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This came today; From Tamiya, their Jagdpanzer Marder I Sd. kfz.135. in 1/35 (35370). Another German gun on a captured chassis, this time French. A Lorraine 37L. Again, it's one of Tamiya's more recent releases and it looks pretty good. It has their Link and length tracks now ubiquitous with Tamiya armor kits. It's a small vehicle, making the individual track links near microscopic, but I'll get by. I'm working on their Panzer 38(t) right now and I'm really impressed by the outstanding fit and engineering of the more recent Tamiya kits. The figures included with this kit and the 38(t) look really good as well.

Looks great!

This came today: Tamiya's French Light Tank AMX-13 in 1/35. I was browsing Tamiya models on an online shop and saw this weird-looking tank and , as usually the case, I'm drawn to unusual subjects. I mean, just look at this thing! The canvas cover on the turret makes It look like it's smiling! Anyway, A look inside the box reveals that it's a simple build.

Happy birthday Rob! Looks like a wonderful gift. I hope you share the build with us!

Interesting subject. Will be watching and anticipating a fine build!

Some recent arrivals: First, from GasPatch Models came this nice pair of .50 Browning M2 guns in 1/35. They're beautiful ! The only problem is that they are molded to feed from the right. Some minor file work will change that, and it won't be noticeable when finished. Also, from Archer came their M8 Armored Car instruments and placards for Tamiya kit #53228 (AR35521) in 1/35. Some tiny decals! Today came Tamiya's Panzerkampfwagen 38(t) Ausf.E/F in 1/35. I haven't looked in the box yet, but I've heard good things about this kit. Update: I looked in the box. One seriously small tank but otherwise looks great! It's nicely molded with link and length tracks and a photo-etch piece. Another update; Just ordered a set from Star Decals for the little Panzer 38. The set offers some camouflage schemes for this tank. Looks interesting.

The other day I listened to the Bob Dylan thirtieth anniversary concert. Good stuff. Especially Dylan's My Back Pages performed by Bob Dylan, Neil Young, Roger Mcguin, Eric Clapton, Tom Petty, and George Harrison.

Very nice!

Looks great Carl!

Ah, got to save that one. However, I'm still waiting for Niki, from Takom to ship a Sprue from their 1/16 panzer 1 a kit.

New today from Tamiya ; their MATILDA MK.III/IV "RED ARMY" (35355) I remember their earlier 1970's Matilda release which I built while recovering from back surgery while in college. I think there were some scale issues with it or something but it seemed fine with me. This re-tooled version looks pretty good. I chose this version for the workable tracks. I didn't know the "Reds" used Matildas honestly.

Thanks, I like your display idea. It gives me an excellent excuse to buy a spitfire kit😀

Oh, yes that's right. I forgot about that one!

Nice!

I've always liked the big Tamiya f1 cars but have been afraid to try the paint/decal finishes. Looking forward to you're build. I did build their six wheeled (Tyrell?) Back in the late 80's and it came out ok though.

Nice! I've got a few of their armored car kits. They produce nice kits.

Eagerly anticipating both! I'm surprised a big-scale Sherman hasn't come out earlier. (Besides Tamiya's RC version).

Finally got around to finishing my big V-1 flying bomb. It's been sitting in primer coat for months. Not sure what I'm going to do with it in terms of display. It's so darn big! Perhaps I'll hang it from the ceiling like I did when I was a kid.

Looking good, John. Glad to see you've got that rudder fixed!

Some recent arrivals: Some accessories from MASTER MODEL; Their U.S.37mm M6 gun barrel (MASGM35029). I got two of these, one for an M8 greyhound and another for a Staghound MK I. I also got a set of their Browning M1919 .30 caliber barrels one piece muzzle (GM-35-005). These I'll also use on the Staghound MK I. I also got an Ancient kit from Tamiya; their M113 U.S. Armoured Personnel Carrier (35040). This kit dates back to 1974 and I remember building it about 1979 or thereabouts. I ordered An EDUARD detail set for it (EDU35046). I also have a better Browning .50 m2 from a Tamiya weapons set, and an Aber barrel for a M2 that I may use. I want to build this kit mostly for nostalgia purposes, as it was one of the first model Kits I ever built. I had a look in the box.........a funny thing, I don't remember it being so small!

Well stated!

Today came a kit from Polish kit maker IBG Models; their Chevrolet C15TA Armoured Truck in 1/35 scale. It looks like a nice kit; being nicely molded and includes photo etched parts. IBG also makes this truck as the "Otter" Reconnaissance car. The Otter version is on my list of future purchases as being weird and ungainly-looking it has caught my interest. I've included a picture of an otter.

The HS-129 looks cool. I've never tried one of the ZM kits before.

It's from the poem URICONIUM by Wilfred Owen.

Downloaded this today: Panzer General: Heinz Guardian and the Blitzkrieg Victories of WW II. by Kenneth Macksey.