the mention of a Mosquito TR.33 conversion, I had a look.  For what it is, it's overpriced and missing the tropical intakes (see photo below) that seemed to be present on all late/post war single stage Mosquitoes.  Have a word with Colin, who does a superb set.  Paragon also did them with his Sea Mosquito, but his were too flat and didn't follow the curve of the cowling.

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"It's basically a cure -  for not being an axe-wielding homicidal maniac. The potential market's enormous!"

"Visit Scarfolk today!"
https://scarfolk.blogspot.com/

"Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio!"

The Plan:
www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic

zenrat

Quote from: Wardukw on November 12, 2024, 08:23:32 AM...Fred I found the monster I was thinking about..it's called the FCM F1 heavy tank 🤘

Thanks Phill.  Its an odd looking beast.
Fred

- Can't be bothered to do the proper research and get it right.

Another ill conceived, lazily thought out, crudely executed and badly painted piece of half arsed what-if modelling muppetry from zenrat industries.

zenrat industries:  We're everywhere...for your convenience..

The Wooksta!

Uncle Frank has discovered a Dutch Decal sheet I've been trying to find for nigh on FOUR years, this being the one with a post war 21 Sqn Mosquito.  This will be mine on Friday.
"It's basically a cure -  for not being an axe-wielding homicidal maniac. The potential market's enormous!"

"Visit Scarfolk today!"
https://scarfolk.blogspot.com/

"Dance, dance, dance, dance, dance to the radio!"

The Plan:
www.whatifmodelers.com/index.php/topic

NARSES2

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Bit late but took me a while to wind down post Telford.

Anyway kit wise I bought these.

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So an Azur-Frrom Bloch MB 210
Arma PZL P.7A
KP Gosling - New tool, but will need a little care and attention
Dora Vengence Mk I/IA
Eduard Me 109 G Overtrees - after getting Lee's I couldn't resist. When I went back on the Sunday they'd virtualy sold out.

Also various paints, glues, varnishes and scalpel blades. Weighed more than the kits, but when you haven't a local hobby shop what other choice do you have ?

Plus a nice resin Ta 152/Late FW 190 and some transfers from Lee  :thumbsup:
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

Old Wombat

Quote from: NARSES2 on Yesterday at 06:22:24 AMBit late but took me a while to wind down post Telford.

Anyway kit wise I bought these.

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So an Azur-Frrom Bloch MB 210
Arma PZL P.7A
KP Gosling - New tool, but will need a little care and attention
Dora Vengence Mk I/IA
Eduard Me 109 G Overtrees - after getting Lee's I couldn't resist. When I went back on the Sunday they'd virtualy sold out.

Also various paints, glues, varnishes and scalpel blades. Weighed more than the kits, but when you haven't a local hobby shop what other choice do you have ?

Plus a nice resin Ta 152/Late FW 190 and some transfers from Lee  :thumbsup:

Aw, you got a little Dora Vengeance! How cute! ;D  ;)
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

NARSES2

Quote from: Old Wombat on Yesterday at 07:38:13 AM
Quote from: NARSES2 on Yesterday at 06:22:24 AMBit late but took me a while to wind down post Telford.

Anyway kit wise I bought these.

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So an Azur-Frrom Bloch MB 210
Arma PZL P.7A
KP Gosling - New tool, but will need a little care and attention
Dora Vengence Mk I/IA
Eduard Me 109 G Overtrees - after getting Lee's I couldn't resist. When I went back on the Sunday they'd virtualy sold out.

Also various paints, glues, varnishes and scalpel blades. Weighed more than the kits, but when you haven't a local hobby shop what other choice do you have ?

Plus a nice resin Ta 152/Late FW 190 and some transfers from Lee  :thumbsup:

Aw, you got a little Dora Vengeance! How cute! ;D  ;)

Yup   ;D

Seriously, looks a nice kit. They are also doing the Mk III, but they'd virtualy sold out.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.

PR19_Kit

Little? It's quite a hefty aeroplane.  :-\
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

Old Wombat

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Dora Vengence Mk I/IA

Aw, you got a little Dora Vengeance! How cute! ;D  ;)

Yup  ;D

Seriously, looks a nice kit. They are also doing the Mk III, but they'd virtualy sold out.

I certainly know that their 1/48Vengeance Mk.II looks good in the box (I have one sitting under their 1/48 Vultee Vanguard Mk.I in the House Stash). ;)
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

"The purpose of all War is Peace" - St. Augustine

veritas ad mortus veritas est

NARSES2

Quote from: PR19_Kit on Yesterday at 08:18:54 AMLittle? It's quite a hefty aeroplane.  :-\

Indeed, must admit I was quite surprised.

Discussions at Telford, including a with a couple of gentlemen wearing hats  ;), has me thinking of a navalised version.
Do not condemn the judgement of another because it differs from your own. You may both be wrong.