Soo.... What did you just get???

[DocRob]

10 hours ago, HubertB said:

The forthcoming ZM « B », designed by Radu Brinzan …

ZM is going to release a two seater? I have the -A in stash and plan to build it soon, but am more interested into the two seater. Anyway, if I´m building both, I would go for wood and metal finish with the -A.

Cheers Rob

[HubertB]

4 minutes ago, DocRob said:

ZM is going to release a two seater? I have the -A in stash and plan to build it soon, but am more interested into the two seater. Anyway, if I´m building both, I would go for wood and metal finish with the -A.

Cheers Rob

The answer to that is definitely "yes". I read ZM are working on a "true" -B version, based on period drawings, and designed by Radu Brinzan, which in itself is a sign of great accuracy - in as far as being acuurate is a relevant term for a paper aircraft -. The -B version will have a totally different "nose", with revised intakes, etc.

Hubert.

[KevinM]

From Plaza in Japan the way to get your Tamiya at a discount all three with shipping was $214 and Sprue Brothers those Pony's at 163/198

[Martinnfb]

Fantastic score Kevin ! 

[Martinnfb]

I managed to pick up this silly pilot for $69,90 at the LHS today. They are becoming hard to find and despite it being labeled by Trumpeter , its a scaled-up copy of 1/48 Accurate Miniatures TBF. 

 

 

[HubertB]

You did not recognise George Bush, Martin ? The likelihood is - well, almost - there nevertheless 😳 !

Hubert

[BlrwestSiR]

33 minutes ago, HubertB said:

You did not recognise George Bush, Martin ? The likelihood is - well, almost - there nevertheless 😳 !

Hubert

Maybe they got Jr and Sr mixed up?

56 minutes ago, Martinnfb said:

I managed to pick up this silly pilot for $69,90 at the LHS today. They are becoming hard to find and despite it being labeled by Trumpeter , its a scaled-up copy of 1/48 Accurate Miniatures TBF. 

I'm still on the fence about getting an Avenger. Still haven't built one in any scale but not sure that's enough of a reason. The Squirrel just isn't quite strong enough I guess. 

[Martinnfb]

That is George

 

[belugawhaleman]

On 3/20/2025 at 5:20 PM, KevinM said:

From Plaza in Japan the way to get your Tamiya at a discount all three with shipping was $214 and Sprue Brothers those Pony's at 163/198

Nice! You can't beat Plaza for their Tamiya prices! Even with the shipping you get great deals.

I'm interested in the Tamiya Mustangs , but I don't have much experience with NMF. I hope you post your builds.

I have the P38...bought it at a local ACE hardware of all places.... I did NOT get it cheap.

[Martinnfb]

Carl @BlrwestSiR is at the Heritage Con as we speak. I fear the worst LOL 😇

[ScottsGT]

It should be an entertaining follow up.   

[KevinM]

19 hours ago, belugawhaleman said:

I'm interested in the Tamiya Mustangs , but I don't have much experience with NMF. I hope you post your builds.

Will do when the time comes have started the Meng Me-410 last night.

[BlrwestSiR]

3 hours ago, Martinnfb said:

Carl @BlrwestSiR is at the Heritage Con as we speak. I fear the worst LOL 😇

1 hour ago, ScottsGT said:

It should be an entertaining follow up.   

It wasn't that bad:

For my wallet anyways. We'll see what happens to my body when Sue sees what I picked up. Then there'll probably be a second round when Rachael sees what I got for Martin. 

For clarity, the Stratos was won by our son in the show raffle. But he gave it to his friend who came along with us to the show. This was after Edward had won a NASCAR kit. 

I also found Spitfire: the Canadians so grabbed those. 

[HubertB]

Your restraint is laudable, Carl   …. but what a waste of boot volume !

Hubert

[BlrwestSiR]

1 minute ago, HubertB said:

Your restraint is laudable, Carl   …. but what a waste of boot volume !

Hubert

I did my best Hubert. 

[GusMac]

Looks like you had a great time Carl. The Stratos is a cool raffle prize and very generous of your son to gift it to his pal.

[Martinnfb]

....while Carl was busy shopping, I was doing some essential research in my backyard....   Thank you ! 

 

[Count0]

I went to my local kit collector show, fully intending to spend no money... Unless an emergency presented itself.

[HubertB]

1 hour ago, Count0 said:

I went to my local kit collector show, fully intending to spend no money... Unless an emergency presented itself.

Now, THAT looked like a verious serious emergency 😉 !

 

Hubert

[ScottsGT]

7 hours ago, Count0 said:

I went to my local kit collector show, fully intending to spend no money... Unless an emergency presented itself.

Nice!  Looks like everything I would have grabbed.  I’ve built the U boat but still have the Gato in the stash.  I’m actually contemplating putting it up for sale if I can get a box big enough to ship it in.  

[Count0]

On 3/21/2025 at 3:49 PM, BlrwestSiR said:

getting an Avenger.

I'm not running an aviation museum, despite the appearance that I have one... So I tend to stick to planes I like. The Avenger is an important part of WW2 history, made a significant contribution, but it's just not that interesting to me. 

[ScottsGT]

56 minutes ago, Count0 said:

I'm not running an aviation museum, despite the appearance that I have one... So I tend to stick to planes I like. The Avenger is an important part of WW2 history, made a significant contribution, but it's just not that interesting to me. 

LOL!  I think that’s my problem. I’m trying to run a museum.  🤪

[belugawhaleman]

Ok, an oddball kit came today...An  ugly aircraft, but I find it appealing in a strange way.

I refer to Trumpeter's 1/32 Yakovlev YAK-18  Max.(02213)

     Also some Friulmodel tracks. This time their. M11/39 M13/40, Semovente M40 75/18 M 40, M 14/41, M15/42 M 42 in 1/35.

[Count0]

5 hours ago, Count0 said:

but it's just not that interesting to me. 

One thing I should have mentioned. I would be interested in an Atlantic scheme Avenger. Very different look from the non spec blue usually covering them. I plan to build a Wildcat in this scheme someday.

[Martinnfb]

Big shout out to Peter for his kind and generous approach. I needed a set of exhaust stacks for my 1/24 Fw-190d project. And decided to cannibalize the Ju-87 set from Airscale. But didn’t want to kill it , Peter @airscale was kind enough to send me a replacement parts, he went above and beyond, free of charge. I’m humbled. 
Thank you!

Martin