Latest Acquisitions (2019)

[boatman]

HI Dave W I see you got a Haynes manual there I see the gent had passed away the other day in the paper but I was amazed to see that he done a manual on woman. hope no one takes offence as none intended
chris

[Guest]

This arrived in the post today.
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[boatman]

HI Ralph looks a nice battle wagon at that scale how big will she be an Rodney an nelson always been a fav of mine as all the fire power on the bow wow must have bein a big boomer when she let rip an what size main guns did she have ? an will look forward to the build
chris

[Guest]

at that scale how big will she be

About 31 cm long — the real ship was 216.5 m.

what size main guns did she have ?

Nine of these:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BL_16-inch_Mk_I_naval_gun

[boatman]

About 31 cm long — the real ship was 216.5 m.


Nine of these:
https:tongue-out3:/en.wikipedia.org/...Mk_I_naval_gun

thanks for info an link Jakko had a look cheers

[Neil Merryweather]

Since most of my time is sculpting I am not buying many models to my 'latest aquisition' contribution is this:

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I bought it as an audio book - I am listening to it while modelling!

Good choice Peter,
this is one of the best books on the war as whole, his overview is very clear.
When you have finished this I would heartily recommend any of his others.
Enjoy!
Neil

[martin9428]

Working on the Big T now. followed by the Mustang

[Jon Heptonstall]

Early birthday present from an old mate.

[JR]

Working on the Big T now. followed by the Mustang

Martin .
Hope you will blog those , esp the Model T .
John .

[martin9428]

John, where would be the right sub-forum to place a build log?

[JR]

Hi Scott.
The Civilian Vehicels Under Construction would be the place .
Head to forums above recent posts. It's quite a way down the page .
John.

[Si Benson]

Early birthday present from an old mate.
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Hi Jon,
Wouldn’t mind seeing a few more pictures when your ready

[peterairfix]

Just back from a toy fair and came home with these three for less than £50

[martin9428]

Sweat, I see a truck in my future

[Guest]

Cool, a Matchbox Seasprite … I always liked that one, both the model and the looks of the real one.