Martinnfb Posted January 9 Posted January 9 I’m not even close to be done with the first one and then this happens. Not sure how? 3 3
BlrwestSiR Posted January 9 Posted January 9 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: I’m not even close to be done with the first one and then this happens. Not sure how? I think it's what happens when you have the "Buy it Now" button set to auto. 1 3
PanzerWomble Posted January 9 Posted January 9 4 hours ago, Martinnfb said: I’m not even close to be done with the first one and then this happens. Not sure how? Didn't fancy a try with the Kotare one ? I'd have been tempted for the comparison ? 3
Martinnfb Posted January 9 Posted January 9 I did indeed. But they’re hard to get in Canadistan. Maybe later when the hipe fades. 4
BlrwestSiR Posted January 9 Posted January 9 After purging my wallet, I picked up a nice Glenfiddich in Hong Kong. My wife Sue added the Kavalan when she left Taipei. 6
Martinnfb Posted January 9 Posted January 9 20 years later: ......And that's how we use smuggle Tamiya products into Canada kids. 3 1
GusMac Posted January 9 Posted January 9 My senior colleague at work has been in Peru over the festive season to visit his wife's family and brought me back this bottle of Peruvian rum As a Scotsman I found it hard to believe that rum could come in vintages like malt whisky but this stuff is beautiful neat over ice. 5
BlrwestSiR Posted January 9 Posted January 9 1 hour ago, GusMac said: As a Scotsman I found it hard to believe that rum could come in vintages like malt whisky but this stuff is beautiful neat over ice. I have a couple nice rums in the cabinet as well. They definitely are very nice like you mentioned. 4
belugawhaleman Posted January 10 Posted January 10 I got some stuff today..... From Okmo/Retro Technology Co. Ltd. Their Engine Mini Benz model (R18) This is a working I.C. , 4-stroke, water- cooled , replica of the Engine used in Karl Benz's 1886 patent wagon that is recognized as being the first Automobile. I've been wanting this thing for some time. And Wow! Is my first impression😀 It is very nicely made, solid brass and Stainless steel construction nicely painted. It features all the characteristics of the original. The engine uses a slide valve for the intake that is operated by a crank pin on the face of the exhaust cam. The exhaust is controlled by the mentioned cam and uses a more conventional poppet valve. This engine uses a Hall sensor set-up for ignition. A magnet set in the flywheel controls Timing. A tiny 3/16-40 spark plug is used. There's no governor on this one....Speed is controlled by a throttle. Very cool😀 that horizontal, drum-looking thing At the top of the crankshaft is a pulley meant for flat belts. A vertical canister is used as a water hopper for cooling. I added a view of the actual engine in the vehicle. I also got some aftermarket stuff:::::: Some Friulmodel late Bradley tracks, and a Quinta set for the Tamiya Wildcat. Also, Another Meteor from ..Tamiya This time a F3..(61083) 4
belugawhaleman Posted January 10 Posted January 10 23 hours ago, Martinnfb said: This baby just arrived. Thank you Chris. Is that the 1/48 Monogram kit? 1
Martinnfb Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Indeed. Still the only option in 1/48 scale. Should be a nice Nostalgia build with the help of a whole bunch of 3D printed resin. I tried this kit a decade ago but bumped into a twisted wings which was the end of it. 2 1
Spitfire Posted January 11 Posted January 11 Well with an Airscale Defiant in the stash and a Typhoon on the way I splashed out on one of these to help me cope with the printed parts. Cheers Dennis 8
BlrwestSiR Posted January 11 Posted January 11 11 hours ago, Martinnfb said: I tried this kit a decade ago but bumped into a twisted wings which was the end of it. The one I built as a teen hung from my bedroom ceiling until it bumped into several pillows when my visiting cousins decided to have a pillow fight in my room. I wasn't too thrilled about that. The first kit I tried to do engraved panel lines on. 1
Artful69 Posted January 11 Posted January 11 On 1/7/2026 at 10:59 PM, DocRob said: ... Another little gem arrived from Japan after almost two month. Again I had lots of trouble with customs, but finally it went through. It´s the long oop Tamiya 1/20 kit of the Jordan 191, one of the most beautiful F1 racers to my eye. The decals yellowed a bit, but I have substitutes ordered, along with carbon fiber decals, paints and some PE. It was my first purchase from Plastic Model Republic and everything went well. They have a large portfolio from hard to get oop kits, which are called "used", but in fact are new, with some signs of aging, like with the decals. Cheers Rob IIRC this was Schumachers first ride?? ... I used to love building those 1/20 scale Tamiya kits ... The Lotus 99t, McLaren MP4 and the Piquet/Mansell Williams Honda FW11 ... I chuffed out a Ferarri driven by Mansell at some point also - Fantastic era ... really hoping I can get back to my 1/12 scale kits at some point soon. Rog 4
DocRob Posted January 11 Posted January 11 2 hours ago, Artful69 said: IIRC this was Schumachers first ride?? ... I used to love building those 1/20 scale Tamiya kits ... The Lotus 99t, McLaren MP4 and the Piquet/Mansell Williams Honda FW11 ... I chuffed out a Ferarri driven by Mansell at some point also - Fantastic era ... really hoping I can get back to my 1/12 scale kits at some point soon. Yup, Schumacher raced the Jordan 191 for his F1 debut and changed to Benetton afterwards. I like the cars of the era as well, as long as they are not turbocharged. Cheers Rob 2
denders Posted January 12 Posted January 12 I picked these up at the Chattanooga show this past weekend. 6
Spitfire Posted January 12 Posted January 12 I built the PCM Tempest not long ago and with patience and modest modelling skills it turns out fine, I did use the HGW wet stencil transfers on mine, and some Barracuda detail parts, seat, intake ring and wheels, plus Montex and AML masks. Cheers Dennis 2
denders Posted January 14 Posted January 14 Perhaps I should be glad there aren't any really good LHS in the Nashville area. No, I really do wish there was a great LHS. 3 1
BlrwestSiR Posted January 14 Posted January 14 2 hours ago, Martinnfb said: It’s not my fault that the glue came with a box 🐿️ Just don't shake the box too hard or you might end up with a completed kit. 4
BlrwestSiR Posted Tuesday at 08:34 PM Posted Tuesday at 08:34 PM On 12/20/2025 at 7:09 PM, belugawhaleman said: I have been trying to find the Tamiya red oxide primer.......always out of stock or unavailable... What gives? Also Mr Color character flesh......difficult as hell lately ! Glad you found what you needed Martin😀 I was my LHS today and they had close to a dozen cans of Tamiya red oxide primer. Quite possibly the last ones in the country as Tamiya spray cans got banned by Health Canada last year. There was a similar quantity of Mr Surfacer in red oxide too. I wish there was a way to ship them to you, if have picked some up. Carl 2
BlrwestSiR Posted Tuesday at 08:43 PM Posted Tuesday at 08:43 PM (edited) I picked up some kits that I'd ordered from my LHS. First up is the modified N-1 from The Mandalorian. It's 1/48 unlike most of Bandai's Star Wars kits. Next up was a Fiat Abarth. I've wanted one for a bit and when they had it on sale during Boxing Day, I added it to my pick up pile. Finally while there, there were several kits on clearance and one was the recent Tamiya M36. Oh and one more thing. It seems Tamiya X20A thinner has been recalled by Health Canada for not being labeled correctly and not having a child proof cap. So grab it while you can as they don't know how long it'll be before it's available again. Carl Edited Tuesday at 08:44 PM by BlrwestSiR Fix typo 3
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