mozart Posted August 22, 2019 Share Posted August 22, 2019 I hit a rich vein of gold over the past week, a chap selling his Silver Wings kits for very reasonable prices, so these three had to be added to the stash: He also has a Gamecock for sale, which I'm not so keen on since it doesn't fit into my modelling "agenda", but I could still be tempted. The dilemma of course is which to build first?! Shoggz, Fanes, Artful69 and 7 others 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 On 8/22/2019 at 4:22 AM, mozart said: He also has a Gamecock for sale, which I'm not so keen on since it doesn't fit into my modelling "agenda", but I could still be tempted. Why doesnt the fat little Gamecock fit into your agenda Max? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nichenson Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 I just received a Tamiya F-15C so I can do the Oregon ANG Anniversary scheme. Got those a couple of days ago. They are by far one of the best big bird (literally) decals I have seen. Super nice! LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozart Posted August 23, 2019 Share Posted August 23, 2019 49 minutes ago, Out2gtcha said: Why doesnt the fat little Gamecock fit into your agenda Max? I model on a theme Brian, so two themes running which sometimes “cross”, either the Hawker lineage, or 56 squadron. The Gloster Gamecock is neither a Hawker nor was it flown by 56 squadron. Mad I know, but that’s me! LSP_K2 and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful69 Posted August 24, 2019 Share Posted August 24, 2019 So ... another couple of orders arrived in ... This time ... one of the books I ordered ... And a slightly late arrival from the east coast ... Another ZM kit ... still sporting the now customary rice paper wrap! Welcome to the stash SWS #13 Rog scvrobeson, LSP_K2, Out2gtcha and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 24, 2019 Author Share Posted August 24, 2019 Four new books arrived today, all from our own Nic C.D. I'll be popping off some reviews of these as soon as I'm able. Artful69, Kagemusha, Tnarg and 2 others 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tnarg Posted August 25, 2019 Share Posted August 25, 2019 I also just got that Viggen book and highly recommend it. What a great collection of detail photos. Thank you to the author. All we need now is a 1/32 version of that aircraft. Tnarg LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted August 25, 2019 Author Share Posted August 25, 2019 15 minutes ago, Tnarg said: I also just got that Viggen book and highly recommend it. What a great collection of detail photos. Thank you to the author. All we need now is a 1/32 version of that aircraft. Tnarg Agreed, 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 I know we have a few car guys on here, so maybe this will appeal................ About a month or a month and a half ago I got a call from my brother. Just to set the stage, my brother is undoubtedly one of THE most generous people I have ever known, both with his time and especially with his money. When he called me, he and I had previously been talking about our next trip to Moab Utah for the annual Easter Jeep Safari in the spring of 2020. Now my brother doesn't have a Jeep (he has a Jeep but not one that would be necessary to do the major trails at Moab EJS) and had been talking about getting one previously and I know hes had a 2020 Wrangler JL on "pre-order" for quite some time. I also know he has a 6 car garage, and ALL 6 spots are taken up. Hes a car guy, like me, and currently he has his wife's older Prius, his daily driver Jeep Grand Cherokee WK2, hes wifes OUTRAGEOUS looking 2019 Jaguar F-type coupe, his 1988 GMS S-15 in immaculate shape, and in the last two spots his custom hand built 1932 Ford convertible, and lastly his prized 1968 Oldmobile 442 convertible (purchased as a replacement he had for the 442 convertible he had then wrecked at a college student). I knew what he was going to ask me; if I had room to store one of his cars while he sorted space out for the new Jeep since the Moab event is coming up shortly next spring. He started off telling me about the new Jeep and that he was going to have it actually ordered soon, so I let him know: "Hey its totally cool, I have an extra space, and can store any of the cars as long as you need!" He let me finish, and all he said was: "Well not exactly.............." Come to find out, he has no interest in selling any of the cars. I found out he outright gave the 1932 Ford convertible to my brother-in-law. He told me that he needed one more space to free up so that he could actually get the wifes car (s) out after he purchased the Jeep................. He then proceeded to tell me that he was GIVING ME his prized 1968 Olds 442 convertible; no strings attached. I nearly fainted over ON THE SPOT. I really didnt know what to say. Its a 51 year old car, 3 years older than I am, and HELL of a lot prettier than I am! Its in 95% original condition, with a numbers matching 400, turbo jet, factory cone dual exhaust, a brand new working electric convertible top, a completely re-done fuel system, as well as a power brake conversion that had to be worth upwards of 3,000 USD. It has 61,000 original miles on it. For those not in the know, you see a lot of Chevys, Fords, and even Pontiac's and Dodges on the road here in the middle of the US, but you dont really ever see Olds 442s in any kind of decent shape. It really is a car you dont see very often. And the sound of that 400 big block at idle..............man I could fall asleep to that magical sound! Its an absolutely STUNNING looking original driver. Its not perfect, with dents and little dings here and there, and the paint has some minor scratches with the interior having its share of minor flaws, but all in all, its about as sexy as they came in 1968; and the color..............Ive seen 442s before but never any Saffron yellow ones. Honestly I have no clue how I got so lucky! 1968 Saffron yellow Olds 442 convertible with 61,000 original miles....................shes a damn sexy girl, and I couldn't resist taking her to the lake for some glamour shots: Gazzas, Lothar, MikeMaben and 16 others 18 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dodgem37 Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 (edited) Pics don't show for me. Got 'em! WOW! Drive her in good health. You can burn some rubber with that baby. Sincerely, Mark Edited August 26, 2019 by dodgem37 Out2gtcha and BloorwestSiR 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 That's magic! Have never seen one on this side of the pond... Iain BloorwestSiR and Out2gtcha 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Out2gtcha Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Thanks boys! Although I have found $25 worth of premium non-ethanol gets you about to the lake.............and back. BloorwestSiR and Tnarg 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aircare84 Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Brian, Wow! Congrats! What a nice ride. Have to agree, you don't see 442's around very often. Enjoy And, yes I'm jealous BloorwestSiR and Out2gtcha 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BloorwestSiR Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Brian, that's an awesome gift and a great looking car. Funny enough I was passed today by a similar vintage Cutlass convertible but white with gold trim. Enjoy the top down motoring. It's so much fun when the weather's great. Carl Out2gtcha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzas Posted August 27, 2019 Share Posted August 27, 2019 Congrats, Brian! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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