Was going to be away for just over a week to visit my wife's Grandfather who recently had a stroke but he was worse so I am staying until his daughter (my Mother in law) can arrive to look after him.
Found this nice internet cafe today for my FSM forum fix, but boy am I missing home.
The other day I went to what is considered 'the LHS' in Woollongong (about 20 mins away) and was shocked by the armour selection on offer - just 4 kits all 1/35th scale. 2 were the same Academy IDF M113 Fitter at $60 AUD ($45 USD), and the Academy M36 Jackson and the DML Panther Ausf A early both at $80 AUD($60 USD). Way over priced even for Oz.
Now for accessories you have a good selection of Tamiya and Humbrol paints, but don't expect any glue other than Revel in the tube. Paint thinner, brushes or exacto knives and blades are non-existant. If you want those you need to go to the Games Workshop (Warhammer guys) down the road.
So, the next time I want to complaign about the armour selection at my LHS, I'd better shut up and think of the poor guys here who don't know what they are missing. Catch you all soon.