Stopped by the flea market

[Tobi]

One last posting before after hours become bedtime.

The Finemold kits are always a treat assembly-wise, and pretty expensive if bought regulary. They have been around for some years but are of high quality. I would see the regular price around $40 each. If you can develop a weakness for them and their elaborate camo schemes, plus get a good offer, I would think about that. They should be available in other shops, too. No real rarities.

Italeri Befehlspanzer I Ausf.b: in the time before Dragon became a big player you could get either Tamiya or Italeri in Europe. Common understanding was that Italeri is better detailed, whereas Tamiya is easier to assemble. The kit is from the mid 90's, I would go for a newer Dragon model, though these might be hard to find at the moment?

Hobby Boss Pz.Kpfw. I Ausf.c is the only kit of this type. Regular price at my dealer $25, good availability.

CMK Möbelwagen. No(!), they took the old Tamiya Flakvierling Möbelwagen and put new parts in the box. 1999 Tamiya came with their own new Möbelwagen with far better molds, and the newest and probably best detailed is now from Border Model.

[Tobi]

Let's finish this, before I bore everybody to the max...

The Dragon Pz. I with Abwurfvorrichtung is currently unavailable. The regular price was maybe around $55? Quite expensive for this little tank. I'm not sure if Dragon got the mechanism 100% right, but there were different versions fielded. I was able to get mine a little cheaper, but could be different now. I have no clue what's the current price on Ebay. The tank model itself is not bad.

Then there is what I believe a Hobby Boss boxing of a Pz.I ammunition carrier. If that's the case then it is a former Tristar kit, which means it is good. Aber from Poland have an exhaustive 3 or 4 sets to pimp this model to the extreme maximum. Should be nice also from out of the box. Here at my dealer it has regular availability and should be around $26.

I would not take the Italeri Aufklärungspz. 38. From what I saw of built models the interior detail is not convincing to me. Dragon has the tank also. However, the very serious modelers criticized the front armor plate is somehow wrong in the first issue (#6294) and Dragon advertised they had corrected this on the re-issue #6890. The Dragon interior does not fully convince me either, but is a better start. The radio and headphones in the Hängelaffette will not work without a Schleifringübertrager that must sit on the propshaft housing (there is no other way) and the ammunition stowage is too little, wrong and partly missing. No MG ammo at all and the 20mm boxes (also not enough) are the 20 round clips type from the FlaK instead the 10 round clips of the KwK. I started #6294 years ago, but when I got aware  of all of this I decided to postpone my build until I figured something more feasible out. I don't know of any pictures that would actually help me and can only rely on "carry over" knowledge from similar vehicles. 

The Tamiya M107 is the old Italeri kit. The new AFV Club model (which is actually a M110) that appeared last year is probably light years ahead of it and that might be also the reason why we see it here in the flea market. I would wait for a M107 from AFV.

Except for expensive resin models the Italeri M14/41 should be the only plastic kit of this type. The base dates back to 1975 and in 2017 Italeri added new parts to change their M13/40 into the M14/41. Currently not available form Italeri and the Tamiya announcement is also just a re-boxing of this kit. 

The Panda Marder I was the first modern release (2016) of a Lorraine chassis in plastic after the ancient RPM kits. What I saw it's not bad, but they somehow messed up the ready rounds storage. The longer Pak40 rounds will not fit into them without hampering the traversing of the gun! Maybe they have miscalculated with the shorter KwK rounds? Tamiya seem to have done a better job here on their Marder I. Currently the Panda seems to be unavailable.

Since it never interested me I can't tell you much about the Renault AHN ambulance from ICM, other than it is regularly available. Maybe you do some research what the trucks buffs say about this model? The ICM kits are the only of this type and all re-boxings from other brand are ICM inside.

Also for the Turan I there is no alternatives.

The sIG33 on Pz.III looks like a good offer. Cyber Hobby kits are re-issues of older Dragon kits, often with figures. The figures alone here might cost $25 if bought in the wrong moment. You'll get the correct hull without escape hatches on the sides (interestingly Dragon did this supposedly wrong on a later new moulding #6749) and separately glueable swing arms. Carefull, the kit has single track links! The two piece barrel should be replaced with an aftermarket piece turned from aluminum. Currently unavailable so possibly high rates if purchased on Ebay.

The Bishop looks suspiciously East European. I would prefer the Bronco kit, though currently unavailable.

The Trumpeter Geschützwagen 39H with FH18 is one of their earliest kits. Can be turned into a nice model with enough aftermarket goodies thrown into the mix, but the Bronco version is probably the more convenient starting point. If you buy it I would suggest to get at least a FH18/40 kit from AFV Club in parallel and discard the awful Trumpeter gun.

Phew, I hope that was helpful.

[chromdome35]

Your nickname should be Britanica because you have encyclopedic knowledge. Wow what great feedback and commentary.

[Tobi]

Jan 26, 2023 9:09:39 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Your nickname should be Britanica because you have encyclopedic knowledge. Wow what great feedback and commentary.

Could be also "Count du Rivet" ;-)

[chromdome35]

I went back to the flea market today armed with Tobi's excellent observations.

I picked up several items:

First up are some figure kits


Dragon 6074 German Medical Troops - $13
Dragon 6157 2nd Fallschirmjager Division (kit still shrink-wrapped) - $13
Tamyia BMWR75 with Side Car - $15
Verlinden Soldier at Rest - $15
Verlinden US Tank Crew WW2 - $10


Dragon 6538 Gebirgspioniere Metaxas Line 1941 - $15. This set of figures had a hidden surprise in the box. There was another complete Dragon figure set: Dragon 6076 - German Sturmpioniere w Assault Raft which sells for $16 at Sprue Brothers.


I also picked up the following, all open boxes, but the sprues are still in their original bags
Dragon Bergepanzer Tiger (P) #6226 - $35



Dragon IHN Type 2 (Ka-M1) #6916 - $25



Bronco CV3/35 Lanciafiamme Tankette #CV-35008 - $30



Hobby Boss Pz 1 Aust A with Ammo Trailer #80146 - $15



Hobby Boss M35 Mittlere Panzerwagen #83890 -$18



I spoke with the gentleman who owns the booths these models are located in. He buys stashes from estate sales. He said he had 200 more kits coming in this week.

[Tobi]

Excellent catch and a nice Sturmpioniere extra!
200 more kits? I'd say you don't risk running out of projects.

[mustang1989]

Man you did pick up a nice haul there Brian!

[Steve Zuleski]

Looks like you're hording for the coming Zombie apocalypse, HA! Hunker down in the bunker, "sniff some paint", poke your head out and pop a few passing zombies, drop back down, back to work. Sounds like a plan to me.

Yes, these kits will work! Excellent haul, Brian.

[chromdome35]

Jan 30, 2023 9:08:12 GMT -5 Steve Zuleski said:

Looks like you're hoarding...Excellent haul, Brian.

My wife says something similar!

I am about done with the stash additions; however, if there are 200 new kits landing in the flea market this week, I might change my mind if there are any good deals on obscure kits.

[dupes]

This is NUTS! Some of the stuff is way overpriced...but some of it is way underpriced, too. Wow.

[TJ]

May 31, 2023 12:35:46 GMT -5 dupes said:

This is NUTS! Some of the stuff is way overpriced...but some of it is way underpriced, too. Wow.

I agree

[stikpusher]

Holy Moly that place has a fantastic selection! I see way too many kits that I want for my collection and don’t have yet! That place is better stocked than any Hobby Lobby, and better than many hobby shops that I’ve been into. You lucky dog!!!

[brandonk]

That is an incredible lot of great stuff. Thank goodness that is not near me. I would buy ALOT of stuff there. So many cool kits. NICE!!!

[adt70hk]

Jan 21, 2023 16:13:06 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Wife and I were out and about and I stopped by my flea market honey hole. Picked up these two kits




Does anyone have any familiarity with either of these kits/brands?

RPM, yes.

I have two kits. An old 1/35 TKS Tankette. Went together pretty well considering its age although nothing special. Individual length tracks for a pain no which is why it still sits three quarters finished in the box somewhere.

A much newer 1/72 Staghound armoured car. Went together very nicely and a great looking kit.

Can't comment about this one though.

Andrew

[stikpusher]

That thrift store is stocked better than many hobby shops that I've seen!

[stikpusher]

Any chance that I could get you to pick up that SiG.33 and send you the money to cover cost and shipping?

[Whiterook]

Dang, I have no flea markets around here that does anything like that kind of stocking! …maybe a model or two every blue moon, but it’s a rarity. As far as a lot being old, those are called, “challenges” 

[chromdome35]

Stik, somehow I missed this post. I will gladly pick it up for you if it's still there. There has been a lot of stuff sold from this honey hole.

[dupes]

You should take some updated pics while you're there! 😉

[stikpusher]

Oct 21, 2023 19:37:06 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Stik, somehow I missed this post. I will gladly pick it up for you if it's still there. There has been a lot of stuff sold from this honey hole.

Thanks Brian, let me know what happens when you go. No hurry for this on my part. If it’s there, it’s there, if not… ah well.

[dupes]

Oct 21, 2023 20:14:37 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Oct 21, 2023 19:37:06 GMT -5 chromdome35 said:

Stik, somehow I missed this post. I will gladly pick it up for you if it's still there. There has been a lot of stuff sold from this honey hole.

Thanks Brian, let me know what happens when you go. No hurry for this on my part. If it’s there, it’s there, if not… ah well.

I could have sworn I had one of these in the stash I could part with...but no luck. I'll dig around some more just to be sure.

[stikpusher]

Oct 21, 2023 20:19:35 GMT -5 dupes said:

Oct 21, 2023 20:14:37 GMT -5 stikpusher said:

Thanks Brian, let me know what happens when you go. No hurry for this on my part. If it’s there, it’s there, if not… ah well.

I could have sworn I had one of these in the stash I could part with...but no luck. I'll dig around some more just to be sure.

Thank you... like I said, no rush. It's just a gap in my collection to be filled.

[Medicman71]

So many cool kits!! Lots of helos I want!

[chromdome35]

Stik, I went by the other day and it was there, but it was partially constructed and it looked like sprues were missing.

Deaf, I didn't have time to take new pics. We were driving by and I ran in to see if this kit was still there. Left the wife waiting in the car. Next time I go with some time on my hands, I will take some new ones. There is a new booth that has a few kits in it as well but they are overpriced.

[stikpusher]

Thanks for looking Brian.

[Golikell]

That indeed it quite a mixed bag from high quality kits to basically plastic blobs...

[moramartht]

from high quality kits to basically plastic blobs...

That's a good description of (the results of) my build process...

Cheers,

M

[Golikell]

Oeh, that is a nasty sickness you hot there, then!

[406 Silverado]

Jan 22, 2024 6:34:37 GMT -5 moramartht said:

from high quality kits to basically plastic blobs...

That's a good description of (the results of) my build process...

Cheers,

M

  Somehow, I doubt that good buddy Tom. 

[Tobi]

May 31, 2023 12:35:46 GMT -5 dupes said:

This is NUTS! Some of the stuff is way overpriced...but some of it is way underpriced, too. Wow.

It's always hit and miss. Sometimes I'm stunned what prices are occasionally called for on Ebay.

You really need to to observe the market like a stock trader.

Doesn't help, though, if you badly want something.