Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 minutes ago, Marco F. said: That's quite quick 😍🤗 Beware of any speedlimit👮♂️ Watch this space 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 52 minutes ago, Andy J said: Red with black interior Stef has to be...bloody blue 🙄...they'll have you adding white stripes next 🤭👍 Not every car modeller has such bad taste as you sunshine....!!! 🤣 And where did you find a 1/16 Ford Anglia kit....??!! K 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 10 minutes ago, Andy J said: Watch this space 🙂👍 Of course I'll do🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 41 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Not every car modeller has such bad taste as you sunshine....!!! 🤣 And where did you find a 1/16 Ford Anglia kit....??!! K I've done my usual amount of research on the mystery kit Keith absolutely zilch 🙂👍. So I'm fully expecting the kit to be known as a duffer but I don't care because.....I have a vision .....a plan of attack....and if I win the auction its next on the bench after the GT500 😉👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy J said: Red with black interior Stef has to be...bloody blue 🙄...they'll have you adding white stripes next 🤭👍 Like this??👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, Stef N. said: Like this??👍 Perfect Stef 👌 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 Well a last gasp bid got me the kit and for less groats than I expected 🙂👍. Don't know anything about this kit other than I now own one but hopefully I haven't brought a lemon 🙄😬🤔 So don't be shy if it's pants let me have it 😂👍. However I will be building it regardless of any quality issues 😉👍 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 3 hours ago, Marco F. said: I built the100-6 in the '90,it was a Matchbox boxed one, much too early for the GB😂...but it's still a good kit considering it's age, bcs the Revell Box was from '60. @Stef N. comes the Alfa with an engine? If i remember right sometimes in it's comeback history it was an curbside. The blue suits it real good, but it was also avaiable in a pale blue with dark blue interieur which was also a nice combo @johnlambertthe Scirocco in bright green metallic with BBS wheels looked great in these days. @dbostream great kit and minimum 2 versions to choose, so it should offer a lot of fun Marco F Just checked the Alfa Marco and it does come with an engine. In an unbuilt state it looks to be pretty good too.👍 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 hour ago, Andy J said: Well a last gasp bid got me the kit and for less groats than I expected 🙂👍. Don't know anything about this kit other than I now own one but hopefully I haven't brought a lemon 🙄😬🤔 So don't be shy if it's pants let me have it 😂👍. However I will be building it regardless of any quality issues 😉👍 It's pants....!! Just kidding, Paul Bretlland did a build series on his ISM YouTube channel on one a few weeks back - it turned out really well, worth a watch. Just don't paint it blue with white stripes....!! 🤣 K 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 6 minutes ago, keefr22 said: It's pants....!! Just kidding, Paul Bretlland did a build series on his ISM YouTube channel on one a few weeks back - it turned out really well, worth a watch. Just don't paint it blue with white stripes....!! 🤣 K Definitely won't be blue Keith but tbh I'm not sure about a colour atm 🤔. Thanks for the tip regarding the build video I shall watch it as soon as I get the chance 🙂👍. In other news mate I may have to temporarily suspend all modelling I'm afraid my cave needs a serious upgrade I simply have no room for storage I've outgrown my space instead of using a part of the double garage i now need at least 50% of it 🙄.I have permission to do as I please but jeez it's a lot of work but if I'm to continue I have to get stuck in which means building kits for a while will be out of the question 😬. I've amassed so much gear it's amazing and it really deserves to be looked after better than it is currently. I mean 15 different airbrushes....really...and 3 of those i found still in the boxes unopened under a pile of spare decals, photo etch etc. So in the next week or so work will begin i simply have no choice 🙂👍 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbostream Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 2 hours ago, Andy J said: Well a last gasp bid got me the kit and for less groats than I expected 🙂👍. Don't know anything about this kit other than I now own one but hopefully I haven't brought a lemon 🙄😬🤔 So don't be shy if it's pants let me have it 😂👍. However I will be building it regardless of any quality issues 😉👍 I want one too but people have put the wrong price tag on them so far... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 50 minutes ago, Andy J said: I simply have no room for storage I've outgrown my space I know that problem very well my friend. Although I don't have 15 airbrushes.....!!! (I do have FAR too many kits though!!) K 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, keefr22 said: I know that problem very well my friend. Although I don't have 15 airbrushes.....!!! K I've been too busy building kits Keith and ignoring the obvious problem building up around me. Don't get me wrong I could continue as I am if I wanted but I have a large space that needs to be used way more effectively than it is atm. Finding items that I never realised I had was the final straw mate for example an Airfix 1/24 e-type jag an old kit but in mint condition and one I doubt I'll ever build, a couple of gunze sangyo 1/24 kits again i doubt I'll ever build , a Protar Ferrari in mint condition and the list goes on. I've got more paint than B&Q but it's disorganised chaos and it needs sorting 🙄. So rant over time to stop whinging and create the theatre of dreams 😂😂👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 @Andy J I don't have the problem that I find stuff I didn't know I owned...🤔...okay from time to time it happens too. My problem is that I can't find the things I'm looking for and this is time consuming and not very pleasant. Marco F 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 4 minutes ago, Marco F. said: @Andy J I don't have the problem that I find stuff I didn't know I owned...🤔...okay from time to time it happens too. My problem is that I can't find the things I'm looking for and this is time consuming and not very pleasant. Marco F Yep I know what you mean Marco I thought I had 3 jars of mr surfacer primer when I actually have 7 😂👍. Well I've decided no more modelling until this issue is sorted so see ya in about 10 years 🤣🤣🤣👍. Though I have to say more space means more room for kit's which equals more shopping which makes me happy 😊 😀 👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 18 minutes ago, Andy J said: Finding items that I never realised I had was the final straw mate for example an Airfix 1/24 e-type jag an old kit but in mint condition I actually remember you buying that one....!! I do also have the same problem of finding things I've forgotten I had - sometimes shortly after buying another one the same! K 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 1 minute ago, keefr22 said: I actually remember you buying that one....!! I do also have the same problem of finding things I've forgotten I had - sometimes shortly after buying another one the same! K So we are growing older and more puddled together then....at least I'm not the only one 😂😂😂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnlambert Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 57 minutes ago, keefr22 said: I actually remember you buying that one....!! I do also have the same problem of finding things I've forgotten I had - sometimes shortly after buying another one the same! K It's well known that the best way to find any lost item is to buy a replacement 2 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 19 minutes ago, johnlambert said: It's well known that the best way to find any lost item is to buy a replacement Problem is John I buy several 🙂👍 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 My Lady Rose placed a tag-sign in our kitchen " Nothing is really lost until your Mum can't find it " May sounds true, but not in my case bcs my put all my stored modelling stuff into the garbidge (junk) when I was nearly 20 and this was not a pleasant experience. So since then I prefer supprise myself Marco F 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted July 24, 2021 Share Posted July 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Andy J said: Well a last gasp bid got me the kit and for less groats than I expected 🙂👍. Don't know anything about this kit other than I now own one but hopefully I haven't brought a lemon 🙄😬🤔 So don't be shy if it's pants let me have it 😂👍. However I will be building it regardless of any quality issues 😉👍 Hi Andy Ok , the main problem with this kit is the wheels and tyres , which are absurdly over-wide even for a racing Cobra . The rear tyres are marked 12.5 x 15 but they're way wider than that , something like 17 or 18 inches wide . The front tyres are around 12.5 x 15 but have no size marked . When I built mine back in the 1980s , I narrowed the rear wheels to fit the front tyres then cut a sidewall off each rear tyre , cut off a little over half the width of the tyre , superglued the sidewall back on then narrowed the front wheels to suit . Because of the huge tyres , the rear suspension is rather too narrow and also missing the upper wishbone , but it doesn't really show when it's built . The kit is intended to be built with sidepipes so if you want tail exhausts you'll need to fill the big holes in the sides . Everything else is just a general lack of detail for a 1/16 kit - nothing a little work won't fix . It certainly looks good when finished - I'm still very happy with mine . If you want to know anything else , drop me a PM . John Green Nantwich , Cheshire 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 17 hours ago, rs2man said: Hi Andy Ok , the main problem with this kit is the wheels and tyres , which are absurdly over-wide even for a racing Cobra . The rear tyres are marked 12.5 x 15 but they're way wider than that , something like 17 or 18 inches wide . The front tyres are around 12.5 x 15 but have no size marked . When I built mine back in the 1980s , I narrowed the rear wheels to fit the front tyres then cut a sidewall off each rear tyre , cut off a little over half the width of the tyre , superglued the sidewall back on then narrowed the front wheels to suit . Because of the huge tyres , the rear suspension is rather too narrow and also missing the upper wishbone , but it doesn't really show when it's built . The kit is intended to be built with sidepipes so if you want tail exhausts you'll need to fill the big holes in the sides . Everything else is just a general lack of detail for a 1/16 kit - nothing a little work won't fix . It certainly looks good when finished - I'm still very happy with mine . If you want to know anything else , drop me a PM . John Green Nantwich , Cheshire Hiya John thanks for the info mate much appreciated 👍. Rest assured when the time comes I'll drop you a line....or two 😉👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rs2man Posted July 25, 2021 Share Posted July 25, 2021 5 hours ago, Andy J said: Hiya John thanks for the info mate much appreciated 👍. Rest assured when the time comes I'll drop you a line....or two 😉👍 You're welcome . in case you're interested , here's a pic of mine 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galaxyg Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 One of these arrived today in the post: 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cherry268 Posted July 27, 2021 Share Posted July 27, 2021 (edited) Jumblies have a sale It's a limited edition so it must be bought but when it gets to the bench I have no idea Unless somebody is going to do a fire engine group build Edited July 27, 2021 by cherry268 Afterthought 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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