Latest Acquisitions - pt.3

[Stuart]

Stuart, you Da man!

Excellent acquisitions Stuart! And all loyal subjects of the Crown I might add

Thanks Carlos - they should be fun kits.

Someone's got to counter all these Shermans and Tigers!

[Stikpusher]

Hey now, the Sherman served under nearly all the Allied colors.

[Stuart]

Hey now, the Sherman served under nearly all the Allied colors.

And a cracking Tank it is - one of my favourites. I've built one already and have an 'Easy Eight' on the bench (somewhere) that I'm currently changing the periscopes on. I'd also really like to have a go at a British Firefly.

No all I mean is you don't seem to see a lot of British Tanks, asides from the odd Cromwell or similar being built on most forums. I can understand it in some ways, as most British tanks weren't very successful or sexy, but most of them certainly look interesting.

Maybe it's flying the flag, but WWII and Cold War Bristish AFV's are definitely my preferred subject, VERY Closely followed by the US. I can't think of a single US AFV from the same era's I don't like and won't build at some point. I was really annoyed last month as I was outbid for an original Tamiya M60 and M1 Abrams with the 105mm - both still very much on my want list.

[Stikpusher]

Hey now, the Sherman served under nearly all the Allied colors.

And a cracking Tank it is - one of my favourites. I've built one already and have an 'Easy Eight' on the bench (somewhere) that I'm currently changing the periscopes on. I'd also really like to have a go at a British Firefly.

No all I mean is you don't seem to see a lot of British Tanks, asides from the odd Cromwell or similar being built on most forums. I can understand it in some ways, as most British tanks weren't very successful or sexy, but most of them certainly look interesting.

Maybe it's flying the flag, but WWII and Cold War Bristish AFV's are definitely my preferred subject, VERY Closely followed by the US. I can't think of a single US AFV from the same era's I don't like and won't build at some point. I was really annoyed last month as I was outbid for an original Tamiya M60 and M1 Abrams with the 105mm - both still very much on my want list.

I’m with you on British Tanks Stuart. I’m tired of Panzers… But I do think that the Crusader was a very good looking tank. Particularly the early variants that had the sub turrets on the hull with a machine gun. Too bad that it had such automotive/mechanical problems that needed to be resolved. And you can never go wrong with a Matilda, the “Queen of the Desert”.

At least now, companies like Takom and Gecko are slowly filling the lack of British WWII, Cold War, and current vehicles in 1/35. Keep your eyes open for those to fill your collection theme. And even Airfix is getting into the game lately.

[Stuart]

I’m with you on British Tanks Stuart. I’m tired of Panzers… But I do think that the Crusader was a very good looking tank. Particularly the early variants that had the sub turrets on the hull with a machine gun. Too bad that it had such automotive/mechanical problems that needed to be resolved. And you can never go wrong with a Matilda, the “Queen of the Desert”.

At least now, companies like Takom and Gecko are slowly filling the lack of British WWII, Cold War, and current vehicles in 1/35. Keep your eyes open for those to fill your collection theme. And even Airfix is getting into the game lately.

I do like the Crusader - that's on my 'want' list as well! I do however have a Matilda. I'm looking forward to building that as apparently its a nice kit.

Gecko are doing some really nice kits. I do have a soft spot for armoured cars and I'd love one of their Damilers. I have heard it's a challanging build though so I've picked one of their Landrovers first to get to grips with their kits. I also have my eye on a Takom Chieftain. Also Amusing Hobby do a really nice Conqueror.

So many kits - not enough time LOL!

[Medicman71]

Went to my LHS to meet up with a friend. They were having a 10% off sale today. Picked up some of the new AK Playmakers markers, Dspaie markers, some Extreme Metal paints and a rechargeable Dspaie rotary tool.

[keavdog]

I got my bonus in April. This was a pre-lease coupled with tariff shipping slow downs but it's here! I did their (TECHING) 5 cylinder radial engine last year and it was a joy. This is more like putting together an R/C plane/car - no painting, screw together and oil included. Still a model Also - I'm not fully up to speed on turboshaft engines so maybe learn something. And I'll build my Blackhawk and Apache to sit next to it.



Packaging and manual are just fantastic

[tempestjohnny]

Looks like that will be a fun build.

[Stuart]

Cool!

[LyleW]

for birthday (Late June) and Father's Day...









along with some paint and Montex masks for the Devastaror.