Goodbye UK - hello Oz (*lots of pics*)

[potsie]

Well, after 2 and a half years, Helen and I are about to leave the UK and move back to Australia. So I thought I'd get a little nostalgic (and not a little self-indulgent) and post a 'summary thread'. Some pictures of completed projects, and the kits and bits we bought while in the UK. Most of these have now been shipped back to Aus - so here's hoping they arrive safely!

I found the UK to be a great source of rare older kits - especially UK eBay and model shows such as the IPMS at Telford. And since Helen is a modeller too she actually encourages me! The UK also has better access to aftermarket stuff - particularly Rennaissance who I can't recommend enough.

I now have some modelling supplies that are going free. Things such as hobby knives, spray cans etc that Aussie customs won't be happy with me bringing in. Don't think it is worth the hassle taking back paint pots either (Humbrol enamel and Tamiya acrylic). I can't really be bothered to post these, but if someone can get to Leeds and would like to take them off my hands PM me to organise something.

Well enough prattling on - here are some pics of the completed projects, in no particular order:

Heller/Airfix 1/43rd Imprezas


Tamiya 350Z with SAS Nismo tranksit (highly recommend this transkit)


Hasegawa Lancia Super Delta with Racing 43 decals


Tamiya Celica GT4


Tamiya Lancer EVO VI


Hasegawa Impreza WRX Sportswagon


Tamiya Honda CRX Mugen Sports


Hasegawa Impreza WRX


Tamiya Supra


Hasegawa Impreza WRX Gp N with Studio 27 decals


Tamiya Impreza WRX Gp N with Studio 27 decals


Tamiya Impreza WRX STi


Tamiya Subaru XT Coupe


Two more group shots

[mickbench]

Nice models. Leaving the UK for Australia..!! What do you not like it here..!!

Nah only joking, hope your models get back home safely, I've considered moving over there a few times but I doubt I ever will... It's not like moving house moving to another country. Wouldn't have the first idea what I need to do for a start..

[potsie]

Here are some of the 'to do' projects:

Tamiya Audi Quattro


Tamiya BMW 635 CSi


Tamiya Calsonic IMPUL Z


Heller Citroen Xsara WRC



Italeri Fiat 131 Rally


Tamiya Ford Escort



Revell Ford Escort


Tamiya Ford Escort WRC



Tamiya Focus WRC



Hasegawa Focus WRC


Tamiya Honda NSX


Tamiya Honda RC211V


Hasegawa Lancia 037 Rally




Hasegawa Lancia Delta Stradale


Hasegawa Lancia Stratos Stradale


Hasegawa Lancia Super Delta Rally


Aoshima Mad Max Interceptor


Tamiya EVO VI Road Car


Tamiya EVO V Rally


Hasegawa EVO III Rally


Tamiy EVO VI Rally


Tamiya Skyline


Fujimi Pajero iO


Tamiya Peugeot 206 WRC


Tamiya Peugeot 206WRC



Fujimi Porsche 911 Rally


Tamiya Porsche 959


Tamiya Impreza WRC 04


Tamiya Impreza WRC 05


Hasegawa Lecagy Wagon


Hasegawa Legacy RS Rally


Tamiya Celica 2000GT-R


Tamiya Celica GT4



Tamiya Celica GT4



Tamiya Corolla WRC



Eddie Stobbart Truck


Tamiya Xanavi Nismo GTR

[potsie]

And lastly, some other bits and pieces:

[potsie]

Well, thanks for that little indulgence. You never know - I could use this for insurance if the boat sinks.

'Nice models. Leaving the UK for Australia..!! What do you not like it here..!!'

I love the UK. Only going back for work - and to see family and friends that we haven't seen for a long time. Unfortunately Aus is a bit too far to pop back for a weekend. And trust me, my decision has absolutely nothing to do with the Ashes! My consolation is that the only match I got to see was the one-dayer at Durham where the Aussies had a (rare) victory!

Cheers,
Grant.

[robrex]

Where are you moving to in Australia..? It'd be nice to get another Queenslander on here?

[potsie]

Originally Posted by robrex

Where are you moving to in Australia..? It'd be nice to get another Queenslander on here?

Hey robrex. I am moving to Melbourne. Went for a job at Uni Queensland but they didn't want a cockroach like me up there (I'm from Newcastle originally).

Suppose I should take this opportunity to ask people for advice on good hobby shops in Melbourne. I remember a post a while ago about a really good store in the centre of the city - anyone got details?

[TvD]

Originally Posted by potsie

Tamiya Impreza WRX Gp N with Studio 27 decals

Looks like Possum Bourne's Impreza on the right. I got the Studio 27 decals for this version, and "only" need to find the kit now (Tamiya kit# 24231). But the kit has street-rims, not gravel-rims and tyres like on your model. I'd like to know where you got these from??? Or am I looking for the wrong model? And did you make the rollcage yourself?

Thanks!

Tim

[hks_kansei]

Originally Posted by potsie

Suppose I should take this opportunity to ask people for advice on good hobby shops in Melbourne. I remember a post a while ago about a really good store in the centre of the city - anyone got details?

Hobby Place
280- 282 Lonsdale St Melbourne VIC 3000
ph: (03) 9663 4407 Hobbies & Model Construction Supplies--Retail

Hobby Japan
Shop 14 200 Bourke St Melbourne VIC 3000
ph: (03) 9639 1219 Hobbies & Model Construction Supplies--Retail

[potsie]

Originally Posted by TvD

Looks like Possum Bourne's Impreza on the right. I got the Studio 27 decals for this version, and "only" need to find the kit now (Tamiya kit# 24231). But the kit has street-rims, not gravel-rims and tyres like on your model. I'd like to know where you got these from??? Or am I looking for the wrong model? And did you make the rollcage yourself?

Thanks!

Tim

Tim, you are indeed looking at the correct model. There is a thread for the model here, but unfortunately most of the photos have been removed to fit my quota. Basically, I mated the chassis and rollcage from the Rally GB WRC Impreza with the body of the WRX STi road car. You will need to also put the RHD dash from the road car in. The road body is a pretty good fit, though you may need to slightly modify the rollcage and suspension to get it to sit right. The wheels came from a gravel spec Hasegawa Lancia Delta kit, as they were the nearest match I could find.

Grant.

[7th_skyline]

Leaving UK for Australia? what did you do, steal a loaf of bread?

[potsie]

Originally Posted by 7th_skyline

Leaving UK for Australia? what did you do, steal a loaf of bread?

I little harsh - but since my ancestors first ever trip was kindly paid for by His Majesty for that very reason, I guess it's a fair call

[byass]

Originally Posted by potsie

I little harsh - but since my ancestors first ever trip was kindly paid for by His Majesty for that very reason, I guess it's a fair call

hope u have a great time in aus i have relations over in perth hope to visit some time great builds by the way

[Purpura Delujo]

Yeah you know Oz is the greatest! Consider a Vauxall, then consider an SS one tonner...

[7th_skyline]

Originally Posted by potsie

I little harsh

Haha, I live in Tasmania, bloke! don't tell me about convict ancestors..lol