MCF, I purchased a Badger 105 a few months ago.  I love the thing.  

Ohhh, nice hauls folks! 

Bucksco: That's awesome, I had no idea they even did a figure of that character!

MCF: You might want to check around before you build that Enterprise. I don't think it has much collector value but it's probably worth finding out for sure. 

One of my friends at work was cleaning out his basement, and found this.  He knows I build kits, so brought it in for me.

I also got myself a birthday present.  Badger Patriot.

Have used it several times, and I am enjoying it immensely. 

Happy building!

Outstanding!!!!! I wanna see old Wild Bill Kelso ( I think that was his name) done!

Picked this one up as a Birthday gift to myself in March. Finally got around to priming him. Looking forward to painting!

Keyda, that Tamiya Mustang is a real sweetheart.  

Nice buys Keyda! You have to love "found" money. Heads up...watch out for the Corsairs folding wings.

Went on a bit of a shopping spree today.  Me and hubby got a little lucky at the casino last night, so I had some cash to spend.

1/48 Revell F-86F Sabre Jet, 1/48 Tamiya P-51B Mustang, 1/48 Revell F-14D Tomcat

1/48 Revell P-47D Thunderbolt, 1/48 Revell P-40B Tigershark, and 1/48 Revell F4U-4

Eagle90

And I'm buying lunch AND dinner! Yes

Holy cow, I said no arm-twisting required.

Wouldn't that just be a hoot.

Guys, most of your latest acquisitions are more kits than my whole stash!

This weeks aquisitions. Looks like alot of you have been busy buying. They all look great

hogfanfs

Cliff,

Nice haul! I want the T-30/34 too! And please tell me about that Japanese 150T! Where did you find that gem?

And nice grab on the Gypsy Danger! I'm hoping they would come out with some of the Kiaju's too! And maybe Striker Eureka... 

 

Hey Bruce, I've ordered most of my FineMolds stuff from HobbyLink Japan. It's hard to find their armour in the US and most companies that carry it charge crazy prices. I've found HLJ in some cases to be almost half US prices on FM stuff. You might check Ebay too, I've seen some good prices there.

And yeah, thinking about picking Cherno Alpha but I thought Striker Eureka and Crimson Typhoon were cooler looking, I'd love to have either or both. And there are a few kaiju pre-finished figures but I have no idea how good they look. They might be repaintable though.

Tojo: Ohhhh looks cool, I've got a few Dragon M1s but I love Meng's stuff. Ought to be a great model!

Greg

 

 

Eagle90

Actually, some of the bigger shows would be cool to visit. The big IPMS one would be cool to see...maybe they will come to Tampa someday.

 

 

If that happened, nobody would have to twist my arm to travel to Tampa.

 

And I'm buying lunch AND dinner!

Eagle90

Actually, some of the bigger shows would be cool to visit. The big IPMS one would be cool to see...maybe they will come to Tampa someday.

If that happened, nobody would have to twist my arm to travel to Tampa.

Greg

Wow, Bobby, that's a haul indeed.

I'd be in trouble with all those shows so close by down there.

 

Hey Greg.  LOL!  I wish there were more shows.  LOL!  Actually, some of the bigger shows would be cool to visit.  The big IPMS one would be cool to see...maybe they will come to Tampa someday. 

Gamera

Bobby: Lol, I used to do the same with the first dozen or so shows I attended. Yeah, you get a bit of eyeball overload- I saw stuff I'd never known existed at some great prices. I've cut back quite a lot as my stash has exploded. I try to buy less than five plus what I win at the raffle. 

Bish: Yeap, but at least the Germans were smart enough to only put one turret on the Maus as opposed to the Japanese I-0 with it's five turrets. Yes, this is what insanity looks like. At least the Japanese did intend to use the thing as a mobile bunker rather than a tank, they wanted to drive it to an area on the Japanese occupied Chinese border with the USSR and support the infantry from a dug-in position rather than driving into battle.

I've finished building the E-100 and just need time to paint it. Great kit, I swear it's like building a 1/24th scale Tiger. Lots of big easy to handle parts plus great fit, I was thinking it would be a great kit for a beginner.  

 

I'm heading in that direction myself.  The first Modelpalooza I went to I brought home 37 kits!  I was in hog heaven!  I did get 22 kits at the last one, but it took a little longer and I waited for the really good deals.  .  I'm going to look for more after market and tools now....I hope. 

Cliff,

Nice haul! I want the T-30/34 too! And please tell me about that Japanese 150T! Where did you find that gem?

And nice grab on the Gypsy Danger! I'm hoping they would come out with some of the Kiaju's too! And maybe Striker Eureka... 

This just arrived from Ebay,I plan to build it as a Marine Corp M1 A1 AIM It seems that I'm doing a lot more buying then building,hopefully my life unclutters sometime soon.I built their T-90 and it was fantastic,hopefully this is as good.

Wow, Bobby, that's a haul indeed.

I'd be in trouble with all those shows so close by down there.

I noticed all those turrets, very much back to pre war thinking, but as a mobile bunker it does make a bit of sense.

Thats the same feeling i have with the E-100 Jagd, like a Jagdpanther on steroids. I liked how the running gear went on with that one long strip on each side.

Look forward to seeing some pics of your build.

Bobby: Lol, I used to do the same with the first dozen or so shows I attended. Yeah, you get a bit of eyeball overload- I saw stuff I'd never known existed at some great prices. I've cut back quite a lot as my stash has exploded. I try to buy less than five plus what I win at the raffle. 

Bish: Yeap, but at least the Germans were smart enough to only put one turret on the Maus as opposed to the Japanese I-0 with it's five turrets. Yes, this is what insanity looks like. At least the Japanese did intend to use the thing as a mobile bunker rather than a tank, they wanted to drive it to an area on the Japanese occupied Chinese border with the USSR and support the infantry from a dug-in position rather than driving into battle.

I've finished building the E-100 and just need time to paint it. Great kit, I swear it's like building a 1/24th scale Tiger. Lots of big easy to handle parts plus great fit, I was thinking it would be a great kit for a beginner.  

That would be awsome. I'd like to meet him.

modelcrazy

 

 

Eagle90

 

 

modelcrazy

That sounds cool. I wish we had big shows close to us in Boise.

 

 

 

 

When I was in Vermont, we had one show a year and the vendors totaled 5 or 6....and that included me!  LOL!  They were great little shows that were held in Plattsburgh, NY or somewhere in Vermont.  Really had a good time at them.  But when I went to Modelpalooza for the first time!  WOAH!  It was a sensory overload!  LOL!  The show in Venice is a really good size one too.  Lots of vendors and some super builds!  I think the Pelicon will be just as big if not bigger from what I'm seeing.  The Modelpalooza and Peilcon shows are 2 day shows.  Going to try and do both days this year!

 

 

 

 

 

When I go to Dallas in June I will be going to Squadron's Eagle Quest. I'm sure there will be vendors there. My wife gets bit by the bug for me as bad as I do so maybe I can come out of it with a few more.

 

Ah man, I have always wanted to go to the Eagle Quest!  You'll have to tell us how it goes...and post pics! Hey I think Aaron is one of the guests this year!

Eagle90

 

 

modelcrazy

That sounds cool. I wish we had big shows close to us in Boise.

 

 

 

 

When I was in Vermont, we had one show a year and the vendors totaled 5 or 6....and that included me!  LOL!  They were great little shows that were held in Plattsburgh, NY or somewhere in Vermont.  Really had a good time at them.  But when I went to Modelpalooza for the first time!  WOAH!  It was a sensory overload!  LOL!  The show in Venice is a really good size one too.  Lots of vendors and some super builds!  I think the Pelicon will be just as big if not bigger from what I'm seeing.  The Modelpalooza and Peilcon shows are 2 day shows.  Going to try and do both days this year!

 

 

When I go to Dallas in June I will be going to Squadron's Eagle Quest. I'm sure there will be vendors there. My wife gets bit by the bug for me as bad as I do so maybe I can come out of it with a few more.

Gamera

What the hey I guess I'll jump in here. Some great stuff there guys, should be a forum of very happy modelers here! 

A few Christmas presents for myself:

Same kit as Bruce's:

From the 'Dirty Santa' give exchange from our IPMS club: 

Trumpeter German E-100 super heavy tank and HobbyBoss F8F Bearcat from Squadron's after Christmas sale.

And last week found HobbyBoss's P/F-80A Shooting Star on sale at our local hobby shop and couldn't resist. 

 

I see the Japanese liked their big tanks as well. Almost as heavy as the maus. And i'm sure you will love the E-100.

modelcrazy

That sounds cool. I wish we had big shows close to us in Boise.

 

When I was in Vermont, we had one show a year and the vendors totaled 5 or 6....and that included me!  LOL!  They were great little shows that were held in Plattsburgh, NY or somewhere in Vermont.  Really had a good time at them.  But when I went to Modelpalooza for the first time!  WOAH!  It was a sensory overload!  LOL!  The show in Venice is a really good size one too.  Lots of vendors and some super builds!  I think the Pelicon will be just as big if not bigger from what I'm seeing.  The Modelpalooza and Peilcon shows are 2 day shows.  Going to try and do both days this year!

That sounds cool. I wish we had big shows close to us in Boise.

Gamera

Steve: Very cool, I keep thinking about picking up the North Carolina but just don't know if I'd have the stickwithit to finish something so large esp with all the PE railing and parts. 

Bobby: Now that's a haul! 

 

That is an average haul for me when I go to a show.  20-30 kits usually.  I'm like the King on the Island of Misfit toys....I see a kit, and I just have to give it a home.   LOL!  I've not been to the Pelicon show in Largo before, so I'm pretty excited about that.  And as always Modelpalooza is a blast.  Usually do lunch with JJ and PJ.  Great times to be had.

Steve: Very cool, I keep thinking about picking up the North Carolina but just don't know if I'd have the stickwithit to finish something so large esp with all the PE railing and parts. 

Bobby: Now that's a haul! 

Hey Tojo, what a great thread!  Love seeing everyones "deals of the day"!  LOL!

This was the last stash increasing lot I picked up at a model show in Venice, Florida.  Still have the Pelicon in Largo and Modelpalooza to go to this year!