ARD - August 3rd Visit...Pics !

Retroguy · 08-04-2012, 06:45 PM

...and another day well spent, in my favorite UK shop

after a little shopping around Uxbridge, the usual Tea and Biscuits,
headed to the shop and they were busy packing, lots of models being shipped, I guess the several shows like
Farnborough and Fairford have "delayed" things a bit...
so thats why my photos
were done on top of the Ikea Detolf cabinet, so I
wouldnt stand in the way.
Sorry for the poor quality of my pictures this time...

I was surprised to see the wooden models, and asked permission
to photograph them, of course

Permission granted....
Paul said something like "its the way dreams begin"...and I agree !
I'm not an expert in military models, but I liked what I saw !
nicely done shapes, all hand work, simply amazing !
these take so many coats of primer and paint, that they
end up looking sooo smooth, just like my BA S-61N, which
I still admire in awe !Lovely work, and looking forward to
see the finished models !

Quite a nice surprise to see the amazing Brabazon in the "diecast",
heavy and well finished model by Sky Classics in two liveries,
check out the pictures for the amazing detail on the engines,
decals are also of great quality, pratically invisible to the eye...
looks like the details were painted straight on the model !
Sadly and due to my last month purchases, couldnt bring one of these "beasts"
with me this time...

BizJets, yes, they had loads !!!resin made, heavy feel

...
almost brought that Falcon they had, but saw something else
very unique, so had to make a tough decision...but it was worth it

Retroguy · 08-04-2012, 06:48 PM

Ashley, if you're watching this thread, heres something you mentioned before...they had one there, and I took a photo

if you still want one, this is your chance, as these were made for the manufacturer, Sukhoi themselves, and will be very rare in the near future.

Nice and unique Mariner too

Ah, the Comets, the Comets....

SM200- Special Models 200 new releases, these are decaled, and show off some very original and rare schemes...here:

Absolutely lovely 1:400 BEA Herald !!! the details on this small model are amazing, down to the wheels, not mentioning the superb paintwork !!!!!!!!!!!!

Another HM release, very retro,
very vintage !!!

And polished TWA B707, very very nice...
as the LH DC-10 too,...

but again, they're
all nice & I love them all

enjoy the rest of the photos at the usual
place, and hope to show you more
photos/models next month !
yours truly,
rc

ARD 3rd AUGUST 2012

vertigo · 08-04-2012, 07:03 PM

SM200 models look actually like utter ****. Thanks for showing the pictures. This could probably prevent somebody from ordering these pieces of junk.

Bangkok Lady La · 08-04-2012, 09:15 PM

How often do you visit this store?????

Retroguy · 08-04-2012, 10:14 PM

...I try to visit at least once a month !

robertjon5 · 08-05-2012, 04:48 AM

DAMN! i was going to go to ARD friday or yesterday, but had to cancel my week off due to my relief driver being taken to hospital with a blood clot on his lung. and my wife had to work saturday.

robertjon5 · 08-05-2012, 05:01 AM

just checked pics.did not KNOW ARD had these!!! i am assuming the comet is a pcm model, and could have got that yesterday as ARD had no models for me to collect. and the shuttle 747 cannot find on website, but looks like pcm again. might also get one of the two brabazons.

Adrian · 08-05-2012, 05:29 AM

Thanks again for your superb pics Rui. Howsever I think some manufacturers are taking the p*ss!! A Brabazon in RAF markings with the serial number of a RAF C-130K Hercules?? As for that BOAC Comet 4 - that has to be a joke??? Wrong BOAC font titles, grey belly and what is that 'washing line' on the roof? I dread to think what price some poor unsuspecting buyer is expected to pay for that? Looks like the same maker that produced a BEA Vanguard with silver belly and tailplanes...sacriledge!!!

mjabbasi · 08-05-2012, 07:22 AM

I was there yesterday, Rui went the day before and if he wants to meet me he knows how to reach me.

MSR777 · 08-05-2012, 08:22 AM

Thanks again Rui, some really nice items there. Hoping to get down there myself in the not too distant future. Those biz jets are cool, especially the Gulfstream with gear. The 'Speedjack Comet' looks great. I think I'm still in love with those large scale 777s

robertjon5 · 08-05-2012, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian

Thanks again for your superb pics Rui. Howsever I think some manufacturers are taking the p*ss!! A Brabazon in RAF markings with the serial number of a RAF C-130K Hercules?? As for that BOAC Comet 4 - that has to be a joke??? Wrong BOAC font titles, grey belly and what is that 'washing line' on the roof? I dread to think what price some poor unsuspecting buyer is expected to pay for that? Looks like the same maker that produced a BEA Vanguard with silver belly and tailplanes...sacriledge!!!

well adrian, belly des NOT look grey to me. ok, the font may be wrong, (you could put a decal over it). and the 'washing line' as you put it, is two wires running from aerials to the tail. now i am no expert, but i am sure i read somewhere that comets had this feature at some stage. although most produced. if not all, do not have them.
i have an executive nodels 1/100 comet 4.

D-AIHK · 08-05-2012, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retroguy

Ashley, if you're watching this thread, heres something you mentioned before...they had one there, and I took a photo

if you still want one, this is your chance, as these were made for the manufacturer, Sukhoi themselves, and will be very rare in the near future.

Hi Rui,

That's for the tip. I will call them on Monday to secure the model!! Thanks for being on the look out!

Regards

Ashley

Adrian · 08-05-2012, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by robertjon5

well adrian, belly des NOT look grey to me. ok, the font may be wrong, (you could put a decal over it). and the 'washing line' as you put it, is two wires running from aerials to the tail. now i am no expert, but i am sure i read somewhere that comets had this feature at some stage. although most produced. if not all, do not have them.
i have an executive nodels 1/100 comet 4.

Yes but Robert, your model looks completely different from Rui's photo? On the pic in ARD,the belly looks grey and the wings silver and those aerials are far too clumbersome. Yes there should be a fine aerial there but hardly visible and yours appears to have no aerials? The wing tank lettering is too small and looks hand-painted but overal your model looks much better and not the same at all.

Graham Bridges · 08-05-2012, 07:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vertigo

SM200 models look actually like utter ****. Thanks for showing the pictures. This could probably prevent somebody from ordering these pieces of junk.

I take it that you feel the mould is not so good ?

Graham Bridges · 08-05-2012, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Adrian

Yes but Robert, your model looks completely different from Rui's photo? On the pic in ARD,the belly looks grey and the wings silver and those aerials are far too clumbersome. Yes there should be a fine aerial there but hardly visible and yours appears to have no aerials? The wing tank lettering is too small and looks hand-painted but overal your model looks much better and not the same at all.

The ARD photo by Rui looks to be as you observed Adrian. Dunno if that grey is a trick of the light, but font is not ok. If that antenna wire is correct in principle, its still too hefty even in this large scale. The truth is that in 1:1 scale you could hardly even notice them. These look like heavey crane cables. A case of over-egging like 200 scale antennae. Small etched brass or don't bother at all.

Andy · 08-06-2012, 06:32 AM

Wing fences on a Comet leading edge between the engines and the slipper tanks??? And circular cabin windows rather than ovals???

Oh deary dear!!

Andy

Andy · 08-06-2012, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Retroguy

Nice and unique Mariner too

It's not a Mariner - its a Mars. Quite some differences between the two. And AFAIK there was never a Martin Mars in those colours and with that serial number!

Quite what possesses folks to produce such fantasy models...

Shame really - I like the Mars and I think the civilian Timberwest Mars models are quite well executed, but that one is...

Andy

Retroguy · 08-06-2012, 07:11 AM

indeed it is, a Mars, not a Mariner.my sincere apologies.
Rc

Retroguy · 08-06-2012, 07:16 AM

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Retroguy · 08-06-2012, 07:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mjabbasi

I was there yesterday, Rui went the day before and if he wants to meet me he knows how to reach me.

I was Lucky to have my Barcelona flight swaped the night before
For this LHR layover, so there wasnt time really to get in touch with
Anybody to make arrangements ......

Rc

Gharial · 08-06-2012, 09:09 AM

Many thanks for the brilliant photos - as always. The Brabazon in the real livery is a really impressive model

DINO · 08-06-2012, 09:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vertigo

SM200 models look actually like utter ****. Thanks for showing the pictures. This could probably prevent somebody from ordering these pieces of junk.

I was thinking of placing an order for an SM200 model......but comments like this make me think twice. Can someone educate me as to why the DC-10 models may or may not be worth it?

jsjscd9a · 08-06-2012, 08:07 PM

...nice pictures of some nice models and models-in-the-making .....
does anyone know the scale/make/cost of the B777s in the background (glass cabinet, lower shelf)? Id be keen to know if the Thai is a B772 and also what airline is the B777 (if it is) next to it. The JAS always looks awesome (Ive got one) as does the ECO JAL. Cant half tell I love B777s .....

robertjon5 · 08-07-2012, 06:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jsjscd9a

...nice pictures of some nice models and models-in-the-making .....
does anyone know the scale/make/cost of the B777s in the background (glass cabinet, lower shelf)? Id be keen to know if the Thai is a B772 and also what airline is the B777 (if it is) next to it. The JAS always looks awesome (Ive got one) as does the ECO JAL. Cant half tell I love B777s .....

those are sovereign 200 model joe. decalled and only 5 pieces of each made on the 772's. r/t £149.95!! some people on here have purchased one or two.

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jsjscd9a · 08-07-2012, 07:22 AM

Thanks John, very-very nice but I'd need a closer look to commit money like that...... I got a funny feeling I may have bought one or perhaps two of these B772s .... an Emirates one (current livery), from the UK off ebay. I thought it was a die-cast but it feels and looks like solid resin. Came in one piece in a plain box with white poly-foam halves and red ribbon-ties and a solid wood base and stylishly swept forward curving shiny silver stand. The other was a Singapore (current livery) from TradeMe (NZ), same deal..... hmmm ...will look more closely at this ARD shop ..... so will my struggling bank account ..... 150 GBP a pop.....ouch!

robertjon5 · 08-07-2012, 07:29 AM

well these are DIECAST joe. using gemini mould i believe. come with NO stands too. these are ONLY available from ARD. so any you see on ebay are pobably not these. unless someone has decided to sell theirs for whatever reason, because i very much doubt they would even get half their money back. those resin models with silver curved arms and wood base are china. not very good either and cheap as chips. so don't pay too higher price for them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jsjscd9a · 08-07-2012, 10:47 AM

one never stops learning .... thanks Jon, your are a wealth of knowledge ....
i still love the B777 even if some model manufacturers dont replicate and scale down its true and real form 100% .....

D-AIHK · 08-07-2012, 03:33 PM

Will be collecting the SSJ 100 on Friday!!! Yippie.... Anyone planing to go to ARD on the same day? should be there circa 2-3pm!