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New Toys
« on: May 07, 2020, 01:50:57 PM »
Hello all,

As my working from home situation looks set to continue until at least September and in anticipation of getting some more modelling done with all this free time, I ordered a few things other than kits which will hopefully help and inspire me.

Firstly a Hold and Fold etched brass tool called "The Bug".  I have neither the experience, the Swan Morton handles nor the confidence to "Haddock it" and make it up as I go along so have done what he may consider "cheating" and bought a little something to help me in what will be my next project after the Lavochkin diorama - which is a few bits of painting away from being finished.  The Bug is 2 1/2" by 2" and is quite a neat looking little thing.  I shall let you know of my thoughts when I use it.

My other treat was the Krycell Precision Ice and Snow kit.  As you know I am fond of putting my finished model in some sort of setting and my planned project after the project following the Lavochkin diorama will require this stuff.  I've followed their youtube videos for a while and this stuff really does look impressive.  The complete kit I bought contains 2 x 150 bags of snow powder (you can mix and match from a selection of fine for smaller scales, extra for larger scales and ultra which adds extra glisten to all scales), 1 x 60g Insta Sno', 1 x camouflage paint, 1 x 50 ml ice wash, 1 x 100ml adhesive, a 700 micron sieve and instructions for use.

I hope I can stay motivated enough to actually use the stuff but more importantly, the much bigger challenge, can I do it justice?  Well, if not I'll just knock up another kit and try again - after all, it's only plastic innit!
 

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Re: New Toys
« Reply #1 on: May 07, 2020, 02:45:55 PM »
Looking forward to seeing how you go with your new toys.
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #2 on: May 07, 2020, 03:03:16 PM »
Me too.
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #3 on: May 07, 2020, 03:27:59 PM »
Come on, get playing with the toys.
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #4 on: May 07, 2020, 05:55:42 PM »
I want to see a nice winter Diorama from you now. Youve got the gear, have you the idea?

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Re: New Toys
« Reply #5 on: May 08, 2020, 08:42:26 AM »
No such thing as "cheating" in this game, if it floats your boat then it's OK.
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #6 on: May 08, 2020, 01:27:26 PM »
Sounds comprehensive! Ive used the DeLuxe Materials stuff before, which was quite good.

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Re: New Toys
« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2020, 10:42:14 AM »
My latest addition to the stash has just arrived.
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2020, 12:48:20 PM »
When will it be finished ??? - if it was Zaks it would be finished and in a diorama by about 4o'clock tonight -HoHoHo
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #9 on: May 11, 2020, 01:35:05 PM »
I'm not that quick. I have three others on the go at the moment.
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #10 on: May 11, 2020, 01:35:36 PM »
When will it be finished ??? - if it was Zaks it would be finished and in a diorama by about 4o'clock tonight -HoHoHo
Cheek, maybe midnight!
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #11 on: May 11, 2020, 02:00:31 PM »
Don't underestimate yourself Zak - it would be 5o'clock at the latest.
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #12 on: May 12, 2020, 08:40:24 PM »
Hi All,

Not exactly new, but this is my latest new toy, retrieved from the 'stash'
It is the Roden kit of the Riems FTB337 Lynx 'Bush Wars' to 1/32nd scale.
Wish me luck.....

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I hope my next is always better

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Re: New Toys
« Reply #13 on: May 13, 2020, 08:34:13 AM »
I look forward to this, give it your best.
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Re: New Toys
« Reply #14 on: May 13, 2020, 11:08:41 AM »
Roden! Good luck with the decals!