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  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Friday, December 4, 2020 5:41 AM
Nice balloon I mean GT. Happy birthday Steve

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Friday, December 4, 2020 11:44 AM

Happy belated Birthday Steve!!! 

Cool balloon! 

And cool kit, not much of a Ford guy but that is a cool looking car and I agree with MM you can't go wrong with Tamiya! 

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

 

  • Member since
    August 2015
  • From: the redlands Fl
Posted by crown r n7 on Friday, December 4, 2020 1:37 PM

Cake Happy birthday 

 

 

 Nick.

  • Member since
    July 2014
Posted by modelcrazy on Friday, December 4, 2020 3:18 PM

Thanks guys Big Smile

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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  • Member since
    May 2011
  • From: Honolulu, Hawaii
Posted by Real G on Friday, December 4, 2020 3:51 PM

Happy belated birthday Steve.  Sorry, I'm slacking on the forums!  Embarrassed

That's a nice Ford GT40 you got.  The latest Tamiya news is that a 1/24 McLaren Senna will be out shortly.

“Ya ya ya, unicorn papoi!”

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Friday, December 4, 2020 11:46 PM

FedEx brought this in today. I’ve been wanting this kit for awhile and found one for a good price on eBay...

 

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Saturday, December 5, 2020 1:01 AM

Nice Carlos.  That one begs for a diorama.

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    October 2019
  • From: New Braunfels, Texas
Posted by Tanker-Builder on Saturday, December 5, 2020 9:12 AM

Meant to say in my other post!

       I got to touch the Ford as there was one roped off and displayed at BlueBonnet Ford here in New Braunfels ,TX. Don't laugh! There's more Bentleys, Rolls Royces, Lambos and Ferraris in this little Burg than you can shake a stick at. Teslas too! Twice as many KIA Souls, too!

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, December 5, 2020 9:54 AM

keavdog

Nice Carlos.  That one begs for a diorama.

 

Thanks John. I have no idea of a diorama setting for a 5-ton. Aside from occasionally riding in one that was hauling more troops  than a deuce from point A to point B, I never saw what the 5-ton‘s role was up at HHC. 

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Saturday, December 5, 2020 10:26 AM

I remember when that one came out back in the mid-90's.  They were releasing all kinds of interesting things that no one else touched. 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Saturday, December 5, 2020 10:44 PM

Mopar Madness

I remember when that one came out back in the mid-90's.  They were releasing all kinds of interesting things that no one else touched. 

 

Yup! Trucks, AMTRACs, Self Propelled Artillery, Italian stuff.... lots of unique stuff! 

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    February 2011
Posted by GreySnake on Sunday, December 6, 2020 7:34 AM
Nice pickup stik. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen that kit before.  
 
Three more armor kits that were on my want list came in over the past two weeks. The Zvezda T-35 is massive the hull length is 27cm/11in long.  

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, December 6, 2020 7:49 AM

Is that the new Tamiya Pz IV GS, how's it look.

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
    February 2011
Posted by GreySnake on Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:23 AM

Bish

Is that the new Tamiya Pz IV GS, how's it look.

 

It looks really good. It does reuse the lower hull tub and suspension from the Panzer IV from 1994 otherwise everything else is new. I do wish Tamiya would include wire for the tow cable and not string; I’ve never had much luck with it. There are two marking options included a gray 14th Panzer Division, Southern Russia 1942 and a yellow brown and khaki 5th Panzer Division, Central Russia 1942. The three included figures look pretty good as well apart from the somewhat oversized headphones.
  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, December 6, 2020 9:23 AM

Good to know.  I'd love one of those new Panzer IV's. 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    September 2004
  • From: Denver
Posted by tankboy51 on Sunday, December 6, 2020 10:29 AM

I have the newer Dragon versions of Pzkfw IV ausf  F as well as the older, but still, good Italarei kits.   Wow, remember those?  Italerei, fun spelling them, you could do three versions in one kit!  Aside from a few minor issues, they were great kits. It was 1974 or so.  I had just gotten my first apartment and my senior year in college.   Fun times!  Anyway, back to the subject.  I'll probably put this on the list, why not?  I'm a sucker for Tamiya models.  No, I haven't forgotten the new Border model kits.  I only have gotten their G version so far.

 

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, December 6, 2020 1:32 PM

Thanks GS. I did see it on the back of the latest FSM, and noted that about the lower hull. I am with you on the tow cables, and i think those headphones are a Tamiya trademark.

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 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, December 6, 2020 2:18 PM

I bought the Puma first but couldn't stop. 

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, December 6, 2020 3:03 PM

Nice, the full set. I don't have any of those yet, deffinetly nee to add more wheeled to my German stash.

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 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Sunday, December 6, 2020 3:12 PM

They're just too unique to pass up. I was always impressed with the Puma since I was a lad. Had the Matchbox kit back in the early 80's.  If I remember correctly it wasn't that bad a kit.  

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    December 2002
  • From: Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, England
Posted by Bish on Sunday, December 6, 2020 3:15 PM

My favorite is the /3. Like the Sd.Kfz 233 i got recently, its the same gun and siilar set up to the 251/9 Stummel and thats my favorite 251. But like you i have all 4 of those Dragon 234's on my to buy list.

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
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Sunday, December 6, 2020 8:23 PM

Ohhhhhh more nice stuff!!! Love the giant T-35 Greysnake and the pack 'o Pumas MM!

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

 

  • Member since
    July 2004
  • From: Sonora Desert
Posted by stikpusher on Monday, December 7, 2020 10:35 AM

Oh you guys are getting some real goodies! 

Grey, the T-35 is one that really appeals due to its land dreadnaught look! 

Chad, the whole 234 family? Sweet!

 

F is for FIRE, That burns down the whole town!

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

  • Member since
    February 2011
Posted by GreySnake on Monday, December 7, 2020 12:37 PM
MM those are some really nice pickups. I’ve built the 234/4 it was a pretty easy built for a Dragon kit. The 75mm did give me some trouble with a lot of tiny pieces and the gun shield was annoying to attach. I have the Puma in the stash as well it took me awhile to find one and of course after getting one a lot more showed up on eBay.
  • Member since
    June 2008
Posted by lewbud on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 12:58 AM

Went to the mailbox to retrieve what I thought would be the box from the Secret Santa Group Build, but also found that my latest order from HLJ arrived the same day.  While I don't know what's in the Sprue Brother's box, I can share what I got from HLJ.  The first brings me closer to getting the aircraft to finish my 111th FIS build.  The Kinetic MQ-9 Reaper has decals for the 147th ATKW based out of Ellington Field, Houston, TX.  Just need a P-80 and a F-101B and I'll have all the aircraft in the stash.  Will need to make decals for the P-80.

The second is the 1/24 Fujimi Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo #22 which placed 2nd overall in the 1974 Le Mans.  Bought the kit because I've developed a thing for Martini themed race cars.

The third kit is the Aoshima/Beemax Porsche 935 K2 with markings for either of the Vaillant cars. Unlike the K3, they didn't include window masks for this particular kit.  This kit will eventually become the Interscope 935K2, which would win the 24 Hours of Daytona in 1979. I may have to get another one because I really like the green Vaillant car.

Now if the decals I ordered from Wolfpack six weeks ago would get here.

Buddy- Those who say there are no stupid questions have never worked in customer service.

  • Member since
    November 2003
  • From: Naples, FL
Posted by tempestjohnny on Thursday, December 10, 2020 3:36 AM

Ahhh don't tell my wife

 

  • Member since
    November 2009
  • From: SW Virginia
Posted by Gamera on Thursday, December 10, 2020 11:29 AM

Aw, those are cool guys! Love the Lorna TJ! 

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

 

  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Thursday, December 10, 2020 1:46 PM

Buddy, I LOVE that Martini racer.

 

TJ - You can store that 110 at my place if needed!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

  • Member since
    April 2003
  • From: USA
Posted by keavdog on Thursday, December 10, 2020 3:31 PM

Got this for a reasonable price on a facebook forum - decals are toast but I found a guy on ebay that makes them.  Always wanted these two since I was a kid - wanna talk about ejector pin marks!!! 

 

 

Thanks,

John

  • Member since
    April 2015
Posted by Mopar Madness on Thursday, December 10, 2020 7:43 PM

I remember seeing that on the store shelves way back when!

Chad

God, Family, Models...

At the plate: 1/48 Airfix Bf109 & 1/35 Tamiya Famo

On deck: Who knows!

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