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28/05/2023 Update

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Introduction

Good morning, and welcome to the 28/05/2023 Update. I wanted to cover a few things and just update everyone so they know where I am at!

Decals

As you may, or may not, know I stock Delpi Decals. I am working on building up the supply I have in the UK. A couple of weeks ago my latest order came in. However, last week I was sick all week so I haven’t gotten everything done I was planning on doing. I just need to work my way through the decals and grab the barcodes then I’m good to go with those!

Kits

I have also been beavering away trying to continue increasing my available stock. For anyone new here I don’t list anything I don’t already have my hands on. If it is on the shop then it is in my storage where I can get it and post it. My next delivery has got a handful of more Good Smile kits as well as some very tasty Bandai kits.

MGSD Freedom

Using my no-pre-order system I have, as far as I am aware, sorted MGSD kits for everyone who got back to me wanting one. With that in mind I have now made the rest of them generally available on the site. Why not go to the shop and treat yourself!

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MGSD_FREEDOM_12

Conclusion

Hopefully the 28/05/2023 update has brought everyone back up to speed. As always if there are any questions then please just let me know.

Thank you everyone and have a great week!

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07/05/2023 Quick Update

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Introduction

Welcome to “07/05/2023 Quick Update”. I am really sorry I haven’t been updating more regularly! I will try and get a lot more model kit information up over the coming weeks! The last few weeks have been busy to say the least!

Stock

Well there are a few things to update on stock. I have for starters got some of the Witch from Mercury kits in stock. Starting with these beauties!

On top of what I currently have in I will also be getting a fresh supply of MGSD Freedom models. If you are interested in those then let me know as they seem to shift fast and I can put it aside for you.

It is also worth noting that although stock is low on the Beguir-Pente and Michaelis I am due an fresh shipment of them on Tuesday.

Delpi Decals

You may, or may not be aware, but I also stock Delpi Decals. I have a selection in stock, and I have just put in an order for a load more. If you want to pick up some custom decal sheets then have a look here.

Moderoid

I have also picked up a couple of Moderoid models. I have put in orders for some more, just to give people a slightly different selection from the standard. For those I have these three currently.

Conclusion

So stock wise I am continuing to grow the selection in stock and to try and make sure people get what they want at reasonable prices. That pretty much concludes “07/05/2023 Quick Update”. All that is left is for me to thank everyone for their support, and to wish you all a great week.

HG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=hg

RG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=rg

MG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=mg

SD Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=sd

EG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=eg

FM Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=full-mechanics

PG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=pg

Moderoid
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=moderoid

Tools
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=tools

Bases
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=bases

Decals
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=decals

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23/04/2023 Quick Update

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Welcome to “23/04/2023 Quick Update”!

I haven’t posted in a while and I apologise for that! However, I am going to try and get back on that posting horse!

You may well be wondering what has been happening that has kept me so busy! Well for starters I have made the Delpi Decals live on the site. You can find them in their own category and they are available here https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=delpidecal. They are a fantastic way to bring your models up to another level. Everything that is listed is in stock, in the UK and ready to post to you.

I decided to send the decals as 1st class in a board backed envelope via royal mail. However if you purchase them at the same time as a kit the normal Yodel shipping will apply. I tend to place the decals in one of the boxes as that helps to protect them in transit if they are purchased alongside with something else.

Following feedback I also added the word “Decal” to all the titles to help them stand out from the model kits 🙂

If you have a look and can’t find what you are looking for then have a look at the Delpi site, you can find it here: https://delpidecal.com/

If you find what you want in stock there then just let me know and I can look to add it into my next order. My plan is to continue to grow the stock of decals available within the UK.

That completes this “23/04/2023 Quick Update” post.

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Model Stands

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Introduction

Once you have spent all that time building your model(s) then people often want to display them. The options range from standing them up, to full on dioramas. Obviously some of it all comes down to how much time you want to spend on the display. However, if you want cheap, but effective the stands I have in stock may just be right for you!

Why would I want a stand?

Well to put it simple, it increases the number of poses for your model. That allows you to get even more out of the model you built. You can have them posed as jumping, or mid flight or all sorts when adding a stand in to the mix.

Examples

One of my friends and customers very kindly allowed me to use the following images from their collection:

As you can see the use of space has been maximised by attaching the bases to the wall allowing the models to float in mid air. This provides an excellent example of how ingenuity and these cheap stands can provide a great way to display your models.

Where can I get these wonderful stands?

Well I am very glad you asked me about that! I happen to have these very models in stock over at the shop here! Reasonably prices, and as you can see from the photos, they offer great options.

Conclusion

There are plenty of ways to display your models. There are no right, or wrong ways to do it. If you are having fun, and you like how they look then that is right.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you haven’t already done so please like and follow us on our social media platforms and checkout our website!

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General Update 09/04/2022

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Introduction

“General Update 09/04/2022” is a quick opportunity to catch everyone up on where I, and the shop, are at the moment.

Hours in the Day

As the title says, I sometimes find myself wishing that a day was 48 hours, or I could make 48 hours. After managing to get the PG models I had in, packaged and sent, I then got the rest of that box onto the site. Over the last week or so I also managed to get the rest of the models on the site.

I have now managed to get a nice (and slowly growing) selection of Master Grade models on the store, as well as a growing selection of The Witch From Mercury models as well.

Delpi Decals

I am starting to work through the list of people who had pre-ordered the Delpi Decals with me. Once that is done I will add everything else to the site for general availability. If you can’t find what you are looking for in the Decals when I release them please have a look at https://delpidecal.com/ and let me know if there is anything specific you would like me to order in.

Miscellaneous

As well as all the other items I have also been sorting out some technical items. I have been trying to make keeping all the data I have on stock organised. To this end I’ve moved the database to an online solution. I have also automated loading sales into the database so I can accurately check the stock.

In my previous post (or one of them) I mentioned that I updated the product search plugin. This adds the functionality that it now searches the tags. I am also slowly, but surely, working my way through adding codes and series names to the tags. This widens the options people have for finding the products they want.

Conclusion

All this means that as I work on slightly different strands things are slowly, but surely, improving. The amount of products in stock is slowly growing, and the data and access to the products is growing.

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More About Stock!

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Introduction

More About Stock is a quick update on what I have been adding to the store and an update on where I am with the decals.

Decals

I am beginning to work my way through all the people who had asked for specific decals. Once that is all sorted then I will be able to release everything else on to the shop. If you find that there is nothing there you would like then have a look on https://delpidecal.com/. If there is something on there you want me to order just drop me a line and let me know.

Models

I have finally added the remaining RG and MG models that I had in at the last stock delivery. Now for me I quite like this bad boy (https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/product/mg-rgm-79-g-ground-combat-gm/).

I like the simplicity of this model. There are other MGs on there as well as a couple more RG models. Why not go and have a look at the shop! Remember, if you can’t see what you want always feel free to drop me a line and I will try and get it in.

Conclusion

That concludes my “More About Stock” post. I hope you are having a good week and find time for some modelling!

Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you haven’t already done so please like and follow us on our social media platforms and checkout our website!

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100086701512793
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HG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=hg

RG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=rg

MG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=mg

SD Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=sd

EG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=eg

FM Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=full-mechanics

PG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=pg

Tools
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=tools

Bases
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=bases

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Advert / Stock / General Update

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Introduction

Welcome to the “Advert / Stock / General Update” post. My first one in a while so let me get people up to speed.

General Update

I decided to have a look at the site and some of the usability. I have made some minor tweaks, but the biggest change is the product specific search box. I have implemented (bought and stuck in) a plugin that allows searching on the tags on products. I have also started (the first few) adding in tags against products that relate to codes that relate to the model, and/or the shows that they come from. This will be searchable content now, so will hopefully help people in finding what they are looking for.

Stock

Things have also been a little manic on the stock front! I got my first order of Delpi Decals in. I am super happy with them, but it has taken me an age (literally) to add them to the site. At the moment they are locked as either behind a pin or private. This is so that those who requested specific decals get to put their orders in first. Hopefully in the next week or so I will be able to make everything else live. I will be looking to order more based on how well they sell.

I also have some nice shiny models on the site as well! Not only have I got some awesome Witch From Mercury models available here. But I also have some really nice MG models on there as well. I have more MG models to add, but those will be going on later in the week.

These are just some of the modes that have gone on to the site.

Conclusion

That pretty much wraps up this “Advert / Stock / General Update” post. If you haven’t already, why not go have a look at the shop and see what is available. You can get there here.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you haven’t already done so please like and follow us on our social media platforms and checkout our website!

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Advert / Stock 19/03/2023

Introduction

Welcome to “Advert / Stock 19/03/2023” a quick roundup of the week, the stock and an advert for the shop.

Before I get into it I wanted to apologise for the lack of posts over the last week. With balancing everything I just didn’t get time to do any posts this week. I will try harder next week!

Stock

So currently the core of the stock hasn’t changed. There is still a solid breadth of models across all the grades in the shop. If you are thinking about picking something up then please do have a look. I will include links at the bottom of the post rather than just littering them throughout the post.

What have I been doing?

Well that is a very good question. I have been spending time working on the panel lining of the RG Aile Strike so I can post that up and also go over how I found the whole process.

I have, however, been working on more than just that.

Most importantly I have a first order of Decals from https://delpidecal.com/ on the way. Once I have photos and the stock in hand I’ll update more there. However, as with everything else, if you have a browse of the site and there are things you want off there let me know. I can build up a second order and get them shipped over. Obviously I have a min order value of $200 that I have to meet to put an order in. However, once I have that I can place the order and get everything sorted.

Decal Example
Decal Example

Conclusion

That concludes “Advert / Stock 19/03/2023”. As always if there are any questions please just let me know.

Have a great week and I hope you get in some modelling!

HG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=hg

RG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=rg

MG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=mg

SD Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=sd

EG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=eg

FM Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=full-mechanics

PG Kits
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=pg

Tools
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=tools

Bases
https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=bases

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Advert / Stock 05/03/2023

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Welcome to “Advert / Stock 05/03/2023” this weeks “official” update on the stock. I say official as sometimes when I get new stuff I can’t help but mention it as I get so excited!

Model Kits Ltd is a small (me) uk independently owned business.

This week I was fortunate enough to get some new items in stock. Some HG, a couple of MG and some RG kits. That is on top of the stock I already have. Everything is here in the UK ready to ship.

At the time of writing I still have 1 MGEX Strike Freedom available here:

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/…/mgex-gundam-strike…/

I also have a ChuChu Demi Trainer Lauda’s Dilanza and loads of other kits available.

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ChuChu_Demi_Trainer_2

If you are considering buying something new then please check us out. Or if you just fancy a bit of a browse go have a look! There may be something that peaks your interest.

The links to different areas of the shop are:

HG Kits

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=hg

RG Kits

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=rg

MG Kits

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=mg

SD Kits

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=sd

EG Kits

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=eg

FM Kits

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1…

PG Kits

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=pg

Tools

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=tools

Bases

https://modelkitsltd.co.uk/shop/?swoof=1&product_cat=bases

Thank you for everyone who supports me in this, and for everyone for making such a great community.

That concludes “Advert / Stock 05/03/2023” all that is left is to say have a great week building!

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RG Aile Strike Build Day 9

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Introduction

Welcome to “RG Aile Strike Build Day 9” where I am building up an RG Aile strike model. If you haven’t read any of the other parts I would recommend going back to the start. You can find that here. In the first post I covered the box, runners and provide the manual.

I am taking my time to ensure I clean up all the marks that can be cleaned up. As with any build like this, if you end up with discolouration or a small white “stress” mark you are likely to need painting to get rid of those. I may have a look at simple quick methods of dealing with those items, especially as I find that it has a habit of happening on the grey pieces. I also accept I may need to work on my cutting style as I’m sure that will contribute to it!

The Process

Unless otherwise noted I followed this process for each piece:

  • Cut off roughly leaving plenty of nub
  • Trim back the nub with my better nippers
  • Apply water to my wet and dry sandpaper and sand the nub marks down
  • Dry the piece
  • Brush it off with the tooth brush to remove any bits
  • Re-apply the matt finish using the Gray Balancer
  • Prep the part with the green side of the White Balancer
  • Shine the part up with the white side of the White Balancer

If after this I wasn’t happy I would repeat the sanding steps down, and keep iterating until I was happy with the finish.

The Parts

Nubbed Arms Parts
Nubbed Arms Parts

As you can see the arm consists of 16 core pieces. Above I have just cut them out roughly ready for trimming and cleaning up. I showed that in the previous arm, so in this post I’m going to show you something different about them.

The arm Skeleton

On the inside you have a lovely inner frame. The frame or skeleton comes pre-case on the runner. I find it mind boggling how they cast these intricate pieces.

In the first image you can see that the fist and joint have been separated. They come attached, but you need to remove them. The top joint is actually part of the shoulder assembly used when you build the torso. The fist is just re-attached later on. Previously I had issues removing the top part, however, knowing it was a straight peg I felt far more confident twisting and pulling to free the part. I found removing it on this arm a lot easier than on the first one.

In the second image (incorrectly titled all pieces straight) I had rotated and bent the socket joint into place.

The third image then has a small piece on the left hand side of the image bent upwards. Ultimately this clips back onto the central core of the arms frame. You can see this in the next image (“Bending into place”) how the section is bending up back towards the central part of the arm frame.

The “Top connected” picture shows the left hand piece completing the motion up and clicking into place into the frame, as well as the bottom section starting to bend down.

The final image has the arm frame complete with the part the fist was attached to moved all the way flat with the rest of the frame, and in place.

The finished Arm

As with the other pictures (yes I know I need a better background, I am working on it honest!) you can see how the armour has cleaned up nicely. I am really happy again with how this fits together. I really enjoy building the arms on this model as it is a satisfying process.

Conclusion

Everything in the build process, so far, has lived up to my expectations. The detail is stunning, the precision is what I expect from Bandai, and the build itself is an incredibly enjoyable process.

Thank you for taking the time to read this. If you haven’t already done so please like and follow us on our social media platforms and checkout our website!

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