tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post6871247431410130877..comments2024-03-18T23:25:24.574+00:00Comments on Megablitz and more: A history of Airfix HO/OO AFV kits - part 8 - 1966Tim Gowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-89992436857190446782012-12-25T22:59:02.982+00:002012-12-25T22:59:02.982+00:00Archduke Piccolo
There is something deeply satisfy...Archduke Piccolo<br />There is something deeply satisfying about bodging together a 122 from a 5.5, even though kits of the soviet guns are now available. Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-79479742467875497362012-12-25T22:52:30.013+00:002012-12-25T22:52:30.013+00:00I have a couple of 5.5s that will probably end up ...I have a couple of 5.5s that will probably end up converted into 152s in the Red Army. I just need extra wheels to place alongside the existing ones. I have the replacement 'shark gill' gun barrels ready to install.Archduke Piccolohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15533325665451889661noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-6561915622777938862012-12-25T05:59:37.400+00:002012-12-25T05:59:37.400+00:00Steven Page
That just proves how realistic the mod...Steven Page<br />That just proves how realistic the model is! Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-31164857507246787572012-12-25T04:56:27.414+00:002012-12-25T04:56:27.414+00:00Hi Tim,
I saw the "Hollywood Half-track"...Hi Tim, <br />I saw the "Hollywood Half-track" on an episode of "Combat" the other night. It was a semi-regular for a couple of seasons. Have a great Christmas,<br />-SteveSteven Pagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06879645260438845222noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-78288283420528689972012-12-24T21:48:24.351+00:002012-12-24T21:48:24.351+00:00Ross Mac
Perhaps you just need more practice?Ross Mac<br />Perhaps you just need more practice?Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-18299763492415398782012-12-24T21:47:56.517+00:002012-12-24T21:47:56.517+00:00Paul
More 5.5 nonsense still to come....Paul<br />More 5.5 nonsense still to come....Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-83945868764306119752012-12-24T21:46:25.789+00:002012-12-24T21:46:25.789+00:00Erhntly
Glad you like the post - even if the toys ...Erhntly<br />Glad you like the post - even if the toys are well short of your standards!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-84762857652196044742012-12-24T21:09:34.147+00:002012-12-24T21:09:34.147+00:00Hmm that happens to my kits, they end up looking v...Hmm that happens to my kits, they end up looking vaguely like something, but then that's when I'm doing my best to put them together as intended! <br /><br />Ross Mac rmacfa@gmail.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04053555991679802013noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-43006346654059690182012-12-24T19:50:50.710+00:002012-12-24T19:50:50.710+00:00Best Christmas morning reading ever! I have lots o...Best Christmas morning reading ever! I have lots of plans now for spare 5.5's!<br /><br />Carry on dear sir...Paulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06666481879639671282noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-20130911483011230192012-12-24T19:09:41.310+00:002012-12-24T19:09:41.310+00:00thank you Tim..
happy new year..
Erhanthank you Tim..<br />happy new year..<br />ErhanErhntlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08802448608762684983noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-61782261528181380832012-12-24T17:27:48.584+00:002012-12-24T17:27:48.584+00:00Fire at Will
I have one of those too! I'll tr...Fire at Will<br />I have one of those too! I'll try to find it for a photo. <br />Best wishes.Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-14507527035954379752012-12-24T17:26:29.235+00:002012-12-24T17:26:29.235+00:00Giano
I can barely imagine life without Airfix - i...Giano<br />I can barely imagine life without Airfix - it's had a considerable effect on my life! If its any consolation, availability of Esci kits was always a bit hit and miss here.<br />Merry Christmas!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-17840320529580325652012-12-24T17:17:26.304+00:002012-12-24T17:17:26.304+00:00I converted one into a Pak43 based on an Airfix ma...I converted one into a Pak43 based on an Airfix magazine article.Fire at Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08816572506887450180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-35765321109437733622012-12-24T17:06:14.348+00:002012-12-24T17:06:14.348+00:00As classic as these kits may be, I never had the c...As classic as these kits may be, I never had the chance to have, or indeed spot, any. Airfix distribution patterns for Italy are one of the greatest misteries ever.<br /><br />The 5.5s in russian service really look the part!<br /><br /><br />Merry Christmas!<br />Gianohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00259343468686015895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-63173594207988441652012-12-24T16:51:00.267+00:002012-12-24T16:51:00.267+00:00Service Ration Distribution
My approach to kits te...Service Ration Distribution<br />My approach to kits tends to be not "what is it meant to be?", and more "what could it look vaguely like?" Merry Christmas. Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-88498693491135437162012-12-24T16:46:06.487+00:002012-12-24T16:46:06.487+00:00I'm impressed. These are really imaginative. M...I'm impressed. These are really imaginative. Mine merely put 5.5's for 11 Armd Div. Merry Christmas to you.Service Ration Distribution (Hobby)https://www.blogger.com/profile/03608959257303511437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-72548534586478295042012-12-24T15:48:52.748+00:002012-12-24T15:48:52.748+00:00Arthur
You could be right - and happy hols to you!...Arthur<br />You could be right - and happy hols to you!Tim Gowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00561988214539953646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7152572458899289416.post-23443477650816088312012-12-24T15:44:54.357+00:002012-12-24T15:44:54.357+00:00It's not so much about forgetting, rather the ...It's not so much about forgetting, rather the inevitable results of the years rolling by...<br /><br />Anyhow, before I forget, merry merry and happy holidays.<br /><br />RegardsArthurhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17029799270661710049noreply@blogger.com