Latest Acquisitions Revisited!

[Jeeves]

Guess we need pics to be truthful

Got on a Sabre kick after watching Showdown: Air Combat on Netflix...the first episode dealt with the Sabre versus Mig 15 and peaked my interest. I was hoping to order the kit with the 67th FS decals but didn't look closely enough on eBay when I bid...so I got this one...still looks like a great kit-- but the 67th has a bit of nostalgia for me as I flew in a virtual 67th squadron while flying flight sims back before I had kids

 

[Sharkmouth]

There are two Tamiya kits of the Zero, only one of which is the fabulous one... which kit number is this? If under $10USD it is worth buying and paying shipping!

Regards,

 

[moon puppy]

Mike I got the same Sabre started last week, haven't really formed an opinion of it yet, other than the seat sucks. If you find a good one let me know!

This same kit I did for the Quarterscale build in April. Like I said, there were two on the self and I only got one. Might want to check your local Hobby Lobby because I think they do this price drops on the corp level. If I could get back to the store easily I would go Saul, but it's about 70 miles out of town. (word on the street is we're getting one here in town :dance )

 

[Jeeves]

No Hobby Lobbys round here for us New Yorkers...

 

[Sharkmouth]

Oh, I have one already! Paid more than $10USD, several times more!

I will see if they have this deal online as Hobby Lobby is only a mere 41 miles North of me.

Nope, very few kits online.

Regards and good hunting,

 

[Jeeves]

Wait...we have Hobby Lobbys in NY??

 

[moon puppy]

Oh, I have one already! Paid more than $10USD, several times more!

I will see if they have this deal online as Hobby Lobby is only a mere 41 miles North of me.

Nope, very few kits online.

Regards and good hunting,

You'd have a shorter drive than I would. I KNEW I should have grabbed both of them. I figured if I did, I'd get THAT look from my Bride. WAIT! I know one person who might be able to hook you up Saul, he drives up there for work every day. I'll contact him and see if he can swing by.

 

[Bagge]

New today B)
Afv Clubs Dodge Wc57/WC56, next to it the old Airfix/Italeri dodge with a scratch water buffalo (the watertank is from an old Airfix kit)

closeup of the old Dodge..... and don't tell me they didn't have pink water hoses back then!! :gogo

and the british tankriders for my QL guntruck if there is a Torchbuild starting here

And Veerle bought som Mig dark wash, never tried it but it will be interesting to see how it turns out!
:Hiay

 

[jknaus]

Mails back working, Yeah.

Got some control surfaces for the Bf-109. Its designed for the Hasegawa kit, but I hope it will work for the Trumpeter kit as the rudder is a bit anemic.

Also gotr a gatling gun for my CF-104 and 4 refueling probe tips for some CF-116's.

James

 

[Tony lee]

With the arrival of these i'm all set for my new adventure:

Tony lee

 

[jknaus]

Where did you order those from Tony? I am wondering about giving some of those a try and not sure best place to buy from.
James

 

[Tony lee]

Here:
http://www.ak-interactive-usa.com/

and here:
http://store02.prostores.com/servlet/cajunmodelcompany/the-AK-Interactive/Categories

The first one is closest for you I think.
The oils I got from :http://migproductions-usa.com/
Tony lee

 

[panzerace007]

Great Score Tony !!!

- The AK DAK set - does it come with AK's Mineral Spirits ?

- What are all of th Colors that you picked up from MIG U.S.A. ?

@ JAMES - Does that Gatlin Gun that you picked up happen to come in 1/72nd ? I would like to find a Very Detailed one like that for an upcoming project.

 

[Tony lee]

First question:
Well I did get a bottle of White Spirits and I didn't order it. A freebie or with the set I don't know.

Second Question:
I've known Rick Lawler since I first started the hobby so I ask him to recommend the colors I needed.
Instead of the "DOT" technique i've always wondered why not treat each color as an individual.
This is what he told me:

For the "GREEN":
"Olive Green","Green Grass" and "Faded Green". Lots of greens,but each has it's own characteristic. I will often use all three colors on a single green camo patch-always use all three on a single green finish.
(Russian,US and British) The Faded Green is pretty cool and really does give you a washed out look.
"Luftwaffe Yellow" is fun to bring some highlights to the greens.

"Red/Brown Camo"
"Brick Red" is a great color. I will also use the "German Ochre".

German Yellow:
I use "Sunny Skin Tone"and "Basic Skin Tone". They are a little richer in color than just the Buff I use to use.

I also bought a tube of "Field Grey" for those items painted that color to shade them.
And a bottle of their thinner.

That's what Rick told me so that's the colors I got.
Tony lee

 

[jknaus]

Great Score Tony !!!

- The AK DAK set - does it come with AK's Mineral Spirits ?

- What are all of th Colors that you picked up from MIG U.S.A. ?

@ JAMES - Does that Gatlin Gun that you picked up happen to come in 1/72nd ? I would like to find a Very Detailed one like that for an upcoming project.

Thanks Tony and Panzerace007, it doesnt look like it.
http://master-model.pl/index.php?option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=1&lang=en

James

 

[Tony lee]

Man that's some slick stuff they offer James.

Tony lee

 

[jknaus]

They are quite impressive and getting better as time goes on. Wish they would get into 1/35 also.
James

 

[Sharkmouth]

They do have one offering in 1/35th scale, look at the PT armament.


Regards,

 

[jknaus]

They do have one offering in 1/35th scale, look at the PT armament.


Regards,

True, I was thinking more ground pounderish. Whatever they make though is pretty awesome in my books. Great product.
James

 

[Ken Abrams]

I haven't spent money on anything model related in a long while but I had to break that just for a bit. Picked up the HobbyBoss M3A1 scout car a few weeks back on Sprue bros and just last weekend while vacationing in Ohio I managed to find Al's Trains and Hobbies and bought myself the Miniart (vision) BA-64

Two excellent little kits that will give me much OOB fun and great palettes for some fun painting and weathering.