Unboxing Aoshima’s Kenmary Works 4 Door
New in the Spinneyworld shop- and the to-build pile- is this Kaido style Skyline from Aoshima. You can get the super detail bundle mentioned at the end of the bundle here.
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Super quick mini mecha build video
I was really impressed by this little kit when I got it. From the concept to the packaging, it’s all really well thought out. And it didn’t take long at all to put together.
Its full name is 1/72 Choi-Pla No.014 JGSDF Type 07 Tank Nacchin Prototype with Weapon set, and I got mine from Hobbylink Japan (affiliate link).
The Lost Huayra! Forza Horizon 4 Barn Find
This diorama was done for the Boylei Hobby Time June build challenge, which had the theme of video games.
Unboxing a delivery from Japan
Here are the latest batch of cool things I’ve had delivered from Hobbylink Japan. If you’d like some of them for yourself, the links are below (affiliate links)
Figure-Rise Standard Kikoru Shinomiya
1/72 Choi-Pla No.014 JGSDF Type 07 Tank Nacchin Prototype with Weapon set
Quick Terrain – SF Hydroponics Dome
My first go at bashing together some scenery. This is a simple hydroponics dome for sci-fi battlefields. First of many modules, I hope.
Gachapon Power Armour! – Unboxing Kaiyodo 1/35 ARTPLA Bremen P.K.A.
I got these 1:35 Maschinen Krieger power suits from Hobbylink Japan (affiliate link). Let’s have a look at what comes in the box.
Fast Food- Hasegawa 112 Noodle Vending Machine Quick Build
I’ve not built enough so far this year. So I sat down with a simple kit and threw it together quickly, to get the model making muscles flexed and ready for more.
I got this kit from Hobbylink Japan (affiliate link).
Saddleworth Model Railway Show 2024
The smallest of the model rail shows I’ve been to so far, but still worthy of its own video. The journey to and from the venue was an adventure as well, on one of the first properly sunny days of the year.
Kaiju No. 8 Bandai Figure Rise Standard Kit Unbox and Build
I binged the Kaiju No. 8 manga before Christmas, and now the anime has been added to my must watch list. So I had to have a figure.
I’ve made other Bandai models, but this is my first from the Figure Rise range, and I’m impressed. I got it from Hobbylink Japan (affiliate link).
K Scale Models 1:144 Linear Tank Diorama Build
I’ve had this Linear Tank kit sitting on the shelf for a while. It was time to build it.
It became one of those ‘simple’ builds that took ages, not least because I had to wait weeks for a dry day to prime the base.
Linear Tank 3D printed model by K Scale Models, who is also on YouTube.
Rail Road 2024 Model Railway & Transport Show
My first time going to this show, which is held to raise funds for a Scout troop, so has a different feel to other model rail events. Many of the layouts were more about fun than realism, and the trade stands mixed in with sweet and craft stalls.
Street Machine magazine August 1981
Another dip into the vintage magazine pile pulls out this early 80s issue.
Unboxing Monogram Firebolt Rocket Car – Jet powered toy
When I was younger, I put firework rockets in toy cars and jumped them off a ramp. Little did I know that model companies had made kits especially for rocket power.
I found this on Ebay, and had to get it and find out more.
Hot Rod & Custom UK Magazine August 1979
Let’s have a look at the state of the customising art in 1979. Another vintage magazine, full of old school builds and fascinating how-tos.
Universal Model Show 2024
I got footage of every display table at the recent Universal Model Show, if not every model. This is the full length video of the whole lot. Shorter cuts by subject will follow as they’re edited.
Rainy day 30 Minute Mission build
The weather has been getting in the way of priming my two works in progress. So I dug out a mecha to build.
Project City part 2- The Dashboard
Just a quick one for this stage of the build, the dash didn’t need as much detailing as the door panels. I added a stereo system, and the newly designed vent mounting coffee cup holder. All the Spinneyworld shop items used in this build can be found at https://spinneyworld.com/collections/honda-city-build
The Microace Honda City is available from Hobbylink Japan (affiliate link).
2023 End of Year Model Retrospective
Here are all the models I’ve put up build videos for this year. A nice eclectic mix, I think you’ll agree.
Manchester Model Railway Show 2023
Another turnout of great layouts. I hope I’ve caught all of them in this video.
Bonus- look out for the Spinneyworld product found on one of the layouts (I’m not subtle.)
Lucky Dip Treasures from Manchester Model Railway Show
My video from Manchester Model Railway Show 2023 will be edited over the next day or two, and published as soon as it’s finished. In the mean time, here’s an unboxing of the mystery bags I bought myself.