Roncla

Adding to my Ferrari collection I some what luckily received this one which I purchased off Ebay Japan and is a mint copy. i got a message from FedEx to say they had just delivered it to me but there was no sign of it on my property. A few minutes later I got a phone call from a cafe across town to say FedEx had just left them a package with my address on it. I jumped in the car and went and collected it but I do wonder how these couriers ever find their way home.

I've now done an inventory of this kit and found an envelope inside with the redesigned decals. The original decals were also included.

I finally got a MFH Ferrari F2003 off Ebay. I'd preordered one of these direct from MFH and while they did acknowledge my order I heard no more from them and now its listed as being out of stock I've also ordered the redesigned decals they are offering for this kit but once again they acknowledged the order and I've heard no more.

Hiro have just announced they have some redesigned sponsor decals they are sending out free to customers who already own the kit https://www.modelfactoryhiro.com/SHOP/K833.html

I just drove this one out of Hondas' new car showroom....

https://ugearsmodels.com/catalogue/mechanical-models/

This is a 348 part wooden model out of Ukraine. Its 1/12 scale and everything fitted perfect. Only took about a week to assemble without any glue. Wind it up and all the pistons and valves work as it motivates itself along the workbench.

i had preordered one of these off MFH and they even acknowledged my order but then they never did get back to me and I see its now listed as out of stock.

This one isn't technically a car either but it arrived today and is a 1/6 scale Indian Board racer from CIX Models. Made in Italy and 3D printed. It looks like its well made and will build up into an impressive sized model.

My Pocher Alfa Romeo which fought me all the way

I can X2 all of your frustrations.

This is a tribute car built here in NZ that was at the Autorama Car Show in Mystery Creek yesterday. Other than a couple of updates like disc brakes on the front its said to be an all but exact replica.

I've got the blown HQ here and have found Tamiya Extra Thin cement melts the plastic and forms a strong bond just like on all the other brands of kit sets I've used it on.

have just released their range of Holden Panel Van kits in 5 different versions.

I've always just used Tamiya and always lay down a coat of the base color or some clear to seal the edge and prevent any paint bleeding under it.

Has anyone dealt with this Australian firm ? They have some interesting items available along with paints ... https://www.fulboremodels.com/

https://www.tamiya.com/english/products/87176/index.htm

I have the Custom version and since it doesn't come with a bonnet any sink mark issues don't effect this version. The front and rear seats do have matching upholstery patterns and the front seats are made of a flexible vinyl. To my eye the front seats have an unrealistic amount of recline.

Tamiya market a Flat Base in three different versions to suit their Enamel/ Acrylic and Lacquer range of paints. It's like a paste you mix in to the paint and allows you to vary what level of shine the paint will exhibit. https://www.tamiyausa.com/shop/acrylic-paint-23ml/acrylic-x-21-flat-base/

It was a surprise to have this arrive today from Hearns Hobbies. Since i had no record of a shipping notice and its stock level went to sold out a couple of days after i placed my order I had been watching their website for a restock but although its now being shown as being on sale its still listed as sold out. The documents on the box show Hearns' shipped this the same day I placed my order so that is an excellent turn around. This was my first order with Hearns and I had checked out as a guest so next time I order I will sign up and hopefully be able to follow the orders status by logging in. SMS are adding to their Automotive colours range with a lot of Holden colours that many from down under will recognise as what was available on the HQ. https://www.scalemodeller.com.au/collections/automotive

At least it appears these new Holden kits are selling well which bodes well for future releases. Hopefully the distributor has more in stock to replenish Hearn Hobbies stock levels.

I ordered a blown one of Hearns' Hobbies on the 16 March and despite them saying they ship within 24/ 48 hrs I have yet to hear anything other than an automatic email acknowledging the order. When I placed the order their site was saying High Stock but a couple of days later it changed to Low Stock and is currently saying Sold Out. This is the first time I've dealt with Hearns and their lack of communication now makes any repeat orders unlikely. I've always dealt with another Australian business called BNA Model World who are excellent but at this stage they aren't listing DDA in their catalogue.

I'm just giving a quick shout out here to Charles at 3D Customs after receiving my first order from him yesterday. Communication was excellent and my order was shipped with tracking within a week. The quality of everything in my order is excellent with everything printed so crisp it makes injection moulding look very ordinary. It is a revelation to me to see how far 3D printing has now advanced.

I wasn't offered any WELCOME10 when I placed my order. Maybe its location specific or because us kiwis are the poor cousins.

For any New Zealanders watching I have just placed an order for one example of the blown Holden off Hearns Hobbies paying with PayPal and Ive been charged NZ$78.43 plus NZ$30.26 for DHL shipping