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- Tue May 22, 2007 6:59 pm
- Forum: The Reference Room
- Topic: Flight 19 Info
- Replies: 5
- Views: 3011
photos
I'm not sure about the claim that the photo shows the lost FT-28 airplane. Flight 19's FT-28 was a TBM-3, the photo shows a TBM-1C. Maybe the plane was exchanged for the later version and the number reassigned? All the other Flight 19 planes were TBM-1C's according to this link: http://www.kilroywas...
- Thu May 10, 2007 8:40 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: SBD Dauntless
- Replies: 30
- Views: 9892
Midway
I don't have the details right at hand, but some of the B-26's did return, including the one that buzzed the deck.
JimBob
JimBob
- Fri Mar 09, 2007 8:10 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Anyone for adding FAC aircraft to the Vietnam mix ?
- Replies: 13
- Views: 3685
FACs
I love the OV-10's! I used to live in Columbus while they were being built. Even got to visit the assembly line on a high school field trip (later production for Thailand)
The Bird Dog would be pretty small in 1:18. How about 1:6????
JimBob
The Bird Dog would be pretty small in 1:18. How about 1:6????
JimBob
- Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:25 pm
- Forum: The Reference Room
- Topic: Avenger Wing Fold Details
- Replies: 2
- Views: 2127
great photos
Thanks for posting the photos, they are great!
JimBob
JimBob
- Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:23 pm
- Forum: The Reference Room
- Topic: Hellcats and Corsairs oh my!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2591
Tokyo Bay photos
Here's some:
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/even ... /js-8i.htm
From the Naval Historical Center
(gives a whole new meaning to "Fly Navy! )
JimBob
http://www.history.navy.mil/photos/even ... /js-8i.htm
From the Naval Historical Center
(gives a whole new meaning to "Fly Navy! )
JimBob
- Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:10 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Who plans on getting a Hellcat?
- Replies: 42
- Views: 10781
Hellcat
Moi!
JimBob
JimBob
- Mon Feb 19, 2007 8:07 am
- Forum: The Reference Room
- Topic: Hellcats and Corsairs oh my!
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2591
Great photo!
Thanks for posting the great photo, Grunt! I recall that this huge flyover of Tokyo Bay was specially ordered by MacArthur to occur following the signing of the surrender documents. Along with the swarm of Navy planes, there were also B-29s and other USAAF aircraft. Plus as much of the U.S. fleet th...
- Mon Feb 19, 2007 7:59 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: A 1:18 F-9 Panther US Navy????? Any one still want one?????
- Replies: 28
- Views: 6663
Panther
Yes, I vote a resounding YES! for the F9F Panther:
<img src="http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/5884/f9f43oe.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us">
The Couger was a great aircraft, too, but the Panther was the one that saw much combat action in Korea.
JimBob
<img src="http://img103.imageshack.us/img103/5884/f9f43oe.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us">
The Couger was a great aircraft, too, but the Panther was the one that saw much combat action in Korea.
JimBob
- Thu Feb 15, 2007 8:04 pm
- Forum: Direct from the Source
- Topic: Admiral Toys Information Q&A (Jason)
- Replies: 1745
- Views: 636863
photos
Jason: Thanks for posting the new photos :D The Dauntless (my favorite of your new bunch) is absolutely beautiful! I understand your comment about being far into tooling. No worries...it looks very well done and I'm certainly looking forward to seeing it in paint and in person! I'll have to pick up ...
- Tue Feb 13, 2007 6:23 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Admiral/ Bad Cat's new aircraft in 1:18
- Replies: 177
- Views: 67975
Decals, etc
Yes, I agree fully with Spud. One basic paint scheme with maybe just the national markings, with no other markings painted on. Include or offer a variety of numbers, squadron or other markings. This would work for most aircraft. F-4 and AD in Navy and USAF (camo) paint, Dauntless in early blue over ...
- Mon Feb 12, 2007 6:33 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: BBI Hellcat Closeups from Toy Fair
- Replies: 22
- Views: 7208
Hellcat
Great looking model by BBI! Thanks for posting the photos
JimBob
JimBob
- Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:28 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 dauntless now available for preorder
- Replies: 165
- Views: 53962
Kiwi
Spud:
Cool Kiwi markings!
JimBob
Cool Kiwi markings!
JimBob
- Sun Feb 11, 2007 9:17 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Admiral/ Bad Cat's new aircraft in 1:18
- Replies: 177
- Views: 67975
Phantom
AWESOME!!! Way to go (again!!)!
I'll take mine in Navy markings when it is available.
Thanks again, Jason and Admiral!!
(BTW: This plane was used by the Blue Angels AND the Thunderbirds!)
JimBob
I'll take mine in Navy markings when it is available.
Thanks again, Jason and Admiral!!
(BTW: This plane was used by the Blue Angels AND the Thunderbirds!)
JimBob
- Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:41 pm
- Forum: The Reference Room
- Topic: How about lost airfields?
- Replies: 9
- Views: 3868
Airfields
Cool link! Amazing the history that can be right under our noses!
Here's one I came across for Pacific airfields:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/search/airfields.html
JimBob
Here's one I came across for Pacific airfields:
http://www.pacificwrecks.com/search/airfields.html
JimBob
- Sat Feb 10, 2007 10:28 pm
- Forum: The Reference Room
- Topic: Pics of Pacific airfields
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3456
Marston Matting
Here's some data on Marston matting: <img src="http://img143.imageshack.us/img143/4265/marstonmattingxr6.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"> <img src="http://img263.imageshack.us/img263/1677/piercedsteelplankingvy5.jpg" alt="Image Hosted by ImageShack.us"> Quite a while back, I dug this up on ...
- Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:41 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 dauntless now available for preorder
- Replies: 165
- Views: 53962
Dauntless
I just wanted to liven this thread up. (No, I'm not TOO excited about the AT Dauntless....yeh, RIGHT :wink:) Again, many thanks to Jason and AT! Whatever repaints they do with the SBD I'm sure they will be great! AT seems to have a track record of well-researched REAL historic airplanes. The SBD BuN...
- Sat Feb 10, 2007 9:17 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Skunkworks Poll #1
- Replies: 18
- Views: 4754
ATlantic Avenger
I'm betting AT. Both Admiral and BadCat have given notice for a Sunday unvieling. So if this is true, we're looking at one item. If BadCat has teamed up with someone else, then the good news is that there will be two unveilings! I'm looking forward to seeing more up-to-date photos on the AT Dauntles...
- Sat Feb 10, 2007 6:43 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: BadCat's SkunkWorks
- Replies: 97
- Views: 32821
skunkworks
I don't have the foggiest :? ....and can't even wager a guess. But I sure am courious :wink: !! I agree with XD Patrol... I think there may be connection with BadCat's skunkworks and the Admiral news slated for Sunday: (from BATCAT) "TBA Sunday, February 11th, somewhere at the New York Toy Fair . . ...
- Thu Feb 08, 2007 5:49 am
- Forum: Direct from the Source
- Topic: Admiral Toys Information Q&A (Jason)
- Replies: 1745
- Views: 636863
typo
It was late, and I said:
Jason, hope you get rested some before heading out to the show. I'm looking forward to seeing what Admiral has on exhibit there!
Regards,
JimBob
I meant F9F...Do I see an F8F Panther in your future?
Jason, hope you get rested some before heading out to the show. I'm looking forward to seeing what Admiral has on exhibit there!
Regards,
JimBob
- Wed Feb 07, 2007 11:03 pm
- Forum: Direct from the Source
- Topic: Admiral Toys Information Q&A (Jason)
- Replies: 1745
- Views: 636863
Markings options
Jason: I saw this good news in Pickelhaube's post in the 1:18 forum: I orderd mine today and had a nice conversation with Isaiah . I am glad I did. He said that they are going to possibly put in a few extra decals to do a earlier model. The center red meatballs and red and white tail flash. I'd be i...
- Wed Feb 07, 2007 10:51 pm
- Forum: The Reference Room
- Topic: Aviation artist
- Replies: 1
- Views: 1731
Aviation artist
I came across this website by Rich Dann, aviation artist. Some great profile art and the author of several Squadron books. He did the profiles of SBD 2106 for Yellow Wings decals.
http://webpages.charter.net/ltdann/index.htm
Enjoy!
JimBob
http://webpages.charter.net/ltdann/index.htm
Enjoy!
JimBob
- Tue Feb 06, 2007 10:13 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 dauntless now available for preorder
- Replies: 165
- Views: 53962
More yet
Boy, I'm having too much fun!! Here's more... http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/Decals/golden/yellow_wings/mid_mad/mid_mad.htm http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reviews/Decals/golden/yellow_wings/mid_mad_nats/mm_nats.htm There are 5 separate documented (I believe) paint schemes for #2106. I'd lo...
- Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:55 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 dauntless now available for preorder
- Replies: 165
- Views: 53962
Another interesting site
Here's another site with information on #2106.
Check out the downloadable 171-page archeological report!
http://www.atrecovery.com/Pages/2106Daunt.html
JimBob
Check out the downloadable 171-page archeological report!
http://www.atrecovery.com/Pages/2106Daunt.html
JimBob
- Tue Feb 06, 2007 9:45 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 dauntless now available for preorder
- Replies: 165
- Views: 53962
Interesting site
I came across this history of #2106. Very interesting!!! http://hsfeatures.com/features04/marinesatmidwaypart1jl_1.htm Also came across this: http://www.internetmodeler.com/2006/may/new-releases/decal_yw-dauntless.php If that is correct, Admiral could do a repaint depicting the exact same aircraft i...
- Mon Feb 05, 2007 9:31 pm
- Forum: The Reference Room
- Topic: Brewster Buffalo
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3107
Zero Kamikaze
No, I never would've thought that! Very interesting, thanks for sharing!Do you know that the early model Buffalo was just about as good as a Zero? It wasn't until armor plating and self-sealing tanks that it fell behind.... Interesting factoid.
JimBob