New Toys

[Wizzel]

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!

[MSea]

Looking forward to seeing how you go with your new toys.

[chriswil42]

Me too.

[zak]

Come on, get playing with the toys.

[Kiteman]

I want to see a nice winter Diorama from you now. Youve got the gear, have you the idea?

[Haddock]

No such thing as "cheating" in this game, if it floats your boat then it's OK.
Haddock.

[Red Lancer]

Sounds comprehensive! Ive used the DeLuxe Materials stuff before, which was quite good.

[chriswil42]

My latest addition to the stash has just arrived.

[MSea]

When will it be finished - if it was Zaks it would be finished and in a diorama by about 4o'clock tonight -HoHoHo

[chriswil42]

I'm not that quick. I have three others on the go at the moment.

[zak]

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!

[MSea]

Don't underestimate yourself Zak - it would be 5o'clock at the latest.

[Bigkev]

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

[Haddock]

I look forward to this, give it your best.
Haddock.

[Red Lancer]

Roden! Good luck with the decals!