John Symmons Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 It's all John's fault - I've gone a brought the Airfix 1/72 05281a RAF Rescue Launch 😉 OOOOH! Whoooopy! Now this should be fun. Remember we dpo this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Bottle of Tamiya grey primer and thinners. Also finally brought home the Revell 1/96 scale Cutty Sark. I tried the sistership way back in the 1961 and never finished it. I think my mother finally gave it to the milk-man. Those white ribbs (Devils) scared me for life (No masking tape back then.) Hopefully I'll do a better job of this kit.Remember we do this for fun John the PomIt's all John's fault - I've gone a brought the Airfix 1/72 05281a RAF Rescue Launch 😉Well, based on mine (original tool date, but red box), there's one easy impovement. Ignore the oval cabin windows and use Clearfix after painting but before adding the shrapnel pads if using. You get easier painting and a better looking model. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Thanks Paws for that tip, as every time I see the lainch in my stash it gets nearer to the work table. Went to buy some Vallejo primer at my not too LMS and ended up in a new hobby shop across the road and saw they had a selection of Zvezda figure sets. and they were cheap. I'd made three of these previously, all in soft plastic and wasn't expecting much from them as they are basically game pieces; was I wrong, they made up into beautiful little set piece dioramas, and the fit was something to behold especially as they are push fit. Well; I came away with four kits, two Luftwaffer ground crew sets, a BMW motorcycle & side car set, & a Pak 40 with crew set and I'm going back for more. These new sets are now in the usual hard plastic so the parts can now be glued although they are still push fit. If you've never tried these little figure sets to yourself a favour and try one if you see them. Also brought 3 bottles of primer and 4 new colours to add to my paint library. Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 What scale are the figure sets John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padefc Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Swastika decal for Messerschmitt bf 110half dozen humbrol enamel sclear satin gloss hawker sea fury fb11 in 1:48 canopy masks for Messerschmitt an mustang p51dvintage boxed hawker hurricane series4 in 1:48 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted August 31, 2018 Share Posted August 31, 2018 Finally ..... found the Airfix 2018 Catalogue on the bookshop shelves. Bought myself a copy ....it will join my other 56 or so issues dating from 1962! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 1, 2018 Share Posted September 1, 2018 Hi Ratch What scale are the figure sets John? 1/72 scale And brought some more today including a superb German WW 1 infantry set and it was cheaper than the Airfix set. Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 @ Ratch and John Summons Yes those little diorama sets are lovely and a very varied selection. You only get between 4 and 6 figures per set but still well worth the money. I have a few sets myself and will probably be adding more to my collection! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jopres57 Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Just arrived this morning from Airfix; the Panther tank and all five WW1 figure sets from the 'Classics' series. I was really pleased to see that they had all been moulded in similar coloured plastics as the originals. Everything moulded in grey can be a bit of a pain sometimes. Having to brush paint white or yellow over a darker plastic can sometimes take four or five coats. Things were a lot easier in the days of kits like the old Sunderland, Catalina, Phantom and Buccaneer. Lets hope a bit of plastic colour variety can return in some more cases. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Not a kit but numerous sheets of plastic card of various thicknesses, 10A surgical blades, Balsa cement, bottles of semi gloss Lacquer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 5, 2018 Author Share Posted September 5, 2018 Finally ..... found the Airfix 2018 Catalogue on the bookshop shelves. Bought myself a copy ....it will join my other 56 or so issues dating from 1962! It's a bit late to be buying the Airfix 2018 Catalogue, isn't it? 2018 will be over before you know it and 2019 will be here, very soon. 🤔 😉 😆 😀 😎 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted September 5, 2018 Share Posted September 5, 2018 Just arrived dfirect from Airfix ......../media/tinymce_upload/224348ae35421ff36444eb50040ce608.jpgThe H.P. Victor K.2 Tanker! I dont think it'll be staying in my stash for long? Oh and I almost forgot, this arrived last week./media/tinymce_upload/5804cf4060bca91a8ffc44d12449ced8.jpgThe MPM Lockheed Hudson and Mask Set. It looks pretty good but I only got it whilst waiting for Airfix to give the Hudson the new tool treatment 😀 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 6, 2018 Share Posted September 6, 2018 Finally ..... found the Airfix 2018 Catalogue on the bookshop shelves. Bought myself a copy ....it will join my other 56 or so issues dating from 1962! It's a bit late to be buying the Airfix 2018 Catalogue, isn't it? 2018 will be over before you know it and 2019 will be here, very soon. 🤔 😉 😆 😀 😎 GNR-Gordon-4Some of us collect the catalogues Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StuartN Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Finally ..... found the Airfix 2018 Catalogue on the bookshop shelves. Bought myself a copy ....it will join my other 56 or so issues dating from 1962! It's a bit late to be buying the Airfix 2018 Catalogue, isn't it? 2018 will be over before you know it and 2019 will be here, very soon. 🤔 😉 😆 😀 😎 GNR-Gordon-4Some of us collect the cataloguesI only got the catalogue a month ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth ONeill Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Pocketbond catalogue (Well, I paid for the AWM it arrived with). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 @Ratch; Posted at 09:27:54 Thu, 6 Sep 2018 (UK time) It‘s funny how people collect things like catalogues! Apart from the year printed on the cover, it’s useless as a catalogue, but for a collector, it’s not. The only catalogues I collect are model railway catalogues. I don’t have any Airfix catalogues. 😳 😉 😆 😀 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr de Havilland Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Im going old school with a 80s Texan kit from a skip in Manchester Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 It's a bit late to be buying the Airfix 2018 Catalogue, isn't it? 2018 will be over before you know it and 2019 will be here, very soon. My wife often says I'm nuts ......... I have all the catalogues from 1962 to date barring one or two which I am still trying to buy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Same here Patrick - probably the same ones 😆 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 My wife often says I'm nuts ......... 😆 I have all the catalogues from 1962 to date barring one or two which I am still trying to buy! Try eBay. I reckon you will get the catalogues you need, there. GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toboldlygo Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 Houston we have a problem... I've just acquired the mighty Lego Saturn V!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 😆 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 7, 2018 Share Posted September 7, 2018 My wife often says I'm nuts ......... 😆 I have all the catalogues from 1962 to date barring one or two which I am still trying to buy! Try eBay. I reckon you will get the catalogues you need, there. GNR-Gordon-4The 1981 Catalogue doesn't come up very often, and when it does, it usually goes for £100+ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 7, 2018 Author Share Posted September 7, 2018 What?! 😮 £100.00 plus, for a lump of paper? To be percific, an out of date lump of paper! Just playing and joking, in this sentence. 😉 😆 😀 Why does it sell for so much money? Was it a limited edition catalogue, or something? GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jones1707820337 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 In Dublin for work last week, and dropped into (shameless plug) Mikes Models in the city centre. A lovely old fashioned model shop, with an eclectic mix of kits, including some older Airfix kits lurking in corners.I ended up with two Italeri kits: 1/48 AD-4W AEW Skyraider (including RN markings) and A6E Intruder, plus the Airfix/Humbrol "Front Line Fighters", a Tornado and a Jaguar, both in 1/48, plus paints etc. Not one I had ever seen before, and a snip at 30 Euros:/media/tinymce_upload/cd7db9e6061c403c290ce06be29ce043.jpgThen yesterday into my LMS for paints, resisting the temptation of the Silver Wings Walrus, and got persuaded to take the Revell Horten 229 in 1/72. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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