belugawhaleman Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 O.K., admittedly a bit silly and not a model.....but I made up a little custom mug for myself using Vista print. Using artwork found on the internet and Google translate. Pictured is a Panzer 38 (t) in action and the phrase "Happiness is a warm tank" ....in German. I got this in just two days from Vistaprint and the quality Looks pretty good. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 3 hours ago, Spitfire said: HMS Bulwark, that brings back some memories I can remember visiting her when she was docked in Liverpool, I was astonished how thin the skin was on a helicopter when I pushed on it. It must have been in the sixties as I was still at school. Cheers Dennis Lovely old ship the Rusty B . This is me on the starboard side of theisland as she steamed into Pompey for the last time 27th March 1981 😀 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Got a Gecko! That is,....A Gecko Models large-scale kit of a small tank. It's their; Pz.Kpfw II Ausf F (Sd Kfz 121) N. Africa & Southern Russia (16GMOOO9) in 1/16 scale. 'Never made a Gecko Models kit before....although some of their 1/35 kits look interesting.... their little Daimler Scout for instance. Anyway, this kit being in 1/16 has been on my list for some time. Since I saw Andy's video on it. The working tracks look good, they assemble with track pins similar to Takom's panzer 1 kits. There's some photo-etch and clear parts as well. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 Hey Paul It's a nice kit, I have it in my stash. There are alot of tiny parts on it so take your time Takoms Panzer III's tracks don't have pins. There are two pieces to each link, by assembling them you trap one to the other therefore making them workable, kinda neat idea, WAY better than the tracks in AHHQ's Tiger kit by Takom. Ron G 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 19 minutes ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Paul It's a nice kit, I have it in my stash. There are alot of tiny parts on it so take your time Takoms Panzer III's tracks don't have pins. There are two pieces to each link, by assembling them you trap one to the other therefore making them workable, kinda neat idea, WAY better than the tracks in AHHQ's Tiger kit by Takom. Ron G Thanks Ron, I was comparing these to Takom's Panzer I A & B kits tracks They do connect with pins. Not their panzer 3. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 17 minutes ago, belugawhaleman said: Thanks Ron, I was comparing these to Takom's Panzer I A & B kits tracks They do connect with pins. Not their panzer 3. My bad, should read closer Ron G 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 21, 2023 Share Posted September 21, 2023 The latest additions to the stash. Just kidding Getting ready for Halloween. Our street is the most popular in the neighbourhood. Last year we gave out close to 700 treats. 4 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DocRob Posted September 22, 2023 Share Posted September 22, 2023 8 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Getting ready for Halloween. Dentists wet dream Cheers Rob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 23, 2023 Share Posted September 23, 2023 Something different.... An aircraft, not a big tank. From Tamiya; it's their 1/48 Heinkel He162 A-2 "Salamander" (61097). Using up my Tower Hobbies "loyalty rewards" points I spent just $16.00 For the kit. A while back I had a dispute with Tower Hobbies regarding an order that they canceled without any notification. An angry email from me resulted in 2000 points given to me. a value of about $50.00. I've been using them up since then....plus a $10.00 "birthday" reward. Anyway, it looks like a good kit. Released in 2006. An interesting subject; I've been wanting to build a 126...mainly the big Revell kit but I can't find that one anywhere.. one. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 Paul Nice to see a quality vendor working at keeping a customer, a happy customer. Can't go wrong with a Tamiya kit - you're going to enjoy the build. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 Some things for my recently purchased Tamiya He126 A-2..... From Eduard some masks (#EX182). In 1/48. And; From Quinta Studios, An interior kit for the He126 (QD 48106) I never tried anything from Quinta before...looks interesting. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vandy1 VX-4 Posted September 28, 2023 Share Posted September 28, 2023 I just received HK models A– 20 Havoc Metal landing gear!!! Art Scale Kits ASK Guns for the above mentioned, Also, Nakajima Ki-84 Frank decals Part seven and eight. Also razor, saw blade and Offset saw handle!!! 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Another Self-designed Vistaprint Mug came today. This time featuring my all-time favorite tank....the Renault Ft...A "cute" tank, that is until its 37 mm or Hotchkiss 1914 started throwing metal in your direction. Well, I'm happy with these mugs, they replaced some that I lost in my last move. Like I said before, the quality looks good and I got them fast. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Got a new book in the mail. 11 lbs of reference 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Carl Some mighty nice reading for sure and this might mean a Sherman is coming our way. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Peter, definitely lots of reading to come. The interesting part is the book set (there's 2 volumes) is labelled Volume 1. As for Shermans, I've got a couple in the stash but they're all British Firefly 17 pdrs. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Carl Got ya - just love those Shermans 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 Peter, If Andy comes out with a VVSS Sherman in 1/16, I'll most likely get one of those. He's almost there with his Easy 8 Sherman and the VVSS suspension in the Achilles/M10 kits coming out. He just need to combine the two. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrankyCrafstman Posted September 30, 2023 Share Posted September 30, 2023 3 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Peter, definitely lots of reading to come. The interesting part is the book set (there's 2 volumes) is labelled Volume 1. As for Shermans, I've got a couple in the stash but they're all British Firefly 17 pdrs. Hey Carl I've been toying with the idea of crossing AHHQ Sherman easy 8 with the Achilles in order to make a M4A3 (76) VVSS Sherman, but there $149.00 dollars each! The wife would kill me, castrate me and burn me alive if I spent that much right know.😳 Ron G 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 1 hour ago, CrankyCrafstman said: Hey Carl I've been toying with the idea of crossing AHHQ Sherman easy 8 with the Achilles in order to make a M4A3 (76) VVSS Sherman, but there $149.00 dollars each! The wife would kill me, castrate me and burn me alive if I spent that much right know.😳 Ron G Ron, my wife would probably do the same but not necessarily in that order. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FullArmor Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 9 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Got a new book in the mail. 11 lbs of reference Heavy stuff 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 13 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Peter, If Andy comes out with a VVSS Sherman in 1/16, I'll most likely get one of those. He's almost there with his Easy 8 Sherman and the VVSS suspension in the Achilles/M10 kits coming out. He just need to combine the two. Carl Great plan for sure and seems there are some very dangerous minefields to cross before getting the kits into the stash. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 14 hours ago, BlrwestSiR said: Ron, my wife would probably do the same but not necessarily in that order. Make an interesting diorama that ..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 Maun Parallel pliers ....£30 .....made in the UK ! Came across them on some vidya , grip better than regular pliers, very useful for straightening wire, copper sheet , no jaw marks etc , and big in the jewellery making community so I thought , why not give 'em a go? 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 It’s good to read about others that share my pains. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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