Duncan B

But by that stage they would be IN the room and snared Anyhow Folks it's nearly upon us so I'm looking forward to seeing many old faces and hopefully some new ones too. See you tomorrow. Duncan B

What, no 'flying banana'? We'll all have to be on our best behaviour if that mad 'dustbin' is coming!

You would if you were but Col is coming down from Inverurie. Geographically it's not far but it's about a century away in real terms Duncan B

Only a couple of days to go now until the AMS Show. We'll be starting to load the van today so if there is anything particular that those who are visiting would like to see now would be a good time to let us know. I look forward to meeting some of our northern BMers on Saturday. If you are at the show come over and get some abuse....erm I mean come over and say hello (I believe that BlackMike Models and Sovereign Hobbies stands will be next to each other so you'll get 2 BMers for the price of 1, a bargain!! I'm the good looking one with the beard). Duncan B

The latest release in Zoukei Mura's range of 1/48 scale McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantoms has landed in stock at BlackMike Models. This release is of the ultimate US Navy version of the venerable Phantom, namely the F-4S variant. This was an improved and upgrade which added slatted wings to the proven F-4J model. For more details follow the link: https://www.blackmikemodels.co.uk/products/zoukei-mura-sws4805-1-48-mcdonnell-douglas-f-4s-phantom-ii Duncan B

I have been told to expect them in stock mid to late October. I have updated my website with the price and will open them up for pre-orders next week (of course anyone who wants one can always drop me a PM here or an e mail to confirm too). Duncan B

The next new release from Wingnut Wings is the much anticipate Jeannin Stahltaube. I am expecting the kit to arrive in stock mid to late October and have updated the details on the BlackMike Models website. As with previous Wingnut Wings releases I will be taking pre-orders. For more information on the kit please visit the BlackMike Models website by following the link below: https://www.blackmikemodels.co.uk/products/wingnut-wings-32058-1-35-jeannin-stahltaube-1914?variant=41443019988 Duncan B

Less than a week to go now and it's getting very exciting, the Aberdeen Modellers Society are working flat out to make this new show a success. Everything is lining up to be a great show so all we need are the general public to turn up on the day. (Takes off AMS Member's hat and puts on Trader's hat) VP Packaging and I have started boxing up stock to take with us on Saturday. We have way more stock than "Black Mike" can carry which is good and bad as how do we decide what to take and what to leave behind? Anyhow I'll make a best guess on that but if anyone that is going has something from our stock they would like to see at the show then you need to be letting us know soon. We will have a selection of aircraft and military kits, tools and paints (including the Mission Models Acrylics) with us on the day. (AMS Members' hat back on) We really hope that if you are able you will take the time to visit The AMS Model show this coming Saturday in Aberdeen. Duncan B

I think I might have to see if I can take BlackMike Models to next year's show as it looks like a cracker. Duncan B

The short answer is yes you can build it without the engine in if you are careful. I had to do that as I couldn't get the engine to line up properly. I can't remember all the details now but I think I had to make something to support the exhausts and spent some time making sure the engine covers all lined up correctly. Just to make things even more interesting I didn't have the instructions as it was a kit swap acquisition (which probably explains my inability to get the engine to fit). Duncan B

As Jamie said, BlackMike Models will be there sponsoring the Make and Take for the next generation of plastic modellers and the trophy/prize for the best Luftwaffe model in show. We will have a large selection of our current stock with us but if anyone has anything in particular from our extensive range that they want to see then please let us know, same if you want to buy from the website now and collect from the show. Duncan B