Model kit Building (Hobby Thread)

[GrecianLez]

Hahaha.. Good spot.. damn autocorrect..

Busy.. ebay has gone mental over lockdown..

 

[ramone]

Lez , I picked up what I thought was a proper kit of a Spitfire recently at Lidls for a few quid for my daughter to build … 10 minutes later she walked out of her bedroom saying it was finished ! Didn't realise it was a snap tight Lego effect but where it snapped together was the camo colouring along the wings/ fuselage !
Quite heavy for what it was tbh and I reckon with a bit of superglue and light sanding to get rid of any join marks you wouldn't know it from a proper kit.

Didn't think about you when I was doing the Glider beforehand I could have ordered some decals.

 

[GrecianLez]

Lez , I picked up what I thought was a proper kit of a Spitfire recently at Lidls for a few quid for my daughter to build … 10 minutes later she walked out of her bedroom saying it was finished ! Didn't realise it was a snap tight Lego effect but where it snapped together was the camo colouring along the wings/ fuselage !
Quite heavy for what it was tbh and I reckon with a bit of superglue and light sanding to get rid of any join marks you wouldn't know it from a proper kit.

Didn't think about you when I was doing the Glider beforehand I could have ordered some decals.

The quick builds are fantastic.. I did a video of the new TT coupe they released.. I buy them for friends as they look great..

 

[GrecianLez]

My Airfix member pack arrived today.. so I can now put the flying hours in for a new model..

 

[GJW]

When I went to Tank Fest at Bovington a few years ago there were a lot of 1/6 model tanks being shown by enthusiasts. A very expensive hobby, £3-£4K per tank kit. Does the engine sounds as well. A different world. Great to watch but I wouldn’t have the money or patience to do this.

1:6 scale M3 Lee/ Grant tank kit - all metal | Armortek

Armortek's 1:6 M3 Lee and M3 Grant tank all metal kit is 94cm long and 44cm wide. With optional additions it can be remote control enabled with motion, sound, turret turn and more. Worldwide shipping.

www.armortek.co.uk

 

[GrecianLez]

When I went to Tank Fest at Bovington a few years ago there were a lot of 1/6 model tanks being shown by enthusiasts. A very expensive hobby, £3-£4K per tank kit. Does the engine sounds as well. A different world. Great to watch but I wouldn’t have the money or patience to do this.

1:6 scale M3 Lee/ Grant tank kit - all metal | Armortek

Armortek's 1:6 M3 Lee and M3 Grant tank all metal kit is 94cm long and 44cm wide. With optional additions it can be remote control enabled with motion, sound, turret turn and more. Worldwide shipping.

www.armortek.co.uk

That is class.. im always amazed at the detail and effort put into scale models by modellers.. I saw a submarine once at a show and it dived to the bottom of this tank, it had a camera and a Diesel engine in it that ran all the electrics.. it was was fantastic.. the bloke spent thousands on it.. mind you that Concorde they built a few years back cost 100 grand to get in the air before it crashed.. outstanding

 

[ramone]

I see the other model shop in Exeter is closing https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/end-line-exeters-last-surviving-4313609#:~:text=Exeter's last surviving model railway shop has reached,August 1 unless a buyer can be found.

Although the majority was trains it was good for plastic bits and some paints

 

[GrecianLez]

Sadly that Grant Imarhara died

Adam Savage on his tested YT channel was taking about his loss..

some fantastic stories of him, especially in developing the baby Yoda in the latest Star Wars universe series..

A huge loss IN the model making world.. some of his models were amazing

 

[GJW]

The Model Shop at Youings in Barnstaple is still going strong. I used to go here as a kid to get Airfix models.

Models and Kits Barnstaple - Youings

For models and kits from train sets to model cars, aircraft kits to military models, including brands Airfix and Zvezda visit Youings of Barnstaple

www.youingsbarnstaple.co.uk

 

[Colesman Ballz]

The Model Shop at Youings in Barnstaple is still going strong. I used to go here as a kid to get Airfix models.

Models and Kits Barnstaple - Youings

For models and kits from train sets to model cars, aircraft kits to military models, including brands Airfix and Zvezda visit Youings of Barnstaple

www.youingsbarnstaple.co.uk

That looks an incredible shop, with an eclectic range of products. Seemingly you cannot only buy your models there , but a pipe and tobacco for smoking while you build them, fine belgian chocolates to keep "her indoors" happy, sweets for the kids, and even fancy dress if you fancy a party !

What really blows me away is the photos of the friendly staff who will be serving you, the likes of Helen Mirren, Julie Waters, Surrane Jones etc ! I guess Covid 19 has hit the acting profession really hard too ! Don't forget your autograph books on your next visit folks !