Small Scale Military Headquarters

Hello Jason: As always, your answers are full of insight and good information. I've learned more about this industry from you than anyone else. I'd personally be willing to accept a complete, large model with no moving surfaces. However, it would be preferable to have a large model made in two or th...

Ski, congrats on your new acquisition man! Is it the S1 version or the new edition F-86? As you know, I totally love this model airplane and now own three of them.

Eddie

I have the airbrush also, and have done several small projects with it, but I'm yet to try doing any work on my XD airplanes, for fear of messing things up. I'd say a flat black is a good choice, very lightly applied to give a more realistic look.

Eddie

yeap! A hinged fuselage for the large bombers that have been suggested would be the way to go. There's been some discussion as to the possibilities of making such large models in 1:18, and so far, Admiral Toys appers to be the only company somewhat ineterested in doing it. Let's keep our fingers cro...

Dubar, one more question if you don't mind: You talked about a B-17 you have. Can you share some of those details as well? The 17 is my all time favorite aircraft of WW-II. I just love the beast! Thank you.

Eddie

This is great work. What I really want to know is if those german soldiers are actually 1:18, and if so, where did you get them?

Ed

Hello everyone: I've purchased two of the Guillow's models, the B-17 in 1:25 scale and a Piper Cub. They're excellent quality models with very accurate shapes. These models came with tissue paper for their skin, but I've decided to use 1/32" balsa wood sheet to completely cover the B-17, except for ...

Not to worry Folk, I've already cut two of my airplanes!!

Yeah! Pan American DC-7C "Clipper America" would be my choice, followed by a TWA Super Connie!! Just kidding guys, but then again, dreams are cheap.

Ed

Great pictures. Thank you again.

Wow!!! The master modeler strikes again! What a great job man.

Excellent job on the repaint Pokey. The P-47 is one of my favorite airplanes of all time. Thanks for sharing and keep up the god work.

Eddie

Bravo, great pictures. I love the natural look for the pilots, soldiers and the aircraft. The Vietnam-era helicopter pictures are terrific. Thank you for sharing.

Ed

A great addition to the fleet, for sure. Now my F-86s will have boggies on their sight. Overall, the shape of the airplane looks very realistic, and the guns and movable surfaces gives it that extra realistic touch. I'm excited about it and looking forward to release date.

Great news on the Avenger, at last! Already ordered the Atlantic version from BCA, and will most likely order the bunker Hill, being the beauty that it is. With the size of these babies, space is becoming a real concern for me.

Excellent information Folk. I think of you as our resident historian.

Good job.
Ed

I think it was Tman-the-Great who recently suggested the idea. Perhaps each model could be assigned to a volunteer, who then would be responsible for a through review and picture posting.

I believe it's time for such a project, so lets push it. How about it General?

Eddie

Although the 21-C F-86 will be the 'F' series, from which the leading edge slots were removed for aerodynamic reasons, the wing of the Admiral Toys Sabre is unbeatable with its retractable slots. As models go, the looks of a "dirty" wing (flaps and slots deployed), is just too beautiful to ignore. A...

Isc, looks like your problem has been solved by the great Sabrefan!!! But just for future reference, go to www.21stcenturytoys.com and look for "contact us". There are a couple of phone numbers, one for customer service. Call them and tell them what you're looking for. In the past, they were very he...

Great poll Jericho. I had a real hard time deciding because ideally, we should have all those goodies with our models. But I finally decided on the motorized prop, which to me at least, would be very cool.

Ed

I don't think about it as an expense, but rather as an investment in my happiness and well-being. I love each and everyone of my airplanes, tanks, soldiers, tanks....It's a lot cheaper than a shrink!

Eddie

That's alright Jason, i do love cats! :wink: The pictures of gun bays and cockpit are very impressive. Once painted, I know that the parts will look very realistic indeed. I'd like to thank you and the entire team at AT for the greatefforts you're making to provide us with evr more realistic models ...

Thank you for the information Blaster, and hello to you guys. I really love the pictures and will surely be looking at that website soon.

Eddie

Now I know why I like that Welch grape juice so much. Great story guys.

Ok guys, a little education for the rest of us. What does PTE stand for, and can you tell us how to get these figures?

Very good job on those JA, and look forward to seeing more of your work. Man, this forum is becoming very entertaining!

Ed