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jknaus
Administrator
Got a couple of big boxes this week. First is the Village Church by RT Dioramas.
And on Ali Express I saw the Border Models (ex WNWs) Lancaster Bomber. It is the second version, the Dam Buster, but from revies it has all the parts to make the first version.
I have wanted one since I first heard of it but the cost was just too expensive. $1200 or more Cdn. This was less than half the cost and very cheap shipping so in a moment of insanity I ordered it. OMG but what a huge box it comes in. My wife asked if she could use it for a side table after telling me this was just going to be built by someone else seeing as I wont live long enough to finish all I have. Oh well. She'll probably flip when my 1/35 He 111 arrives in the next week.
James
I have wanted one since I first heard of it but the cost was just too expensive. $1200 or more Cdn. This was less than half the cost and very cheap shipping so in a moment of insanity I ordered it. OMG but what a huge box it comes in. My wife asked if she could use it for a side table after telling me this was just going to be built by someone else seeing as I wont live long enough to finish all I have. Oh well. She'll probably flip when my 1/35 He 111 arrives in the next week.
James
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
@ jknaus Glad you were able to obtain one of the WNW Lancasters!
I just looked on AliExpress and they still have the MkI/MkIII kits for $672 or so US. No Damnbuster kits left I guess. I was happy to get the MarkI/III back when Andy got them in originally.
Also Kotare is having a sale with several of their kits marked down from $109 to $90.
Kotare Sale
Hello from New Zealand,
Wow, this week it will be 3 years since we released our very first model (coincidentally also 90 years since the first flight of the Supermarine Spitfire). We have now released 7 models and have many more in development.
Our very first model K32001 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Mid) is now sold out but you can take part in our anniversary celebration with special prices on selected models and 3Dprint accessories.
K32004 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.I (Early)
US$90 (usually US$109)
K32005 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb (Early)
US$90 (usually US$109)
K32009 Kotare 1/32 Messerschmit Bf 109K-4
US$90 (usually US$109)
K32601 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia “Brian Lane”
US$90 (usually US$109)
32P001 Spitfire Exhausts (Mk.Ia & Mk.Va/b early)
US$9.99 (usually US$12.99)
32P002 Spitfire Exhausts (Mk.I Early)
US$9.99 (usually US$12.99)
32P005 1-32 Bf 109K-4 Exhaust and Shields
US$12.99 (usually US$16.99)
Anniversary special prices only available via www.kotare-models.com from 5 March 2026 until 12 March 2026 or while stocks last.
I just looked on AliExpress and they still have the MkI/MkIII kits for $672 or so US. No Damnbuster kits left I guess. I was happy to get the MarkI/III back when Andy got them in originally.
Also Kotare is having a sale with several of their kits marked down from $109 to $90.
Kotare Sale
Hello from New Zealand,
Wow, this week it will be 3 years since we released our very first model (coincidentally also 90 years since the first flight of the Supermarine Spitfire). We have now released 7 models and have many more in development.
Our very first model K32001 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia (Mid) is now sold out but you can take part in our anniversary celebration with special prices on selected models and 3Dprint accessories.
K32004 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.I (Early)
US$90 (usually US$109)
K32005 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Vb (Early)
US$90 (usually US$109)
K32009 Kotare 1/32 Messerschmit Bf 109K-4
US$90 (usually US$109)
K32601 Kotare 1/32 Spitfire Mk.Ia “Brian Lane”
US$90 (usually US$109)
32P001 Spitfire Exhausts (Mk.Ia & Mk.Va/b early)
US$9.99 (usually US$12.99)
32P002 Spitfire Exhausts (Mk.I Early)
US$9.99 (usually US$12.99)
32P005 1-32 Bf 109K-4 Exhaust and Shields
US$12.99 (usually US$16.99)
Anniversary special prices only available via www.kotare-models.com from 5 March 2026 until 12 March 2026 or while stocks last.
jknaus
Administrator
Yeah I got the email, but I have 2 or three of each and dont need more. If you're looking for the Dambuster there is one on Amazon : https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0F18KCBHH?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1
James
Duke Maddog
Well-known member
Oh man, I need to get some smaller stained glass windows for a church I'm building.
Nice scores everyone!
Nice scores everyone!
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
This came in the mail yesterday. I will be making it a wreck in russia or North Africa.
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
Thanks James. I was just looking to see what their prices were out of curiosity. Not really interested in another extra large plane kit as I have too many already.
While a small bit smaller than the 1/32nd scale kits, that will be a big diorama.
Brokeneagle
Master at Arms
Probably not much different to my 110G. The kit is very good value with a full interior and coming in at a much cheaper price than most of the other bombers.
jknaus
Administrator
So cool. Mine cleared customs last night so next week sometime I expect it.
Jame
Heavens Eagle
Well-known member
I am waiting on three 1/16th scale kits as I have done the prepay with Andy's. I noticed that Squadron now has one of them in stock so that one should probably be arriving at Andy's sometime soon as well. I have really been enjoying the 1/16th builds I have been working on and am looking forward to hitting on more soon.
Second exhaust for the Yak-1b has arrived. QuickBoost this time. Used the new Samsung Galaxy S25 camera. I don't see much of a difference to the digital Nikon.
I just can't imagine where you guys would display those big B17 Mitchell Lancasters. 
jknaus
Administrator
Why for you ruining fantasy with reality? Sigh, now I guess I will need to get a garage sized workshop and hanger built in the back yard lol.I just can't imagine where you guys would display those big B17 Mitchell Lancasters.
1:32 scale hanger.
