mark31 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Just in. Harms with the right pylon for the tornado Mark 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 1 hour ago, mark31 said: Just in. Harms with the right pylon for the tornado Mark Mark Nice buy for sure. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 Another set of tracks from Friulmodel. This time; their Atl-63 Merkava MK 1/2. Apparently, these were meant for the old Tamiya kit, but I'm hoping that I can use these on the Takom Merkava Mk 1 kit. The link & length tracks in th Takom kit are fine, but because the way the upper hull is made in the kit requires that the builder build-up, and paint the tracks and lower hull prior to joining the upper and lower hulls.... I don't want to do this. I figure I could easily thread the Friul tracks into position after the kit is fully assembled. Well, we'll see about that. Anyway, you can probably see I'm enthusiastic about the availability of Friul tracks. I ordered a set of tracks for my remaining Tamiya T-55a kit. These were always out of stock when I built my first example of that kit. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted February 8 Share Posted February 8 On 2/8/2024 at 3:32 AM, Winnie said: I had a break on Friday in the move melee, so the wife and I went out to pick up my xmas raffle prize and birthday present. So I got the Kotare Spit Brian Lane edition and an Academy A-10C with my coins. and then we had dinner out. I didn't get pictures of anything, as it's still a giant mess of boxes everywhere. I know the feeling well brother! ... I just had everything moved from the rental into storage while the House was built ... Packings a pain! Rog 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 On 2/7/2024 at 7:06 PM, FullArmor said: ... I can not wait to see this build ... On 2/7/2024 at 9:17 PM, BlrwestSiR said: ... Looking forward to seeing your WIP on the Lotus Rog ... On 2/7/2024 at 10:20 PM, DocRob said: ... I will follow your future build log closely ... Ok Guys ... we're up and running in the LSM 1/35 and up WIP section! Rog 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 More today from AFV modeller. For my DasWerk StuG. In 1/16, some aftermarket resin. StuG.III Radio Racks (16067) andTwo of their StuG III stowed Mp 40 (16053). The kits' radio stuff looks fine but the AFV racks have more detail and include the various electrical boxes that are missing in the kit. Also, the Mp 40 include their mounting brackets. These are missing from the kit. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 Looks like it's a day for 1/16 accessories. My SOL set for the AHHQ Achilles arrived today too along with some landing gear for the Tamiya F-35B. Unfortunately the SOL set is a complete mess. The quality looks very nice but the M2 is missing the entire breech/body of the gun. Upon closer inspection, the storage set looks to be for the M10 version as it doesn't match the box top at all. What's there looks nice but won't work on the Achilles. It's US equipment rather than the British stuff I need. I've contacted the seller so we'll see what they say. As for the landing gear set, this will let one build the F-35-B the way it looks on the box art, with the nose off the deck and the front oleo fully extended. Should make for a nice display. 4 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted February 9 Share Posted February 9 56 minutes ago, BlrwestSiR said: Looks like it's a day for 1/16 accessories. My SOL set for the AHHQ Achilles arrived today too along with some landing gear for the Tamiya F-35B. Unfortunately the SOL set is a complete mess. The quality looks very nice but the M2 is missing the entire breech/body of the gun. Upon closer inspection, the storage set looks to be for the M10 version as it doesn't match the box top at all. What's there looks nice but won't work on the Achilles. It's US equipment rather than the British stuff I need. I've contacted the seller so we'll see what they say. As for the landing gear set, this will let one build the F-35-B the way it looks on the box art, with the nose off the deck and the front oleo fully extended. Should make for a nice display. Sorry to hear of the mix up....hope the seller resolves the issue. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 EBay auction success…….all for under £30.00……..result……the first build I ever showed on LSM (or anywhere) was the Dragon Marder III H, I do like Dragon kits and also these self propelled artillery pieces……. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: EBay auction success…….all for under £30.00……..result……the first build I ever showed on LSM (or anywhere) was the Dragon Marder III H, I do like Dragon kits and also these self propelled artillery pieces……. Link you may like ... 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 21 minutes ago, PanzerWomble said: Link you may like ... Superb……thanks…… 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 On 2/7/2024 at 5:06 AM, FullArmor said: Cool👍. Golden era of F1, when cars looked racing vehicles rather that something from outer space 🙂. I can not wait to see this build. Make that two watching I got a front room seat for this"....harv 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 Today more Friulmodel tracks; their ATL-01 for T-54/55/62. Purchased for my Tamiya T-55a. Always out-of-stock before, I found these. Now, once again, out of stock at Sprue Brothers. The Tamiya kit is nice, but I think these tracks are needed to bring out its full potential. Anyway, more items coming this week. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Hi all ... The second part of my recent order arrived at the post office this morning, so I went to collect it. It's the new Meng 1/12 1998 McLaren MP4/4 Formula 1 car Of course, as usual, there will be no tobacco sponsorship logos in the kit so these needed to be ordered separately in order to get an accurate display model when complete ... By the time I got around to ordering - the store where I bought the Camel decals for the Lotus was out of stock of Marlboro decals for the McLaren so I had to Google some to suit ... fortunately there's a local hobby store that had some after market ones - Unfortunately ... they were more expensive. At least they came with gummy bears though ... so there's that! As with the Beemax Lotus, I will be doing a build thread on this one. I hope to get the 'in-box' look and review done this evening ... but my week off has been a bit busy! I fly back to work tomorrow. Rog 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 On 2/10/2024 at 10:05 PM, Bomber_County said: EBay auction success…….all for under £30.00……..result……the first build I ever showed on LSM (or anywhere) was the Dragon Marder III H, I do like Dragon kits and also these self propelled artillery pieces……. Agreed! Always interesting dio pieces, these. Especially when you factor in crew, discarded shell casings, camouflage etc Rog 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 More items today: First, from Takom, their French light Tank Renault Ft Char Canon/Berliet Turret (No.1003) in 1/16 scale. I've been looking for this kit for some time. The Girod or cast turret is easy enough to find but the Berliet turret version of this kit with its riveted plate turret is not so easily found. I know of only one place that sells this kit and its in Hong Kong! Anyway, I'm happy to have found it. The kit comes with a 1/16 resin figure. Nice! Also today, another set of Friulmodel tracks. This time their ATL-168 French R 35. I'm hoping these will fit the Tamiya kit. The Tamiya kit has excellent link & length tracks that happen to be very tiny. I think it will be nice to fit these tracks to the Tamiya kit for the added weight . 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Last parts in for the tornado. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 On 2/9/2024 at 1:46 PM, BlrwestSiR said: Looks like it's a day for 1/16 accessories. My SOL set for the AHHQ Achilles arrived today too along with some landing gear for the Tamiya F-35B. Unfortunately the SOL set is a complete mess. The quality looks very nice but the M2 is missing the entire breech/body of the gun. Upon closer inspection, the storage set looks to be for the M10 version as it doesn't match the box top at all. What's there looks nice but won't work on the Achilles. It's US equipment rather than the British stuff I need. I've contacted the seller so we'll see what they say. As a follow-up, I heard from Hobbyeasy and they are getting a replacement set sent to me, either directly from SOL or from them, whichever is fastest 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 18 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: More items today: First, from Takom, their French light Tank Renault Ft Char Canon/Berliet Turret (No.1003) in 1/16 scale. I've been looking for this kit for some time. The Girod or cast turret is easy enough to find but the Berliet turret version of this kit with its riveted plate turret is not so easily found. I know of only one place that sells this kit and its in Hong Kong! Anyway, I'm happy to have found it. The kit comes with a 1/16 resin figure. Nice! Also today, another set of Friulmodel tracks. This time their ATL-168 French R 35. I'm hoping these will fit the Tamiya kit. The Tamiya kit has excellent link & length tracks that happen to be very tiny. I think it will be nice to fit these tracks to the Tamiya kit for the added weight . Paul, when will you be taking the lease out on the second warehouse for the stash……..that FT is not very pretty …….good haul…… 3 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 5 hours ago, Bomber_County said: Paul, when will you be taking the lease out on the second warehouse for the stash……..that FT is not very pretty …….good haul…… Oh, I don't know, ........the rugged angularity of these groundbreaking little tanks appeals to me! Actually, my stash is confined to a walk-in closet In a small bedroom... admittedly quite full. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 I got caught in a weak moment. I’m probably in WAY over my head with this ,but I thought life is short and this won’t be available forever so I thought what the Hell … besides it may increase my estate for Cathy 🤭. Now trying to gather details on these real engines. Have you priced out the Haynes Merlin Owners Manual?! Holy I have seen it for over $300! Thats crazy. I guess it’s Google here I come 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Jeff, they're very nice engines. I have the same set for one of my Mossies. I've read there is an issue in that apparently they're the wrong type of Merlin for the Mossie. Something to do with details on the supercharger. I'm not sure how visible it is. That being said, it's not going to stop me from using them once I get to that build. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 No pics, but just got in my Zotz decals for the soon to be released A-20 J/K and a separate order from Hobby Nut with a Quinta Stuka interior and I found a fancy little tool made by Gunze to remove the lid off stuck Mr. Color paints. Also has a cup you drop the bottle into to grip it better. Yea, I’m gonna love this on days my arthritis is kicking in. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 Christmas in February. From my good friend Martin 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 4 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Jeff, they're very nice engines. I have the same set for one of my Mossies. I've read there is an issue in that apparently they're the wrong type of Merlin for the Mossie. Something to do with details on the supercharger. I'm not sure how visible it is. That being said, it's not going to stop me from using them once I get to that build. Thanks Carl, not sure about all the decent on the inaccuracy, like you the nay sayers will not deter me as it is my model , that aside I do know the MkVI Mosquito had a variety of engines the Merlin 21,22,23, or 25 and all had little things that were a bit different. So I think we can take some of what the ‘experts’ say with a grain or two. At least that is how I’m looking at it. So we should be good 👍 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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