David Jones1707820337 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 The Bay of Fleas kindly gave me a voucher, so I splashed it on the Kitty Hawk Models OS2U Kingfisher in 1/32 plus the Big-Ed upgrade set. Unfortunately some cash was involved too....Now for it to wend its way around most of the world to me. The kit comes with a British colour scheme and decals - it says RAF, but I presume RN, since they were the only operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 The Bay of Fleas; Is this a user on the Airfix Forum, Ossian? GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 @ GNR-4-Gordon A play on words, I think he means eBay/Evil Bay! But I was wondering how he gets vouchers as I use that site regularly as a buyer and seller and I've never been offered vouchers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 Oh, I get it now. eBay, of course! 🤔 😆 😀 I am reguar user of eBay too, as buyer and as a seller and I have never been offered / given vouchers either. GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jones1707820337 Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 2018 Yes, e(vil)Bay - I thought FleaBay, and variations thereof, was a recognised alternative.I havent had vouchers before, but they suddenly sent me £15 off if I spent over £50, so far be it for me to argue. I think it was because I looked, placed some buy-it-now items in my basket, and then didnt complete the purchase. With the right encouragement, I did! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 9, 2018 Author Share Posted September 9, 2018 I will have to try that one day. How long were the items in the basket for? I guess the items that were in your basket were new, from business sellers? GNR-Gorrdon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 9, 2018 Share Posted September 9, 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 To be percific, an out of date lump of paper!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-4Only a few were published before Airfix went into liquidation and were bought out by General Mills/Palitoy. They are comparable with rocking horse droppings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 10, 2018 Author Share Posted September 10, 2018 @Ratch; Posted at 00:53:18 Mon, 10 Sep 2018 (UK time) Ah. That explains why that particular Airfix catalogue is rare. GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 10, 2018 Share Posted September 10, 2018 Trumpeter Fw 200c-4, and today heard that a new mdel shop had the 1/72 Academy Opel Blitz in both early & late cab versions so I had to go & check it out, also came away with the 1/72 Blitz & Itateri battlefield building set and the 1/72 Opel Blitz ambulance. I'M building up quite an array of blitz's at the moment & it all started with the Airfix Pak 40 with an Opel Blitz truck. Also treated myself to an O sable brush I almost choked at the price of R 225, A normal sythentic (nylon) one that size is about R 15. Still you can't beat quality as I find the synthetic brushes soon loose there point. Remember we do this for fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 11, 2018 Author Share Posted September 11, 2018 JS, you missed the ‘John the Pom’, bit! 😉 😆 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dabhand Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 I've picked up via eBay a number of older kits that'll initially get stashed away:Matchbox Prowler - like the simplicity of Matchbox kits, and this one seems to be so. Overly prominent engraved panel lines adorn the exterior, but that's never bothered me. Transfers look unusable, but Matchbox examples are very resiliant and haven't let me down yet!Airfix Mystere - never got this as a kid, saw a few come up on eBay, and waiting for the first few to approach their auction deadline, got it cheaper than I'd planned for. Nice and solid, simple kit. Transfers appear unusable, but I've coaxed many worse examples into use!Hasegawa Cougar - good surface detail even if the panel lines are raised. Not a problem with Hasegawa kits as the fit is generally very good which cuts done on aggressive sanding. Like the Mystere, three came up and I waited for the first two to near close of bidding before making an offer.Revell Tornado F3 (1/48) - I'd read that this was a good kit and having the GR4 decided to buy the F3. Quite a number on offer, and I got mine at a good price. Like the GR4, this looks an impressive kit but assembly will be testing I'm sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Symmons Posted September 11, 2018 Share Posted September 11, 2018 JS, you missed the ‘John the Pom’, bit! 😉 😆 Whoooops! Old age finally settling in. Thanks Gordon. Remember we do this for fun John the Pom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 12, 2018 Share Posted September 12, 2018 Of course, you could make it your signature, then you'd never need to type it again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 12, 2018 Author Share Posted September 12, 2018 You are very welcome, JS. 😀 😆 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padefc Posted September 14, 2018 Share Posted September 14, 2018 Focke-wulf fw190d 1/72 1976 series 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 15, 2018 Author Share Posted September 15, 2018 Cool! 😎 Great purchase. 😉 😀 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Jones1707820337 Posted September 15, 2018 Share Posted September 15, 2018 Glasgow this week (yes, I do get around) and dropped into Scott's Models for a chat (never got the promised cup of tea, though) and ended up with a riveting wheel set - long absent from my toolbox) and the new-tool Revell Beaufighter TF.X in 1/48. It will look good next to the Airfix Blenheim when that appears. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kavanagh Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 When in Hannants it is considered rude not to purchase. Sadly, unable to share the right format pic right now. =o Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather Kavanagh Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 /media/tinymce_upload/d858b66d2b7558e47631541c74e7f088.jpg That's better. 1940 gets more planes to play with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sailorman Posted September 16, 2018 Share Posted September 16, 2018 Just bought myself 10 mahogany bases for my ships. I ordered them from a carpenter. They are different sizes to fit the ships.......The models look so much better when mounted properly. Sorry about the poor quality pic./media/tinymce_upload/2d3c81171aa6d49a7cb1a55fa1853ea3.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ratch Posted September 17, 2018 Share Posted September 17, 2018 These arrived todayhttp://pic100.picturetrail.com/VOL761/13303934/24810884/414003880.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogsbody Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 /media/tinymce_upload/aa1cf19683f884141b3043a8b2e825f9.jpg/media/tinymce_upload/c677a0e2080fda6332ba80a7892084d1.jpg My latest Airfix acquistions: Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T2B Posted September 19, 2018 Share Posted September 19, 2018 @ dogsbody A nice selection. The Whitley is a superb kit, I have build the Mk.V and recently acquired the GR Mk.VII! And don't forget to post some pics as you build them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NWR-Gordon-4 Posted September 19, 2018 Author Share Posted September 19, 2018 Nice recent purchases, everyone! 😉 😀 GNR-Gordon-4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rafale Posted September 26, 2018 Share Posted September 26, 2018 My latest Airfix acquisitions are the Bristol Beaufighter and the Grumman Wildcat in 1/72 scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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