I've been eyeing this kit for a couple of years now.  Just ordered it from Hobbycraft.  At 50% off and free international shipping, I couldn't pass it up!

modelcrazy

Nice additions Pat. I like that Otter.

During my quartly clinc visit in Dallas I went to the local Hobby Town (a kit from Hobby Town when I come down, is part of the budget). I wanted a F-100 but discoverd that the Trumpeter F-100 that was in stock was the F, I wanted a D, so I picked this up instead.

Another kit I can remove from the wishlist. Picture taken in the rental car, not the best with the shadows.

 

stikpusher

Steve, is that the new tool Airfix B-17?

Yes it is.

Steve, is that the new tool Airfix B-17?

As for me.... I know that I’ve tried to avoid adding to my stash as much as possible, but sometimes you find deals too good to pass up. 

Last weekend at the LHS I found this  Warriors NVA Tank Crew set on clearance. Just what I needed for my NVA T-54 build...

Then at AMPS, one of the guys was selling off this F-15. I know the basic airframe of the kit is actually a D, and not an E. But I need the FAST pack for a different build project, and the Rockeye CBUs will be going to my proper Revell Strike Eagle. So this one will be a D in a Mod Eagle scheme, since I do not have one of those...

And then lastly at Hobby Lobby the other day while getting some polyfil stuffing to use as padding for built models on Tojo’s recommendation, I picked up this little goody. With the 40% off coupon it was only $6...

Nice additions Pat. I like that Otter.

During my quartly clinc visit in Dallas I went to the local Hobby Town (a kit from Hobby Town when I come down, is part of the budget). I wanted a F-100 but discoverd that the Trumpeter F-100 that was in stock was the F, I wanted a D, so I picked this up instead.

Another kit I can remove from the wishlist. Picture taken in the rental car, not the best with the shadows.

Today dated 1965, I bought and built it's brother the Sandpiper a few years ago.........

and a fuzzy already started 1934 Willys pickup......

WANTED Decals....

Decals wanted for this...1/72 scale 408 Squadron Royal Canadian Air Force 1951, please.

I'd like to see that GH

Just arrived today, Tamiya's 1/48 Storch, in the "Milestone 100th Release" sleeve.  has metal landing gear strut, wing spar and PE instrument panel.

Mopar Madness

Those MiniArt figs have some nice poses.  They're churning out some really nice stuff lately for the Mil scale modeler!

 

That they are! Not the usual pointing stuff, but actual realistic poses. 

Those MiniArt figs have some nice poses.  They're churning out some really nice stuff lately for the Mil scale modeler!

modelcrazy

Say hi to Andy for us next time you see him.

 

Yes sir

Say hi to Andy for us next time you see him.

It’s armor.... sci fi, but armor of a sort...

So, this week on my days off was another trip with the missus to AZ, and our new home. During our errands in that area of looking for needed items for the new home we also did a side errand- recon of what will be my new local hobby shop, Andy’s Hobby Headquarters in Glendale AZ. I did find a good sized well stocked shop. He carries a good selection of armor, aircraft, auto kits, and more limited selections of sci fi, real space, and ship kits. All sorts of supplies and some accessories were also on hand in the shop (Value Gear... YES!!!!)

Anyways, I did more than just look, and picked up a couple of recent Miniart figure sets for some of my armor (one can never have enough crew figures)

and as Ahnold once said, “I’ll be back.”

GreySnake

I’ve been getting bored with building armor lately so picked up some different models.

 

GreySnake

I’ve been getting bored with building armor lately so picked up some different models.

 

Those are awesome! I picked up a few Gundam models over the last couple years but haven't started any yet. They are a really nice change of pace. Now to actually build one... 

I hope when you start them you'll post the finished photos- it might inspire me to get off my butt and get moving on one. 

modelcrazy

Gota love Russian AC Joe. I like the Mug 23 even though it not supposed to be a great plane.

I had read an interesting article about a mercenary group (Executive Outcomes) operating in Africa flying MiG-23s for the government they were working for.  They noted the MiGs had powerful engines and had excellent acceleration and climb.  They also reportedly flew well.  The radar and avionics were just nose weight, since none of it worked!

Gota love Russian AC Joe. I like the Mug 23 even though it not supposed to be a great plane.

Done gone a little Russian lately.

Got this kit off ebay:

I don't normally post newly acquired books on here as I tend to get lots of them. But, this one was rather exceptional. This is over 700 pages of comprehensive detail on the Su27 - 35. I have 1 1/72 Hasegawa SU-27 and 2 1/72 SU-33 kits to build and this inpressive reference will be a boon for detailing. And the best part is I found this on Amazon for $30.00. Really stoked on this find.

It was like playing a game of Tetris. My kids bought a good number of kits as well. Combine that with luggage for a weekend trip it made for tight quarters in the trunk!

She wouldn't kill me for the size of the haul......it would be for buying the bigger vehicle I needed to get it home.

JOE RIX

 

 

RSchnell

Between Modelpalooza, a standing order from Sprue Bros & a few $5 kits from Ollie's, my stash got a healthy injection of fresh kits in October.

 

 

 

 

 

I stand in awe. That is truly magnificent.

 

 

Yeah, whatta haul!!! 

RSchnell

Between Modelpalooza, a standing order from Sprue Bros & a few $5 kits from Ollie's, my stash got a healthy injection of fresh kits in October.

 

 

my wife would kill me if I came home with that haul , mind you I'd die with a smile on my face . 

RSchnell

Between Modelpalooza, a standing order from Sprue Bros & a few $5 kits from Ollie's, my stash got a healthy injection of fresh kits in October.

 

 

Between Modelpalooza, a standing order from Sprue Bros & a few $5 kits from Ollie's, my stash got a healthy injection of fresh kits in October.

No pic yet, but just picked up AMT's repop of the 1/48 Beech G17S Staggerwing.  Always liked the looks and performance of that aircraft, and had the chance to walk around one at the WAAAM museum a few years ago when thay had one on loan/display.  Sadly the owner put it up for sale and they didn't have the funds to aquire it