What the postman brought today ....
Merlin
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Posted: Friday, January 21, 2011 - 05:34 AM UTC
Hi again
A great new guide to building the Wingnut Wings Gotha arrived from Albatros Productions! I'll get cracking reviewing it, but suffice to say I think it will be essential reading for anyone tackling the kit - or the Hippo 1:48 Gotha for that matter:
I picked this up today at my local model shop:
It looks a neat kit and has some interesting features, but I'm looking forward to the Spitfire experts getting to grips with it, dimensions-wise, because the nose is very different from the old Aircraft Modelling International quarterscale plans of the Mk. XII, and about 2.5mm shorter than the Aeroclub converversion...
All the best
Rowan
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Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2011 - 04:29 AM UTC
my new kit.
Mark
Germany
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Posted: Monday, January 24, 2011 - 05:43 AM UTC
Hi all
I got quite a fw things over the past week, but I put most of it away an so I just show the latest stuff:
(Hauler conversion for the "Railway Steyr" and Steyr 1500 from the Tamiya sale at HLJ)
Three sets of the Pheon Models Decals for the Eduard Oeffag:
Pictures at Britmodelermore on the way ...
all the best
Steffen
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Moselle, France
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Posted: Wednesday, February 02, 2011 - 09:55 PM UTC
Hi all,
That's what I've got today...
I couldn't resist purchasing at least one of the new WNW kits. I chose the H-B W.29 because I didn't had one in my collection and because there is no rigging to do on this aircraft, like the Junkers J1. The Renard book is about a very interesting Belgian WWII fighter prototype.
Jean-Luc
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Thursday, February 03, 2011 - 01:29 PM UTC
Quoted Text
Hi all,
That's what I've got today...
I couldn't resist purchasing at least one of the new WNW kits. I chose the H-B W.29 because I didn't had one in my collection and because there is no rigging to do on this aircraft, like the Junkers J1. The Renard book is about a very interesting Belgian WWII fighter prototype.
Jean-Luc
Nice haul Jean-Luc !
I pick up a new airbrush ...
Paasche TG-3F with 3 different spray heads and the new Over the Front Vol 25 no 4 Winter 2010 which was late coming out .
Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
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Posted: Friday, February 04, 2011 - 04:29 AM UTC
Recievd today.
Mark
Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, February 05, 2011 - 04:19 AM UTC
Hi there
Hot off the press today from SAM Publications is this new book on the Corsair:
I've only had a chance for a quick browse, but it's already looking excellent. Full review to follow soon.
All the best
Rowan
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As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
Alberta, Canada
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Posted: Monday, February 07, 2011 - 03:45 AM UTC
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Hi there
Hot off the press today from SAM Publications is this new book on the Corsair:
I've only had a chance for a quick browse, but it's already looking excellent. Full review to follow soon.
All the best
Rowan
Very nice Rowan
ILook forward to your review on this title
Scotland, United Kingdom
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Posted: Thursday, February 17, 2011 - 04:15 AM UTC
Postie has been busy down our way.
RVHP Avro Tutor for my Irish air corp collection
Lindberg Hawker Fury for the Sydney Camm campaign
Irish roundels. SAMI 1981! look in really good nick and register.
Dunno why I bought this. Always wanted one
And Potez 540 for my SCW collection
Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 12:35 AM UTC
Hi again
OK - not from Postie, but a little treat to myself from the LHS:
Incredibly good value at under £20, but sadly (if predictably) moulded in horrid red styrene.
All the best
Rowan
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As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
betheyn
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Posted: Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 06:56 AM UTC
Hi Rowan,
Great minds think alike, I have picked up one from the Yeovilton model show, for £18, how are Revell making any money (not that I'm complaining).
Andy
It's not the same, better, but not the same...
litespeed
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Posted: Saturday, February 19, 2011 - 07:37 AM UTC
I'm still waiting for mine
All the best.
tim
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Posted: Wednesday, March 02, 2011 - 12:32 PM UTC
My newest addition to the stash ................
Revells F-16 Mlu Tigermeet 09 1/72
Attica, Greece / Ελλάδα
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Posted: Thursday, March 03, 2011 - 09:04 AM UTC
Moselle, France
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Posted: Thursday, March 03, 2011 - 09:23 PM UTC
Hi all,
This is what I've received recently...
The book I've purchased for the ZM Ta 152 kit and the Fire Engine will be a nice color touch in every Russian WWII diorama.
Jean-Luc
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
Germany
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Posted: Friday, March 04, 2011 - 01:34 AM UTC
What a coincidence ... I got that book too on Wednesday. Bought it for the HB Ta 152C that I'll review soon.
Also I got my Hs 126 exterior set finally yesterday and Karayas Halberstadt Cl.IV (Rol.).
all the best
Steffen
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Merlin
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Posted: Saturday, March 05, 2011 - 12:51 AM UTC
Hi Jean-Luc and Steffen
It's a gorgeous book - I think you'll find it really useful.
I really like the look of the little fire engine. I might treat myself to that for my birthday this month.
As for Postie's latest delivery to Castle Aeroscale, it's a case of "Curiouser and curiouser!" as Alice in Wonderland might say:
The package is from CB Model Products, so something tells me there's another of Chad Bowser's ingenious tools lurking inside.
All the best
Rowan
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As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
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Posted: Sunday, March 06, 2011 - 08:21 PM UTC
Maybe not quite from the postman but it's a sample from Tenzan provided to me on the festival in Bytom for the review on Aeroscale. I hope to get it done as soon as possible. Although it's a 1:72 scale the model has surprisingly high wingspan... First impression: positive.
Merlin
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Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 05:20 AM UTC
Hi Michal
That's a really interesting looking kit! I look forward to reading your review.
Postie called at Castle Aeroscale today with a couple of really nice items courtesy of Eagle Editions:
I'll get on with the reviews as soon as I can.
All the best
Rowan
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As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
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Posted: Tuesday, March 08, 2011 - 10:14 AM UTC
This arrived courtesy of Jean-Luc, that he picked up at this years Nurnburg Toy Fair.
Review will be finished soon
Modellers Creed: This is my toolbox. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My toolbox is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My toolbox, without me, is useless. Without my toolbox, I am useless.
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Posted: Wednesday, March 16, 2011 - 08:41 AM UTC
Did you know it is Miguary???
well, I got my first Eduard MiG-21MF kit today (thanks to Jan Z., the subscriber special still to come) as well as some PE for Typhoon Twinseater some masks and Brassin for the MiG-21 .... cool kit btw, but I am sure you have read Jean-Lucs review. No pix as I drove down to Ettlingen today to prepare my move tomorrow and friday
all the best
Steffen
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Merlin
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Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 05:00 AM UTC
Hi again
Two nice packages from Postie today. The latest samples courtesy of Albatros Productions:
and the first of my birthday presents (this one's from my brother)
More goodies are on the way - and the cover of Windsock is a clue what one of them is.
Talk about excellent timing!
All the best
Rowan
BEWARE OF THE FEW...
As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
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Posted: Thursday, March 17, 2011 - 08:49 PM UTC
Hi Rowan
not knowing when exactly your b-day is (I forget such things easily), I wish you all the best ... live long and prosper!
My guess you'll get Fly's 48 scale Roland
(hmm, think I am biased)
BTW did I mention it's
Miguary 
Today I got my loooong awaited subscriber edition of Eduards MiG and one overtrees box. Think I will put the silver boxing on my small collectors pile and the others to my large "planning to build" pile ... talk about sheds for model kits
Hope I can setup my flat soon so I have some spare motivation for modelling such projects.
all the best
Steffen
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Merlin
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2011 - 05:44 AM UTC
Many thanks Steffen
Wow! That little lot should keep you busy.
Miguary 17th was the big day for me.
All the best
Rowan
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As I grow older, I regret to say that a detestable habit of thinking seems to be getting a hold of me. - H. Rider Haggard
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Posted: Friday, March 18, 2011 - 09:50 AM UTC
Hi Rowan,
Quoted Text
Miguary 17th was the big day for me.
Damn, I've missed it...
Joyeux Anniversaire Rowan!
Jean-Luc
Better think one hour and build five minutes...
Than think five minutes and build an hour!
