I've bought a model kit for the first time in a while; the Moebius Batwing in 1/25 scale. Now I need a 1/25 scale Batfleck to pilot it.

Time for another update of what I’ve picked up over the past few weeks.

First up I picked up a set of resin LAV wheels for an upcoming project

That's a whole lot of NASCAR!  Great buy.

I've got the F-104 pit and thought I'd better grab this before they disappear again

Also got these for my MCAS Miramar KC-130J Harvest Hawk

Found a guy on Facebook clearing out his stash! Scored these for $10 each!

Great score on the avenger - that is an awesome kit.  I have the same in the stash.

Nice gets everyone. I almost pulled the trigger on Andy's "Big Box" so it will be nice to see what you do with it. 

I went to an IPMS model show last weekend. I tried to behave but just could not help myself with regards to some great prices on a few kits I always wanted but have been somewhat hard to find at a decent price (more than 50% off the aircraft, 70% off the Fire Truck, the the JoHan for $20.00). I looked at numerous armor kits but with the 1/16 stuff from Andy's on pre-order I held back.

I was going to stretch for the 1/32 but this one will do just fine.



I've heard both good and bad regarding the fit on this one, wanted it anyway.




This one was only $10, don't know anything about the kit but hard to say no.




I've looked for this one for a long time. Will build as either Mickey Thompson or Blue Max, depending on what decals I can find.




And more "stuff" for my upcoming 1/48 B-1B build..

All in all it was a wonderful weekend with the family, church, and modeling.

Ben

Gamera

I wish someone would do a T-34 box. I'd be all over that! Maybe throw in a figure of Dmitriy Lavrinenko... 

Tojo: Nice! I built the same kit years and years ago. Mine didn't come with the Magic tracks though so yours is a big improvement. 

Chops: Oh WOW!!! I saw that on Sprue Brothers this morning. Actually reasonably priced there. Three kits for the price of two plus the Carius figure!

I wish someone would do a T-34 box. I'd be all over that! Maybe throw in a figure of Dmitriy Lavrinenko... 

My Takom Tiger I Big Box came in! I have already started the Otto Carius figure.

Picked up the kit from Andy's on sale includes a PE fret,metal barrel,and Magic Tracks.Also got dome weathering supplies to use on my my white washed Tiger.

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My first kit purchase of the year.

I missed this one when it was first released and thought it would be a ridiculous price to pay to acquire one after Kitty Hawk folded.  Apparently another manufacturer picked up the molds but retained the Kitty Hawk name.  Got it from Squadron for roughly $80.

I'm not planning too many kit purchases this year, but there will be some decals and supplies to get.

 

 

Nice! I had the Monogram 1/48 scale version when I was a kid, back when I built them using tube glue and hand painted it with Pactra paints. I believe I built it with beaching gear.

Oh those are cool guys! 

Love the Space Clipper Greysteele. I've been a big fan of 2001 for years but don't have that kit. 

And those look really nice Ben. I assume the guy climbing the cliff is one of the rangers assualting Ponte Du Hoc on D-Day? 

Really like the Kingfisher a lot. I saw another manufacturer sell a 1/32 catapault for it, now that would be a show stopper.

Another update as our stuff is finally arriving from various exotic ports of call (smile).

- 1/48 B-1B update pack to include various antenna along with decoy dispensers, etc.



- - more 1/48 B-1B Eduard detail set (internal)



- Something totally different in 1/16









- Another item to build and detail that will go along with the SAS Jeep and Kubelwagen.





- and a crew for the Sd.kfz.2





Only a few more items still inbound and we will be done.

Ben

Used a little christmas gift money to get a few childhood memories plus one newer kit.

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Ohhh, that looks cool John! Maybe a little dry reading but cool! 

I was reading comparisons between the BF-109 and FW-190 (power, roll rate etc ) and ran into this book that looked interesting.  No pictures though  :sad:  and only covers US fighters - Corsair, hellcat, wildcat, thunderbolt, mustang & lightning.

Ohhhh, that's cool AM, glad it was reissued so you were able to pick up a copy. 

What?  Not the Monogram kit? 

Look forward to this one!  Big kingfisher fan

My first kit purchase of the year.

I missed this one when it was first released and thought it would be a ridiculous price to pay to acquire one after Kitty Hawk folded.  Apparently another manufacturer picked up the molds but retained the Kitty Hawk name.  Got it from Squadron for roughly $80.

I'm not planning too many kit purchases this year, but there will be some decals and supplies to get.

Those look really cool guys! 

SP: The TiE might be pre-painted but a few washes will make the detail pop. 

Ben: Very cool figure! 

John: Cool, hope the D model comes along soon with a good price. 

Great detail on that figure Ben.

Been waiting for one of these for a while.  Rather it be a D but I'll take it.  And it was cheap ( which usually means re-release coming... )

Thanks Gamera, I'm looking forward to building both of them. Here are more new arrivals, received just today.

1/24 Resin kit from China (no color callouts or instructions)









And an interior for my Hasegawa Stuka Ju-87 G





Next should be a box load of stuff for one of my 1/48 B-1B Lancer kits.

Ben

Tamiya glue holder and nippers I've heard great things about

Oops! Sorry, Stik!  I don't know why I put your name down for Gamera.  Must be old age!

And that's a nice TIE fighter, Gamera!  Look forward to your plan! 

Gary (maybe)

Gary, the Wierd Oh kit was Gamera's, not mine. I like it too!

This is my first kit acquisition of the new year... This one came in yesterday’s delivery. Yeah it’s a snap together and pre painted, but I’ll still glue it and do some additional work… It looked pretty nice when I opened it up and examined the parts… I have a plan for this one!

Ben: Love the Centurion AVRE and German biker! And you can never have enough tools, I need some new files etc myself. 

And thanks guys. I was thinking about Freddy Flame-out at work today. I just might have to build the guy when I get some stuff off the bench. I could use a silly build to decompress a little...  

More arrivals in the mail for Jarrod and I, here we go:



















The motorcycle and rider will take one day just to remove and clean-up the molding channels, but I thought it was a nice looking piece. The A-7 Corsair cockpit is for an up and coming build.

Ben

Gamera,

I like the Weirdo kit.  Great score!

Drums,

Check Ollie's occasionally, as they have some bargains.  Also, nice tools!

Gary

Hey I like the weirdo kit.

Been a while since I posted anything, so here is some stuff I got since early December.

- This one was also from Ollie's Clearance

- Something in keeping with my Churchill AVRE

- A couple of these to keep my junk organized

- A new punch set as my old one is in bad shape

- If you get a new punch set you have to get a new hammer, right?

- You can never go wrong with more quality files

- More side cutter I got for a sweet deal

- My apologies if I posted this previously, 1/18 racing Jaguar

Much more pre-ordered or in transit.