Small Scale Military Headquarters

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 ...

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...

PM sent in case the Zero deal does not happen.

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.

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...

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...

You are a week late:
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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...

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....

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!

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!!!

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...

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

Wouldn't the Maisto 1951 version be easier to use?

The best way I found was to blow up a balloon to the right size and spray the canopy with some heavy duty starch.

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 ...

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!

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

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?

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

I would love to buy one, but where is your email addy?

He only has 19, because he doesn't know where to hide the 20th.

Is that Harry Truman with his sleeves rolled? He really got into the war effort.

Thank you for your service and congratulations!

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.