Mr T Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 (edited) An Airfix Buccaneer S2Band a Mikro Mir AW52 has mysteriously appeared in my stash after I took a click and drop parcel to our local delivery office and collected some paint from click and collect at B&Q for a major project of refurbishing the kitchen cabinets (19 doors plus five draws as near as I can make out). After all, I cannot fritter my time away building models. The problem with Mrs T not being able to go away when she has leave and working from home more often is that she finds more things to keep me 'occupied' 🏡🛠️🖌️😉 Edited February 6, 2021 by Mr T Spelling 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Des Posted February 6, 2021 Share Posted February 6, 2021 Been buying some second-hand books from a variety of sources and which have now mostly been delivered – eBay , Abe , Amazon – based on each costing much less including shipping than a monthly magazine , some from the 60s/early 70s had been beyond my means when new , some filling gaps in my collection and others a bit of a trip down Memory Lane remembered from libraries and rare purchases since lost. F-4 Phantom II by Richard E. Gardner , published 1970 by Almarks Publications US Military Aircraft Designations and Serials 1909 to 1979 by John M. Andrade , 1997 reprint of 1979 original published by Midlands Counties Publications Hawk Comes Of Age by Peter R. March and Proud Heritage-A Pictorial History of British Aerospace Aircraft by Phil Coulson , both published 1995 by RAF Benevolent Fund Enterprises Fire Bombers by Philip Wallick and published 1987 by Osprey , another one of their rather prolific ‘Colour Series’ to add to the sixty or so others I already have Harrier The V/STOL Warrior by John Dibbs and Tony Holmes , 2012 reprint with a new cover design and image by Bounty Books of a 1992 Osprey original which happens to be one of the sixty or so mentioned above so will be added to a pile waiting for delivery to a friend once normal service is resumed And a little stack of Ian Allan publications The Best of the International Air Tattoo by Peter R. March , published 1989 and full of the colour illustrations that used to grace the same publisher’s Aircraft Illustrated and Air Extra . . . . £5.99 when new cost second-hand via Amazon £1.00 with free shipping Pageant of the Air by Kenneth Munson , published 1966 British Combat Aircraft IN ACTION since 1945 by David Oliver , published 1987 Warplanes of the World 1960 , 1966 and 1968 all by John W.R. Taylor , Military Aircraft of the World 1979 by John W.R. Taylor and Gordon Swanborough , Helicopters of the World 1978 by Michael J.H & John W.R. Taylor none were produced as regularly as the annual Observer’s book but similar format with twice the page size and at the time the single small black & white image from all series were often the sole reference for some project or another 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted February 8, 2021 Share Posted February 8, 2021 Just dropped off by Mr postie 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevehnz Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 FLOATPLANES - War Planes of the Second World War series - William Green, & some Ventura RNZAF Mustang decals including the ones for a civil ownwed Mustang that flew in New Zealand during the 60s which I recall seeing. Really rapt to have the latter. Also a Mistercraft Mirage 2000C, crap decals but the spares from the forthcoming Modelsvit kit will find a good home. Steve. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr T Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 As today is my birthday, a few new items have appeared, although few related to modelling. The most direct item is a set of Lifecolor paints for the RAAF which will be useful for the T6 group build. Also a new pair of binoculars (Celeston 10x42 roof prism) that were apparently half price. They seem nice and a brighter view than than my current pair of 7x35. Also a few books and some clothes. Son, daughter and sister in law have given me Coffee, fat rascals, marmalade a tee shirt with the Soup Dragon from the Clangers and some fairly funky veg and salad seeds. A nice set of pressies considering how difficult shopping can be. About to enjoy some homemade tapas and a chocolate birthday cake. 🎂🎁🍾🤓 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
airfixpeter Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) Something to get my teeth into Edited February 9, 2021 by airfixpeter 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackroadkill Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Mr T said: today is my birthday Happy birthday, Mr T! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duncan B Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 Last week I happened to mention on Facebook that I wish I'd kept a Wingnut Wings Bristol Fighter for myself when I had the chance. Having seen my post a customer of mine contacted me to say he had one I could have at a very reasonable price. I am now the very happy owner of a WnW Bristol Fighter, all parts still sealed in their poly bags with HGW seatbelts and paint mask in the box too. Don't ask me when I'll pluck up the courage to build it though! Duncan B 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kay Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 New squirty wotsit. I am waiting while the box rises from somewhere around -20°C to near room temperature. (The UK is suffering a seasonal bout of freezing weather, and the Royal Mail van was obviously a bit chilly.) 13 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mozzy19 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I ordered some AK pigments for my Sherman build and somehow this ended up in the same package Sean 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I've needed these since 1989, and they came in the post today! Maybe I should have ordered them sooner. Cheers, Bill 5 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colin Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 21 minutes ago, Navy Bird said: Cheers, Bill One of the best things I have purchased, especially as the new Tamiya LP paints seem to glue the tops on like Gunze if you forget to wipe the jar lip 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 27 minutes ago, Navy Bird said: I've needed these since 1989, and they came in the post today! Maybe I should have ordered them sooner. Cheers, Bill Daft question Bill, but what's the blue one? Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 3 minutes ago, keefr22 said: Daft question Bill, but what's the blue one? Keith Daft answer, Keith. The Yellow one is Mr. Cap Opener, the Blue one is Mr. Hold Onto The Bottle Whilst You Use The Yellow One. Cheers, Bill 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Ta Bill, I've got a yellow one somewhere but it must be an obsolete model as I didn't get the new fangled blue bit - have to hold the bottle with me old fingers! k 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navy Bird Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 Just now, keefr22 said: Ta Bill, I've got a yellow one somewhere but it must be an obsolete model as I didn't get the new fangled blue bit - have to hold the bottle with me old fingers! k They came as a set. Good thing I didn't get it back in 1989, or I wouldn't have the blue one! Cheers, Bill 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corsairfoxfouruncle Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 16 hours ago, Duncan B said: Don't ask me when I'll pluck up the courage to build it though! I did the same last year and was rewarded with an Albatros V by my daughter. Now to figure out how to rig and someday I’ll build the darn thing. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJP Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 5 hours ago, Navy Bird said: I've needed these since 1989, and they came in the post today! Maybe I should have ordered them sooner. Cheers, Bill Very nice - make my multigrips look a bit heavy handed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luis pacheco Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Brexit = no VAT 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Bagged myself another Sherman off ebay. This time it's a Dragon M4A4 'Tulip' This one has great stonking Typhoon rockets on the turret! It's one of Dragons older kits from around 1995 i think. I've got plenty of spares from their later kits to hoprfully bring it up to scratch! Right im now off to speak with my 'sponsor' at Shermans Anonymous! Regards, Steve 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Cat food, spring onions and nail varnish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatfingers Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 55 minutes ago, Max Headroom said: Cat food, spring onions and nail varnish Blimey... thats a right tea your having! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mancunian airman Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 New release from Gecko, of which I have never built any before, it will join my fleet of RAF vehicle for my Lancaster diorama . . . 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnT Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 Something I’ve been waiting a long time for. Just ordered a 1/32 Gloster Gauntlet from Silver Wings which is a belated Christmas pressie from Mrs T. Can’t wait till it arrives. They said it was on their like to do one day list around several years ago. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shorty84 Posted February 12, 2021 Share Posted February 12, 2021 (edited) Well, due to staying at home for most of the time I took the chance to buy a few things I wanted for a long time. In November last year I decided to treat myself with some books. As Brexit was near and the VAT chaos already looming I decided it was a good time to order some books from Britain. First purchase where a few titles from Helion which cover some lesser known conflicts. They had their Black Friday sale too at the time, so in the end 17 different titles went into the basket. Then I treated myself with this for my Birthday. This book covers the development of the high-power piston engines of the major Powers of WW2. While a lot is written about the machines we build, their "hearts" are rarely covered in such detail. So if you are interested in their development and secret intelligence work carried out by both Britain and Germany to build the most powerful engines, this book is for you. A serendipitous find at my local bookshop. And finally some kits and photoetched grids That's it, last year's travel budget transformed into modelling stuff Edited February 12, 2021 by Shorty84 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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