goldhammer

With that 251 you just became Bish's best buddy.  Like the Matilda as well.

 

I don't know what you guys are talking about

Rambo

Went down to the LHS yesterday only going to buy a can of Tamiya grey primer ended up walking out with that plus a Tamiya 1/350 Fletcher that he had just got in a trade. I always tell him hes no better than a bully in school always taking my lunch money when I walk into his shop lol

 

 

Yeah, it's amazing how going to the hobby shop for a three dollar bottle of paint can turn into a forty dollar model...

Not that it's ever happened to me.....

ManCityFan

Just got back from Noreastcon, and couldn't resist these.  First British armor and first half track. 

IMG_0788 by Dwayne Munk, on Flickr

 

Dwayne: Hate to point it out but I've got the same AFV Club M36 and Perth's review isn't kind. Of course if you just want to build it and not worry about the rear deck it's a pretty good kit. 

 Not wanting to pre-empt the result but the kit is unfortunately more like a genetic experiment gone wrong with it having the diesel engine deck of the M10/M4A2 and the rear hull plate a combination of the M10/M4A2 plate with M4A3 style exhausts added but the new turret has some very nice details included.

https://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/afvclub/afv35058.htm

Gamera

 

 

ManCityFan

Just got back from Noreastcon, and couldn't resist these.  First British armor and first half track. 

IMG_0788 by Dwayne Munk, on Flickr

 

 

 

 

 

Dwayne: Hate to point it out but I've got the same AFV Club M36 and Perth's review isn't kind. Of course if you just want to build it and not worry about the rear deck it's a pretty good kit. 

 Not wanting to pre-empt the result but the kit is unfortunately more like a genetic experiment gone wrong with it having the diesel engine deck of the M10/M4A2 and the rear hull plate a combination of the M10/M4A2 plate with M4A3 style exhausts added but the new turret has some very nice details included.

https://www.perthmilitarymodelling.com/reviews/vehicles/afvclub/afv35058.htm

 

 

Stopped at 2 different LHS and got these, the Y-wing I got with a 40% off coupon and some money I found in a jacket of mine,  Ya hoo.  Wasn't sure what the 1/72 scale y-wing would be like, but it's fantastic,   I'll post sprue pictures if anyone wants.

the EA-18g  for a 1/144 is fantastic, great engraved lines and great looking detail parts.

John

I ordered some goodies a while ago and the last ones finally arrived:

I also finally managed to get my new workbench set up! 

There's already a new model on it, which I'm going to share with you guys once I make some notable progress. (I don't have a lot of free time, so progress is slow unfortunately)

All the AM should dress up your 109 very nicly.

One of our modeling clubs older members is moving and has some health issues and has donated his stash to the club to sell with the proceeds to the club.....Have told the pres. that I want 8 of his kits, 1/24 jeep and trailer, M3 halftrack, 1/350 The Sullivans and John Brown, and 4 Airfix 1/24's---109, P-51, Hurricane and Stuka.  Will pick up whatever of those are still available Thurs night at the meeting, pics to follow.

<kid at candy counter with the club pricing on the whole stash, wanted to get more, but maybe next month......

modelcrazy

All the AM should dress up your 109 very nicly.

Should be enough for 3 of them 

SchattenSpartan

I ordered some goodies a while ago and the last ones finally arrived:

I also finally managed to get my new workbench set up! 

There's already a new model on it, which I'm going to share with you guys once I make some notable progress. (I don't have a lot of free time, so progress is slow unfortunately)

 

Nice haul of AM there SS. So come on, don't tease, whats the build on the bench.

Bish

So come on, don't tease, whats the build on the bench.

 

O, nice, not built that one yet but it is in the stash. But i have built some of their other Panthers, and i did get an Aber PE set for this one, but that was before i built the otehrs and realised it doesn't need any AM. Great kits and a really nice build.

It really is a nice kit.

Only the running gear is bothering me a bit. I'm sure it's my fault, but the "working" suspension doesn't actually work on mine. the arms do move up and down, but they don't spring back on their own.

It's good enough for my purposes, but it annoys me a bit that I didn't get it to work perfectly 

SchattenSpartan

I ordered some goodies a while ago and the last ones finally arrived:

I also finally managed to get my new workbench set up! 

There's already a new model on it, which I'm going to share with you guys once I make some notable progress. (I don't have a lot of free time, so progress is slow unfortunately)

 

Oh WOW!!!

And that Panther looks pretty darn cool too!

I did pick this up recently. Our IPMS club contest in August has a special category for either this kit or a Ford Mustang. And since the day I own a Ford product- even a model is the same day that Hades freezes over, well this it was...

I may have to call on the spirit of Hans von Hammer where ever he is, this kit is a little rough- if the Hasegawa P-51D is a Cadillac, and the Tamiya one is a Rolls Royce, this one is sorta the equal of a Ford Pinto... 

At least it has great box art !!! Lol 

Pinto, that's a good one. I started that one during my Mustang GB and got so frustrated with it I tossed it. Then I built the 1/32 Tamiya instead. Faith restored.

@SS,

That sure is a lot of PE and resin, those 109's will look amazing. And that Panther kit looks quite good. 

@Cliff, 

I'm sure you'll make it look like a quality build when you're done!

@John,

I really wish Bandai would produce that Y-Wing in 1/48 scale. Looks like such a nice kit.

Well, I did some puchasing myself.

I don't have any Russian WW2 tanks, so I filled that void.

I've wanted a Pre-E 109, so, I'm going to see how this kit stacks up.

And I could not resist the Mother Of All Model kits

LOL, I had no idea somebody made a MOAB. At 1/48 what is that, 5" or so?

modelcrazy

LOL, I had no idea somebody made a MOAB. At 1/48 what is that, 5" or so?

 

Steve,

I'll guess closer to 7" when complete.

This is the first time I've taken a peek at what's in the box, and I have to say the detail of the resin is impressive.

Thanks guys,

Griffin: Lol, I think the box art is the best part of the kit.

Steve: Thanks for the vote of confidence, I've made some progress on the cockpit. From the reference I've found it looks to be somewhat um... creative....

Bruce: That T-34/76 is cool but yeah that MOAB rocks!!! I've got a photo somewhere of me standing beside a dummy version at the Air Force Armament Museum near Pensicola, Florida.

Gamera

Steve: Thanks for the vote of confidence

Hey, no problem, any time 

SchattenSpartan

It really is a nice kit.

Only the running gear is bothering me a bit. I'm sure it's my fault, but the "working" suspension doesn't actually work on mine. the arms do move up and down, but they don't spring back on their own.

It's good enough for my purposes, but it annoys me a bit that I didn't get it to work perfectly 

 

Its not you, there is no real tension in the torsion bars as there would be on the real thing. It probably could be done but i think you risk breaking the plastic, so i alsways just leave them.

Bloody hell Bruce, i hopeyou got a discount on that MOAB, Hannants has that at £50, thats a lot for a bomb.

modelcrazy

LOL, I had no idea somebody made a MOAB. At 1/48 what is that, 5" or so?

 

Eduard also does it in 72nd and theres a British company called AIMs have them as well.

falconmod

Stopped at 2 different LHS and got these, the Y-wing I got with a 40% off coupon and some money I found in a jacket of mine,  Ya hoo.  Wasn't sure what the 1/72 scale y-wing would be like, but it's fantastic,   I'll post sprue pictures if anyone wants.

the EA-18g  for a 1/144 is fantastic, great engraved lines and great looking detail parts.

John

 

I'd love to see some pics of the Y-Wing.  I built the old MPC one, so a size comparison would be great.  The Y-wing is my favorite fighter and I do plan on getting one of the Bandai kits.

Bish

Its not you, there is no real tension in the torsion bars as there would be on the real thing. It probably could be done but i think you risk breaking the plastic, so i alsways just leave them.

I guess it depends on the kit. I know that the torsion bars on the Tasca/Asuka Luchs work perfectly and they use the same basic design.

Bish

Bloody hell Bruce, i hopeyou got a discount on that MOAB, Hannants has that at £50, thats a lot for a bomb.

 

It was a deal of the day at Sprue Brothers for $39.99. After I found it at SB, I searched the net, including Hannants, and could not find anything under $64. $40 was a bit rich for my blood, but, I thought it's unique subject, and you only live once, twice if you're lucky!

How do they create the tension in the torsion bars.

I personally don't worry as when i attach it to the base, i can just glue down any wheels that have dropped into a hole or off a curd. I just like the idea that i can fit them and keep them movable.