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Post by wbill76 on Mar 14, 2015 13:57:28 GMT -5
Oh. Haha. You have NO idea! I think there's some mathematical inverse correlation to the fanaticism/rivet counting level relative to overall size of the group when it comes to these kinds of subjects.
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Post by delta on Mar 15, 2015 15:06:24 GMT -5
Tamiya should prove a much nicer build than Roden, not many parts in this one, but very nice detail: I have a new bottle of acryllic dunkelgelb for the Tunisia version, which I intend to weather the hölle out of.
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 15, 2015 16:24:06 GMT -5
Oh yes, the good ´ole Tamiya 222er... Heck, I love this kit! There are some special sets for it from Royal Model, a complete interior resin kit, a stowage set designed for it and new resin tires. Would love to build it, too!
Frank
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Post by delta on Mar 15, 2015 16:45:32 GMT -5
Thanks for telling me, I looked up those Royal kits and WOW!
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 15, 2015 21:46:08 GMT -5
What did I get at the show yesterday? It didn't come out as planned... Had to grab that Tasca kit for only $50. It is a perfect kit for the Fury Sherman tank. Thanks John Hale for telling me about this. Two other kits I won at the raffle... can't complain about King Tiger as it is really a nice kit but I have two of same kit now. I might sell it... wait and see! Spent only $130 but I sold $33 worth of books at the show. That's the most least I have spent at any show ever... LOL
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Post by JimD on Mar 15, 2015 21:50:19 GMT -5
I built that King tiger. Nice Kit. Would like to do another someday. Having the Taniya rebox I can tell you you're gonna like that Sherman. Hope to build mine soon Nice score all around.
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Post by wbill76 on Mar 16, 2015 13:33:59 GMT -5
Nice score on the Tasca kit...should make for a nice Fury project! As for having 2 of the same KTs, I imagine you won't have a problem finessing that into a suitable scheme to finance something or other!
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Post by dupes on Mar 17, 2015 9:34:19 GMT -5
Oh yes, the good ´ole Tamiya 222er... Heck, I love this kit! I'm in the same boat. Goes together wonderfully, still looks decent out of the box, and if you want to dude it up there is a veritable TRUCKLOAD of aftermarket for it.
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Post by mm2snipe on Mar 17, 2015 20:40:12 GMT -5
Been using a Foredom tool that belonged to my mom. She did woodcarving. Very powerful and useful tool, but you are tethered to the motor. Got this baby from the LHS today, tested it out, and love this thing.
Some more wood to finish up my "flattie" build, mahogany and cherry sheet and small dimension basswood strips, and some very teeny brass nails.
EJ
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Post by coro69 on Mar 18, 2015 2:30:55 GMT -5
dremel rocks...
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Post by deafpanzer on Mar 18, 2015 9:44:57 GMT -5
I want that new Dremel set.... my old set is little too powerful and corded.
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Post by JimD on Mar 18, 2015 9:53:32 GMT -5
I think I'm the only dummy in this hobby with no dremel...what a good model in the speed range to do what you guys use them for? I don't think I really mind a cord...but cordless would probably be ideal if it has a decent battery life.
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Post by dupes on Mar 18, 2015 10:27:27 GMT -5
I'll have to see which model number I've got. Variable speed range, and it has the best battery life of anything that I own. I charge it literally no more than once a year, and I use it quite frequently!
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Post by BJ on Mar 18, 2015 11:41:16 GMT -5
I still use my old Mini Max Dremel. Was one of the early Battery versions from the 80s. The Batteries are long dead so I took an old 3volt transformer and hard wired it. I ended up using my Fornby Foot switch to control it. The funny thing Is I like using it more then I do my Fornby shaft drive. The shaft drive just always seemed to get in the way. New acquisition last week from a FB Auction. Sparmax Airbrush for $60 with an extra 10 needles. I bought it for a dedicated metalizer/metallic brush but after using it, I like it better then my T&C Omni, the action is much smoother. Very close to my Iwata and at 1/4 the price I see this being my go to brush.
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Post by dupes on Mar 18, 2015 11:46:48 GMT -5
Wow, that's a steal on that airbrush package!
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Post by coro69 on Mar 18, 2015 11:59:03 GMT -5
the sparmax brushes are quite good in my opinion, you get a decent quality for a good price. i also use a sparmax for my primer work and i tend to use my infinity to use more and more on the fine brushing things...
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 18, 2015 13:48:01 GMT -5
Just a question, Dremel Fans: I had a Dremel several years ago but gave it away because it was not what I expected, not fine enough when working with it and not the accessories I had hoped for. I took me some Proxxon maschines an now I can "dremel" away eyesockets for 1:72 figures. So, nobody´s here using Proxxon stuff? Or is it always buyable in Germany??
Frank
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Post by JimD on Mar 18, 2015 13:57:06 GMT -5
I'll have to see which model number I've got. Variable speed range, and it has the best battery life of anything that I own. I charge it literally no more than once a year, and I use it quite frequently! Wow...that sounds like exactly what I would need. I know some of them are kinda too fast for some of the stuff we do. I really want one for polishing and removing resin casting blocks, but I think I could find other uses too.
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Post by dupes on Mar 18, 2015 15:18:51 GMT -5
I'll have to see which model number I've got. Variable speed range, and it has the best battery life of anything that I own. I charge it literally no more than once a year, and I use it quite frequently! Wow...that sounds like exactly what I would need. I know some of them are kinda too fast for some of the stuff we do. I really want one for polishing and removing resin casting blocks, but I think I could find other uses too. Just checked - I have a model 800 (Google). Apparently Dremel doesn't make that one anymore, but they gave this as the replacement: www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B008DRY59Y/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
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Post by mm2snipe on Mar 20, 2015 10:00:45 GMT -5
Been using the new Dremel. It is not as powerful as the Foredom I've been using, but is perfect for what I wanted. Very light and It fits my hand very well, kinda like a fat magic marker, and gives me great control. I fitted it with a small 3 jaw chuck with a 1/8" shaft that works well in the collet and makes bit changes quick. Drilling tiny holes with the variable speeds is a dream. It gives me a nice, delicate, light touch when drilling and sanding. The stand is a charger, so when I place it in the stand it automatically "fills up", always charged. I really like it. Don't know why I didn't get one before. Now - got a bit more wood - walnut planking and small trim, an electric plank bender and a wider, flat paint brush. Also, I had e-mailed Model Expo for a hull template set for a vintage "Elsie" kit from Model Shipways. I found an updated instruction manual on line that referred to the templates. A couple days ago, out of the blue, a FED EX package came with the templates set printed on card stock. No bill or charge, even for shipping. How great is that? EJ
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Post by mm2snipe on Mar 20, 2015 15:04:23 GMT -5
These came today too. I've used wire with home made handles, toothpicks, modified sewing needles and more to apply glue. These things work very well for CA glue, especially for those little cracks and in-accessible spots. Version one were made of brass PE and were softer so my ham-handedness bent them up pretty well in short order. Version two is made of stainless steel PE and are more robust. For some reason they seem to work better as well. They fit in an exacto type handle. I really like them. These I picked up at the Kalmazoo Kontest show. They are stainless steel and designed to be held in your fingers. Great for placing really small spots of CA. EJ
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 21, 2015 8:14:04 GMT -5
Woah, how cool is THIS!!
Frank
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Post by doogsatx on Mar 21, 2015 9:23:10 GMT -5
I've got some work wins to celebrate, so I decided to treat myself to Trumpeter's new 1/32 A-6E Intruder. I swore off 1/32 jets over a year ago, but, well, it's the Intruder. And folding the wings means it only eats up space in one direction. Though, lengthwise, it's about 20" long. So the same size as HK's B-25. The size is apparent in the box. I know 1/32 is only something like 50% bigger than 1/48, but man it sure feels a lot bigger than that. The (excellent) instrument panel is HUGE. For a sense of size, here are the Mk.20 Rockeyes. Frustratingly, the kit only comes with six Mk.20s, and I've been considering doing six on each wing, so I'm going to have to track down six more.
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Post by coro69 on Mar 21, 2015 9:40:42 GMT -5
i have the older trumpeter a-6a 1/32 still lying in my stash... folding the wings it is possible to show the bird in your home... ;-)
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Post by wing_nut on Mar 21, 2015 10:53:06 GMT -5
My first female figure...I think I'm in love with her Me too. Nothing suggestive about that pose. That rock is pretty happy i'll wager. Massive piles of great stuff being bought. I went to see which one of these the LHS had hoping to find just one so I wouldn't have to decide. They had both. I bought both. And now, once again, i have to decide which to do for the Barbarossa GB.
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Post by kiwibelg on Mar 21, 2015 11:08:44 GMT -5
Wing nut, if you give me a day or two I can take a picture of the figure out of the box if you like? That rock is one happy piece of granite lol!!
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Post by kaytermarram on Mar 21, 2015 12:17:49 GMT -5
The Revell kit is very crisp and full of details! Have buyed one for, ahem, the parts. Need them to superdetaitl other stuff. Yep!
Frank
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Post by Tojo72 on Mar 21, 2015 12:38:37 GMT -5
Like this 88's Marc
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Post by Jeff the 57th on Mar 21, 2015 20:41:44 GMT -5
Didn't plan on picking up anything since I was planning on maybe going to nationals at Columbus and thought I'd save up my modelling budget for that. So much for that great idea. Picked up some panzer grey products from Ammo of Mig to try them out. The ICM Kadett was cheap and cool. It reminds me of a knock off Chrysler Airflow. I've been playing around with a small diorama based around a kubelwagen and thought this might be a little more interesting because it's a little less commonly built. Never built a eastern European kit before. Except for the vinyl tires, it doesn't look too bad. Cheers #57
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Post by Leon on Mar 21, 2015 20:57:20 GMT -5
Great looking haul guys!
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