Latest Acquisitions (2020)

[Mini Me]

Nice assortment of rolling stock.........even a couple of prehistoric stack packs!! Should add some interest! I'll look forward to seeing these go together in the future. Rick H. :thumb2:

[Tim Marlow]

Looks good Lee. They will come to life when you work your magic on them.

[Steve Brodie]

Nothing as exciting delivered to Race Towers as the above, but found some sable brushes in a set which should suit figure painting.

Think I have used this manufacture before, made in Germany. Not cheap by any means.

Some nice small handles and the brush heads look good.

I have some Da Vinci Maestro Kolinsky Sable Series 10 Rounds i use for figure painting and they are superb, hold their shape excellently, prefer them to my W&N brushes.

[Guest]

I have some Da Vinci Maestro Kolinsky Sable Series 10 Rounds i use for figure painting and they are superb, hold their shape excellently, prefer them to my W&N brushes.

Thanks Steve, comparing them today to the W&N I agree, love the shortness of the handle and the anti roll. They feel just right to hold.

[Guest]

Thanks John & team for the speedy delivery!

Just a few colours for upcoming builds, plus a first stab at pigments.

[Guest]

I come from a land Downunder ...

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Modellers crow then make blunders
Airbrush clogged while spraying umber
I'd better start, better start all over

(Apologies to Colin Hay)

[Guest]

More Special Hobby ...

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And courtesy of John's always top shelf service ...

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[stillp]

Some time ago I bought one of the Chinese clones of Optivisor, but couldn't get on with it. Yesterday I picked this up from Axminster Tools:

I can wear it over my normal bifocals, although I wouldn't want to for long periods. It comes with a headband as an option instead of the side arms, and the 5 lenses come in a robust case with a cleaning cloth included. It's much nicer to use than the Optivisor style, and the light is really useful. Cost a bit under £20.

Pete

[adt70hk]

Some time ago I bought one of the Chinese clones of Optivisor, but couldn't get on with it. Yesterday I picked this up from Axminster Tools:
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I can wear it over my normal bifocals, although I wouldn't want to for long periods. It comes with a headband as an option instead of the side arms, and the 5 lenses come in a robust case with a cleaning cloth included. It's much nicer to use than the Optivisor style, and the light is really useful. Cost a bit under £20.

Pete

Pete

Let me know how you get on with it. I've got a Chinese clone and although it's ok, I'm on the looking for something better for when it needs replacing.

ATB

Andrew

[Guest]

Some time ago I bought one of the Chinese clones of Optivisor, but couldn't get on with it. Yesterday I picked this up from Axminster Tools:
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I can wear it over my normal bifocals, although I wouldn't want to for long periods. It comes with a headband as an option instead of the side arms, and the 5 lenses come in a robust case with a cleaning cloth included. It's much nicer to use than the Optivisor style, and the light is really useful. Cost a bit under £20.

Pete

Love mine Pete.

[Tim Marlow]

I’ve got both of them. The Optivisor gives the best vision improvement, but that’s not surprising considering the difference in price. The lightcraft job is not as comfortable because I find it a little front heavy due to the lights. It is very useful away from the bench though, because the built in light can improve visibility when the ambient lighting is poor. I couldn’t get on with the spectacle arms however, the weight of the front end made the whole thing keep sliding down my nose. I therefore use mine exclusively with the headband. The optivisor is much superior for bench work though.

[Neil Merryweather]

I just found this on fleabay & took a punt. A new manufacturer to me .Seems like a good likeness and should be quick & easy to paint.
I watched a programme about him recently, and whilst I'm still not a fan he is very much a part of the BoB story
I'm up to my eyes in work at the moment but if I get time I will add him into the BoB group build.

[adt70hk]

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I just found this on fleabay & took a punt. A new manufacturer to me .Seems like a good likeness and should be quick & easy to paint.
I watched a programme about him recently, and whilst I'm still not a fan he is very much a part of the BoB story
I'm up to my eyes in work at the moment but if I get time I will add him into the BoB group build.

Neil

Can you remember what the programme was called?

I only ever read his biography in my teens. The one that was published just after the war. Obviously now I'm much the wiser and realise that it might not have been the completely balanced.

I'm sure I also remember seeing him on that golfing chat show 'A Round with Alliss"

ATB

Andrew

[Neil Merryweather]

Neil

Can you remember what the programme was called?

I only ever read his biography in my teens. The one that was published just after the war. Obviously now I'm much the wiser and realise that it might not have been the completely balanced.

I'm sure I also remember seeing him on that golfing chat show 'A Round with Alliss"

ATB

Andrew

I think it was Air Aces on PBS America, made about 10 years ago I reckon,judging by the quality of the CG.
It was quite balanced and not overly sycophantic, which was a relief

[Dave Ward]

Postie delivered this ebay purchase - 5 weeks from the Russian Federation...........................

Postage cost more than the links!, but still cheaper than buying metal links..............
Dave