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by PLASTICFANATIC
Fri Jul 04, 2014 1:42 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Help with parts to do an 1/18 ARADO 234
Replies: 4
Views: 3260

Re: Help with parts to do an 1/18 ARADO 234

Yes is sad that I did not pursuit this project sooner, now finding the donor pieces could be quite an expensive proposition!!!
by PLASTICFANATIC
Fri Jul 04, 2014 9:21 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Help with parts to do an 1/18 ARADO 234
Replies: 4
Views: 3260

Re: Help with parts to do an 1/18 ARADO 234

Thanks for the tip Normandy, will contact him to see if he have these pieces. I am really looking forward to statt this project!!!!

Once more thanks.

Fred
by PLASTICFANATIC
Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:25 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Help with parts to do an 1/18 ARADO 234
Replies: 4
Views: 3260

Help with parts to do an 1/18 ARADO 234

Hi guys, For a long time I have wanted a 1/18 scale ARADO 234....hoping that someone did it in this scale for a long time...but by the look of things...this may never happen. So I decided to scrachtbuild my own, do any member here have a spare ME 262 (21st or Admiral models) wings with the engine na...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Sat Sep 15, 2012 11:45 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18th Panther F/ II All Orders Filled !!!
Replies: 175
Views: 77951

Re: 1/18th Panther F/ II Production Started !!!

Well I got back from my summer vacations and see that the Panther transkit is already in production.....now this is something that for sure I will order from Pickelh, is truly an amazing model....as is everything he does. Normandy, that is indeed a late last ditch effort to the battle front look gre...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Fri Aug 17, 2012 8:51 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Figure Repainting?
Replies: 6
Views: 3950

Re: Figure Repainting?

If finding Vallejo,Andrea Miniatures or Tamiya acrylic paints becomes dificult in your area or want to give a "break" to the wallet, consider the acrylic paints at your local arts and craft store...yes those that come y the tall plastic bottles y quite a variety of colors. The mix very well...you ca...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Fri Aug 17, 2012 12:00 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 16476

Re: My custom works and paint jobs

I had a collector who ask me if it was possibble to modified/repaint the figures that came wih his 1/18 Die cast Mercedes G4...SUPERB model by the way!!...the figures are made in a very soft plastic but still can be worked on, I cut the arm of A.H., repositioned in the political salute and filled/mo...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:33 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 16476

Re: My custom works and paint jobs

Love all of it, but I really really like the 1/32 U-boat! I love U-boats and have a 1/72 one and its big! :shock: Really amazing work, keep me posted on your U-boat, any idea of final length?? Also your Rommel is amazing, how do you paint like that? did you hand paint the insignias and all?? Sorry ...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Fri Aug 17, 2012 11:17 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 16476

Re: My custom works and paint jobs

Once more a million thanks for the warm welcome and kind words about my projects, they are greatly appreciated.
by PLASTICFANATIC
Mon Aug 13, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 16476

Re: My custom works and paint jobs

Thanks guys, really appreciate the comments and warm welcome once more. Must say that also the custom work shown here by fellow forum members is superb and quite inspiring. The hard work and commitment to keep the flame of the military 1/18 scale models is magnificent indeed and no easy task these d...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:22 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 16476

Re: My custom works and paint jobs

1/16 Tamiya Kubelwagen and Rommel. http://images108.fotki.com/v1540/photos/1/825591/8253918/Picture047-vi.jpg Admiral toys ME262 repaint. http://images14.fotki.com/v384/photos/1/825591/8253997/050-vi.jpg 1/32 scale full hull Type VIIC U-boat...not finished yet. http://images107.fotki.com/v780/photos...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Mon Aug 13, 2012 4:10 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 16476

Re: My custom works and paint jobs

Panther G and Jagdpanther 1/18 scale dioramas. http://images18.fotki.com/v674/photos/1/825591/8253918/NORMANDYSDIOGRAMSJULY52009078-vi.jpg http://images56.fotki.com/v371/photos/1/825591/8253918/NORMANDYSDIOGRAMSJULY52009072-vi.jpg http://images17.fotki.com/v374/photos/1/825591/8253918/NORMANDYSDIOGR...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:58 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 16476

Re: My custom works and paint jobs

21st Halftrack repaint. http://images18.fotki.com/v458/photos/1/825591/8253918/085-vi.jpg http://images12.fotki.com/v254/photos/1/825591/8253918/089-vi.jpg http://images45.fotki.com/v148/photos/1/825591/8253918/092-vi.jpg 1/18 Jagdpanther diorama, the Jagdpanther is a reworked 21st Century Panther w...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:50 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 16476

My custom works and paint jobs

Hello forum members, Some of you may remember some of my work, long ago I posted some of it here to share with fellow members but because a "little" problem with a now infamous long gone member and two of his friends I desided that it was best to leave the community, after all I was the new member. ...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Mon Aug 13, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18th Panther F/ II All Orders Filled !!!
Replies: 175
Views: 77951

Re: 1/18th Panther F/ II Prototype.

I am also in, the fact that your turret do not have a gunner hatch, a small detail that is more to my very personal preference and that you have the steel wheels option make it the perfect choice for me.. I am soo looking forward to this particular transkit that I am willing to charge half of what I...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Tue Jul 24, 2012 6:16 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18th Panther F/ II All Orders Filled !!!
Replies: 175
Views: 77951

Re: "One Of " 1/18th Panther F/ II Progress Pics !!

Hope to be one of the seven!!...by the way I once did the IR scope system for my Panther and plan to do another for the F type transkit you are doing...I can sen it to you once I made my new IR scope and mount and if you like it can cast it and offer it with your Panther F transkit.....it will be m...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Tue Jul 24, 2012 5:23 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18th Panther F/ II All Orders Filled !!!
Replies: 175
Views: 77951

Re: "One Of " 1/18th Panther F/ II Progress Pics !!

Hope to be one of the seven!!...by the way I once did the IR scope system for my Panther and plan to do another for the F type transkit you are doing...I can sen it to you once I made my new IR scope and mount and if you like it can cast it and offer it with your Panther F transkit.....it will be my...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:26 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18th Panther F/ II All Orders Filled !!!
Replies: 175
Views: 77951

Re: "One Of " 1/18th Panther F/ II Wheel Epiphany

Pickelhaubel, Please put me in the list for the wheel set...in any of your two proposals. Even if I already started my own Panther two turret building..will also be interested in yours if you deside to make it into limited production. Now you have five interested in the project,hope this Panther II ...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:51 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Panther tank diorama
Replies: 41
Views: 11894

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by PLASTICFANATIC
Wed Mar 24, 2010 10:48 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: DAK Panzer
Replies: 10
Views: 4329

Re: DAK Panzer

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by PLASTICFANATIC
Wed Mar 24, 2010 12:51 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Members
Replies: 45
Views: 12601

it is a good bunch here.....but there are always people who feel the need to lash out, insult etc. We've all run into our share of people on the internet who rub us the wrong way. You deal with it, usually by ignorig the goof who posted...you don't pick up your marbles and go home. PLASTIC's work i...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:45 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 REPAINT SERVICE AT SKYWORKS TOYS
Replies: 235
Views: 80320

Re: F-14

Jwcarpenter wrote:Jack does top notch work in detail, painting, and scale. I am about to get my F-14 re-painted soon.

I am happy for you, and hope you enjoy it for years to come.
by PLASTICFANATIC
Tue Mar 23, 2010 12:42 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 REPAINT SERVICE AT SKYWORKS TOYS
Replies: 235
Views: 80320

Don't worry, I won't call you or want you as my friend at all..by the way it was a courtesy line....oh, by the same token you gave your glowing review of my model, I could not ask a simple question about YOUR WORK?......you Sir, are "touchy about opinions". TO BE CLEAR AND ANYONE CAN READ MY POST......
by PLASTICFANATIC
Tue Mar 23, 2010 10:54 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 REPAINT SERVICE AT SKYWORKS TOYS
Replies: 235
Views: 80320

Well before asking that question on forum you could research why ,this particular aircraft has what is called "Wing Glove " special bleeder which seals wing gap it is made of flexible material and has different color http://anft.net/f-14/f14-detail-wingsweep-01.gif Well my friend, I have made the r...
by PLASTICFANATIC
Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:45 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Jagdpanther Normandy diorama
Replies: 47
Views: 9903

flyboy_fx wrote:STOP IT.. its too good.. my eyes are not ready for that awesomeness.. :shock: :lol: :lol: :wink:
by PLASTICFANATIC
Tue Mar 23, 2010 8:28 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F-14 REPAINT SERVICE AT SKYWORKS TOYS
Replies: 235
Views: 80320

Re: skyworks F-14

Greetings: Here are some more photos of my F-14 which recieved the repaint service from Skyworks. Jack did/does a fantastic job with the F-14. Corey http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb248/Corey121281/P1190602.jpg http://i205.photobucket.com/albums/bb248/Corey121281/P1190591.jpg http://i205.photob...