Recent Purchases

[fubar57]

$32.26 for two Tamiya #74097 Fine Craft Saws II (For Scribing/Line Carving) Craft Cutting Tools | eBay

 

[CATCH 22]

$32.26 for two Tamiya #74097 Fine Craft Saws II (For Scribing/Line Carving) Craft Cutting Tools | eBay

Thanks!
Not bad at all, compared to other places.
I've forgotten to check evilbay in the last months...

 

[Donivanp]

Well I just got an early birthday present from my friend in Georgia, so I technically didn't purchase these, buuuuutttttttt

 

[fubar57]

Good Gawd. Are you related to some Swede living in Scotland?

 

[Donivanp]

Good Gawd. Are you related to some Swede living in Scotland?

Jan,Jan are you my long lost cousin?

 

[Capt. Vick]

Karl never sends me anything like that!

 

[rochie]

Karl never sends me anything like that!

if you built anything, i would

 

[fubar57]

Really? I must investigate.

I think you'll like them Jim. It takes a little longer but the results are far better than using a sprue cutter. Maybe its the age of mine, pushing 30 years but I find now that when I use it and cut close the the part I want to remove, it leaves a small divot in the part that requires filling. Now I only use sprue cutters if the cut mark won't be seen. I just used the saws here....

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They won't always cut this flush. Sometimes the sprue is attached at an angle or in an awkward spot but it is still better than using cutters

 

[Capt. Vick]

if you built anything, i would

Good one! Still laughing. Hahahahaha

It's funny cause it's true!

 

[Capt. Vick]

I think you'll like them Jim. It takes a little longer but the results are far better than using a sprue cutter. Maybe its the age of mine, pushing 30 years but I find now that when I use it and cut close the the part I want to remove, it leaves a small divot in the part that requires filling. Now I only use sprue cutters if the cut mark won't be seen. I just used the saws here....

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They won't always cut this flush. Sometimes the sprue is attached at an angle or in an awkward spot but it is still better than using cutters

Thanks brother!

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Went down to Melbourne for a couple day, it proved expensive!

Oh but what fun I'm going to have.

 

[Donivanp]

Went down to Melbourne for a couple day, it proved expensive!
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Oh but what fun I'm going to have.

The TBD is. The one I did in Gnomey 54 save for the legs, very nice kit

 

[Wurger]

 

[Viking1066]

Just ordered this one so my wife can give it to be for Christmas. Hope it arrives in time, coming from Vilnius, Lithuania.

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It shouldn't be too bad. Around 15 days for my order.

 

[Viking1066]

After 30 days the ICM Ki-21-Ib arrived. The B-17E from Lithuania also arrived after 15 days. ICM has a color guide for the Ki-21 that lists most major companies. There are sinkholes in the interior near the front. The Sword kit I purchased here from a US seller. There were 15 and I held out until the near end because the shipping raised the overall price up a bit (They are sold out now). The G4M1 has a strange band on the outside I have never seen before. I was also able to get a Ki-86a/K9W1 in 1/32 scale for under $45 dollars. I have been wanting one for some time. I just didn't want to pay $60 for one. Overall I am very happy with the additions.

 

[CATCH 22]

The G4M1 has a strange band on the outside I have never seen before.

I've seen these fasteners/stiffeners (whatever they are) on a G6M1-L version - not sure if this was the only one.

 

[Viking1066]

I've seen these fasteners/stiffeners (whatever they are) on a G6M1-L version - not sure if this was the only one.
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Thank you! That's very helpful!

That will have to be sanded off if one wishes to use the decals provided or use others available.

After a quick check of my G4M publications, I see there are several others that have the same band. I must have seen it, but never paid it any mind at the time. Specific Kokutai have it, but not all.

 

[PlasticHero]

Usually those get added after the initial design; when tails fall off and other unpleasantness.

 

[Viking1066]

Here are G4M1's with and without for those that are interested.

 

[Grant Barr]

Late night, internet and a credit card. Never a good mix...

Photos courtesy of the various manufacturer websites...