Early Birthday Present.
- silversurfer1947
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Early Birthday Present.
The coming year will see me celebrate a major milestone (hopefully!) as I reach my three score years and ten. Whether the passing years have disturbed the balance of my mind only time will tell, as I have bought myself an early birthday present.
I am sincerely hoping my modeling skills, such as they are, will be up to the task I have set myself.Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!

- 43rdRecceReg
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Re: Early Birthday Present.
That'll be the 'new' 60, then, Richard
. If it's not tempting fate unduly, I wish you well with that milestone, and many subsequent ones
I imagine you bought this (justifiable!) piece of self-indulgence from DKLM........http://www.dklmrc.com/MO116_RC_SdKfz234 ... 19461.aspx
If so, I wonder what the postal charge was, and the delivery timescale. I'm also assuming you're happy with their service? I recall positive reviews here on the Forum. I'm thinking of looking beyond Europe for future purchases...even obtaining my first and likely only
Tamiya Tank (a Panther) from a Japanese source, if one can be recommended...
Happy New Year/Hogmanay, by the way!
Roy.


I imagine you bought this (justifiable!) piece of self-indulgence from DKLM........http://www.dklmrc.com/MO116_RC_SdKfz234 ... 19461.aspx
If so, I wonder what the postal charge was, and the delivery timescale. I'm also assuming you're happy with their service? I recall positive reviews here on the Forum. I'm thinking of looking beyond Europe for future purchases...even obtaining my first and likely only
Tamiya Tank (a Panther) from a Japanese source, if one can be recommended...
Happy New Year/Hogmanay, by the way!
Roy.
"Get your facts first, and then you can distort them as much as you please"- Mark Twain.
- silversurfer1947
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Re: Early Birthday Present.
I actually got it from RcTank.de. I got a deal from Dominique, including postage for the kit plus the optional extras. I asked him for his best price all inclusive. It saved me some money. Whether I could have done better elsewhere, I have no idea, but I am happy with what I got for my money.
So far as delivery was concerned, I pre-ordered, paid for it on Dec 22, and collected it from the post office yesterday, after they tried to deliver on 29 December. Dominique was in regular contact by email with updates. I was really pleased with the service I got.
And a Happy Hogmanay to you.
So far as delivery was concerned, I pre-ordered, paid for it on Dec 22, and collected it from the post office yesterday, after they tried to deliver on 29 December. Dominique was in regular contact by email with updates. I was really pleased with the service I got.
And a Happy Hogmanay to you.
Richard
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!
Tamiya Tiger 1, Taigen FlakPanzer IV,Torro M16 half-track, Tamiya Panther,WSN/Torro T34,Taigen M41 Bulldog,H/l/Taigen Sherman M4A3,H/L T90, Haya M3 Grant, Metal Origins 234/2 Puma, Nashorn by Alwyn. I was only going to have one tank - honest!

Re: Early Birthday Present.
Great birthday present.
Enjoy the build !

Enjoy the build !
Tiger 1 Early Taigen,
Tiger 1 Mid Torro,
Tiger 1 Late Taigen,
King Tiger Taigen (P)
Jagdtiger Torro
King Tiger (H)
King Tiger Torro (H)
Tiger 1 late Torro
Panther G Taigen
Tiger 1 Mid Torro,
Tiger 1 Late Taigen,
King Tiger Taigen (P)
Jagdtiger Torro
King Tiger (H)
King Tiger Torro (H)
Tiger 1 late Torro
Panther G Taigen
- AlwynTurner
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Re: Early Birthday Present.
Great birthday present, I hope it provides many happy hours of construction/painting/finishing.
I admit to also sneaking up on this significant milestone this year and I really hope that 70 is the new 60, although my body is telling me it's more like 65.
Anyway when the day comes party well and don't worry about the hangover until it happens!
Alwyn





Alwyn


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