Bridlington & Wolds Scale Model Club Forum
General Category => General Discussion => Topic started by: Wizzel on May 07, 2020, 01:50:57 PM
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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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Looking forward to seeing how you go with your new toys.
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Me too.
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Come on, get playing with the toys.
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I want to see a nice winter Diorama from you now. Youve got the gear, have you the idea?
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No such thing as "cheating" in this game, if it floats your boat then it's OK.
Haddock.
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Sounds comprehensive! Ive used the DeLuxe Materials stuff before, which was quite good.
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My latest addition to the stash has just arrived.
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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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I'm not that quick. I have three others on the go at the moment.
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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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Don't underestimate yourself Zak - it would be 5o'clock at the latest.
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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.....
Bigkev
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I look forward to this, give it your best.
Haddock.
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Roden! Good luck with the decals!
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Roden! Good luck with the decals!
I have always found then thin and they break up easily, on some of their kits.
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Hi Red Lancer,
Judging by the comments on the Web, you may be right. Luckily on this model there are very few to place. I think I have enough spare decals in my spares box to replace them.
Cheers,
Bigkev
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Good luck Kevin.
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If Roden aircraft kits are anything like their vehicles then you're in for some fun/challenges.
Latest additions to my stash are the Fa 225, a DFS glider with rotor instead of wings which was used operationally. Then two 'What-if's' The Boulton Paul P.100 which I've been after for a while and finally tracked down and lastly the EMW A9. This was a planned manned V2 to use against Continental America. I'm considering building the A10 initial stage but that's another story (perhaps!!!!)
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Looks like an interesting set of models Chris
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I've had these for a while but the Battle of Britain side-tracked me.
In fact it still has.
Maybe one day.
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If the lockdown goes on for another 12 months how many people will have emptied the stash and how many (mentioning NO NAMES ) will only have used about 10% of the stash ??????????
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Another new toy for when I need four hands.
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If the lockdown goes on for another 12 months how many people will have emptied the stash and how many (mentioning NO NAMES ) will only have used about 10% of the stash ??????????
Whose that then Martin?
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Another new toy for when I need four hands.
A useful tool.
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Another new toy for when I need four hands.
Well I use an Octopus, if one is available at Sea-World......Ho,ho,ho.
Bigkev
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No further comment is necessary.
Haddock.
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As the poor relative I just use cocktail sticks and blue tack :(
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As the poor relative I just use cocktail sticks and blue tack :(
Upgrade young Chris, Upgrade...
Sell off the wife, an option???
Bigkev
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Guess who's just gone on the crocheted mask list. Free mask for Mr Dolman!!!!