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by GooglyDoogly
Wed Oct 31, 2012 5:43 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Is there a need for a NEW Stealth Black Hawk ?
Replies: 17
Views: 9431

Re: Is there a need for a NEW Stealth Black Hawk ?

Stealth Blackhawks looks nifty. :)
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by GooglyDoogly
Fri Mar 16, 2012 2:47 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI announces f-18c
Replies: 98
Views: 24909

Re: BBI announces f-18c

Everyone loves capitalism, until it's their time to buy something, then they become socialists, raising their fists against these money-hungry companies, and their evil profits. :) Supply vs Demand folks. Since BBI knows that people are willing to pony up $200+ for this model...so why shouldn't they...
by GooglyDoogly
Sun Mar 11, 2012 6:34 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: A Tiger in the sandbox
Replies: 19
Views: 5861

Re: A Tiger in the sandbox

Here's a quick way to have a "saggy" look on those tracks. here's what you need: Sewing needle Longnose pliers Black or dark brown thread Flip your tank over, and judge where approximately you want the track to rest on the roadwheels. Then, simply use your sewing needle and thread to tie down the tr...
by GooglyDoogly
Sun Feb 26, 2012 11:41 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway
Replies: 23
Views: 7749

Re: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway

I hope so. I would like to clarify that if you are a modeler, the problems I stated can be rectified. Mine came with a broken mast, even though the box is near mint, and has no damage whatsoever. Thankfully, I have spares from when I built the Trumpeter kit into a late '42 USS Enterprise. To be hone...
by GooglyDoogly
Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:37 am
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: admiral nominee shot down RF-4C Phantom
Replies: 3
Views: 2471

Re: admiral nominee shot down RF-4C Phantom

After reading the entire article, I'm not exactly sure how is he totally 100% to blame for the incident. His F-14 was loaded with live ordnance, which was an apparently violation of the war games. But he wasn't the one that installed those missiles, or even the person who ordered those missiles inst...
by GooglyDoogly
Sun Feb 26, 2012 12:18 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway
Replies: 23
Views: 7749

Re: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway

Bought one a couple of weeks ago. I got the Doolittle version. Just as I thought, it's just a built and painted version of the Trumpeter 1/350 USS Hornet kit. which means that it's EXTREMELY FRAGILE. The paint job is pretty good, but the dark wash is pretty sloppy. Colors are not 100% accurate, but ...
by GooglyDoogly
Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:51 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: FS: 1/16 Tamiya/Mato Custom King Tiger
Replies: 0
Views: 1385

FS: 1/16 Tamiya/Mato Custom King Tiger

Getting out of the large scale hobby. I want to sell this formerly 1/16 RC tank, now just a static display model. It's modeled after Tiger 131 of the S.Pz.Abt. 503 in Budapest, 1944. It has working tracks, suspension, etc etc. Came upgraded with PE detailed parts, metal tow cables, etc etc. http://i...
by GooglyDoogly
Wed Aug 03, 2011 9:11 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: M4a4
Replies: 6
Views: 2128

Re: M4a4

If you can find one for a decent price, I'd suggest get one. It's actually a very good and historically accurate mold, considering it's one of the first vehicles that 21st produced.
by GooglyDoogly
Wed Aug 03, 2011 8:56 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: M4a4
Replies: 6
Views: 2128

Re: M4a4

The original 21st Sherman was an M4, not an M4A4. The FOV version, I'm not sure since I've never purchased one.
by GooglyDoogly
Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:50 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Skyworks....important information
Replies: 71
Views: 24992

Re: Skyworks....important information

You mean there isn't anyone here on this board with a problem? I did mention a competitor in my post, that would be Pickel. Bullying in this case is crap posted by people with no involvement in the matter which is going on here. Nev This hobby is fairly small, so when someone screw someone royally,...
by GooglyDoogly
Tue Aug 02, 2011 2:30 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Skyworks....important information
Replies: 71
Views: 24992

Re: Skyworks....important information

Internet 'bullying' seems to be a valid point. What I see here is a whole bunch of people who have not had a problem themselves with Skyworks, (except for a competitor),sticking the knife in. Lets hear from some of those supposed many customers who were ripped off and maybe this thread would have s...
by GooglyDoogly
Mon Aug 01, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Skyworks....important information
Replies: 71
Views: 24992

Re: Skyworks....important information

I purchased both VF-84 and VF-154 pilots from Skyworks, along with two sets of F-14 metal main landing gear legs and replacement cans. I thought the work was impeccable. The owner seemed to be one of those grouchy, quirky, creative genius types when I spoke to him on several occasions but he was al...
by GooglyDoogly
Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:30 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Pirated 21CT...that many?
Replies: 44
Views: 10461

Re: Pirated 21CT...that many?

All-go toys. New name, same ol' 21st Century Toys. These are the same guys that ran 21st to the ground. They just have a new name. It's still dear ol' 21st with their half-truths, whines, and intimidation tactics. PS: If you hate China so much, how about bringing the manufacturing jobs *here*? IMHO,...
by GooglyDoogly
Mon Aug 01, 2011 8:20 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Scale Tiger II by Chritmas ? It's Up to you guys.
Replies: 25
Views: 5989

Re: 1/18 Scale Tiger II by Chritmas ? It's Up to you guys.

You do great customs, pickel. But I'd want to caution you about making a 1/18th King Tiger. The 1/16th market is saturated with King Tiger models. From cheap but good quality Heng Longs, to expensive Tamiyas. There's even a King Tiger kit made by Trumpeter that's super-detailed, and has full interio...
by GooglyDoogly
Fri Jul 29, 2011 9:54 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Skyworks....important information
Replies: 71
Views: 24992

Re: Skyworks....important information

Were it me, and had I lost a substantial amount of money, I might be considering sending a group letter to management at that Chrysler plant advising them of the caliber of individual that they recently hired with the caveat "take this for what it is worth..." And how would doing this get your mone...
by GooglyDoogly
Tue Jul 12, 2011 3:30 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: The new 1/16 BBI F-16C, who already get it ?
Replies: 22
Views: 7882

Re: The new 1/16 BBI F-16C, who already get it ?

It never really bothered me that the BBI F-16 was a bit overscaled. 21st figures are similarly overscaled (closer to 1/16 that 1/18), yet no one really complains about it.
by GooglyDoogly
Sun Feb 20, 2011 9:31 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Got tired of waiting for die-cast companies
Replies: 7
Views: 3580

Re: Got tired of waiting for die-cast companies

Thanks guys. Another reason I took up modeling is economics. I just got tired of paying $90-$150 or more for a diecast model with less detail on them, when I could build a better model with my sub-average skills for a quarter of the cost. Also, here's my 1/350 Yamato. http://farm6.static.flickr.com/...
by GooglyDoogly
Fri Feb 18, 2011 2:21 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Got tired of waiting for die-cast companies
Replies: 7
Views: 3580

Got tired of waiting for die-cast companies

So I decided to try my hands on 1/48 scale Aircraft model building. At a fraction of a cost, I literally have an unlimited amount of subject to choose from, even subjects that you'd never see done by a die-cast company in 1/48 scale or larger. Like this old 1/48 Monogram B-29A (Work in progress) htt...
by GooglyDoogly
Fri Feb 18, 2011 10:15 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/16 tanks
Replies: 541
Views: 358143

Re: 1/16 tanks

All that metal on that Tiger I, and they didn't even fix the gun length problems.
by GooglyDoogly
Fri Feb 18, 2011 9:48 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Rubber Tires On Model Aircraft
Replies: 1
Views: 1365

Re: Rubber Tires On Model Aircraft

The main problem with those "rubber" tires is they're not actually rubber, but PVC soft vinyl. If they actually use rubber on those tires then the cost is gonna be more costly, with less detail at such a small scale. One way to prevent such cracking is to make sure that your model is far away from s...
by GooglyDoogly
Sat Nov 20, 2010 1:22 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: How to get Future off? My Custom M113 (Op. IRAQI FREEDOM)
Replies: 18
Views: 5800

Re: How to get Future off?

Soak the whole thing in water for an hour or so. It's water soluble. It's faster to remove it with windex, but if you want to preserve the paint underneath, water is the best removal tool for Future.
by GooglyDoogly
Mon Aug 16, 2010 2:56 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: FS BBI Blackhawk OD, 1/18 Custom 88mm
Replies: 0
Views: 1019

FS BBI Blackhawk OD, 1/18 Custom 88mm

Up for sale is my BBI OD Blackhawk. It's out of the box, but its in great condition, with no broken parts. Asking price is $70 SHIPPED. Next one is 21st Century 88mm w/custom Normandy 3-tone camo with weathering. It's missing all of its accessories, like the ammo and ammo crate. Asking price is $75 ...
by GooglyDoogly
Sun Jul 11, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 T-34/76 All orders have been SHIPPED !!!! !!
Replies: 166
Views: 43828

Can you make a poll to see which T-34/76 do people want the most?

mod. 1940
mod. 1942
mod. 1943
by GooglyDoogly
Fri Jul 09, 2010 3:29 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Forces of Valor 1:16 Tiger I
Replies: 14
Views: 4568

The one main thing to ask yourself is....were you planning to buy it because of the tank, or the figures?
by GooglyDoogly
Thu Jul 08, 2010 11:37 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Heng long 1/16
Replies: 3
Views: 1986