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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 24, 2024 15:10:36 GMT -5
Birthday haul Nice!! Cool books, a nifty little sailboat and I love the early postwar jets. They looked so cool.
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Post by Medicman71 on Aug 24, 2024 15:55:27 GMT -5
Went to the LHS to get some paint and supplies. The LHS is 80% Gundam and the wife went inside with me. We were looking at kits and she couldn't believe how cool some of the Gundams were. She saw one that she really liked and said you should get this one. So I did. Who am I to say no to the wife.
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Post by aaronw on Aug 24, 2024 21:49:15 GMT -5
Made another trip to Micheals. I've been wanting to try out inks for shading, and the sale seemed like as good a time as any. Also found a bottle of Liquitex flow aid which I hadn't been able to find the day before. I can try out the real stuff so I have something to compare the DIY recipes to. I saw these little dropper bottles and thought they would be handy too. The bench got a new cutting mat as well, the one I have had for years is much smaller, maybe 8x10", this one is 12x18".
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Post by aaronw on Aug 24, 2024 21:52:21 GMT -5
Went to the LHS to get some paint and supplies. The LHS is 80% Gundam and the wife went inside with me. We were looking at kits and she couldn't believe how cool some of the Gundams were. She saw one that she really liked and said you should get this one. So I did. Who am I to say no to the wife. It is always nice when your wife tells you to buy a model.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 25, 2024 4:53:36 GMT -5
Went to the LHS to get some paint and supplies. The LHS is 80% Gundam and the wife went inside with me. We were looking at kits and she couldn't believe how cool some of the Gundams were. She saw one that she really liked and said you should get this one. So I did. Who am I to say no to the wife. Awesome! I can count the time my wife has told me to buy a model kit on one hand and have fingers left over. LOL.
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 25, 2024 9:45:31 GMT -5
Well.....I did it again And why not?!?!😆
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Post by tcoat on Aug 26, 2024 10:29:15 GMT -5
Another bought but won't get to play with until Christmas kit. This will be converted into a very VERY rough '56 210 Sport Sedan 4 door hardtop to join my "Cars I Used To Own" collection.
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Post by brandonk on Aug 26, 2024 14:41:42 GMT -5
Another bought but won't get to play with until Christmas kit. This will be converted into a very VERY rough '56 210 Sport Sedan 4 door hardtop to join my "Cars I Used To Own" collection. This kit has one of the best box arts for cars out there right now. I have this one too.
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Post by project510 on Aug 26, 2024 14:45:44 GMT -5
This will be converted into a very VERY rough '56 210 Sport Sedan 4 door hardtop to join my "Cars I Used To Own" collection. This is a good idea for a build list or group build. Gonna pin this. Maybe look for some kits haha.
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Post by tcoat on Aug 26, 2024 17:00:30 GMT -5
This will be converted into a very VERY rough '56 210 Sport Sedan 4 door hardtop to join my "Cars I Used To Own" collection. This is a good idea for a build list or group build. Gonna pin this. Maybe look for some kits haha. Can we make it about a 10 year group build? I (or my immediate family) had a lot of cars there are kits of. Completed1964 Impala SS - Mine 1966 Corvair - Mine 1964 Econoline - Mine 1974 Datsun Pickup - Mine 1964 Galaxie 500 - Grandfather In stash I have
1970 Coronet R/T - Mine (almost done) 1977 Ford van - Mine (started) 2014 Scion FRS - Mine (started) 2020 Toyota GT86 Hakone -Mine (not started) 1965 Chevy Stepside - Dad's (started) 1958 Nomad - Mine (conversion of resin sedan delivery not started) 1956 Chevy 210 4 door hardtop (Mine) 1966 T-Bird - Mom's Still looking for kits that I know were/are made
1964 Karmann Ghia - Mine 1966 Fairlane 500GT Convertible - Mine 1962 VW Van - Dad's 1964 1/2 Mustang - Mom's 1976 Gremlin - Wife's 1976 Pacer - Wife's Ones I have little hope of ever getting but may be able to convert something:
1991 Eagle Talon TSi - Mine 2003 Mitsubishi Lancer OZ Rally - Mine 1974 Chevy Cheyenne Dully - Dad's 1973 Datsun B210 - Wife's 1958 Ford Custom 300 two door - Mine 1992 Geo Metro convertible - Mine (very customized)
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 27, 2024 2:49:55 GMT -5
I love your cars you used to own lineup tcoat. Such a fun idea and you’ve got a great list. That 4 door 210 will be very cool.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 27, 2024 6:40:28 GMT -5
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 29, 2024 11:10:10 GMT -5
Went to the LHS to get some paint and supplies. The LHS is 80% Gundam and the wife went inside with me. We were looking at kits and she couldn't believe how cool some of the Gundams were. She saw one that she really liked and said you should get this one. So I did. Who am I to say no to the wife. What else could you do??? You were virtually forced to buy it, weren't you?!?! 😉😆
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 29, 2024 11:11:29 GMT -5
All I can say is I’m a weak, weak man. First up a couple new kits I’ve been wanting. ‘60 F100 from AMT. new tool but based on the old promo kit. I’m fine with that. It’ll look cool up on the shelf. I also wanted the decals as it includes some usac logos. I think on this truck or another one that I’ll use those to make a usac official truck to go with some of my old indy builds. And the old Tamiya Alfa that they just repopped. Tamiya prices their repops right for the most part and this looks like a lovely little kit. Then a gentleman on the book of faces was offloading some old kits for some really great prices. I am a sucker for old kits. I just love them I couldn’t pass these up. I wasn’t even worried about it being a scam as he only accepted PayPal G&S and he covered the fees. Couldn’t ask for anything more. And I got to rip open some decades old cellophane. One of my favorite things to do. Nice haul!!!!
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Post by Medicman71 on Aug 29, 2024 12:06:15 GMT -5
Of all the books I have, I didn't have anything on the Eurofighter Typhoon. Had to search around but found this one on eBay. Pretty nice book.
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Post by brandonk on Aug 29, 2024 12:35:30 GMT -5
All I can say is I’m a weak, weak man. First up a couple new kits I’ve been wanting. ‘60 F100 from AMT. new tool but based on the old promo kit. I’m fine with that. It’ll look cool up on the shelf. I also wanted the decals as it includes some usac logos. I think on this truck or another one that I’ll use those to make a usac official truck to go with some of my old indy builds. And the old Tamiya Alfa that they just repopped. Tamiya prices their repops right for the most part and this looks like a lovely little kit. Then a gentleman on the book of faces was offloading some old kits for some really great prices. I am a sucker for old kits. I just love them I couldn’t pass these up. I wasn’t even worried about it being a scam as he only accepted PayPal G&S and he covered the fees. Couldn’t ask for anything more. And I got to rip open some decades old cellophane. One of my favorite things to do. Nice haul. Love that AR too. And those Jo-Han kits, wow. If those were automotive kits they would be very pricey.
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Post by aaronw on Aug 29, 2024 13:28:37 GMT -5
All I can say is I’m a weak, weak man. First up a couple new kits I’ve been wanting. ‘60 F100 from AMT. new tool but based on the old promo kit. I’m fine with that. It’ll look cool up on the shelf. I also wanted the decals as it includes some usac logos. I think on this truck or another one that I’ll use those to make a usac official truck to go with some of my old indy builds. And the old Tamiya Alfa that they just repopped. Tamiya prices their repops right for the most part and this looks like a lovely little kit. Then a gentleman on the book of faces was offloading some old kits for some really great prices. I am a sucker for old kits. I just love them I couldn’t pass these up. I wasn’t even worried about it being a scam as he only accepted PayPal G&S and he covered the fees. Couldn’t ask for anything more. And I got to rip open some decades old cellophane. One of my favorite things to do. That Alfa kit is testing my willpower, I've always liked the "car like" sports cars like this, BMW 2002, Datsun 510 etc.
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 29, 2024 15:50:58 GMT -5
adt70hk Thanks!! brandonk I couldn’t pass up the Jo-Hans. I have always loved their box arts. I have a very small collection…super stock Dodge, Mercedes 500k, original turbine car flat box, Richard Petty’s ‘64 Belvedere, the Cadillac ambulance and another normal Caddy. And I’ve built one of the classic 30s Cadillacs too. Great kits. And these kits aren’t bad at all. No cockpit detail but engraved panel lines and they look nicely molded. And a gears up or down option with a pilot and a clear stand of you’re going wheels up. I’ll be building them. aaronw I love all those cars too and my willpower wasn’t enough to hold off from buying this.
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Post by aaronw on Aug 29, 2024 20:56:46 GMT -5
The rest of my new paints arrived. I've never used Reaper paints before, but they have a large range and I like that these flesh tones come in 3s, a shadow tone, base tone and highlights. This should have me pretty well covered for flesh tones from Africans to Zombies. Reaper is a pretty nice company to work with, they tend to toss in freebies based on the size of your order. The loose paints, Goblin skin and Orc skin were among several free colors I could choose from, the Meadowlark Gold was an extra, extra freebee. I guess who ever was packing the box decided there was too much room in the box and tossed it in. Additionally I got a free figure of the month, this month it was a dwarf warrior. At more than $3 a bottle retail, 3 free bottles of paint is a pretty nice bonus on top of the free shipping.
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Post by keavdog on Aug 29, 2024 21:05:27 GMT -5
Totally forgot I ordered this 90mm Great White off a dude on ebay. Casting looks really good - needs a bath to remove the mold release but pretty excited about this guy. And for those that don't know I did this 1/20 Hammerhead which was a beauty of a kit
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Post by aaronw on Aug 29, 2024 21:51:44 GMT -5
Totally forgot I ordered this 90mm Great White off a dude on ebay. Casting looks really good - needs a bath to remove the mold release but pretty excited about this guy. And for those that don't know I did this 1/20 Hammerhead which was a beauty of a kit You are going to have to build yourself one of these. Not mine, I saw this at a model show several years ago. 90mm is about 1/18 scale? So that would make these guys what 10-12" long?
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 30, 2024 5:26:15 GMT -5
Ok chaps, so a run through of arrivals over the last three weeks or so. They are a combination of museum and discount bookstore visits, second-hand eBay auctions wins, Lidl sales, discount vouchers from a national chain of hobby stores and very good prices for new kits. In terms of the kits, I reckon that compared to the 'usual' prices they go for, I got these ranging from 20-50% cheaper than 'normal' and in a couple of cases they were the cheapest 'recent purchases' on eBay. Unfortunately, Royal mail did not treat a couple of them well despite good packing but fortunately none of the kits appear to be damaged. Hope you like the look of them! ATB Andrew ---------------------------------------- Got this from RAF Hendon...seeing as entrance is free, I thought I would support them by buying it (I damaged it)Bought this whist on holiday from a store in the Lake District, as I want to learn more about the war in the PacificAnd now for the kits, in no particular order...and no, I did not pay the label price where you can see them!!One can never have too many Typhoons!! I think I'm up to seven, with a special one still on advance order with Airfix. A Lidl purchase. This a very big box, even by 'combo' standards!! These go for up to £30 on eBay, although low-mid £20s is the norm. This though only cost me £15 delivered. This one was very cheap brand new and only cost £27 delivered. This is probably my favourite and whilst not cheap, comes with a 100+ page book on Spitfires in the RAAF, which would probably cost £15-20 if published on its own. There are also so many decal options (21 to be exact), that it might actually be worth me getting three of four more Overtrees kits from Eduard to make the most of them
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Post by kyledehart5 on Aug 30, 2024 5:44:25 GMT -5
aaronw super great deal on the paints!! Seems like an awesome company. keavdog that shark is too cool. I love it. adt70hk Holy smokes!! Your stash add hauls never disappoint and this one is no exception!! I especially love Eduard’s special edition boxings. Also some cool other kits. Let me know when you get into the Beaufighter. I’ll build my Matchbox little brother version that I just scored. 🤣
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 30, 2024 6:06:59 GMT -5
adt70hk Holy smokes!! Your stash add hauls never disappoint and this one is no exception!! I especially love Eduard’s special edition boxings. Also some cool other kits. Let me know when you get into the Beaufighter. I’ll build my Matchbox little brother version that I just scored. 🤣 Thanks Kyle! Glad you like it. A Beaufighter 'dual build would be kind of cool! I also have the newish Airfix 1/72 tooling in the stash, so maybe we could make it a 'tri build'?!?! These will actually be my last purchases for the foreseeable future....I am running out of room fast to store it all! Thanks again. Andrew
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Post by brandonk on Aug 30, 2024 9:08:51 GMT -5
Totally forgot I ordered this 90mm Great White off a dude on ebay. Casting looks really good - needs a bath to remove the mold release but pretty excited about this guy. And for those that don't know I did this 1/20 Hammerhead which was a beauty of a kit You are going to have to build yourself one of these. Not mine, I saw this at a model show several years ago. 90mm is about 1/18 scale? So that would make these guys what 10-12" long? That's a great idea for a build dio. The boat needs to be bigger though...
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Post by brandonk on Aug 30, 2024 9:10:47 GMT -5
Ok chaps, so a run through of arrivals over the last three weeks or so. They are a combination of museum and discount bookstore visits, second-hand eBay auctions wins, Lidl sales, discount vouchers from a national chain of hobby stores and very good prices for new kits. In terms of the kits, I reckon that compared to the 'usual' prices they go for, I got these ranging from 20-50% cheaper than 'normal' and in a couple of cases they were the cheapest 'recent purchases' on eBay. Unfortunately, Royal mail did not treat a couple of them well despite good packing but fortunately none of the kits appear to be damaged. Hope you like the look of them! ATB Andrew ---------------------------------------- Got this from RAF Hendon...seeing as entrance is free, I thought I would support them by buying it (I damaged it)Bought this whist on holiday from a store in the Lake District, as I want to learn more about the war in the PacificAnd now for the kits, in no particular order...and no, I did not pay the label price where you can see them!!One can never have too many Typhoons!! I think I'm up to seven, with a special one still on advance order with Airfix. A Lidl purchase. This a very big box, even by 'combo' standards!! These go for up to £30 on eBay, although low-mid £20s is the norm. This though only cost me £15 delivered. This one was very cheap brand new and only cost £27 delivered. This is probably my favourite and whilst not cheap, comes with a 100+ page book on Spitfires in the RAAF, which would probably cost £15-20 if published on its own. There are also so many decal options (21 to be exact), that it might actually be worth me getting three of four more Overtrees kits from Eduard to make the most of them That is an incredible haul. There is nothing there I wouldn't take. NICE!!
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Post by tcoat on Aug 30, 2024 9:19:17 GMT -5
Got... or more accurately will get for Christmas even though sitting on dining room table right now. And ordered these through Aliexpress. If all goes well I will update since Amazon wanted $37 and Ali was $6 with shipping. Update: Aliexpress figures showed up exactly when they said they would. Amazon (and most model shops that deliver to Canada) wanted between $30 and $50 for these when you include delivery. They are cast resin made by Valkyrie Miniatures X Resin Store selling through Aliexpress Came to a little over $10 CDN with shipping so a fraction of the cost. Research said that the store selling through Ali was reliable and reputable so I took the chance. www.aliexpress.us/item/1005004894577823.html?src=google&gatewayAdapt=glo2usa4itemAdapt#nav-store So what did I get? Well they were extremely well packaged. The customs declaration from China sort of hedged the value a bit ($1) but apparently nobody at customs questioned it and there was no duty or extra charges due which is nice. No box as shown in the pictures and clearly 3D printed copies of the Valkyrie resin. All said, although they are not technically what was shown, they are VERY nicely done and at the price point I will order more with confidence. Yes I now know I am supporting a pirate industry but when the real thing is priced as they are I feel I am being robbed. if these products can be produced in a reasonable quality and sold for $2 to $5 then the $30 to $50 charged by the original companies is highway robbery. I get there are development costs but surely that does not warrant a 200% or more increase in prices!
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 30, 2024 15:26:46 GMT -5
Ok chaps, so a run through of arrivals over the last three weeks or so. They are a combination of museum and discount bookstore visits, second-hand eBay auctions wins, Lidl sales, discount vouchers from a national chain of hobby stores and very good prices for new kits. In terms of the kits, I reckon that compared to the 'usual' prices they go for, I got these ranging from 20-50% cheaper than 'normal' and in a couple of cases they were the cheapest 'recent purchases' on eBay. Unfortunately, Royal mail did not treat a couple of them well despite good packing but fortunately none of the kits appear to be damaged. Hope you like the look of them! ATB Andrew ---------------------------------------- Got this from RAF Hendon...seeing as entrance is free, I thought I would support them by buying it (I damaged it)Bought this whist on holiday from a store in the Lake District, as I want to learn more about the war in the PacificAnd now for the kits, in no particular order...and no, I did not pay the label price where you can see them!!One can never have too many Typhoons!! I think I'm up to seven, with a special one still on advance order with Airfix. A Lidl purchase. This a very big box, even by 'combo' standards!! These go for up to £30 on eBay, although low-mid £20s is the norm. This though only cost me £15 delivered. This one was very cheap brand new and only cost £27 delivered. This is probably my favourite and whilst not cheap, comes with a 100+ page book on Spitfires in the RAAF, which would probably cost £15-20 if published on its own. There are also so many decal options (21 to be exact), that it might actually be worth me getting three of four more Overtrees kits from Eduard to make the most of them That is an incredible haul. There is nothing there I wouldn't take. NICE!! Thanks! I was quite pleased.....oh and I missed something off the list...see below!
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Post by adt70hk on Aug 30, 2024 15:27:54 GMT -5
Hi all Realised about an hour ago, that I also missed this off the list of new arrivals! ATB Andrew
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Post by Medicman71 on Aug 31, 2024 14:38:14 GMT -5
Ok Andrew, I'm gonna need you to slow the hell down with all these purchases. You're making the rest of us look bad.
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