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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, July 31, 2017 7:42 AM

Bish

 

 
hard stripe

Any idea's how to get the modle manufactures to produce 1/48 scale - allied war & post war models. I have an extensive list that I ( and a lot of others)  in the $15 to $30 range.  Any one here looking for these moles

 

 

 

I just did a search on Hannants and i was surprised at how much in out there in 48th. Hobby Boss and Tamiya seem to have a decent selection of WW2 Allied kits, i did find a few modern kits, but agreed, post war is not that well covered.

 

I’ve emailed the manufactures directly at times. Sometimes I get a positive response, sometimes so-so and sometimes nothing. I don't think they search the forums to see what everybody wants so someone need to suggest it. Revell has a list you can vote on occasion.

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 Bish on Monday, July 31, 2017 2:05 AM

hard stripe

Any idea's how to get the modle manufactures to produce 1/48 scale - allied war & post war models. I have an extensive list that I ( and a lot of others)  in the $15 to $30 range.  Any one here looking for these moles

 

I just did a search on Hannants and i was surprised at how much in out there in 48th. Hobby Boss and Tamiya seem to have a decent selection of WW2 Allied kits, i did find a few modern kits, but agreed, post war is not that well covered.

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

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Posted by Bish on Monday, July 31, 2017 1:55 AM

stikpusher

Nice additions Bish. What is that box structure on the top deck of the 432?

 

Its just a cage some vehilces used to carry for extra equipment. Our CSM's 432 and the company Ambulance had them. These things used to have all sorts of extras. We once ''borrowed'' a load of Chieftan side bins from vehicles that were being put up for sale and had then welded on to our 432's.

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

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Posted by hard stripe on Monday, July 31, 2017 1:06 AM

Any idea's how to get the modle manufactures to produce 1/48 scale - allied war & post war models. I have an extensive list that I ( and a lot of others)  in the $15 to $30 range.  Any one here looking for these moles

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Posted by modelcrazy on Sunday, July 30, 2017 8:17 PM

Nice score Bish.

Littletimmy, I wish I could find a score like that.

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 littletimmy on Sunday, July 30, 2017 7:24 PM

Picked up 3 planes at a garage sale today.

Testors 1/72 scale SNJ Texan

Testors 1/72 scale F4U-1 Corsair

Testors 1/48 scale Neiuport type 17C.1

All for the massive sum of..... $5 !

 Dont worry about the thumbprint, paint it Rust , and call it "Battle Damage"

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, July 30, 2017 5:22 PM

Nice additions Bish. What is that box structure on the top deck of the 432?

 

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N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by Bish on Sunday, July 30, 2017 1:09 PM

Went to a model show today and came back with 3 new additions. The first two were on the shopping list and going for a good price, so why not.

The Nimrod even came with Alleycat resin engine intakes.

And i got this one from the raffle. Don't have a C, so its a welcome addition.

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

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Posted by modelcrazy on Saturday, July 29, 2017 1:21 PM

Dang! That's nice GH, I need to pick up a mess of paints, thinners and the like. 

Steve

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  • From: Willamette Valley, Oregon
Posted by goldhammer on Saturday, July 29, 2017 12:04 PM

My LHS is closing the doors this w/e, and here is what I picked up over the past couple of weeks, from 10 - 40 % off.  Dropped $300, and a third of it was on the carrier (have all 3 up detail kits coming for her from Japan). Paints include Alclad, Tamiya and MM acrylics.  Also got some brass and alum rod and tube.

Here are a couple I got in the mail last night from Squadron.  Not shown but included is a book on Scharnhorst for the Dragon 1/350 kit I bought from the LHS earlier this year.

Planning on the Raumer as the antartic version, beautiful 3 color camo on it.

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Posted by PatW on Thursday, July 27, 2017 3:18 PM

Being reduced from £42 to £20 seemed a good deal so I bought......

To convert it to this ( or something like it)..........

Yes it's Liam Doran's World Rallycross Car!

Remember , common sense is not common.

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:59 PM

I know what you mean das, does look neat doesn't it. I have the Airfix 72nd kit which comes with the same markings, but i'll be doing mine with wheels and RAF markings. But i will be loking forward to seeing yours.

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

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Posted by DasBeav on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 1:50 PM

Bish
 
DasBeav

New additions to my small eclectic, but shrewdly purchased, stash.

 

 

 

Couple of interesting ones there das. What was that you said about bi-planes in the RAF GB Big Smile

 I had a moment of weakness, Bish. How can you say "no" to a Gladiator....With a skull and skis!Big Smile

 Sooner Born...Buckeye Bred.

 

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 6:20 AM

I thought it looked like an older box but never come across that one before. Looks like a big subject, should be fun to do.

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

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Posted by JOE RIX on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 6:15 AM

Bish

Joe, i have now got 3 of the 410's but not built one yet. I think tempestJohnny has, he got me onto the kits and the site in japan. Jack is currently doing one of the 109's. They do look nice kits, but drop Johnny a line if he doesn't spot this.

Nice couple of kits there, is that tamiya a new one.

 

Thanks Bish. I'll hit him up on that. As for the Tamiya truck, no it's the old kit. I've always liked this subject so I snagged it up fairly cheap. Unfortunately it does not have an engine but, should be a fun kit to weather up.

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

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 4:23 AM

DasBeav

New additions to my small eclectic, but shrewdly purchased, stash.

 

Couple of interesting ones there das. What was that you said about bi-planes in the RAF GB Big Smile

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

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Posted by Bish on Wednesday, July 26, 2017 4:21 AM

Joe, i have now got 3 of the 410's but not built one yet. I think tempestJohnny has, he got me onto the kits and the site in japan. Jack is currently doing one of the 109's. They do look nice kits, but drop Johnny a line if he doesn't spot this.

Nice couple of kits there, is that tamiya a new one.

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

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Posted by JOE RIX on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 11:39 PM

Been a while since I've dropped in to check out what folks have been accumulating lately. I must say that you folks have picked up some rather impressive stuff.

Bish: I'm rather intrigued by the Fine Mold kits. Have you built one before? I'm interested in how the Me 410 is.

In the past while I've picked up a couple of additions. One in particular excited the daylights out of me. I acquired a 1/72 Hasegawa A-1H Skyraider with the toilet bomb! Heck, I didn't even know this kit existed until I saw it on a FB sell & trade group. Snagged it up immediately for $20.00.

Also picked this up:

By the way, this my test post for using Postimage.org for a photo hosting site. Tried it at Stik's recommendation.

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

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Posted by stikpusher on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 8:19 PM

Those are two nice scores Beav

 

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

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

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Posted by DasBeav on Tuesday, July 25, 2017 6:48 PM

New additions to my small eclectic, but shrewdly purchased, stash.

 Sooner Born...Buckeye Bred.

 

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  • From: Katy, TX
Posted by Aggieman on Monday, July 17, 2017 11:36 PM

My latest addition to the stash is Trumpeter's 1/32 SBD-3 Dauntless, the clear edition, that I picked up on eBay for less than $60. Kit was still in the shrinkwrap. Considering what it goes for full retail, I feel like I scored a deal.

Prior to that I picked up old Hobbycraft kits of the P-26 and P-35, both in 1/48. I forget where those came from.

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Posted by Aggieman on Monday, July 17, 2017 11:31 PM

That B-58 is 1/48 and does not have operating features. The kit you are thinking of is also by Monogram, dates to the late 50s and is in 1/121 scale. I have built both of these kits, the latter earlier this year.

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Posted by Bish on Monday, July 17, 2017 4:01 PM

They do look nice and all the reviews i have read on their aircraft are positive. I have high hopes. When i checked on Scalemates i was surprised to learn the 109's came afer the FM 72nd TIE, which i didn't realise dates from 2002.

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

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, July 17, 2017 3:05 PM

Hey Bish, if they're as good as FineMolds tanks and Star Wars kits they should be some really nice models. Yes

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

 

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Posted by Bish on Monday, July 17, 2017 1:48 PM

For ages i have been putting off getting a Fine Molds Bf 109. Seeing Jacks build pushed me over the edge. But, seeing as i was getting it all the way from Japan, it seemed a bit silly just getting one.

And i figured while i was at it, might as well grab another one of their Me 410's.

And here's me trying to work out why the stash never seems to get any smaller. Confused

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

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Posted by JohnnyK on Monday, July 17, 2017 11:53 AM

I don't know about the switch. I'll let you know when I receive the kit.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Posted by modelcrazy on Monday, July 17, 2017 10:11 AM

Is that B-58 the one that has the "remote switch" to drop the pod? I built that one back in the 60's.

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 JohnnyK on Monday, July 17, 2017 9:44 AM

The B-58 is going to be one cool bird. I plan on finishing it in Bare Metal Foil. However, I can't start on the 58 until I finish my b-29.

Your comments and questions are always welcome.

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Posted by Gamera on Monday, July 17, 2017 8:58 AM

That's some cool stuff there guys!

Mike: I've gotten one or two kits off ebay too where it looked like the former owner was putting together stuff for a big project and then passed away or otherwise didn't get to finish it. What else can you do but pick up the torch from them and continue???

Johnny: Wow, that B-58 is cool! I'd seen it in the stores when I was a lot younger but never bought it. I hope you'll post photos when you're done, I really like to see how this monster turns out. 

Rudy: I'd say that for that price for a 1/48th Lanc with resin engines and PE parts you got a pretty sweetheart deal!

 

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

 

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Posted by stikpusher on Sunday, July 16, 2017 10:29 PM

Postimage.org

thats where I am putting my images now

 

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

U is for URANIUM... BOMBS!

N is for NO SURVIVORS...

       - Plankton

LSM

 

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