Fnick Posted January 9 Posted January 9 6 hours ago, Stef N. said: 'm not going in there ever again You said that after the first time right? 🙃 4
othertales Posted January 9 Posted January 9 8 hours ago, cmatthewbacon said: Oh, but you have to. The mathematically inclined among us want to know whether it’s £300 or £400 next time… No, no, no, no! It's not worth £300. You're supposed to argue, '300 for that?!? You must be mad!!!' to paraphrase 🙃
FridayAgain Posted January 9 Posted January 9 Two months ago I finally found one of my personal 'holy grail' kits on eBay which I'd been searching for for an extremely long time. Due to the Canada post strike happening pretty much as soon as I ordered it, I haven't seen it or heard any word about it. Well this morning it finally arrived, and I can't express how happy I am to finally have this kit in my stash. 12
Windy37 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Finally arrived from D ModelKits in Portugal today . I was getting a bit anxious as to its whereabouts , but , to be fair , the package is in very good condition . Maybe next time I won't order from abroad just before Christmas.... Gary. 11 1 1
SnøMotion Posted January 15 Posted January 15 15 minutes ago, Windy37 said: Finally arrived from D ModelKits in Portugal today . I was getting a bit anxious as to its whereabouts , but , to be fair , the package is in very good condition . Maybe next time I won't order from abroad just before Christmas.... Gary. Great kit, Gary! Look forward to seeing that built. Martin 1
Windy37 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 @SnøMotion once the weather gets better, I'll get back to spraying and the build will be on !! Gary 1
keefr22 Posted January 15 Posted January 15 Glad it finally got to you Gary - my latest order from Spotmodel apparently left Spain last Friday and hasn't been heard from since according to Royal Fail's tracking! Keith 1
Redstaff Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I ordered from Spotmodel a couple of weeks before Christmas and my stuff arrived a week later which surprised me 😲 I guess it's just a lottery when foreign post services and the Royal mail join forces 😅 Ian 2 1
keefr22 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 My last order from Spotmodel was here in 4 days, which I think is a record!! Keith 3
Windy37 Posted January 16 Posted January 16 I usually order from Spotmodels, but there was a black Friday deal on at D ModelKits and the Ascona and decals were cheaper than Spot and UK sellers . Free postage swung it , so I thought I'd try them . Unfortunately there was minimal information about the parcels whereabouts and e mails weren't responded too until after The Christmas Break . So I wasn't particularly impressed. But it's finally arrived safely. Whether I would use them again is another matter .... Gary . 2
mbdesignart Posted January 17 Posted January 17 A bit of an impulse buy only as it was on offer, but it will fit in with my other Ford rally cars. Thanks Keith for the Hannant's sale section mention. I have a crazy idea to build it on jack stands as in service. Having browsed @Windy37 WIP on this it may involve a bit of head scratching, if not banging it against a wall. Also the following was a definite impulse buy from Spotmodel. I quite fancied the Malcolm Wilson decal scheme but it was out of stock so I plumped for this. In hindsight I don't know why and now I've seen the decal sheet I doubt it will be used. The kit decals look far more impressive albeit requiring serious planning. Not sure when this will hit the bench as the shelf of doom is calling. 8
RossFMJ Posted January 17 Posted January 17 On 16/01/2025 at 08:55, Redstaff said: I ordered from Spotmodel a couple of weeks before Christmas and my stuff arrived a week later which surprised me 😲 I guess it's just a lottery when foreign post services and the Royal mail join forces 😅 Ian I ordered a couple or three items from Spotmodels on 16th December and His Majesty's Royal Mail got it on the 20th. I received a letter demanding I pay for His Majesty's upkeep on the 8th Jan. Finally Santa brung the following; I'm ashamed to say I mainly bought it so I could have two metal Bertone stickers for another poject and I won't be building this as an SVR either. 8
keefr22 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 On 15/01/2025 at 23:04, keefr22 said: my latest order from Spotmodel apparently left Spain last Friday and hasn't been heard from since according to Royal Fail's tracking! Annnndd - according to Royal Fail's tracking (when it works!) my Spotmodel order is still ''leaving Spain'' - after a week!! Keith 2
Windy37 Posted January 17 Posted January 17 @mbdesignart good idea to build the Fiesta on axle stands if only to show off the detail within those arches - its a shame to hide it all away. I remember it being a frustrating, but ultimately very rewarding kit to build. The D Mack colour scheme took some planning as well . I definitely wouldn't have wanted to attempt the box art Tanak scheme - the decals are fearsome just to look at , nevermind apply . More like a body wrap !! Gary. 1
keefr22 Posted January 18 Posted January 18 22 hours ago, Windy37 said: More like a body wrap !! Guess that's what they basically are - very realistic to real life! Keith 1
RossFMJ Posted January 20 Posted January 20 Oh dear, it appears to have happened again, mind you it came quicker from Hong Kong than the last one from Spain; 10
Windy37 Posted January 20 Posted January 20 Single seater kits aren't my cup of tea really, unless it's F3000 from back in the day . It was a series I found really interesting at the time . So when this appeared on the Bay , I snaffled it up for a reasonable price . Gary . 8
Spiny Posted January 20 Posted January 20 3 hours ago, RossFMJ said: Oh dear, it appears to have happened again, mind you it came quicker from Hong Kong than the last one from Spain; I take it that's the Fujimi version as I don't recognise the boxing? If it is, and you ever get the urge to build another LP400 I can highly recommend the Aoshima version, probably a candidate for the best kit I've built to date (it would be either that or Tamiya's Gullwing Merc). 1
RossFMJ Posted January 20 Posted January 20 26 minutes ago, Spiny said: I take it that's the Fujimi version as I don't recognise the boxing? If it is, and you ever get the urge to build another LP400 I can highly recommend the Aoshima version, probably a candidate for the best kit I've built to date (it would be either that or Tamiya's Gullwing Merc). Yes Spiny, it's the Fujimi version. Re your recommendation.......erm...oh dear; 1 9
Bengalensis Posted January 21 Posted January 21 What, me, problem? No, the stash was down to 14 or so... 1 14 1
cmatthewbacon Posted January 21 Posted January 21 5 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: What, me, problem? No, the stash was down to 14 or so... I presume you mean 14 or so A110s, not 14 in total? The latter would be dangerously low… best, M. 7
Pete in Lincs Posted January 21 Posted January 21 16 minutes ago, cmatthewbacon said: The latter would be dangerously low… Whichever, therapy is probably advisable 4
RossFMJ Posted January 21 Posted January 21 33 minutes ago, Bengalensis said: What, me, problem? No, the stash was down to 14 or so... 😮😯😮 At least there is some variation in my Lambo stock...........; ............and there are only 4 of them 2 7
Neddy Posted January 21 Posted January 21 2 hours ago, Bengalensis said: What, me, problem? No, the stash was down to 14 or so... I reckon Jörgen's trying to start his own one-make series, there's nearly a full grid there! 8 1
Bengalensis Posted January 21 Posted January 21 4 hours ago, cmatthewbacon said: I presume you mean 14 or so A110s, not 14 in total? The latter would be dangerously low… best, M. Yes, you know the answer... Actually I thought 14 Tamiya A110 was dangerously low... 😎 4 hours ago, Pete in Lincs said: Whichever, therapy is probably advisable Well, the last time I went into therapy I sent the therapist to emergency therapy in ten minutes... they don't want me anymore... 😬 4 hours ago, RossFMJ said: At least there is some variation in my Lambo stock...........; ............and there are only 4 of them It's a great start! But if you study Countach history thoroughly, I'm sure you can find a need for three or four more... 😁 2 hours ago, Neddy said: I reckon Jörgen's trying to start his own one-make series, there's nearly a full grid there! That would be THE one-make series 👍 Actually I'm planning world domination, but I'm not telling anyone... 🤫 5 1
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