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  • Member since
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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, September 18, 2017 10:18 AM

This one just arrived from HobbyEasy in Hong Kong:

Comes with decals for the camo, the unique stencils and some resin for all the NATO antennas.

Photo of the real one:

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, September 18, 2017 10:21 AM

Gamera

Nice hauls guys!!! I'm not doing an inventory of what I bought this year since I don't really want to know..... Blind Fold

Blackdog: Beleted Happy Birthday and nice stuff there.

DD: Great selection, that Hasegawa Ryusei is a great kit, I need to finally get around to building mine. And love that ROKAF T-50B Black Eagle scheme. I've looked at it a few times but never got around to picking one up.

 

Same here, it scares me just thinking about it.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Monday, September 18, 2017 10:22 AM

SchattenSpartan

his one just arrived from HobbyEasy in Hong Kong:

Comes with decals for the camo, the unique stencils and some resin for all the NATO antennas.

Photo of the real one:

 

That will be fun to see, love the Tiger on the tail.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    April 2013
Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, September 18, 2017 10:24 AM

Bish

That will be fun to see, love the Tiger on the tail.

I might actually build it without the tiger. there is a version of the paint job without it. Depends on how well the decals behave.

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    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, September 18, 2017 10:34 AM

SchattenSpartan

 

 
Bish

That will be fun to see, love the Tiger on the tail.

 

I might actually build it without the tiger. there is a version of the paint job without it. Depends on how well the decals behave.

Very nice. The Russians have some beutuful lines on the planes ships and tanks IMO.

 

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

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Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, September 18, 2017 10:36 AM

I'm not a big fan of Russian WW2 tech, but I do like their modern stuff a lot Smile

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, September 18, 2017 10:39 AM

Yeah, I shoud have specified. Modern for me as well.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Monday, September 18, 2017 11:31 AM

Yeah SS, looks like a nice kit. Love those digital camo schemes but I think I've said before I haven't worked up enough guts to try one. 

"I dream in fire but work in clay." -Arthur Machen

 

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    August 2009
  • From: MOAB, UTAH
Posted by JOE RIX on Monday, September 18, 2017 11:55 AM

That is a sweet looking kit Clemens. That will certainly be choice when you build it regardless of the markings you choose.

I'm also in agreement about Russian modern equipment. The SU-27 & 33...Sexy!

 

"Not only do I not know what's going on, I wouldn't know what to do about it if I did". George Carlin

  • Member since
    September 2013
Posted by blackdog62 on Monday, September 18, 2017 12:59 PM

Gamera thank you. its the only day every year that I know im going to get some models and rib eye steak.  Can't beat it. Lol

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    September 2013
Posted by blackdog62 on Monday, September 18, 2017 1:05 PM

Wow that's a nice addition to the stash thus fare.

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    April 2013
Posted by SchattenSpartan on Monday, September 18, 2017 1:41 PM

Gamera

Love those digital camo schemes but I think I've said before I haven't worked up enough guts to try one. 

 

The kit does include decals for the digital camo, but I'm probably just going to use them as patterns to make masks.
JOE RIX

I'm also in agreement about Russian modern equipment. The SU-27 & 33...Sexy!

 
Yeah, I love the look of those two, my favorite modern aircraft. Smile
  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, September 18, 2017 2:21 PM

They have some great lookins ships as well. Stick out tongue

Kirov class battlecrusier, almost as big as the Yamato.

Slava class cruiser, one of the best looking ships IMO

Udaloy class destroyer. Why can't we come up with somethig that looks this nice?

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

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Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:49 PM

Look what the postman brought by yesterday.

I will be doing this little fella in a winter whitewash, no WOTs markings. I'm not into the game because I'm horrible at it.

The kit came out in 1972 under the Italaerei name before the name change to Italeri. Parts were changed in 2016 and the new boxing and added decals in 2017.

Oh and I get a neet bottle of liquid glue with it as well.

 

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2:22 PM

Bish
 
Gamera

Nice hauls guys!!! I'm not doing an inventory of what I bought this year since I don't really want to know..... Blind Fold

Blackdog: Beleted Happy Birthday and nice stuff there.

DD: Great selection, that Hasegawa Ryusei is a great kit, I need to finally get around to building mine. And love that ROKAF T-50B Black Eagle scheme. I've looked at it a few times but never got around to picking one up.

 

 

 

Same here, it scares me just thinking about it.

 

I would think so.....you have been pretty active this year.  Stick out tongue

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

  • Member since
    September 2016
  • From: Albany, New York
Posted by ManCityFan on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2:24 PM

modelcrazy

Look what the postman brought by yesterday.

I will be doing this little fella in a winter whitewash, no WOTs markings. I'm not into the game because I'm horrible at it.

The kit came out in 1972 under the Italaerei name before the name change to Italeri. Parts were changed in 2016 and the new boxing and added decals in 2017.

Oh and I get a neet bottle of liquid glue with it as well.

 

 

That looks like a fun kit.  But....I kind of feel that way with all German armor.

Dwayne or Dman or just D.  All comments are welcome on my builds. 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2:50 PM

ManCityFan
 
Bish
 
Gamera

Nice hauls guys!!! I'm not doing an inventory of what I bought this year since I don't really want to know..... Blind Fold

Blackdog: Beleted Happy Birthday and nice stuff there.

DD: Great selection, that Hasegawa Ryusei is a great kit, I need to finally get around to building mine. And love that ROKAF T-50B Black Eagle scheme. I've looked at it a few times but never got around to picking one up.

 

 

 

Same here, it scares me just thinking about it.

 

 

 

I would think so.....you have been pretty active this year.  Stick out tongue

 

Ye, i have a bit Big Smile But you gotta get em when you can.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    September 2017
  • From: HTX
Posted by Kien on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2:58 PM

I'm quite new to the forum and found this thread interesting. Here are models I just purchased on the 16th at an AMPS show in Austin hosted by the ASMS (Austin Scale Model Society). It was just an armor show, so most these kits are armor.   

The Miniart Valentine and Hobbyboss LWS (amphibious vehicle with teeth) were won from the raffle, I actually got the raffle tickets from someone who had to go (I think his wife was dragging him out). I feel bad for him.

Also this looks like a lot of stuff, but I got some good deals and bought this for the equivalent price of the Takom king tiger.

(Also first time trying to post pictures. If it doesn't work I'll go in to edit and try to get them on)

Stack of what I bought

Figures I'll eventually need for german dioramas

Figure and poles for german armor dioramas

Tamiya M5A1 stuart with Verlinen set, chassis with interior will be displayed by side of the upper hull and turret

Verlinden M5A1 interior set

This dornier kit is brand new, it was sealed but I opened it. Managed to get it for a solid deal at 15$. 

Tamiya 1:48 Dornier

Miniart Valentine

Dragon Tiger 1

Hobbyboss German LWS

Jerry Cans and ochre paint I will use for flesh tone variation

 

(Sidenote, how do you put in an image so it appears on the forum without a link, I am only managing to hyperlink)

 Youtube Channel:                                                       https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkcc2P3-PluSdehvVCEKLdw

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    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 2:59 PM

M. Brindos

I found a Hobby Town in Redmond, WA. I thought they were all gone in this state!

fortunately I had some money with me. :D

I only wish I had more money with me!

This little beauty was found in a guys garage in Port Townsend. 

My folks brought it back for me while on a little vacation there. I'm looking forward to putting this one together. :)

Great haul, Mike! I've got the later version of the Shinden kit by Hasegawa (1995 boxing), and also the Zoukei-Mura kit that was released a couple of years ago. I didn't realize that Hasegawa had released it before 1995. Cool!! There are actually some grainy videos of one of those flying just before Japan surrendered back in 1945. Just Google J7W1 and you'll get a list of them.

And, just in case you didn't know (I certainly didn't until my daughter-in-law corrected me), it is pronounced "Sheen Dehn", not "Shin Din" like I thought. Some more interesting trivia for ya!

 

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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    May 2013
  • From: From the Mit, but live in Mason, O high ho
Posted by hogfanfs on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:01 PM

SchattenSpartan

This one just arrived from HobbyEasy in Hong Kong:

Comes with decals for the camo, the unique stencils and some resin for all the NATO antennas.

Photo of the real one:

 

Schatten, 

Welcome back! I just saw this kit yesterday, and was considering it, but, I've been buying more kits than building them. 

Anyway, glad to have you back.

 Bruce

 

 On the bench:  1/48 Eduard MiG-21MF

                        1/35 Takom Merkava Mk.I

 

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:07 PM

modelcrazy

I'd be happy to take a few off your hands to help you keep peace with the Mrs DD.

 
Heh heh heh!! Now I see why you're called "Modelcrazy"!! Nah, appreciate the offer, but she actually knows all about my models, and encourages me to buy them whenever they're on sale, which is how I get most of my stash. I rarely ever buy anything retail. Squadron and Sprue Brothers have decent sales at times, and H***y L***y (don't wanna make anyone mad by using a company name here.....) sometimes has a kit or two I like, so I use their 40% off coupon to obtain those.
 
There are a couple of local hobby shops that I frequent, and I'll pick up a kit or two at those places if they have a sale going.

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:11 PM

stikpusher

I recently inventoried my stash and put it on Scalemates... it was about 50% larger than my last inventory and estimate... I need to live a lot longer than before to get most of it built... and still not tell my Mrs about the latest count either...

 
Not familiar with Scalemates, Stik. Is that a website, or an inventory program for models?
 
Know whatcha mean about living longer. I currently have 168 kits in the stash, including the ones in progress. So, based on that figure and my rate of building, I need to live until the age of about 160 so I can finish them all, IF I don't buy any more kits. God has limited us to 120 years (yep, that's in the Bible), so I better get to building!!

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:13 PM

JOE RIX

DD, You have my admiration. Excellent selection of kits.

 
Thanks a bunch, Joe! Kindest thing anyone has ever said to me! Well, on this forum, anyways....... Propeller Big Smile

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:15 PM

M. Brindos

You guys have some nice kits! Looks like we'll be seeing some really interesting builds this next year.  :D

I made a stop at Hobby Lobby (I know it's controversial, but it's the best game in town) and found the World of Tanks Chaffee on clearance for a price it's actually worth so I had to grab it.

 

Cool kits, Mike!!

 

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:25 PM

Gamera

DD: Great selection, that Hasegawa Ryusei is a great kit, I need to finally get around to building mine. And love that ROKAF T-50B Black Eagle scheme. I've looked at it a few times but never got around to picking one up. 

Thanks, Gamera! I'm looking forward to building the Ryusei, too, as soon as I get it in the on-deck circle of my bench.

I had never heard of the T-50 until I saw the kit sitting in the HobbyTownUSA in Asheville, NC, a few months ago. At first, I thought it was a modified F-16 kit, so I didn't buy it - the kit box only showed the overhead silhouette view of the forward fuselage, so I wasn't sure what I was gonna be buying, IF I bought it. I went home and researched the T-50 on-line, and was impressed with what I found. So, the next time I was in Asheville (I lived just past the east side of Charlotte at the time), I dropped in and bought the kit - unfortunately, at retail. After opening the box, I was even more impressed (I'll get some pictures of it posted soon) - lots and lots of parts, plus gorgeous decals! And no flat paint!! All glossy!! Wehn you get a chance, Google the T-50 - pretty neat aircraft. And there's a reason it somewhat resembles an F-16.......

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:30 PM

modelcrazy

They have some great lookins ships as well. Stick out tongue

Kirov class battlecrusier, almost as big as the Yamato.

Slava class cruiser, one of the best looking ships IMO

Udaloy class destroyer. Why can't we come up with somethig that looks this nice?

Just because it looks nice doesn't mean it can do it's job well!

Beauty is in the eye of the beholder........which makes me wonder why my wife ever married me, as it obviuosly wasn't for looks.

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:43 PM

They are far better than we give them credit for. Kinda like what we thougt about Japanese equipment in WW2. Don't kid yourself.

Steve

Building a kit from your stash is like cutting a head off a Hydra, two more take it's place.

 

 

http://www.spamodeler.com/forum/

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 3:53 PM

modelcrazy

They are far better than we give them credit for. Kinda like what we thougt about Japanese equipment in WW2. Don't kid yourself.

 

But on the other hand i wouldn't give them to much credit. When Russias only carrier sailed through the English channel it sailed with its own tug in case it broke down.

Easy to see why.

I am a Norfolk man and i glory in being so

 

On the bench: Airfix 1/72nd Harrier GR.3/Fujimi 1/72nd Ju 87D-3

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 4:11 PM

modelcrazy

They are far better than we give them credit for. Kinda like what we thougt about Japanese equipment in WW2. Don't kid yourself.

 

 
Oh, most definitely not. I know the Russians can handle themselves very well. 
 
I have always considered the F4U a beautiful design, too, but I know many aviation enthusiasts that like to argue that point! 

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

  • Member since
    March 2005
  • From: Lancaster, South Carolina
Posted by Devil Dawg on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 4:12 PM

Bish

 

 
modelcrazy

They are far better than we give them credit for. Kinda like what we thougt about Japanese equipment in WW2. Don't kid yourself.

 

 

 

But on the other hand i wouldn't give them to much credit. When Russias only carrier sailed through the English channel it sailed with its own tug in case it broke down.

Easy to see why.

 

Wow. How recent was that, Bish?

Devil Dawg

On The Bench: Tamiya 1/32nd Mitsubishi A6M5 Model 52 Zeke For Japanese Group Build

Build one at a time? Hah! That'll be the day!!

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