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by acisne
Mon Apr 18, 2011 9:15 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Marine Hummer HX based on the 1/18 Maisto Concept
Replies: 3
Views: 2808

Marine Hummer HX based on the 1/18 Maisto Concept

First off, this is my first "military" diecast mod, so I have much to learn. Although, I have been modding plastic and 1/18 regular diecast for a while. Somehow I ended up with two of these, so I decided to repaint one. My original thought was to make one like the one in Transformers 2 , but when I ...
by acisne
Mon Mar 21, 2011 12:35 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Need Help looking for TRON figures 1/18 size
Replies: 10
Views: 2046

Re: Need Help looking for TRON figures 1/18 size

Did you find the yellow light cycle? I saw them at a WM but it was the day before Christmas, so I waited to see if they would be there after, but of course they were gone and have not seen them since. I have seen both figures at a local Target. Will check and see. Also, do they make two different Qu...
by acisne
Sat Mar 19, 2011 5:41 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: 1/18 21st Me262 Nightfighter SOLD
Replies: 11
Views: 3722

Re: 1/18 BBI Me109 and Zero For Sale

PM sent in case the Zero deal does not happen.
by acisne
Tue Mar 08, 2011 5:50 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: B-29 and X-1
Replies: 5
Views: 2489

Re: B-29 and X-1

DocTodd wrote:I want to go to the fly in.
Do it! It is 'bucket-list' worthy! I have a picture somewhere of 12-15 B-17s parked next to each other.
by acisne
Mon Mar 07, 2011 9:36 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: B-29 and X-1
Replies: 5
Views: 2489

Re: B-29 and X-1

I am lucky enough to live close to http://www.bomberfieldusa.com/ and have seen it live, but not sure if it is the same set up/pilot or a duplicate. If you are ever in the NW Houston area on those dates listed on the site it is well worth spending a day looking around. Specially the Big Bird gatheri...
by acisne
Fri Feb 25, 2011 7:17 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Custome 1/18th skycrane in 1/18th!
Replies: 9
Views: 4080

Re: Custome 1/18th skycrane in 1/18th!

When my son and I went to the Smithsonian Air & Space annex, they has this model and it was huge. There were several other interesting models as you can see in the background. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/acisne/planes/DSCF0449a.jpg http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v448/acisne/planes/DSCF...
by acisne
Sat Feb 12, 2011 2:57 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: "Lost" Raiders of the Lost Ark Wave Will Be SDCC Exclusive
Replies: 12
Views: 3401

Re: "Lost" Raiders of the Lost Ark Wave Will Be SDCC Exclusi

Just thought I'd let everyone know this early that the "lost" wave of figures from the Indiana Jones line will be made available this year at San Diego Comic-Con as exclusives. This included Toht, German Mechanic, Indy as German, etc. Enjoy! And to the guy that bought the hardcopies in a specific a...
by acisne
Wed Feb 09, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: How I fix broken props (and most other parts)
Replies: 8
Views: 4191

How I fix broken props (and most other parts)

I just got a couple of used planes from a member here. They were used and packed very well, but one of the props was broken in transit or I broke it removing it off the box. I have been using this method to fix broken side mirrors and wheel stubs on diecast and some of you may be pros at doing this....
by acisne
Wed Feb 09, 2011 11:25 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Good Trader Report - PART 2 - Post good Trade stories here!
Replies: 1274
Views: 548486

Re: Good Trader Report - PART 2 - Post good Trade stories he

Buckyroo wrote:
gliderdwm wrote:Completed another deal with Buckyroo aka Kris. Very nice to deal with and knows how to ship items.
The same goes for Gliderdwn - thanks David - great member here to deal with.
x2! Just got a couple of planes from Gliderdwm and they were packed just like I would like them. Thanks David!
by acisne
Tue Jan 25, 2011 10:33 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: PTE Recons
Replies: 411
Views: 205444

Re: PTE Recons

I've been to three of them and nothing! I am amazed how it all flew off the shelves. They had plenty before Christmas so I thought I wait and get it after. Wrong!!!
by acisne
Wed Jan 19, 2011 12:10 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Diecast Army Jeep w/trailer annouced by AutoArt
Replies: 18
Views: 5792

Re: Diecast Army Jeep w/trailer annouced by AutoArt

So, now we have 2 1/18 guys new to the military market? Any details on the "cheap one"? Does the top collapse? Rubber or plastic tires? Detailed or any engine? Inquiring minds want to know. TTT No clue on the detail as they were just announced. You can contact Jeff at DiecastAuto and he may know: s...
by acisne
Wed Jan 19, 2011 8:00 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Diecast Army Jeep w/trailer annouced by AutoArt
Replies: 18
Views: 5792

Re: Diecast Army Jeep w/trailer annouced by AutoArt

It looks like Norev heard the gripes about the AutoArt price and they will be selling a $59 version.
http://www.diecastauto.com/catalog/prod ... ts_id=6413

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by acisne
Tue Jan 04, 2011 8:01 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:18th VW Beetle
Replies: 5
Views: 1093

Re: 1:18th VW Beetle

Wouldn't the Maisto 1951 version be easier to use?
by acisne
Wed Dec 22, 2010 7:36 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: How to keep parachutes open?
Replies: 12
Views: 2532

Re: How to keep parachutes open?

The best way I found was to blow up a balloon to the right size and spray the canopy with some heavy duty starch.
by acisne
Sat Dec 11, 2010 5:39 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14
Replies: 10
Views: 3648

Re: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14

Thanks again to all that replied and PMed me! Looking forward to my son opening it up Christmas morning. He and I spent the day at the Air And Space Smithsonian this summer and he went on and on about how neat of an airplane the F-14 was. Shortly after that he informed me that he wants to be a Navy ...
by acisne
Fri Dec 10, 2010 9:18 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14
Replies: 10
Views: 3648

Re: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14

Thanks for the offer iflabs. I went ahead and got one from AviatorNut mainly because they take PP and I have funds there. Also, I would like to make this a dad-son project to clear the spots.

Thanks again and if anyone is looking for one, here is their chance!
by acisne
Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:57 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14
Replies: 10
Views: 3648

Re: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14

iflabs,
Do you have the box? As it is a gift, I would like it to be somewhat boxed. And would you take PayPal?
Al
by acisne
Thu Dec 09, 2010 12:39 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14
Replies: 10
Views: 3648

Re: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14

Thanks! I just checked the site and it is still $209. I would get the spotcat if it was that price (plus probably add another plane for Santa to bring me.

I plan to hang it like the F-104 he has already up there.

Do I need a secret handshake to get the email?
by acisne
Thu Dec 09, 2010 7:28 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Question on 1/18 JSI F-14
Replies: 10
Views: 3648

Question on 1/18 JSI F-14

We are getting our 14YO son one for Christmas (I don't collect modern stuff) so I wanted to know if there is a way to know who is selling the lesser spotted one and who has the best deal on it.

I saw that AviatorNut has it for $209, is it the early release?

TIA
by acisne
Wed Dec 01, 2010 9:23 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: F-86 FS
Replies: 9
Views: 1534

Re: F-86 and Sukas FS

I would love to buy one, but where is your email addy? :?:
by acisne
Wed Nov 17, 2010 8:03 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: starting to have to make hard choices..
Replies: 30
Views: 4818

Re: starting to have to make hard choices..

He only has 19, because he doesn't know where to hide the 20th.
by acisne
Sat Nov 06, 2010 5:26 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Corgi Mosquito details
Replies: 5
Views: 1593

Re: Corgi Mosquito details

Is that Harry Truman with his sleeves rolled? He really got into the war effort. :lol:
by acisne
Wed Nov 03, 2010 7:55 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Wanted to share my promotion
Replies: 27
Views: 6840

Re: Wanted to share my promotion

Thank you for your service and congratulations!
by acisne
Thu Oct 21, 2010 7:55 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: PTE Recons
Replies: 411
Views: 205444

Re: PTE Recons

What does the F-18 scale to? Also, are the underside of the wings finished? or are they like the A-10?
I would like to get one, weather it and hang it up, but the hallow wings bottoms would be a deal killer.