Bill.B Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 (edited) Talking of the General, I’ve recently taken delivery of MPC’s version. The Confederate flag is included despite the PC box art omission. However, unless you’re up for a challenge I would steer clear of this one as it’s typical of an old kit, ie. rough as a badger’s nether regions. T’is cheap though. Edited November 6, 2018 by Bill.B 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: I'm sure I saw resin wheels of the right style for the General recently, but do you think I can remember where...... Keith There’s a fella who runs Fireball models in the States who does correct wheels. I bought some once but you don’t get much change out of 30 quid for a set once they’re sent to the UK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 3 hours ago, Bill.B said: Talking of the General, I’ve recently taken delivery of MPC’s version. The Confederate flag is included despite the PC box art omission. However, unless you’re up for a challenge I would steer clear of this one as it’s typical of an old kit, ie. rough as a badger’s nether regions. T’is cheap though. I still like it, I should really get some more The Revell kit is far superior but this kit still builds up well and looks the part Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 21 hours ago, chrisrope said: Looks ‘okay’ to me Looking at it it seems ok though the (UK)near side may look ever so slightly thinner than the off side ( obviously the other way round in the US) Is this similar to yours ? A bit hard to tell but I think yours looks similar to mine, the one on the last photo looks a bit wider (not only because it is closer to the camera) doesn't it? Turning the body upside down and looking from the inside I see the difference too. But as I said it is not a big issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Rivero Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Hi to all! I'm looking forward to build a Tyrrel Ford P34 from Tameo. At the present time I'm getting back in to the construction after more than 25 years of absence. Happy building to all! Regads Miguel Edited November 8, 2018 by Miguel Rivero Trying to upload a picture! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 6 hours ago, Miguel Rivero said: Hi to all! I'm looking forward to build a Tyrrel Ford P34 from Tameo. At the present time I'm getting back in to the construction after more than 25 years of absence. Happy building to all! Regads Miguel to the forums Miquel - it will be nice to see pictures of the finished Tyrell! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miguel Rivero Posted November 8, 2018 Share Posted November 8, 2018 (edited) Keith, I will, In the mean time I'm working in a Pocher, as soon as I can I will work on it. I done a couple before, and I will share photos too. Have nice day! Edited November 8, 2018 by Miguel Rivero Did nor finish correctly 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 (edited) My latest and probably last for a good while Edited November 9, 2018 by chrisrope 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete in Lincs Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 I'm sure I still have an Ertl metal Charger in a cupboard. I refurbished it over twenty odd years ago as it was a swapmeet buy. I was at Scampton then, so it just may be Red Arrows red. If I get time this weekend, I'll see if I have any 'General' wheels in my spares box. Last week I was in Home Bargains to buy some firelighters. There was a Revell 2014 Mustang looking all lonely on a shelf. Sigh.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstaff Posted November 9, 2018 Share Posted November 9, 2018 Wife and daughter went to NY recently and I ended up with an AMT LT1 ZR1 corvette and a 69 Olds 442 W-30 that we don't get over here Then my son hunted around and got me the iconic Tamiya MP4/4 for my birthday, so very lucky and happy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_ Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 12 hours ago, Redstaff said: Wife and daughter went to NY recently and I ended up with an AMT LT1 ZR1 corvette and a 69 Olds 442 W-30 that we don't get over here Then my son hunted around and got me the iconic Tamiya MP4/4 for my birthday, so very lucky and happy Nice. 🤔 Maybe we can have a MP4/4 GB next year. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 10, 2018 Share Posted November 10, 2018 Beemax Quattro Sport at Telford today. Still disappointed that beemax insist in not putting cigarette ad decals in their kits, had to buy a separate decal sheet for the HB logos too!! Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schwarz-Brot Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Revell Lambo Diablo VT. Wanted something for a quick build inbetween. Have nothing that I'd do quick and dirty in my stash... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andmarsh Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 On 11/9/2018 at 8:03 PM, chrisrope said: My latest and probably last for a good while Christine - wow i love that film never knew they did a model of the car.....!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted November 12, 2018 Share Posted November 12, 2018 1 hour ago, andmarsh said: Christine - wow i love that film never knew they did a model of the car.....!!! It is the AMT Plymouth Belvedere repackaged and moulded in not so great RED plastic. I got this one from Wheelspin models for £28 which was the cheapest price I could find. The good thing about this boxing is it is it has the correct number plates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 15, 2018 Share Posted November 15, 2018 Another e-bay 'win' from the weekend arrived today, an old Airfix TR7! For some reason I never got one of these when they were new, and as the only other one listed on e-bay in the UK was £81.99 & £4.99 p&p, this one was another 'bargain' at £28 all in! The lister did state it was minus it's decals (which I wouldn't have used ) & instructions - it's a pretty simple kit so that shouldn't be a real problem, but if anyone does have the kit & could do me a scan of them, I'd be grateful! Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 Picked these three up at Telford : Pre-ordered the Model T from Hannants , so it cost me all of £13.50 , which seems a total bargain for a new-tool kit . The other two I picked up from a trader who had a lot of AMT & MPC stuff he was selling at £19.99 a pop . They seem to have got very expensive of late , so it was a nice surprise to get them at a reasonable price . 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowman Posted November 21, 2018 Share Posted November 21, 2018 The Opel & funny car........yes please!👍😍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatW Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 From my dear wife for Christmas..........both in 1/24 th scale.... And....................... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR918 Posted November 25, 2018 Share Posted November 25, 2018 Hi all, Just happened to pass by Al's Hobbies near where I live, just looking for some RC stuff for a friend. This lovely lot were in the small model section. The shop must have a demonic presence as I was somehow compelled to buy them... The RG250 Gamma is gorgeous, the mouldings are close to todays kits and as a nice surprise, the RZ250/350 re-releases now have RD250/350 decals. All the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR918 Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Hi again, Bagged these two on a trip to London. Very happy as the Ferrari 348 is my joint favourite Ferrari (along with the F355), the detail in the kit is excellent and comes with a full engine and superb photo-etched set. Shame Hasegawa didn't follow these with an F355 kit. Note to self: less buying and more building... All the best. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scarlet Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 Beemax Audi Sport Quattro and etch set arrived today. For anyone who was wondering, the missing HB logos from the kit decal sheet are included on a small decal sheet in the etch set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 9 hours ago, AR918 said: Bagged these two on a trip to London. You found a model shop in London? Wow! Where is it... or did you go to the remnants of Hannants at Hendon? best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AR918 Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 13 hours ago, cmatthewbacon said: You found a model shop in London? Wow! Where is it... or did you go to the remnants of Hannants at Hendon?... I kid you not, they do exist (well at least two anyway). I got the Ferrari kits from Hannants by the RAF museum, they have a good range of cars/bikes and those Master Box ladies figurines everyone likes... The other one is AJ aviation in West Drayton, it's all military/civil aviation stuff but there are some bargains to be had. I picked up a Tamiya 1/48 F-117A stealth jet with a Hummer for £25. All the best. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisrope Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Big thanks to @rs2man, a reply to my wanted ad and a quick sale of some aircraft kits means I now own this little (big) beauty It’s a little bit bigger than 1/25 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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