Cool subjects Pat.  That little GeeBee will test your painting skills!

Ordered these in early April from ebay seller jazhobby (RCJAZ).  He's in China and has awesome prices and discounts shipping for multiple orders.  And these showed up way earlier than I thought they would - they got here in two weeks.

Tamiya's latest bike and detail up set:  2020 MotoGP winner Joan Mir's Suzuki GSX-RR

I've been wanting to pickup this Tamiya Corsair and at < $17 I could pass it up

And this was just too interesting - got to love Hasegawa

Nice score John

Love to see what you can do with that bike.

Thanks - it's Tamiya's latest.  I'm currently doing their 1984 boxing of Kenny Roberts' YZR500 and the kit shows it's age!  I'm spoiled by the newer bikes.  Slugging away on it in the 80s group build if you want to look.

Nice stuff JOhn.

The movers came today to pick up my stuff. I put all my stash and completed builds into totes. One guy keep saying "you got a lot of boxes" I told him my boxes are few compaired to a lot of us. 

The price for the move isn't funny though. Man, prices have gone up!

Ya, we're just starting to think about moving to AZ... I hate moving and hate moving models (built ones) even more!

SP: Congrads on the Redcoats! Are you going to do a dio with them and the Rebels? 

Pat: Those are friggin' cool! Love the Gee Bee, in 1/72nd I'd think it'd be about the size of a large hornet!

John: Those are awesome! The bike is cool and you'll love the Corsair, one of the best kits ever. And the submersible is really interesting. 

Steve: Best 'o luck with the move! 

I've ended up with another item included in a recent purchase for which I have no use.  It's an Eduard PE detail set for a Revell 1/32nd FW-190D.  I'm sure it would work for other kits, but I have no 1/32nd kits in my stash, and no interest in acquiring any.  So if someone wants this, just express an interest and I'll get it in the mail forthwith.  Luckily, it shouldn't cost to much to mail!

Gary

Hey GAF, I'm interested in the PE set. Since the PM system here is kaput, I'm not sure how to exchange  information for shipping.

Gamera, no diorama planned with the Redcoat & Colonials. But I will display them together once built.

Try contacting me at gfowler2012 at yahoo dot com (interpret that).  It won't appear as that name.  Nom de plume, naturally. 

Gary

Definitely enjoying some of the new additions you all have been bringing home.

John: You certainly have been a busy little beaver with the stash amassing. Can't help but to be lovin' on your new Tamiya Corsair. Just a wonderful kit. The OH-13 is a nice addition. also that Xingu II is a cool kit. You are doing honorable work my friend.

PFJN2: Yo Bro! That there is one fancy haul you got there. I really like the 3 Revell ships you got.

Stik: Happy to see you acquire the Grenadiers. Very nice gift indeed.

Pat: Those are 2 very sweet kits you picked up. Not overly familiar with manufacturers but, they are choice subjects nonetheless.

You just have to love arriving home to find that several of your individual orders have all arrived at once. And not just from the US but, also from China and Poland. What a glorious porch full of splendor!

First from a vendor from China on ebay. I've been drooling to nab one of these 1/72 Flyhawk Dauntlesses. Upon opening the box it does indeed appear to be one outstanding kit. Since I was ordering the Dauntless figured I'd enhance the order with a righteously extensive AM set for my 1/700 Alaska.

From Poland I got the Arma Hobby Fokker E.V. The Reppu is a sweet FB auction win.

A few choice enhancements from Roy over at Barracuda.

Finally, this absolutely outstanding book that is a must for any Corsair nut such as myself. Extensive analysis and photos to satisfy the most ardent Corsair detailer.

It was good day indeed.

Nice scores Joe.  1/700 PE 

Two things that normally do not attract me, but in these two instances had me spring for them. First was a 1:18 older Ertl die cast of a 1971 Camaro Baldwin Motion Edition. It did not come with a box, but it had the right trim, color, options, etc. My goal is to totally tear it apart then reassemble it with detail (BMF window trim, full plumbing, reworked interior, chassis, and engine, tire and wheel details, etc.). The price was to hard to pass it up at $12.00.



This one is close to anyone who has followed and like the Star Wars saga. I was walking around a chain store called Hobby Lobby and wandered into the clearance section to find a 1/12 model figure of the bounty hunter Boba Fett. It was one of only a couple Bandai items in the clearance area. So it was marked down 35% and then they had a flash sale in the model area of another 40% off. This means I got the very detailed figure at a cost of only $10.00 instead of $39.99. 



He will look good along with his partner, the Mandalorian (also got at a huge discount on him earlier this year)



While not epic, they are great deals for me that will allow me to branch out from my normal type of builds.

Ben / DRUMS01

my latest aquiscition.

Wow Ben, great deal on the Boba Fett and the Camaro looks nice.

Steve - that's years of entertainment right there.

Yes OK I've bought another one. That must be number 7 or 8 in various colours and various decals! All because the rally cars were built by Prodrive about 20 miles away!

We need a family pic when you finish that one Pat

Well here's quick taster keavdog (John) in the sun today. The end onne on the left is a 1/43rd Heller kit.

I printed some of the decals, Ken Block, 7Up and Monster Energy, plus a few coloured splashes.

I picked up a few that have recently arrived. Others still on the way. Couldn't pass up 55% off on the Panther and $19 on the Panzer. Been wanting the Enterprise for some time now, finally pulled the trigger. I'm gonna light it and make the radars rotate as well and scratch the hanger bay up. Looking forward to a long build here. The Rex was an idea from one of you who did a kit with their grandson. This thing is solid resin, not hollow and weighs a ton. The decals and whatnot are for a 1/24 BF-109E a dear friend gifted me. This will be a massive bird. Looking forward to building it as well.

BK

That's some nice stuff Brandon.

I built the Triceratops a few years back and yeah, they're heavy. Nice kit though and fun to make your own color scheme

Yes I bought another one of these too! I bought and built the first one in 2016, how time flies!

News Update! The kit was delivered today 04.05.22. The kit is still in the factory sealed bag, but the box and instructions look to have been stored for a number of years in a very damp place! On checking both the date shown is 1965!

Update, 08.05.22. I've cut open the bag today and checked all of the parts for molded info. On the underside of one part it has 'Ed Roth 1965'. The damaged box has on printed on it ' Revell Inc Venice California, Copyright 1962-1965' If it was a re-issue it would have on the box ' Revell-Monogram Morton Grove, IL with a 1993 copyright date'. So it's that old!

Drums: You scored yourself some mighty sweet deals. Love the idea you have for the Camaro. That should be some righteous fun. Gotta love it when you get the bonus bonus deal at HL.

Steve5: Gorgeous sailing ship kit. You have my admiration for building one of those. Nice.

Brandon: Suberb haul my friend. That Enterprise is a dandy and I'm hugely impressed with your plans for it. I look forward to that. Nice armor and the T Rex is way too cool.

Pat: Love the Surfite. Nothing wrong on the collection of Imprezas. I think it is really cool to have a connection and to have several schemes to choose from. Unfortunately, I'm not seeing your pics of the completed builds.

I built that Enterprise model back in the 80's,it's a nice canvas for lots of improvements and ideas.

I was browsing around on ebay and came across this really cool F1 kit. I've seen some of the other Ebbro kits around and considered them but, this was the first time I'd seen this one. I am rather fond of the 60-70's F1 cars and opted to jump on it. Upon it's arrival I broke open the box and grabbed the instructions. My immediate reaction was "These are Tamiya instructions." So my question is, is Ebbro in someway a subsidiary of Tamiya? Either way, it appears to be an impressive lit with excellent detail and molding.

And, yes John, I am considering getting this into your F1 GB.

JOE RIX

I was browsing around on ebay and came across this really cool F1 kit. I've seen some of the other Ebbro kits around and considered them but, this was the first time I'd seen this one. I am rather fond of the 60-70's F1 cars and opted to jump on it. Upon it's arrival I broke open the box and grabbed the instructions. My immediate reaction was "These are Tamiya instructions." So my question is, is Ebbro in someway a subsidiary of Tamiya? Either way, it appears to be an impressive lit with excellent detail and molding.

And, yes John, I am considering getting this into your F1 GB.

 

BK

JOE RIX

I was browsing around on ebay and came across this really cool F1 kit. I've seen some of the other Ebbro kits around and considered them but, this was the first time I'd seen this one. I am rather fond of the 60-70's F1 cars and opted to jump on it. Upon it's arrival I broke open the box and grabbed the instructions. My immediate reaction was "These are Tamiya instructions." So my question is, is Ebbro in someway a subsidiary of Tamiya? Either way, it appears to be an impressive lit with excellent detail and molding.

And, yes John, I am considering getting this into your F1 GB.

 

Nice!  I have this kit as well.  I've jumped on EBBRO kits when I see them and yes there is certainly a Tamiya affiliation.  Check this article out: https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/october-2017/200/featured-modelmaker-ebbro

And you best join the F1 GB - I want to see this go together before I build mine.  BTW - you can order the missing sponsor decals here: https://www.indycals.net/decals/f1/70lotus49c.html

keavdog

Nice!  I have this kit as well.  I've jumped on EBBRO kits when I see them and yes there is certainly a Tamiya affiliation.  Check this article out: https://www.motorsportmagazine.com/archive/article/october-2017/200/featured-modelmaker-ebbro And you best join the F1 GB - I want to see this go together before I build mine.  BTW - you can order the missing sponsor decals here: https://www.indycals.net/decals/f1/70lotus49c.html  

Thank You very much for the links John. Terrific info. Love to see folks branching out and molding such unique subjects. I ordered the decal set as well as the Tamiya seatbelt set. Unfortunately, Hobbyworld has the red and gold Zero paint set for the Type 49 on backorder. Hoping to pick that up as well even though gold decals are supplied with the kit.

I'm holding off on a total commit to the GB until I get a couple of other builds cleared from my bench. I do have good intentions though. I do greatly appreciate the invite.

Great stuff guys!!! Esp love that big honkin' T-Rex Brandon!!! 

I've been a good boy and kept from buying anything for a little while. But then this figure came in at HobbyLink Japan so I ordered a few other things to fill out the order. Sorry couldn't help myself. 

I bought the figure to go with the 1/12th bike I bought last year. Blond Girl Rider, hmmmm. Well, I'm painting her as a brunette. 

I like brunettes better and I'm just the sort of  who likes to ice skate uphill... 

And another car. I think it's due to me playing a lot of Forza IV: Horizon. Frankly I suck at it but it's still fun to drive insanely expensive cars when you don't have to pay for repairs when you keep slamming into someone's farm equipment in the middle of the road. 

And she looks totally badass. Next I have to build one. I keep reading about how to get gloss paints done but still can't seem to get them right. 

And 1/1th sushi, I couldn't help myself. It's sooooooo weird! And the 1/24th Japanese granny with a gun. Pretty weird too. Seems she was in some Japanese survival show and became a fan favorite. It's a Japanese granny with a big gun- how can you top that??? Maybe I'll have her driving the Lamborghini.... hmmmmmm...... 

Oh~ Gamera-San, I see you buy salmon sushi!  Berry naisu!  And brondie gyaru!  I rook forward to see you paint!

It's about time I started to get back into this thread.

My latetest addition, well not yet exactly, is a 1/1 1750 sq ft house in northern texas. It's a....how should I say, glue bomb that I'll need to take apart, clean up and reassemble. That should take a few years to complete but assuming my closing date stays and the loan passes the underwriters (less that $100K than I was pre qualled for). I'll be moving my goods and my presious stash in on the 28th.

Becides that, I have been a busy guy.

Most were bought during Sprue Bros sales.

I ordered some Pacific Marines walking up a road from Tusk so (of course) I needed something to go with them. I'll get the AM wood planks for the sides.