Re: My stash just grew again (2017)

Started by Martin H, December 31, 2016, 11:33:20 PM

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zenrat

From Modelnerds.
Vought F4U Birdcage Corsair by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Dassault Mirage F.1C by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Both the first releases.
Initially they sent me the correct kits but in the wrong boxings (later than the ones show non their website).  When I pointed this out they, promptly and without question, exchanged the kits for the correct boxings and paid the postage costs incurred by me sending them back.
So after the initial mistake they provided very good service.
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.

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Old Wombat

I know you aircraft types won't care too much but one of these is waiting at the Post Office for me to collect it. ;D :thumbsup:



Hopefully before SWMBO attends said Post Office :o.

Which may be difficult, as I'm working day shift all weekend. :banghead:
Has a life outside of What-If & wishes it would stop interfering!

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veritas ad mortus veritas est

chrisonord

Quote from: zenrat on December 06, 2017, 11:58:36 PM
From Modelnerds.
Vought F4U Birdcage Corsair by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Dassault Mirage F.1C by Fred Maillardet, on Flickr
Both the first releases.
Initially they sent me the correct kits but in the wrong boxings (later than the ones show non their website).  When I pointed this out they, promptly and without question, exchanged the kits for the correct boxings and paid the postage costs incurred by me sending them back.
So after the initial mistake they provided very good service.
I have had 2 of those mirages, bought them about 10 years ago from oldmodelkits.com. The revel kit is the same kit. They build quite nicely too.
Chris
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If you cant eat it hump it or fight it,
Pee on it and walk away!!

zenrat

The standing pilot figure and boarding ladder is a nice touch.

I "won" another 5 kits of this age on Wednesday.  Just waiting for them to get here.
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..

Thorvic

Had a HobbyBoss Lynx HAS3 and the Air Graphics Lynx AH1 Gulf War conversion set for the Airfix AH1 delivered yesterday.

The NavyLynx will be a Project Cancelled project  ;)
Project Cancelled SIG Secretary, specialising in post war British RN warships, RN and RAF aircraft projects. Also USN and Russian warships

McColm

My order has gone through for the AlleyCat Avro Shackleton TMk1 conversion set which will be fitted to the Airfix MR.2. As a MR.1.

The Chaos


zenrat

I like the look of that M31.

I got, as birthday presents a couple of 1/25 cars.


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..

PR19_Kit

Do you get figures of Starsky and Hutch to pose leaping across the bonnet (hood..........) of the Torino?  ;D

I like the look of that, I didn't know anyone did it m model form.  :thumbsup:
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

zenrat

Just looking at it I can hear the James Taylor Quartet.
No figures but it is moulded in red and black.  Notice what is missing from the box design?
It took a long time for these to appear down here after they were released in the US and I suspect that was due to licensing issues.  The US releases look like this.

This one will definitely be built OOB.  I hope the decals are opaque enough not to show the red through from beneath.

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..

PR19_Kit

Quote from: zenrat on December 09, 2017, 04:36:48 AM

Notice what is missing from the box design?


Do you mean the pukka Starsky and Hutch faces? The Oz edition has a recognisable Huggy Bear over on the left though.
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

zenrat

It's not that good a likeness to be honest.  But I meant the names.  There is no mention of Starsky & Hutch anywhere on the box.
The name of the show is copyright and subject to licensing agreements but apparently its OK to put that stripe on a red car.
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..

kitnut617

Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 09, 2017, 04:40:52 AM
Quote from: zenrat on December 09, 2017, 04:36:48 AM

Notice what is missing from the box design?


Do you mean the pukka Starsky and Hutch faces? The Oz edition has a recognisable Huggy Bear over on the left though.

I would say Starsky and Hutch are at the back of the car, looking the other way
If I'm not building models, I'm out riding my dirtbike

Weaver

From today's Poynton Model Show:

1/72nd ZTS Plastyk RWD-5bis, which is kind of Polish equivalent of a Piper Cub by the looks of things.

Couple of 1/76th Oxford Diecast Bedford CA (post '64) crew buses (unboxed and hence cheap), one in BOAC colours and one Royal Navy.



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 - Indiana Jones

PR19_Kit

Quote from: kitnut617 on December 09, 2017, 05:55:50 AM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on December 09, 2017, 04:40:52 AM
Quote from: zenrat on December 09, 2017, 04:36:48 AM

Notice what is missing from the box design?


Do you mean the pukka Starsky and Hutch faces? The Oz edition has a recognisable Huggy Bear over on the left though.

I would say Starsky and Hutch are at the back of the car, looking the other way


I noticed them, but I'm not sure the 'Starsky' has anywhere near enough hair.  ;D ;D ;) ;)
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