I grew up in Oz but live in Japan now (20 years) and was looking forward to grabbing one of these when it came out, Saw one in the chain hobby shop one station down from me and got all excited.....till I saw the price. I'd figured on it being cheaper here, due to the yen being much stronger than the Aus$; silly me. They were asking between 2 and 3 times the price it cost in Oz! Needless to say, I put it back on the shelf and still don't have one.

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I grew up in Oz but live in Japan now (20 years) and was looking forward to grabbing one of these when it came out, Saw one in the chain hobby shop one station down from me and got all excited.....till I saw the price. I'd figured on it being cheaper here, due to the yen being much stronger than the Aus$; silly me. They were asking between 2 and 3 times the price it cost in Oz! Needless to say, I put it back on the shelf and still don't have one.

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Are you on facebook Paul? If yes get in contact with Tony Clarke from Modelnerds - he has some of these in stock for a good price and may be able to ship one to you.

https://www.facebook.com/Modelnerds-591749797508725/

Rob,
Sadly no, the owner and created of the kits passed away a few years back. His partner continued with the city store for a while, but I think it is basically wrapped up. His last project, an Aussie ship, was still coming out if I recall.

Watch out with the suspension/wheels, if you build the kit per instructions it will sit too low. Check the top of the wheels on reference pictures and see where they sit in refence to the wheelarches/vehicle and check some build up examples. If the builder did not correct it will sit very low and this really throws off the look of the finished truck imho. I like its tough and ready look very much!

Hi Rob.

If you haven't sorted your paints out for this build yet, give Scale Modellers Supply a go. Made here in Victoria, and a dream to use.

Looking forward to more progress on this one, best of luck with the build.
Cheers, D

I'm looking for suitable troop figures for Australian Bushmaster, has anyone got any recommendations???

I grew up in Oz but live in Japan now (20 years) and was looking forward to grabbing one of these when it came out, Saw one in the chain hobby shop one station down from me and got all excited.....till I saw the price. I'd figured on it being cheaper here, due to the yen being much stronger than the Aus$; silly me. They were asking between 2 and 3 times the price it cost in Oz! Needless to say, I put it back on the shelf and still don't have one.

I am on F.B. yes, but unfortunately I don't have a credit card, or Paypal. I usually buy models from L.H.S. or H.L.J., 'cos I can get them C.O.D. being in Japan. Thanks for the heads up though; if I have a Loto win in the near future.....