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    Looking for one very HTF 1/72 Xtradecal Sheet - X72303 Westland Sea Kings

    in Buy and sell - add scale to your title

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    Been looking high & low for this sheet but so far no joy.  My guess is this probably a VERY long shot but as they say, "ya never know to ya ask."

     

    Anyway, I'm looking for the Xtradecal sheet# X72303 Westland Sea King Collection.

     

    Am willing to pay $30.00 plus shipping  (would prefer a seller here in the USA but will entertain sales from abroad as long as the postage isn't too bad)

     

    Thanks for looking!

    Tim

    Any Mr. Color paint equivalents for BS381C: Cherry/Postal Red for Westland Sea King HU.5

    in Helicopter Modeling

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    I'm looking to build a 1/72 Westland Sea King HU.5 from the 771 Naval Air Squadron based at RNAS Culdrose back in 1996.  This was the bird that had a "reddish" nose section, tailboom section, and sponsons and featured a Club of Spades (?) logo on the nose and both sides of the fuselage.  Anyway I've found a Mr. Hobby Color for the main body structure but I was wondering if anyone knew of a good color mix using Gunze Mr. Hobby paints for the "reddish" areas.

     

    Thanks!

    Ti

    FS or Trade: Revell 1/48 Sikorsky CH-53 GS/G (kit# 04449) (Kit has been SOLD!)

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    Posted · Edited by Scooter Man

    **** KIT HAS BEEN SOLD!! ******

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    I have a Revell 1/48 Sikorsky CH-53 GS/G kit that I would like to either sell or try and work out some sort of trade.   The important thing is that I have all the sprues & instructions for this kit but no box...so please take that into consideration. Note: the parts trees are wrapped individually in aluminum foil - this is how the guy I bought the kit from packaged them.

     

    I'm asking $25.00 for the kit plus shipping (USPS Ground Advantage).....

     

    The kits that I would be interested in trading for include the following - listed in order of priority:

     

    Academy 1/72 P-38J (I don't care which boxing - either the European or Pacific Theater)

    Italeri 1/72 CH-53E Super Stallion

    Tamiya 1/48 F4U-1A Corsair (kit# 60775)

    Hasegawa 1/72 Beaufighter - either the Bristol Beaufighter Mk. X w/500 lbs. bombs or the Mk. X with torpedo version.

    Hobbyboss 1/72 Mi-8MT/Mi-17 Hip-H (kit# 87208)

     

    If interested, please contact me directly at: gnomad781(at)gmail.com

     

    Thanks,

    Tim

    Deal completed....!!

    in Buy and sell - add scale to your title

    Posted · Edited by Scooter Man

    **** DEAL COMPLETED ****

     

    I have a brand new (unopened) Tamiya 1/48 Vought F4U-1D Corsair WITH Eduard Canopy Mask set EX033 - this mask set is designed specifically for this kit.

     

    I am looking to trade for the following two kits:

     

    Tamiya 1/72 F4U-1D (kit# 60752) and

    Tamiya 1/72 F4U-1A (kit# 60775)

     

    Note:  I already have the Tamiya 1/72 F4U-1 "Birdcage Corsair" so that is not an alternative for me.

     

    I live in New Jersey.  I would expect each to cover their shipping costs.

     

    If interested, please contact me directly at: gnomad781(at)gmail.com

     

    Thanks & have a nice day!

    Tim

     

    FREE...to a good home: Eduard Canopy Mask Set for 1/72 Academy F6F Hellcat (GONE)

    in Buy and sell - add scale to your title

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    19 hours ago, CanadaMoe said:

    Hello Tim,

     

    I have several of these kits.

    Would love the canopy mask set.

     

    Except, I'm in Canada.

     

    Let me know if you can send them to me.

     

    Thank You

    Morris

    Hi Morris,

     

    No problem, If you're still interested please just email your address and I'll mail the mask set to you.  (my email is: gnomad781(at)gmail.com

     

    Cheers,

    Tim

    FS/FT: McDonnell Douglas / Boeing F-15 "Baz" from IsraDecal Publications #5

    in Buy and sell - add scale to your title

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    Authored by: Ra'anan Weiss & Alon Koren

     

    I have a copy of this hardback book which I am looking to either sell for $34.00 plus $7.00 shipping (book is in very good condition)......or to trade for any of the following kits:

     

    New Academy 1/72 F-14A

    New Academy 1/72 F-4J

    Any Tamiya 1/72 Zero kit - must include an Eduard Canopy Masking Set

    New Airfix Mig-17 kit

    Tamiya 1/48 T-55 kit

     

    If interested, please contact me at "gnomad781(at)gmail.com"

     

    Thanks,

    Tim Lingle

    Team America at the 2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show (May 12,13)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    34 minutes ago, John Tapsell said:

     

    Club displays are a normal part of most European shows - they generally make up more than half the show space. The next biggest space allocation is for vendors and the contest generally represents a much smaller element of a European show. American shows typically have a much greater emphasis on the contest and very little 'display only' space. I've enjoyed the US shows I've attended, in part because they have a different vibe to the events I'm used to. However, my preference is for displaying my models without the pressure of having to compete whenever I do so.

     

    In terms of Scale ModelWorld (the Telford show)

    We had over 170 club displays last year (most displays are allocated 48 square feet of table space, although some are smaller) - https://ipmsuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Scale-ModelWorld-2017-Branch-SIG-Listing.pdf

    We also had more than 170 vendors in 2017 - https://ipmsuk.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Scale-ModelWorld-2017-Trader-Listing.pdf

    General layout of the 2017 event - https://ipmsuk.org/ipms-scale-modelworld/scale-modelworld-floor-plan/

     

    Regards,

    John

    Hi John,

     

    Thanks for that insight.  Seeing as how I really enjoy rubbing shoulders with modelers from all around the world I'd really love to visit the show in Telford and a couple of the other big shows in Europe one day!!  I think the thing I enjoy about visiting the club tables is that I can often times speak to the actual builder of a model that catches my eye!! I just don't get that same chance at the shows here in the U.S.😧

    Team America at the 2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show (May 12,13)

    in General Discussion

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    14 minutes ago, kaz said:

     

    Really? I've seen enough Japanese scale model competitions to think people in Japan like participating in competitive events. Don't U.S. clubs show off in non-competitive shows in Europe as well? The reason they never thought Shizuoka was worthwhile should be due to something else.

    Like I said....I cannot be certain why there are not more Americans who don't attend the Shizuoka Hobby Show. Maybe some of my fellow Americans could shed some light on the reason they don't attend. I guess considering the sheer size of the show in Shizuoka I am somewhat bewildered that more of them don't make the journey. Maybe it has more to do with the cost & distance - who really knows?? Anyway I was just taking a guess based on my own  unique personal experiences.

     

    While over the past 25+ years I have attended countless number of modeling shows throughout the U.S. (including 7 or 8 trips to the IPMS National Conventions) Having said that, I have yet to attend a single model show in America where there is not some sort of "competitive element" included in the show.  

     

    I personally don't care to participate in model competitions but I really enjoying going to them because I get to see so much "kool stuff" which other bulders have built & created.  From my perspective though I've always thought of modeling as a form of "art" and therefore enjoy the idea of having a "model exhibition" versus a "model competition."   Does that make sense?

     

    On the other hand I'm guessing that the thrill/challenge of competing in a model competition might be a great source of motivation to some model builders☺

     

    I have never been to any modeling shows in Europe so I cannot comment on these.  Albeit I have heard that there are quite a few club tables at the show in Telford, England show.

     

    Anyway I'm just glad to be able to be a part of this great event

     

     

    Team America at the 2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show (May 12,13)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    22 hours ago, fulcrum1 said:

    Do many Americans attend the show? I might go.

     

    Hi Brian,

    I've attended the 2016 & 2017 Shizuoka Hobby Shows and I've seen several visitors from different European and other Asian countries but not really whole lot of Americans.  I know the distance and cost is probably a huge factor in keeping most Americans from attending but from my own personal perspective the Shizuoka Hobby Show is totally worth the money & time.  I can't speak for certain but I sometimes get the sense that a lot of Americans tend to prefer participating in "competitive" events whereas culturally the same is not as true with the Japanese.

     

    Cheers,

    Tim

    Team America at the 2018 Shizuoka Hobby Show (May 12,13)

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    I have put together a team of American model builders who are going to be attending this year's Shizuoka Hobby Show in Shizuoka, Japan.  For those of you who might not be familiar with the Shizuoka Hobby Show it is arguable the largest plastic model exhibition in the world.  The show itself is housed in two very large exhibition halls.  One of the halls is filled with professional trade displays from the various major Japanese model companies such as Tamiya, Hasegawa, Bandai, Aoshima,, and a few of the lesser companies as well.  The 2nd exhibition hall is where over 130 model clubs from all over Japan (along with a group of international modelers from Europe, ASEAN countries, and for the first time.....America) are set up to display their models.  Apart from the sheer size of this event the other thing which I think makes this show rather unique is the fact that there is no actual model "competition."  This show is really all about people of all ages getting together with like minded individuals to share in the passion of plastic model building.  Another thing which I think sets this show apart from other shows is the fact that there are hundreds of "non-model builders" to attend as spectators.  Anyway due to some unforeseeable circumstances several of our team members are not going to be able to attend and therefore I am looking for 1 or 2 builders from the U.S. to help fill in the gap.  If you are interested in learning more about this unique opportunity please email me directly at: GNomad781(at) gmail.com

     

    Best regards,

    Tim Lingle

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