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Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 4:58 pm
by Stuart
LyleW wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 5:34 pm
Stuart, you Da man!
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Thu May 22, 2025 6:44 pm
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!
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Fri May 23, 2025 6:46 pm
by Stikpusher
Hey now, the Sherman served under nearly all the Allied colors.
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 12:52 am
by Stuart
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:46 pm
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.
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 9:50 am
by Stikpusher
Stuart wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 12:52 am
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Fri May 23, 2025 6:46 pm
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.
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 9:57 am
by Stuart
Stikpusher wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 9:50 am
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!
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 6:31 pm
by 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.
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Sat May 24, 2025 8:16 pm
by 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
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Sun May 25, 2025 4:15 am
by tempestjohnny
Looks like that will be a fun build.
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Mon May 26, 2025 4:05 pm
by Stuart
Cool!
Re: Latest Acquisitions - pt.3
Posted: Tue May 27, 2025 8:47 am
by LyleW
