What's on the Bench 2023

[Tworrs]

I am not necessarily referring to buying just modelling kits etc. the items I mentioned were for other interests.
Yes, we do have model shops in NZ, however the range is rather limited, the quality not always the best, and the prices a bit high, so I very often shop internationally.
To be fair there are times when it is cheaper to pay the high postage and buy from other sources, but of course there are times when I just bite the bullet.
Bottom line is, I chose to live here

 

[Jakko]

That’s where two Rs lives Jakko.

I took the question to mean: “Where are you in the world?”, but I see now it can also be read as: “Which country do you order things from?”

 

[Scratchbuilder]

I gather that posting things to the UK is rather more expensive than it used to be, plus you get all the extra hassle of VAT, import duties etc. of course. Same the other way, which is why I only order things in the UK these days if there is really no other source for it.

Send as a gift, cuts out the middle man...

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Well done on the Jagdpanther Ron, looks most impressive.
Mike.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Well,as I'm now in the marathon that is painting the camo on my He219,I think it's a good idea to have another build that I can go across to for when I get burn out from it.Much better to do it in stages, just so it doesn't become a bore!
SO,the victim I've chosen is this...

I've ALWAYS loved the look of a Jag,this kit is apparently very flawed,but, I'm going to be doing it OOTB without going overboard with extras, I just want a half decent rendition of the mighty Jaguar.As I said, it's a "now and then" build,hence there'll be no dedicated blog, just the odd update on here!

 

[Tim Marlow]

Just coming off the bench……first for a long time!

28mm Oathmark orcs from North Star. More pictures in the finished figures section.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

Just coming off the bench……first for a long time!
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28mm Oathmark orcs from North Star. More pictures in the finished figures section.

Looks like SWW's Christmas do!!

 

[David Lovell]

Put the polish thing on the shelf of doom ,gone back to the tru scale

Cut the track guard brackets/supports off ,have etch will use ,bugger didn't realise five pieces to each of the replacements

Got loads done today ,these pics a few days old now ,will take some more tomorrow. Dave

 

[Richard48]

Put the polish thing on the shelf of doom ,gone back to the tru scale
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Cut the track guard brackets/supports off ,have etch will use ,bugger didn't realise five pieces to each of the replacements
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Got loads done today ,these pics a few days old now ,will take some more tomorrow. Dave

I spy a Kv of some sort Dave.Does the etch come with the kit?.
Richard

 

[David Lovell]

I spy a Kv of some sort Dave.Does the etch come with the kit?.
Richard

Hi Richard
Unfortunately not i bought it at the same time as the kit probably more than three years ago from a shop in Poland jadarhobby easy enough to find on the web ,their web site i find a bit awkward to negate but if you get into the 72nd upgrade/etch bit there's pages and pages of the stuff tow cables ,barrels ,rivets heads ,bolt heads and more etch sets than you'd ever belive covering most manufacturers ,any 35er's reading this don't fret(did you see what I did there) I think your possibly even better cared for ,not caring to work the best exchange rate dollars ,euros ,zlotys I always pay in euros and let PayPal deal with it. I've used them many times never had a single problem ,orders some times seem to come on foot but thats probably the European postal system.
As for the kit its made by PST enough to make most run for the hills in fact they'd probably be in the running for one of the worst awards ,but as in our previous conversations if your not prepared to put in you won't get out with these kits. Dave

 

[Richard48]

Hi Richard
Unfortunately not i bought it at the same time as the kit probably more than three years ago from a shop in Poland jadarhobby easy enough to find on the web ,their web site i find a bit awkward to negate but if you get into the 72nd upgrade/etch bit there's pages and pages of the stuff tow cables ,barrels ,rivets heads ,bolt heads and more etch sets than you'd ever belive covering most manufacturers ,any 35er's reading this don't fret(did you see what I did there) I think your possibly even better cared for ,not caring to work the best exchange rate dollars ,euros ,zlotys I always pay in euros and let PayPal deal with it. I've used them many times never had a single problem ,orders some times seem to come on foot but thats probably the European postal system.
As for the kit its made by PST enough to make most run for the hills in fact they'd probably be in the running for one of the worst awards ,but as in our previous conversations if your not prepared to put in you won't get out with these kits. Dave

Exactly mate.Some kits need some TLC.I quite like the look of the IBG models Bren carriers.I might be a devil and order a couple next week.Thinking of maybe the mark 1 in desert and the soviet one with boys anti tank gun.Will check out Jadar for sure.
Happy bench time.
Richard

 

[davecov]

I'm taking a little break from Moskva by doing a quick build of the Revell (ex-Matchbox) 1/76 Krupp Protze KFZ 69 with 3.7cm Pak (03344).

It is a lovely little kit and being an ex-Matchbox kit, it comes with a diorama base. I have completed most assembly and applied a little weathering to the wheels and tyres. Still have more detail painting, decalling and more weathering to do:

Close-up of the diorama base. It is almost finished but I still need to do a little more painting before I apply a matt varnish:

That is all for now

Dave

 

[RonGlass]

Well done on the Jagdpanther Ron, looks most impressive.
Mike.

Thank You Mike ! Still a few bits of PE to add, building a damaged / worn out example made it easier or me lol

 

[David Lovell]

Dragon's 1/35 Early Jagdpanther, zimmerit tiles are a bit larger than customary, just my preference. Was going for a field-applied look. I'm leaning towards leaving off the rear storage boxes & tube on this one. Still a ways to go, but I rather like the look on this one.View attachment 496476View attachment 496477View attachment 496478

Please accept my apologies Ron your build somehow seemed to have slipped through the net ,it certainly seems to be conforming to your vision of the end product ,as for the zim looks bloody good to me personally dont think size or pattern even comes into it with out you mentioning it even then I havent looked closer just looks like zim and a bloody fine job you've made of it. Dave

 

[Ian M]

Well,as I'm now in the marathon that is painting the camo on my He219,I think it's a good idea to have another build that I can go across to for when I get burn out from it.Much better to do it in stages, just so it doesn't become a bore!
SO,the victim I've chosen is this...
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I've ALWAYS loved the look of a Jag,this kit is apparently very flawed,but, I'm going to be doing it OOTB without going overboard with extras, I just want a half decent rendition of the mighty Jaguar.As I said, it's a "now and then" build,hence there'll be no dedicated blog, just the odd update on here!

It's not to bad a kit. A few bits need sorting but easy to do. It's Airfix plastic in a Revell box if I recall. Builds up better than that Croc from kitty hawk.
Now Mr Airfix has gotten the taste for classic British Birds maybe we will get a new Jag as well. Please.

 

[The Smythe Meister]

It's not to bad a kit. A few bits need sorting but easy to do. It's Airfix plastic in a Revell box if I recall. Builds up better than that Croc from kitty hawk.
Now Mr Airfix has gotten the taste for classic British Birds maybe we will get a new Jag as well. Please.

Indeed Ian, I'll give it my best best shot, but I agree,a new Airfix one would be much appreciated...
...... After all it's a classic aircraft.

 

[RonGlass]

Please accept my apologies Ron your build somehow seemed to have slipped through the net ,it certainly seems to be conforming to your vision of the end product ,as for the zim looks bloody good to me personally dont think size or pattern even comes into it with out you mentioning it even then I havent looked closer just looks like zim and a bloody fine job you've made of it. Dave

Thanks Dave, I appreciate your kind words ! It's been a fun project and I will probably want to do Late' version early next year

 

[Ian M]

Slowly loosing my patience with this Gekko tank. Most of the fit is good then out of the blue bits that fit either like a bolt in a bucket or Dolly Parton's bra.

 

[RonGlass]

Put the polish thing on the shelf of doom ,gone back to the tru scale
View attachment 496948
Cut the track guard brackets/supports off ,have etch will use ,bugger didn't realise five pieces to each of the replacements
View attachment 496949
Got loads done today ,these pics a few days old now ,will take some more tomorrow. Dave

Hm. Maybe I should just send my photoetch stuff for you to tackle Dave

 

[davecov]

Final report for my Krupp Protze KFZ 69 build now.

I fitted some acetate windows and finished painting the tilt. I then applied the final weathering and it is now finished:

More pictures can be found here.

Dave