Peterpools Posted June 11, 2022 Share Posted June 11, 2022 The postman surely brought you one nice kit. Looking forward to a build thread in the near future. Keep 'em comin Peter 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Absolutely not modeling related, but modeling affecting, this heap of mirroring metal finally showed up on my doorstep. My fingers will shiver from caffeine the next time and hinder me rigging my sailing boat . The machine has also a record in her books, as the longest enduring shipping ever to my island. Bought in February as an available product from big A, it took until yesterday to reach hear. Interestingly the machine maker company is called rocket . Cheers Rob 5 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 ooooh fancy 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Rob Enjoy and nothing like fast and efficient shipping. Seems like the catch phrase these days: pay more, get less. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Finally decided to take the plunge and buy a good circle cutter. Haven't had a chance to actually use it yet but I'm sure as I get close to decals and markings and trying masks for the first time, this baby will come into play. I did find out after reading the instructions and watching a how-to video, it's recommended to also purchase the: DSPIAE MT-CL Stepless Adjustment Circular Cutter LOCATOR. Next purchase coming up. Keep 'em comin Peter 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlanG Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 A little something for an up coming Ju88 A17 project 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 1 hour ago, Peterpools said: Finally decided to take the plunge and buy a good circle cutter. Haven't had a chance to actually use it yet but I'm sure as I get close to decals and markings and trying masks for the first time, this baby will come into play. I did find out after reading the instructions and watching a how-to video, it's recommended to also purchase the: DSPIAE MT-CL Stepless Adjustment Circular Cutter LOCATOR. Next purchase coming up. Keep 'em comin Peter Excellent purchase, Peter. The quality of the tool is absolutely great. Just be careful, the blade has a tendency to try living a life of its own … unless I have not found the proper way to lock it in place. Hubert 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Just now, HubertB said: Excellent purchase, Peter. The quality of the tool is absolutely great. Just be careful, the blade has a tendency to try living a life of its own … unless I have not found the proper way to lock it in place. Hubert I purchased one of these recently. It's a quality tool that's built like a tank. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 3 hours ago, HubertB said: Excellent purchase, Peter. The quality of the tool is absolutely great. Just be careful, the blade has a tendency to try living a life of its own … unless I have not found the proper way to lock it in place. Hubert Thanks Hubert for the heads up and a big reminder that care needs to be taken when using. Keep 'em comin Peter 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 6 hours ago, Peterpools said: Finally decided to take the plunge and buy a good circle cutter. Haven't had a chance to actually use it yet but I'm sure as I get close to decals and markings and trying masks for the first time, this baby will come into play. I did find out after reading the instructions and watching a how-to video, it's recommended to also purchase the: DSPIAE MT-CL Stepless Adjustment Circular Cutter LOCATOR. Next purchase coming up. Keep 'em comin Peter Peter, it's a fantastic tool. Very well made. I got it when they originally came out. It replaced a cheaper version from another manufacturer. There's a separate tool/template that allows you to keep the tool positioned in the same spot and then adjust the diameter. Perfect for roundel. Also if you make multiple passes (rotations?), you can cut circles in thinner sheet styrene and cardboard. Carl 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 12, 2022 Share Posted June 12, 2022 Thanks Carl I'm ordering the locator adapter which should help make the cutter even more accurate and easier to use. Nothing like cool tools. Keep 'em comin Peter 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Some tools arrived last week, luckily in short time, as they will come in handy with my Duchess of Kingston build. A tiny three jaw chuck for my Proxxon mini lathe. The originally provided covets are made from plastic, are very bad produced, having burr and plastic residues all over. I also added the drill chuck for the tailstock. Drilling cylindrical parts centered will be no daunting task anymore. Some extra hands are always welcome for rigging task and soldering. The magnifying glass has integrated LED lighting with adjustable color temperature and brightness Cheers Rob 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Notting model related Just recievd from my boss at work for 25 years(27 @ the moment) of service in the army. Mark 9 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Congratulations my friend ! Nice....harv 🏆 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Mark CONGRATUATIONS on 25 years of service - so very well earned🎖️🏅 Keep 'em comin Peter 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 13, 2022 Share Posted June 13, 2022 Thank you for your service Mark. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Congratulations on the 25 years of service Mark! Carl 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark31 Posted June 14, 2022 Share Posted June 14, 2022 Thank you all. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted June 16, 2022 Share Posted June 16, 2022 From Tower Hobbies, this came today: Tamiya's U.S. 2 1/2-Ton 6×6 Cargo Truck.(35218) I thought it would be a fun build. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 On 6/13/2022 at 6:04 PM, mark31 said: Notting model related Just recievd from my boss at work for 25 years(27 @ the moment) of service in the army Congrats Mark…. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 It was like Christmas here today... I find that I use these a lot. Never for paint or CA. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted June 17, 2022 Share Posted June 17, 2022 DeWalt claps will become always handy 👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smitty44 Posted June 18, 2022 Share Posted June 18, 2022 1 hour ago, Martinnfb said: DeWalt claps will become always handy 👍 Academy Hornets always come un handy! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 My UPS deliveries finally came; three packages. From Tamiya came their VALENTINE MK. II/IV (35352) in 1/35. This one of their newer kits and it looks like a nice one. It has link and length tracks which I'm really beginning to like. It can be built as a British or Soviet version. I like the Soviet version because it doesn't use the fender skirts......I like the way it looks this way. From HOBBY BOSS I got their M706 Commando Armored Car in Vietnam (82418) in 1/35 scale. I've , for a long while, had a liking for this armored car having had a diecast model of one of these made by Solido as a kid in the 70's. The kit looks nice and I'm sure it will be a fun, slightly nostalgic build. Incidentally, my little diecast Commando was left in my dad's car after he totaled it back in '75 and I never saw it again☹️Dad was fine by the way.....it was a Mercedes, after all. Last, is the kit I ordered from Kitlinx. Honestly, the experience wasn't as bad is I thought It would be, but beware items listed as "One in stock for immediate shipment". I found that the only thing " immediate " about ordering from them are feelings of regret and distrust. Anyway the kit is the Tamiya/ICM Panhard 178. Tamiya offers this model as their FRENCH ARMORED CAR AMD35 1940 (32411). Although the box looks Tamiya, it looks like its packaged by ICM. The box is not shrink wrapped, and all the parts are in one big bag, not the individually stapled Tamiya bags. For some reason the Tamiya boxed kit, when you an find it, is cheaper than the same kit sold as an ICM kit. Anyway, it looks like a nice kit. The parts are nice and crisply molded. The Tamiya version has a figure and accessories included that are probably from one of their other kits. It occurs to me I could build this in the Ukraine section. Update: found a picture online of a Solido commando like I had as a kid! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted June 20, 2022 Share Posted June 20, 2022 Nice.....harv 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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