Bill_S Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Well $hit. How did that happen? 2 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 40 minutes ago, Bill_S said: Well $hit. How did that happen? The same way it happens to all of us. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 5 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Russian PTK antenna arrived today to finish up my Armata. Are there any of these destroyed in combat, yet? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, GazzaS said: Are there any of these destroyed in combat, yet? They would need to see combat first. I may be wrong, but right now, they seem to be only good for parades on the Red Square … and then not all of them Hubert 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 8 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: It's their Honda Monkey-125 (14134) in 1/12 scale. I saw it while browsing I have the same in stash, along with a dedicated decal sheet for some special versions of the monkey. It will be a fun-in-between build for me in the next time. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GusMac Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 1 hour ago, HubertB said: They would need to see combat first. I may be wrong, but right now, they seem to be only good for parades on the Red Square … and then not all of them Hubert Yes, does look like there are more of them sitting on modeller's shelves than there are functional units. They've even been sending out reconditioned T-62s before they've sent in any of these. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 Some more stuff today....... From Sprue Brothers ; another Tamiya kit of an unusual subject, their SIMCA 5 Staff Car German Army (35321). The kit looks good , being very well-molded and well engineered, as you would expect from Tamiya, but tiny! Some of the parts are very delicately molded, especially the suspension bits. It should be a quick build. Options include a civilian version. The SIMCA was a French licensed version of the FIAT 500 "Topolino". Interestingly, in small print, it says on the box; " Manufactured under licence from Peugeot". It's hard to imagine German troops driving around in these tiny cars. Also coming today two 23ml bottles of Tamiya acrylic paint ....XF-20 and XF-65. Good stuff. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted October 28, 2022 Share Posted October 28, 2022 22 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Some more stuff today....... From Sprue Brothers ; another Tamiya kit of an unusual subject, their SIMCA 5 Staff Car German Army (35321). The kit looks good , being very well-molded and well engineered, as you would expect from Tamiya, but tiny! Some of the parts are very delicately molded, especially the suspension bits. It should be a quick build. Options include a civilian version. The SIMCA was a French licensed version of the FIAT 500 "Topolino". Interestingly, in small print, it says on the box; " Manufactured under licence from Peugeot". It's hard to imagine German troops driving around in these tiny cars. Also coming today two 23ml bottles of Tamiya acrylic paint ....XF-20 and XF-65. Good stuff. Man... that is a tiny car. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 17 hours ago, DocRob said: I have the same in stash, along with a dedicated decal sheet for some special versions of the monkey. It will be a fun-in-between build for me in the next time. Cheers Rob Yes, I think it will be fun to make this little monkey. It will require a different skill-set from military models...and different paints. Some of these paints only available in Tamiya's spray lacquers.....Camel yellow for instance. I may buy the spray cans and decant the paint from them to use in my airbrush. I know the red metallic lacquer can be purchased in bottles from Tamiya.... In this case I'm looking for the Tamiya lacquer thinner that has the retarder in it....can't find it in stock anywhere. A question... Can mr. Leveling thinner be used with Tamiya lacquer paint? I'm not sure if Tamiya makes an Acrylic red metallic paint...I'll have to see. The instructions of the kit tells you how to simulate the anodized finish on the forks of the motorcycle.... Interesting. Can't wait to see your take on this kit....I'm sure yours will be great! Paul. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 7:15 PM, belugawhaleman said: Something a little different came today from Tower Hobbies. Yes, It's a Tamiya kit, but not in 1/35 and not an armor subject. It's their Honda Monkey-125 (14134) in 1/12 scale. I saw it while browsing on Tower Hobbies; it was relatively cheap at $ 30.00 with my rewards discount, and I thought it would make a fun project. It looks like a nice little kit. Also from Master Model came a barrel set for my recently purchased Takom M3 Lee. It's their, Model M3 Lee/Grant 75mm M2 L/31 Short & 37mm M6 gun Barrels (TAK kit) (MASGM35030). Looks good. Other items coming today; a metric miniature drill bit set and two bottles of Tamiya acrylic paint....XF-49 (23ml) Khaki. I had a 1971 Monkey growing up. Dad brought it home from Japan and since he was the Loadmaster, it was kind of easy for him. When they came out with the new 125 it was all I could do not to buy one. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 2 minutes ago, ScottsGT said: I had a 1971 Monkey growing up. Dad brought it home from Japan and since he was the Loadmaster, it was kind of easy for him. When they came out with the new 125 it was all I could do not to buy one. I remember trying out a neighbor's monkey back in the 70's. I had a Yamaha YZ-80 back then. Tamiya had a 1/6 scale model of the early monkey...they reintroduced it a while back as a " fortieth anniversary" boxing....would be an interesting build. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 5 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: Yes, I think it will be fun to make this little monkey. It will require a different skill-set from military models...and different paints. Some of these paints only available in Tamiya's spray lacquers.....Camel yellow for instance. I may buy the spray cans and decant the paint from them to use in my airbrush. I know the red metallic lacquer can be purchased in bottles from Tamiya.... In this case I'm looking for the Tamiya lacquer thinner that has the retarder in it....can't find it in stock anywhere. A question... Can mr. Leveling thinner be used with Tamiya lacquer paint? I'm not sure if Tamiya makes an Acrylic red metallic paint...I'll have to see. The instructions of the kit tells you how to simulate the anodized finish on the forks of the motorcycle.... Interesting. Can't wait to see your take on this kit....I'm sure yours will be great! This is, what I have planned for my Monkey, Paul. I will use Tamiya's lacquer paints, which are great to work with. They can be thinned with Mr. Levelling thinner without problems. I usually mix them up to two thirds of thinner and one third of LP-color. I used Tamiya's Lacquer paints on different occasions and they are perfect for car and motorcycle modelling. My Ford GT and my Ducati Panigale build of last year were exclusively painted with LP-colors. The most tempting and simultaneously rewarding part of bike builds is the replication of the different materials with their typical shine and reflectivity, like plastic and metal. Modern bikes call for more than chrome and aluminum, you have different types of steel, light metals like aluminum, anodized or not, titanium, magnesium, right down my alley Cheers Rob 3 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 10 hours ago, belugawhaleman said: A question... Can mr. Leveling thinner be used with Tamiya lacquer paint? I do it all the time and haven't had any issues. In fact, it's my go to thinner for Tamiya acrylics, lacquers, Mr Color, and AK Real Colors. Carl 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 This baby. what use to be 45 minutes long mental exercise has turned into 6 minutes easy breezy joyride:) 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinM Posted October 29, 2022 Share Posted October 29, 2022 On 10/27/2022 at 9:12 PM, Bill_S said: Well $hit. How did that happen? That's a big girl Bill! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted October 30, 2022 Share Posted October 30, 2022 12 hours ago, Martinnfb said: This baby. Cool thang Martin, I bought a disc sander from Proxxon last year, which really helped for my wooden sailing boat build. I wouldn't use it for resin though. Just too many particles in the air, even with the vac cleaner added. Cheers Rob 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 I was holding my breath 😂, but you’re absolutely right Rob , resin dust is super dangerous and I have to figure out a way around it. In the meantime this kitchen appliance arrived. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 On 10/30/2022 at 8:44 AM, DocRob said: Cool thang Martin, I bought a disc sander from Proxxon last year, which really helped for my wooden sailing boat build. I wouldn't use it for resin though. Just too many particles in the air, even with the vac cleaner added. Cheers Rob Well, saw dust, or any kind of wood dust, is just as dangerous than resin dust. Wearing a mask is the only way to preserve your health. Hubert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 2 hours ago, Martinnfb said: I was holding my breath 😂, but you’re absolutely right Rob , resin dust is super dangerous and I have to figure out a way around it. In the meantime this kitchen appliance arrived. I got an itty bitty one from Ebay for 20 bucks and is just big enough to hold an airbrush or jewelry. How much that one run you? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 $150 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 2, 2022 Share Posted November 2, 2022 4 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: $150 Ouch! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazzaS Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 Parcel just arrived... I've wanted some still-water for a while. Perhaps it and my Kotare Spitfire can work together... And figgies... and stuff. Needed MvR. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 What is Still Water ?....harv 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 hours ago, harv said: What is Still Water ?....harv I think it's a town in Oklahoma. 😆 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted November 3, 2022 Share Posted November 3, 2022 2 hours ago, harv said: What is Still Water ?....harv It's the water Ernie uses to make his firewater. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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