fubar57
General
Nice buys Evan, for 1/72 Any idea if that Propagteam decal set is in 1/48. Did a quick web search and nothing hit.
Geo
Geo
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Benevolens Magister
Great haul Evan !
Crimea_River
Marshal
Nice buys Evan.
Sweet buddy!
N4521U
Plastic Pirate
Sometimes I think if a new purchase is made, a new photo of the stash should be posted, with the new purchase included!
Just for laffs.
Just for laffs.
Good work Evan!
A4K
Brigadier General
Cheers guys! Can't beat the market - scored that lot for about 6000 HUF (approx. 25 USD), half that cost being the new new riveting tool!
Geo - no idea without checking if they do that set in 1:48 aswell, but I have seen markings for different captured birds in that scale from time to time... Ventura for instance do various sets. (- and 1:72 RULES!!!
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Bill, it would put me to shame to show how many kits I have either unmade or in various stages awaiting more info, skill, or settled surroundings!
Geo - no idea without checking if they do that set in 1:48 aswell, but I have seen markings for different captured birds in that scale from time to time... Ventura for instance do various sets. (- and 1:72 RULES!!!
)Bill, it would put me to shame to show how many kits I have either unmade or in various stages awaiting more info, skill, or settled surroundings!
B-17engineer
Colonel
Nice grabs guys! 
al49
Tech Sergeant
I decided to try the Chinese way
One other bird that's intriguing myself is the P-38.
I started thinking since some time that I should build one, either with an Italian livery (very monotone) or with one of those very colourful nose art, of course American.
I understood that the best P-38 in 1/32 is available from Chinese Trumpeter and I found on e-bay a Chinese seller offering it for 75 Euros (USD 98), freight included, that means aprox 34% less then here in Italy.
Let's wait ans see if it works well! I will keep you informed.
Alberto
One other bird that's intriguing myself is the P-38.
I started thinking since some time that I should build one, either with an Italian livery (very monotone) or with one of those very colourful nose art, of course American.
I understood that the best P-38 in 1/32 is available from Chinese Trumpeter and I found on e-bay a Chinese seller offering it for 75 Euros (USD 98), freight included, that means aprox 34% less then here in Italy.
Let's wait ans see if it works well! I will keep you informed.
Alberto
Catch22
Major
Nice one Alberto, I am interested in seeing how good in quality that kit is.
Nothing like snakes on a plane there Wayne. Mr. Jackson would be proud.
Nothing like snakes on a plane there Wayne. Mr. Jackson would be proud.
A4K
Brigadier General
Great scores Wayne and Alberto, and nice to read you again Harrison!
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Benevolens Magister
Looking forward to seeing, and hearing, what that P-38 kit is like Alberto.
Crimea_River
Marshal
Some nice projects to look forward to guys.
ellis995
Staff Sergeant
Hi guy's
Nice buys guy's
Been awhile since i was on. Saved some cash up and bought these. Just waiting for them.
Nice buys guy's
Been awhile since i was on. Saved some cash up and bought these. Just waiting for them.
Seems everyone is enjoying spending their hard earned cash on some nice modelling stuff of late!
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Benevolens Magister
Good stuff Keith.
al49
Tech Sergeant
Hello Terry and Catch22,
if the P-38 will look good or not, I will be able to tell everybody when I will receive it in a month or so, as this is the freight time they anticipated, shipped yesterday.
But if you haven't seen it already, there is a review here:
Review | Large Scale Planes
Alberto
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Benevolens Magister
Thanks Alberto. It sounds pretty good overall, give or take what seems to be the normal Trumpeter shape problems, although I don't like the unnecessary gimmick of the metal control surface hinges and the 'rubber' tyres. The latter always look wrong, expand and contract with temperature, can't really be properly painted to replicate dirt and actual 'tyre colour', and can sometimes decay!
I also noticed that the mirrors on the engine nacelles have been moulded as circular pieces. These should be oval, unless the 'L' version was different to other versions. A bit pricey at full retail cost, but it is a lot of model at that size - I remember building the old Revell kit 40+ years ago, and it was big!
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.
I also noticed that the mirrors on the engine nacelles have been moulded as circular pieces. These should be oval, unless the 'L' version was different to other versions. A bit pricey at full retail cost, but it is a lot of model at that size - I remember building the old Revell kit 40+ years ago, and it was big!
Looking forward to seeing what you do with it.