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Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 66 Points: 180 Location: Horwich, Bolton, UK
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Just had a little windfall which means that I've got £175 cash to blow on something frivolous. I don't want another kit, so I was thinking maybe it would be good to invest it in modelling tools or something similar. I'd like to buy a single item that I would never normally be able to afford, instead of buying lots of bits, although I'm open to persuasion. Any ideas??? Tom. Quentin Tarantino - Hallowed Be Thy Name!
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wood working laithe that karl brought, and the power module for it. then if you have any left over, some square timbers to practise on, and the chisel thingies for it.
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I agree with secretreeve on this one. A lathe is the one thing that I would add to my kit but cannot justify the expense.Will have to wait for my lotto to come up. Go on, splash out and enjoy. CMB 
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I could be that something frivolous maddog, i could do with £175 so don't be shy, ill PM my address to ya, no cheques though just cash please. LOL
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I would also suggest a wood working lathe, but Proxxon would be my choice about £150. Lovely little self contained unit which is easily stored under the bench, dial adjustable from 1000-5000 rpm. :0)
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Wilfy the Sea Dog wrote:I would also suggest a wood working lathe, but Proxxon would be my choice about £150. Lovely little self contained unit which is easily stored under the bench, dial adjustable from 1000-5000 rpm. :0) I would agree with Wilfy, the Proxxon lathe has a powerful mains electric motor with plenty of Torque and was recommended to me by Tomick and I have not regretted the purchase. If you can find another £15.00 above your £175, then include the Proxxon chisels with your order. I got mine from Proxxon LatheCheers Mike T
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Send any left overs to me. I'll PM my home address  Bob
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Wilfy the Sea Dog wrote:I would also suggest a wood working lathe, but Proxxon would be my choice about £150. Lovely little self contained unit which is easily stored under the bench, dial adjustable from 1000-5000 rpm. :0) I totally agree with Wilfy, you cant get better than the Proxxon! Happy Building, Russ On the workbench: My Victory Build Diary - Victory Cross Section Build Diary - Black Pearl Build DiaryUnder the Bench: Millenium Falcon, Black Pearl x 2, Coral Victory Cross Section, De Lorean
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Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 66 Points: 180 Location: Horwich, Bolton, UK
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To those guys who made suggestions on what to buy - thank you! To those who were begging - come on guys - have some dignity - it's not like sending begging letters to a lottery winner LOL   Might look at that Proxxon DB250 at £130 from www.aird-tools.co.uk. Trouble is, I'm not sure how much I'd ever use it. I can understand it being pretty damned useful if you were a scratch-builder though. I'm also considering a decent airbrush and compressor. Quentin Tarantino - Hallowed Be Thy Name!
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enjoy what ever ya decide to spend it on mad, ya never know when ya will have another windfall.
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Some decent bottles of Malt and sit back and enjoy the work done on your Victory
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Joined: 22/03/2010 Posts: 66 Points: 180 Location: Horwich, Bolton, UK
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Dammit, I spotted these on "pre-order" today, so being a big combatsim fan, I ordered them. Had to chip in a bit extra, but these are the KINGS of their field. So there'll be no lathes in my workshop for a while :-(  Quentin Tarantino - Hallowed Be Thy Name!
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very tasty!!!!!!!
if i was into flight simulators that would be on my desk!!!
but im more mmofps, section 8 blacklight tango down sorta stuff
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seen as though pickle night is round the corner. i would buy that little ship/boat. maybe at the same scale as our Vic'. i dont know what weapons will be used in ww3 but ww4 will be sticks and stones.
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Very nice mad dog,sort of knocks my logitech one for six...but then thats not difficult Rob Nolli Illigitimi Carborundum!!!Current Builds: HMS Victory, SV Thermopylae
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