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by NSA
Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:26 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Blackhawk EIBF (Engine Inlet Barrier Filter)
Replies: 19
Views: 6416

Re: Blackhawk EIBF (Engine Inlet Barrier Filter)

Wow... nice.. I think I might get a set :D (or 3...)
by NSA
Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:02 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 9SFG(A) - HMMWV mods
Replies: 3
Views: 2118

9SFG(A) - HMMWV mods

Here are a couple more HMMWV's I did earlier this year, in case anyone missed them: M998 (Hard top) - Added "hillbilly" armor to the sides, weathered etc. Inspiration: http://www.fighting118th.com/forums-content/9SFGA/m998-01.jpg http://www.fighting118th.com/forums-content/9SFGA/9SFGA-M998A-01.jpg h...
by NSA
Wed Mar 30, 2011 5:30 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 9SFG(A) - Combat Patrol Diorama
Replies: 10
Views: 5605

Re: 9SFG(A) - Combat Patrol Diorama

It wasn't as hard as it sounds, usually they come with a couple attached to each other, so you just have to mix and match and paint it all the same color :)

I just got back into customs about 2 months ago, and I've come a long way!

Thanks for the kind words :)
by NSA
Wed Mar 30, 2011 4:19 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 9SFG(A) - Combat Patrol Diorama
Replies: 10
Views: 5605

Re: 9SFG(A) - Combat Patrol Diorama

Thanks everyone :) It was a fun little project.. I wish I had more space though! I don't know how to fit in different stuff.. we shall see what I can come up with!

The vests are GI JOE "Pit Commando" vests.. I trimmed them and then attached BBI/21C/FOV pouches/gear to them.
by NSA
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:21 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 9SFG(A) - Combat Patrol Diorama
Replies: 10
Views: 5605

9SFG(A) - Combat Patrol Diorama

So I finally decided I'd try my hand at a Dio... http://www.fighting118th.com/forums-content/9SFGA/dio-01.jpg It's nothing super elaborate or anything compared to what I've seen you guys do, but it's a start! Thanks for reading/looking :) Combat Controllers "Pathfinder" and "Dropzone" track enemy mo...
by NSA
Tue Mar 29, 2011 5:19 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 9SFG(A) - Special Operations HMMWV (pic heavy)
Replies: 12
Views: 6828

Re: 9SFG(A) - Special Operations HMMWV (pic heavy)

Thank you :)

The M60 is from the 21st Century Navy SEAL jeep.. or whatever it was called. It came with two mounted on it.
by NSA
Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:08 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: ثعبان - Type-98 Prototype
Replies: 5
Views: 3922

Re: ثعبان - Type-98 Prototype

Thank you.. It still needs work, and my black backdrop didn't fit the tank so I need to work on that too! And yes it's bit of the story I am making up to go with a 'set' of customs I am working on (The Fictional 9th Special Forces Group), and this is the first 'bad guy' thing I managed to make. Wish...
by NSA
Sun Mar 27, 2011 9:05 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 9SFG(A) - Special Operations HMMWV (pic heavy)
Replies: 12
Views: 6828

Re: 9SFG(A) - Special Operations HMMWV (pic heavy)

Thanks! Have to keep myself busy until your other HMMWV kits are available :)
by NSA
Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:32 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: ثعبان - Type-98 Prototype
Replies: 5
Views: 3922

ثعبان - Type-98 Prototype

عبان is Arabic for 'snake' and will be incorporated into my 9th Special Forces Group (Airborne) stories and customs as an al-Qaeda aligned group operating in Afghanistan in 2001/2002 and across the world... Excerpt from AFGHAN-SITREP: SNAKE/Type-98-Prototype DATE REQUESTED: 22 JAN 2002 Covert Operat...
by NSA
Sun Mar 27, 2011 1:29 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 9SFG(A) - Special Operations HMMWV (pic heavy)
Replies: 12
Views: 6828

Re: 9SFG(A) - Special Operations HMMWV (pic heavy)

Thanks everyone!

It was a surprising amount of work, but it was a lot of fun. I had to improvise some, since the picture didn't show the complete package :)
by NSA
Thu Mar 24, 2011 8:36 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 9SFG(A) - Special Operations HMMWV (pic heavy)
Replies: 12
Views: 6828

9SFG(A) - Special Operations HMMWV (pic heavy)

So I've done a bunch of other HMMWV models, and during research I saw a photo of a "spec ops" type HMMWV and knew I wanted to make it, but I knew it'd be a LOT of work, so I started last weekend and finally finished.. Here is my M1025 "Special Operations" HMMWV. It is based on the 21st Century Toys ...
by NSA
Sun Feb 13, 2011 5:52 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST ALL TOY FAIR DISCUSSION HERE
Replies: 61
Views: 16329

Re: POST ALL TOY FAIR DISCUSSION HERE

I think ToyFair goes for another couple days during the week, so it's possible whatever is coming just hasn't announced yet.

Maybe they didn't want to get lost in the Hasbro news deluge.
by NSA
Tue Jul 27, 2010 10:23 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 VF-111 "Sundowners" and Badcat preorder
Replies: 12
Views: 3703

I've got no idea as to their financial situation.. again.. China is a very different beast as far as markets and business goes. They appear to be going strong and have the capital and willingness to keep moving forward with the scale, so that's good, but like anything, here today.. gone tomorrow. Th...
by NSA
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:26 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Merit Booth in SDCC 2010
Replies: 45
Views: 9788

Hi NSA, The "Final" Ourwar sets you've mentioned, are they different from the set of 7 released earlier? Any updates on the JSI carrier flight deck crew and vehicles? Thanks :D I'm not sure, I assume it's the same basic figures, some of the packaging labeling has been changed (Says for Ages 15+ now...
by NSA
Tue Jul 27, 2010 9:15 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 VF-111 "Sundowners" and Badcat preorder
Replies: 12
Views: 3703

Well, JSI is (obviously) a Chinese-based toy company, compared to 21st. This comes with its plus's and minuses (as we've all seen). They obviously have quicker, better, and cheaper access to the factories and labor in China, and can get things done in a relatively quick/normal time frame. However, t...
by NSA
Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:58 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 VF-111 "Sundowners" and Badcat preorder
Replies: 12
Views: 3703

Also.. RE: Badcat.. I dont know if they went to SDCC or not, but I dont know if they've seen the new plane + gears first hand or not either. The 30 they had for sale at SDCC are final molds, so I was told, so theoretically they should be exactly the same (sans weapons) as the ones Badcat is preorder...
by NSA
Mon Jul 26, 2010 3:56 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 VF-111 "Sundowners" and Badcat preorder
Replies: 12
Views: 3703

NSA: A couple of months ago, a poster said he heard from Badcat that the next JSI F-14 would be a VF-111 "Sundowners" and that Badcat was probably going to drop JSI jets. Also, someone posted the new VF-154 F-14 had improved landing gear, but Badcat recommends the optional Skyworks metal landing ge...
by NSA
Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:43 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Merit Booth in SDCC 2010
Replies: 45
Views: 9788

So much for a thread, with the intention of providing useful convention information. We went. OurWar figs were on display, same basic display they showed @ Weekend of Hero's in June. They had "FINAL" OurWar sets for sale for $50, I picked up one set (7 figs) and will hopefully review them soon. The...
by NSA
Sun Jul 25, 2010 7:37 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 VF-111 "Sundowners" and Badcat preorder
Replies: 12
Views: 3703

Hmmm.

Hadn't heard anything about any Sundowners coming anytime soon.

Certainly a cool scheme though.
by NSA
Tue Jul 20, 2010 9:35 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 S2 "Black Knights" on Merit's website
Replies: 60
Views: 14685

The GBU's look great in resin, but the plastic ones that come with the retail version in September will be even more detailed with more features.

Should be pretty cool.
by NSA
Mon Jul 19, 2010 9:42 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 S2 "Black Knights" on Merit's website
Replies: 60
Views: 14685

All valid points :) I dont *THINK* they are going to do a spot-free Jolly Rogers, at least I didn't hear anything about it but I suppose there is always a possibility. No news on a Wolfpack release either. The only other F-14 I saw was the IRIAF custom painted one, and I still believe there are no p...
by NSA
Mon Jul 19, 2010 1:02 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 S2 "Black Knights" on Merit's website
Replies: 60
Views: 14685

Two questions: 1. Since the new F-14 has a FLIR pod, are smart bombs also included? 2. Why doesn't JSI include pilots? 1. Hmmmm! 2. No idea, I wish they did. No plans for pilots this year though. Keep the torch burning though! And everyone else.. wow SO much complaining! Sheesh. There are literally...
by NSA
Sat Jul 17, 2010 1:14 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 S2 "Black Knights" on Merit's website
Replies: 60
Views: 14685

Here's a writeup with some more pictures on page 2

http://www.fighting118th.com/2010/07/17 ... k-knights/
by NSA
Sat Jul 17, 2010 11:06 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 S2 "Black Knights" on Merit's website
Replies: 60
Views: 14685

after the first release, i'll believe it when i see it! but man it sure looks nice, now its up to jsi to actually produce whats in that picture, and not another spotcat! but hopefully, i love that flir, it looks great, can't wiat for the f-15. I saw a stack of them yesterday :) JSI's managed to mak...
by NSA
Sat Jul 17, 2010 10:33 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 S2 "Black Knights" on Merit's website
Replies: 60
Views: 14685

http://www.fighting118th.com/2010/07/16 ... k-knights/

Here's some preliminary pics, I'm working on the rest of them now.

The plane looks really really nice, like the first one should have looked!

The lights are a nice touch, as I had never seen the other lighted version.