DocRob Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Some new kits and some tools are the catch of the day. Lately, I have developed a liking for strange looking race cars and this Tamiya Mercedes will be a first venture into this direction with the weird decal set from Racing Decals 43. Possibly this was ignited with remembering my airbrushing roots, spraying motorcycle helmets back in the late 80's with strange designs. Next is another Tamiya classic, the Honda RA 272 a simple kit, counting the parts, but a bit to simplified around some parts. Therefore, I also bought two detail sets from Falcon Models, which address the engine and rear suspension with 3D printed parts Last but not least, a hopefully decent soldering station for delicate PE jobs and electronic stuff. It comes with different tips and will replace my Weller station from the 80's Cheers Rob 7 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spitfire Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Got some goodies yesterday mainly for a kit that I have not got yet, but am eagerly awaiting from Hannants. And while I was cataloguing my decals and mask stash noticed that these were needed. More for the stash Cheers Dennis 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 Nice.....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 10 hours ago, DocRob said: Some new kits and some tools are the catch of the day. Lately, I have developed a liking for strange looking race cars and this Tamiya Mercedes will be a first venture into this direction with the weird decal set from Racing Decals 43. Possibly this was ignited with remembering my airbrushing roots, spraying motorcycle helmets back in the late 80's with strange designs. Next is another Tamiya classic, the Honda RA 272 a simple kit, counting the parts, but a bit to simplified around some parts. Therefore, I also bought two detail sets from Falcon Models, which address the engine and rear suspension with 3D printed parts Last but not least, a hopefully decent soldering station for delicate PE jobs and electronic stuff. It comes with different tips and will replace my Weller station from the 80's Cheers Rob Nice haul, the Honda is one I'd like to get...I like the slightly bigger 1/20 Scale. A good soldering station is a must....I got one for Christmas not To long ago ( a Weller) and it's wonderfull. I have some big Trumpy T-34's That have PE ammo racks that'll require soldering and I will use it on when I get to building them.....that is, ...if I don't die first! Those decals for the Mercedes look wild! Looking forward to your build! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_S Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 This was on my front porch when I got home... 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Rob The Tamiya Honda F-1 and Tamiya Mercedes look mighty good and one nice soldering station. Is that a hint of another ship build in the future? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 On 8/9/2023 at 5:09 PM, DocRob said: Some new kits and some tools are the catch of the day. Lately, I have developed a liking for strange looking race cars and this Tamiya Mercedes will be a first venture into this direction with the weird decal set from Racing Decals 43. Possibly this was ignited with remembering my airbrushing roots, spraying motorcycle helmets back in the late 80's with strange designs. Next is another Tamiya classic, the Honda RA 272 a simple kit, counting the parts, but a bit to simplified around some parts. Therefore, I also bought two detail sets from Falcon Models, which address the engine and rear suspension with 3D printed parts Last but not least, a hopefully decent soldering station for delicate PE jobs and electronic stuff. It comes with different tips and will replace my Weller station from the 80's Cheers Rob Love that Honda with its clockwork engine : 12 cylinders for 1.5 liter ….. Hubert 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 1 hour ago, HubertB said: Love that Honda with its clockwork engine : 12 cylinders for 1.5 liter ….. It was a kind of Honda-hype thing, I guess. The RC166 motorcycle had a 250 ccm 6 cylinder engine. Later they experimented with oval pistons like in the Honda NR motorcycle. weird engineering, but somehow it worked. Cheers Rob 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 I remember that....harv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Not 1/16, but a kit I've been interested in...usually listed at more than I wanted to spend for a 1/35 kit, until I was able to get at a " loyalty reward" price. From Tamiya, it's their U.S. Self-Propelled Gun 155 mm M40 (35351). $ 20.00 off list with reward made buying it seem more reasonable. I also ordered the optional metal barrel kit, but from another supplier....that will come next week. The kit has some metal parts; including screws and some photo-etch. It also comes with a crew of eight figures. A cool kit and interesting subject. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 AHHQ did a build review on this kit, looked pretty cool to me Paul. Ron G 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 13 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said: AHHQ did a build review on this kit, looked pretty cool to me Paul. Ron G Thanks, I'll have a look at the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Just got back from a week of camping. Had a package waiting for me. Might just have to be my next build. Need to send the one Martin asked me to order for him out as well. 9 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 Oh cool ! Hope you do a WIP on it....harv 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 12 minutes ago, harv said: Oh cool ! Hope you do a WIP on it....harv Definitely! I was going to continue on a second Tamiya F-14A but this may have just bumped it off. 2 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 7 minutes ago, Martinnfb said: That's a big squirrel! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 3 hours ago, harv said: Oh cool ! Hope you do a WIP on it....harv Here we go!!! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Eduard kits have started to arrive, with all being from their Pofipack Line, no need for any additional AM or Quinta sets. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Ok, got this a month ago and misplaced it till I went through some paperwork....harv 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) That looks like it'll be a big improvement to the kit. Edited August 13, 2023 by BlrwestSiR Fix typo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
harv Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Yes, me too. It even has a few luring with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Peter’s ( Airscale) 3D printed wheels for 1/24 Fw-190 Trumpeter is on the left. 7 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted August 14, 2023 Share Posted August 14, 2023 Today, my opus magnum of the Wingnut Wings kits arrived safely on my doorstep. After lots of consideration, I bought the Felixstowe finally in a summer sale new, for a price, I couldn't resist anymore. There are still some available and other WNW kits too. My hunger for the hunger for WW1 quality kits is now definitely satisfied. The plane is huge and the 92 cm wingspan hindered me, buying this fascinating plane until now. My plan is to build it without the outer wings in a maintenance scenario, maybe with removed canvas decking, to show the interior detail. I added two RFC mechanics from Copper State Models for the dio. Cheers Rob 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted August 15, 2023 Share Posted August 15, 2023 Forgot to post this over the weekend. But thanks to Carl I got a genuine Paul Fisher folded wing for my Hobby Crap Sea Fury! Took some careful and slow carving and shaping of the fuselage since Hobby Crap designed it with the airfoil upside down. The kit doesn’t even come with clear wing tip lights or landing light. So I’ve got to shape some out of clear acrylic. 5 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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