cmatthewbacon Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 On 11/3/2019 at 9:27 PM, Spiny said: I really like the look of those Tamiya Historic series cars, looks like a coupel of good purchases for you with those. My wallet wouldn't thank me, but I hope Tamiya re-release some of these in the same way that they are re-releasing some of the Sports Car series. Seconded: the Jag Mk2 and Morgan would be very welcome returnees! As for AMG GT3, I’m gonna do mine in “Hell Green”, and hang the fact there isn’t really one in that colour! best, M. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 Just received from Hobby Search in Japan the new release of the Aoshima Mk2 Mazda MX-5 . Only had time for a quick look before I left for Telford , but it looks like a lovely little kit - lhd and rhd dashboards , 2 choices of wheels , hood down , hood up or hardtop . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 (edited) Great looking car that AMG GT3. Edited November 9, 2019 by dbostream 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Uhm, I just finished one of these. Well, in fact, the project isn't even completely finished, but I liked this little truck a lot and when I was browsing the second-hand site last Saturday I saw this one for a nice price so I couldn't resist. The guy who had it for sale only lives 5 minutes away so no shipping which was great. This kit is even older than the other one! I'm going to lengthen the chassis and make it a 4 x 2 flatbed truck. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 As usual , the first thing I did when I got through the door at Telford was to head to the Wonderland Models stand to see what they were offering at ridiculously low prices . I'm glad I did because they had some Ebbro 1/20 F-1 cars at substantial discount due to the boxes being somewhat crumpled . I picked up a 1967 Lotus 49 & a 1973 Lotus 72E for £34.99 each - bargain !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 This came FREE in a box of stuff from Plaza Hobby. No instructions! I hope my skill set is up to the build🤣 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted November 12, 2019 Share Posted November 12, 2019 21 minutes ago, mbdesignart said: I hope my skill set is up to the build I'd struggle opening the bag....!! I've just realised I completely forgot to come back to get the wheel sets I needed off you on Sunday Mark.... Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Yeey, my Revell Land Rover series III just came in 🙂 The body is moulded in grey with nice detail. A whole bunch of sprues as well, also in grey. Both LHD and RHD dashboards provided. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted November 13, 2019 Share Posted November 13, 2019 Mine should be arriving this week! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MR2Don Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 (edited) Sort of side issue, but somebody may like to comment. Just acquired an original Tamiya 1/12 Lola 70. Lovely car, always liked them, so we'll see where we get to. However...when this kit was new (1970), other than standing next to one, you'd have little option but to follow the instructions, especially ref colours. Now, of course, we have GOOGLE!! I spend more time raking around said site checking numerous images in order to "get it right". Various things have come to light, such as - why has it got a large chrome plated mid-section to the distributor build? Answer would seem to be that it's based on a magneto ignited version (hence no alternator or coil), but...the middle section would most likely not be chrome, maybe red. Seem my point? Oh, and of course, I haven't seen a single image with the plug leads coming out the back of the distributor, but that's fixable. BTW, if anybody really wants to complain, I have this terrible urge to paint it in Gulf colours! Yes, I know JW never went near Lolas, but it is a very fetching colour scheme, isn't it!! And, there's a guy in Portugal who hillclimbs one in Gulf colours. Edited November 14, 2019 by MR2Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I know the feeling... Some evenings I'm all set up to stick some plastic together and then I end up getting completely lost in finding pictures for future builds 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 22 minutes ago, MR2Don said: I spend more time raking around said site checking numerous images in order to "get it right". There’s a handy Haynes manual for the T70, which I’m using at the moment on a smaller scale build. It’s actually much more comprehensive on the MkIII than the Mk1 spider I’m building, since there are many more still around and in action. It also says that the MkIII was essentially a different car that kept the same name for homologation purposes.... best, M. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cmatthewbacon Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 I've been out of action, modelling-wise, for a while, but I have been able to spend time on a well-known auction site, where I went down a bit of a small-scale rabbit hole... Very reasonable price for this... I'm not sure many people in the UK know much about them... And these four: Some British and European classics, and for sure the only way to get a mainstream injection-moulded Rover SD1 and Alfasud... The sharpness and detail of the mouldings is really pretty impressive. You can't really get a sense of size in the pictures, but they are reet petite: the Alfasud (the white one) is a little under 3.5" long... I'll be getting on with these in fairly short order. best, M. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeroenS Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 That's a nice collection, looking forward to your results! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 How much do I wish there was a 1/24 SD1 now I've seen that... looks a great set of purchases. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul H Posted November 14, 2019 Share Posted November 14, 2019 Not familar with the rest of their 1:43 series, but the Heller SD1 is definately a very nice moulding. I bought one a while back, and was impressed by it not only for how it is for that scale but also the age (originally released in 1979 - mine was an early '80s Humbrol re-box). I haven't built it yet as I am still undecided as to which stereotypically '70s BL colour to paint it! In the meantime, I will look forward to seeing your build! 40 minutes ago, Spiny said: How much do I wish there was a 1/24 SD1 I am hoping that Beemax might do a racing Vitesse version, to go along side the racing Volvo 242 turbo. I would much prefer a road car, but think this is the most likely way of seeing one as a 1:24 kit & like the Volvo, I suspect that the aftermarket will assist with the necessary upgrades (if not, I'd happily construct my own 'civilian' interior). However perhaps I am reading too much into the blurred image of the Vitesse visible on the box art behind the Volvo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairystick Posted November 16, 2019 Share Posted November 16, 2019 I managed to pick up a Tamiya 1/12th scale Ducati 1199 Panigale yesterday. Second hand but everything is there, and I'd been wondering about another bike kit to restore the mojo for summer (2 kits on the bench... gathering dust!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElectricLightAndy Posted November 17, 2019 Share Posted November 17, 2019 On 11/14/2019 at 8:43 PM, cmatthewbacon said: I'll be getting on with these in fairly short order. best, M. I look forward to seeing these Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andmarsh Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, andmarsh said: Recently finished this kit fits together well and looks good when completed 👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andmarsh Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 7 minutes ago, Andy J said: Recently finished this kit fits together well and looks good when completed 👍 yea, the Kit itself does look really nice , just need to decide on how im going to approach painting the body 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 25 minutes ago, andmarsh said: yea, the Kit itself does look really nice , just need to decide on how im going to approach painting the body 🙂 Can I suggest Tamiya fine surface primer in grey and then Tamiya TS14 as your gloss black coat. Both these products give great results just apply in light coats. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andmarsh Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Andy J said: Can I suggest Tamiya fine surface primer in grey and then Tamiya TS14 as your gloss black coat. Both these products give great results just apply in light coats. yes may well purchase those - or i go with my cheaper Plastikote versions i still have lurking at home😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andmarsh Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 3 hours ago, Andy J said: Can I suggest Tamiya fine surface primer in grey and then Tamiya TS14 as your gloss black coat. Both these products give great results just apply in light coats. did you have much in the way of work with the body prep? from what i can see ( And as its going to be black) panel lines look ok, and minimal flash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 1 hour ago, andmarsh said: did you have much in the way of work with the body prep? from what i can see ( And as its going to be black) panel lines look ok, and minimal flash. No flash and panel lines fine however look out for seam lines running along both sides of the body these need to be removed for best results. Lightly sand the seam lines and remove any scratches before painting otherwise they will show through your finished paintwork Regards Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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