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Museums At Night is back !!! http://museumsatnight.org.uk/events-page/ Friday 13th and Saturday 14th May depending where you live. Go support your fabulous local museums - Always great fun !

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AFV Club Israeli Defence Force Sho't Kal Gimel Tank With Blazer Explosive Reactive Armour 1:35 Scale

Every so often we come across model kits that are a little different to our current ranges, and are interesting enough to prompt you into doing some research into their history. Recent examples include the Soviet Aerosan, and the Apollo Saturn V Space Rocket. The latest model to this list is the AFV Club IDF Sho't Kal Gimel 1982 tank, a realistic 1:35 scale model of the original.

Sho't Kal tanks entered service within the Israeli Defense Force (IDF) in 1970. Their number was over 1000 before the Yom Kippur War broke out in 1973. Most of the Sho't kal tanks were deployed in armour brigades located in northern Israel. When the war broke out on 6th October 1973, IDF 188th and 7th armor divisions defended Golan Height and held the surprise attack of Syrian armor divisions. During four days of battles in Golan Heights, IDF lost about 200 Sho't Kal tanks and caused Syrian forces heavy losses. But most importantly it bought precious time for regrouping reserve troops and preparing counter attacks.

After the Yom Kippur War ended, IDF received M60A3 and Mercava Mk.1 tanks and still continually upgraded Sho't kal tanks which were still in service. Control mechanisms of the turret were upgraded in 1976, and it was called Sho't Kal B (Sho't Cal Bet) after this upgrade. After going through a series of battles, IDF established their tank design standards which emphasized personnel protection. Consequently, Sho't Kal tanks were later equipped with explosive reactive armour (ERA) which was very effective against shape charge warheads called Sho't Kal C (Sho't Gimel). It was the first time that ERA was used in the battlefield in 1982 Lebanon War. In the urban battles of Beirut, many Sho't Kal tanks were hit by rocket-propelled grenades (RPG) and they still maintained their combat capabilities because of protection of explosive reactive armor. In 1984 Sho't Kal tanks with upgraded explosive reactive armour were called Sho't Kal D ( Sho't Kal Dalet) and they served in IDF until late 1980s.

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St Tiggywinkles Church for Hibernating Hedgehogs

http://www.alwayshobbies.com/blog/january-2014/st-tiggywinkles-church-for-hibernating-hedgehogs

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St Tiggywinkles Church for Hibernating Hedgehogs

http://www.alwayshobbies.com/blog/january-2014/st-tiggywinkles-church-for-hibernating-hedgehogs

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The 'Painter of Light' Thomas Kinkade

http://hobbiesltd.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/Kinkade.html

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This looks way too much fun

Okay. This silly little thing is the best study tool I’ve ever had. It’s super fun to fly, but the charge only lasts five minutes. So I let it charge for 45 minutes while I study, take a 5 minute study break, then rinse and repeat. Unreasonably Tiny RC Helicopter Gets Local College Student a 4.0

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In case you hadn’t seen a cat skydiving today

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Offers a fresh take on the craft of woodburning by focusing on the drawing, lettering and design elements that, when learned, will add dimension and composition to any pyrography project. 176 pages.

http://www.alwayshobbies.com/books-$4-dvds/pyrography/woodburning-project-$4-pattern-treasury

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The death of Fimo bear

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Apply some clever painting and extreme modification to a bog standard plastic model kit of a VW Samba Bus

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www.puttyandpaint.com A plastic model kit of Russian ChTZ S-65 Artillery Tractor 1:35 Scale which has been completed to the highest standard possible. An incredibly lifelike model which is an inspiration to all aspiring model makers. http://www.alwayshobbies.com/plastic-models/military-/trumpeter-russian-chtz-s$965-artillery-tractor-1$535-scale-plastic-model-kit

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Affordable Remote Control Quadcopter takes Stunning Photos & Video.

The Ethos QX 130 Quadcopter is supplied Ready-To-Fly and comes with an integrated LED light system controlled from the transmitter that makes it visible when flying in the dark! The QX 130 is also large and powerful enough to fly outdoors in winds up to 7 to 10 mph, while still small enough to fly comfortably indoors

Multiple Fun Accessories available, Including a Digital Camera (ALL SOLD SEPARATELY)

If flying the Ethos QX 130 isn't enough for you, add the fun of optional accessory units such as:

A high-resolution digital camera with 60 frames per second to capture stunning in-flight video and still shots;

A rocket launcher that shoots plastic missiles;

A water blaster squirt gun;

A bubble machine that puts out a trail of bubbles as you fly;

A winch that tests your flight skills as you try to attach, lift and carry a payload of your choice.

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Happy belated birthday girl!

P-38 first flight, Jan 27, 1939.

Marge, Oshkosh 2013

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Sequin Art Ice Cream Sundae Craft Kit.

Create your Sequin Art Pictures from easy to follow instructions.

http://www.alwayshobbies.com/crafts/sequin-art/original/sequin-art-ice-cream-sundae-craft-kit

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Create authentic corrosion on a 1949 Ford, but the products and techniques can easily be used on any of the model kits. Cars such as our Revell E-Type Jaguar or Mini Cooper 998 MK.1 would look equally good.

Here we have used Deluxe Materials Scenic Rust Kit, which creates real rust effects on all paintable surfaces.

Now you too can produce vehicles that look incredibly life-like. 

Use your imagination and try the techniques with World War II model tanks, planes or cars.

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Create amazing real rust effects within hours on all paintable surfaces. Especially good on plastic models. eg. Trains, trucks, world war II tanks etc.