Hi everyone, my dad is an avid model enthusiast who researches the snot out of any project he takes on, and he’s really into vintage military aircraft. He has hundreds of models but is always happy to get a new one, especially if it’s really high quality and includes lots of extra detailed parts. He buys all the aftermarket parts to go with any model he works on. He was bummed when Wingnut Wings went under.

Here’s the question: What would you buy my Dad for Christmas? I’m looking to spend ~$100 to $200 and want to get him something he wouldn’t buy for himself. He has all the basic tools and stuff, but if there’s something newer to the market that is really helpful or cool, I’d love to find out what that is.

Thanks!

Edit: I should mention my Dad’s model kit collection has been gathered over many years, and most of his kits are at least 20 years old. I’m not concerned about getting him something he already has, as long as it’s some special reissue or a better mold or something.

Hey!!

Apologies if this is not what the thread is for but I’d appreciate any help :)

I’m not a model maker - but I had an idea to make a calendar for someone who is!

He really enjoys tanks and Warcraft (like the mini soldiers etc) - wanted to try and make him a personalised sort of adventure calendar - maybe only 12 day sort of thing.

If there are any links or anyone has any ideas of what small things which could be I’d really appreciate it!

Thanks :)

Title says it all. Photos isn't mine it's from ebay seller Sixth Scale Traders. I wanted to know how they made the snow effect on the clothes, anyone have any ideas?

Bit of a random one, but I can’t be alone…

Anyone else find themselves spending in inordinate amount of time looking at instructions for kits they want, even ones they know they’ll never realistically get for time/price reasons?

It seems like most of the tabs on my phone are instruction sheets at the moment! Might start a support group…

Had a lot of difficulties at times with this. Had to learn how to apply old decals. Learned to take more care with sharp edges. I know a couple of the decals aren't perfectly centered.

Light kit is created using Light My Bricks lighting parts. (Normally used for lighting up LEGO, but you can custom order your parts from them). You can see how I have the beacon lights flashing on and off. The lights are extremely bright though and shine through a lot despite me blacking out the interior. Would gladly accept advice on how to more effectively black out the interior so less light shines through.

Overall, still really happy with it.

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Does anyone know how/where to find model kits in estate sales? I’ve heard about people getting really good deals buying from them!

I'm about to start building Hasewaga's 1/48 cf-18 and noticed I'm missing the MA sprue is there any easy way to get that missing sprue

1/48 Scale pilot for Tamiya 1/48 P51B