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Real G

A box dropped today at my office:

The Madox-01 is from "Metalskin Panic", which is one of my favorite Japanese original video animation (OVA) releases.  The Sanger antipodal bomber feeds my Luftwaffe 1946 needs, while the kit of the Japanese building is none other than the famous Radio Kaikan Building in Akihabara, Tokyo - nerd (otaku) central of Japan.  The German observation balloon is for a more responsible friend who nevertheless has equally esoteric tastes in models.

 

 

 

 

Buildings in Japan GB haha Lets gooooo

 

Well, there are a bunch of castle and temple kits that are readily available, as well as Tokyo Tower and its successor Tokyo Skytree.  And I think the "Geocraper" kits represent small chunks of Japanese cities.  The Radio Kaikan Building is unique as it is so far the only nerd culture meme subject.  Although Tokyo Tower will be forever associated with the Japanese monster movies. 

Real G

A box dropped today at my office:

The Madox-01 is from "Metalskin Panic", which is one of my favorite Japanese original video animation (OVA) releases.  The Sanger antipodal bomber feeds my Luftwaffe 1946 needs, while the kit of the Japanese building is none other than the famous Radio Kaikan Building in Akihabara, Tokyo - nerd (otaku) central of Japan.  The German observation balloon is for a more responsible friend who nevertheless has equally esoteric tastes in models.

 

Great additons guys!

SP: Sad to see Archer go. I'm intending on picking up a load of stuff this weekend.

G: You always have cool stuff. Love the Madox-1, don't know anything about the OVA but that's a cool looking mech.

A box dropped today at my office:

The Madox-01 is from "Metalskin Panic", which is one of my favorite Japanese original video animation (OVA) releases.  The Sanger antipodal bomber feeds my Luftwaffe 1946 needs, while the kit of the Japanese building is none other than the famous Radio Kaikan Building in Akihabara, Tokyo - nerd (otaku) central of Japan.  The German observation balloon is for a more responsible friend who nevertheless has equally esoteric tastes in models.

Very nice scores from Sprue Brothers Steve! Gotta love the Thud, and the Merk is nice too!

So it’s been a bit since I posted an update on latest acquisitions…. I’ve been nickel and diming it here and there, plus a couple of lucky finds…

For my 1/48 aircraft I stumbled upon this F-5F the other day at a local shop for a great price (far lower than any of the eBay scalpers were asking), so I snatched it up ASAP.

then at IPMS last week, a fellow chapter member was selling off this kit for cheap, and who am I to say no to a bargain. I also successfully haggled for a lower price on this Microscale decal set off the E, since I didn’t care for the kit markings…

Then I  picked up this Verlinden transfer set to get the markings I want for a future project, as again I didn’t want the kit decals. Alongside are some F-86D decals obtained in trade for a different project of mine. Thanks John Eaton for answering my “looking for” plea.

a second thank you to him for  graciously sweetening the deal by throwing in this P-40 that he apparently bought in bulk

and my ground forces were not neglected either…. firstly with the recent announcement that Archer was closing up shop, I decided to pick up some of their marking sets I need for few different projects. It’s now or never…

finally, at IPMS I had won a couple of gift certificates to Andy’s Hobby HQ from monthly chapter contests. Yesterday I went and came home with this baby… along with some mundane supplies that are really not worth taking a photo of but used up the rest of my certificates amount.

Now to build some of these…

BrandonK

James, nice Lotus. Love the look and scheme. Gonna be very cool.

Steve, nice score. Those two are super cool.

BK

Real G

That Tamiya Lotus is what got me looking at F1 models.  It is a beautiful design with an equally beautiful paint scheme.

 

That Tamiya Lotus is what got me looking at F1 models.  It is a beautiful design with an equally beautiful paint scheme.

James, nice Lotus. Love the look and scheme. Gonna be very cool.

Steve, nice score. Those two are super cool.

BK

Greg

Project510

Just came in the mail today. An early purchase, for what I am hoping will be a 2023 F1 Group build since I missed this year.

Presuming this is a nice at the 1979 version, I think you're going to love this kit.

 

Can't pass up a Sprue Brothers sale.

keavdog

I'll definitely have to do one next year again. I've got four Ebbro F1 kits in the stash.

Very nice James!  I'll definitely have to do one next year again.  I've got four Ebbro F1 kits in the stash.

Project510

Just came in the mail today. An early purchase, for what I am hoping will be a 2023 F1 Group build since I missed this year.

 

Presuming this is a nice at the 1979 version, I think you're going to love this kit.

Just came in the mail today. An early purchase, for what I am hoping will be a 2023 F1 Group build since I missed this year.

You're on a roll BK!  That is a very nice looking Lambo.

Gamera

Those are all awesome guys!!! Esp love the Clampetts truck Greg! 

 

Ha! Thanks, Cliff!

BrandonK

Finally, finally, finally!!! I've been waiting for this one for a few years now. Looked and looked and only one or two to be found on Ebay for stupid money. Got an email for Hobbylink the other day with some availability. Snapped it up. Man, I am over the moon to have this one finally. In my opinion it's the best looking Lambo ever made. Huge score.

Cool! As Gammy just said, it's always great fun to get a long-wanted kit. Something about the vintage ones that are even more special, to me, anyway.

Beautiful car!  Congrats on obtaining one of your "Holy Grail" kits.

tjs

Ohhhhhh that's awesome Brandon! Congrads! Nothing like finally finding something you've been looking for years at a decent price.

Finally, finally, finally!!! I've been waiting for this one for a few years now. Looked and looked and only one or two to be found on Ebay for stupid money. Got an email for Hobbylink the other day with some availability. Snapped it up. Man, I am over the moon to have this one finally. In my opinion it's the best looking Lambo ever made. Huge score.

BK

Those are all awesome guys!!! Esp love the Clampetts truck Greg! 

Years ago, one of my work friends had a real Little Red Truck. He modified it by replacing the still good original engine with a highly modified 440, a Dana posi rearend, and a B&M shift kit. Wheels, tires and brakes were also modified.

I also remember the truck was F-A-S-T and always immaculate.

I look forward to your build.

BK,  great find!  The Lil Red Truck has been one of my favorite all time vehicles.  I remember seeing a real one when I was a teenager.  Good luck with the build.

tjs

BK, nothing not to like about that Lil Red Truck.

Good find at $25.

armornut

BK you sir appear to have a condition LOL. 

I thought that was why were all here. Maybe I've been reading this all wrong. LOL

Joe Rix, nice Panther. I've been adding some of those 1/48 to the colletion too. The prices are much easier on the wallet.

Finally managed to pic up one of these bad boys. Good grief folks want big money for this kit. $60-100 for these all day long. NOPE. Found this one on buy it now for $25. SOLD!!

BK

keavdog

 

 

BrandonK

Been watching this one for a few years now. Really wanted it, but the prices were just too much. So after watching it hover around $50-60+ it finally dropped to $37 and I snagged it up from Hobbylink. Love the look of this car.

BK

 

 

 

 

Nice BK.  I've got that one in the stash as well.  I ordered these wider rears

: https://www.indycals.net/parts/sportsparts/934tires.html

And both Zero & Gravity make the orange paint.

 

BK

WooHoo! And the hits keep on rolling in. Great additions lately folks.

Greg: That Beverly Hillbillys rig is a major score. I love it. I really hope you build this soon as a WIP as I would absolutely enjoy that journey. P.S. It's just good to see you buy a new kit.

Gamera: Whoa! What an amazing haul you got yourslf. The Time Capsule is indeed very cool. I can't say as I recall having seen one before. I'm also really liking the SB2C Helldiver. Choice kit and subject. Well done my friend.

PFJN2: That Aoshima Crown is neat kit. Very unique indeed.

Keavdog: Good to see you hard at it. Did you just move to AZ? Good to see you got your new Tamiya P-38J. The cockpit, Gatling Gun and Grumman Goose are all very impressive additions. You're in the bonus!

BrandonK: Excellent patience on scoring the Porsche. I've always admired those as well. Just plain sharp looking.

Knox: Nicely done. I've got that new Eduard Wildcat in my sights as well.

Est.1961: Nice paint sets. hopefully you can back to using them soon.

Only new addition I've made is another 1/48 armor. Bought on FB group. Also came with PE grill set.

BrandonK

Been watching this one for a few years now. Really wanted it, but the prices were just too much. So after watching it hover around $50-60+ it finally dropped to $37 and I snagged it up from Hobbylink. Love the look of this car.

BK

 

Nice BK.  I've got that one in the stash as well.  I ordered these wider rears

: https://www.indycals.net/parts/sportsparts/934tires.html

And both Zero & Gravity make the orange paint.

Hey, Armornut!

 I have taken to using those weird colors as very bland washes on fugures with good results. Here's two more. Roman Sweat and Sigmar's Tobacco Plug. Sweat is and orangy clear and It may not be available anymore!(picked it up at a train Show) The Tobacco is a Poop brown/red!

Been watching this one for a few years now. Really wanted it, but the prices were just too much. So after watching it hover around $50-60+ it finally dropped to $37 and I snagged it up from Hobbylink. Love the look of this car.

BK

Bakster

Ha! You pulled the trigger. Way to go, Greg. Now... I expect you do a WIP!

 

 

You remembered. If I ever decide to build it, a WIP is a good idea, Steve.