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by Snake Man
Thu Mar 29, 2018 6:25 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Palm Trees
Replies: 12
Views: 7015

Re: Palm Trees

Very believable !!
by Snake Man
Fri Jan 12, 2018 5:39 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Another missing part - BBI Hellcat Wing Root
Replies: 2
Views: 3731

Re: Another missing part - BBI Hellcat Wing Root

Keep checking ebay. Very often 1/18 planes show up that have been trashed by a kid playing with it.
by Snake Man
Wed Dec 27, 2017 8:18 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Colors of USAAF bombs
Replies: 2
Views: 2675

Re: Colors of USAAF bombs

I found the same info, but there was nothing in it regarding the yellow bombs with the lengthwise black stripes. Those were probably not uncommon, because I have seen them fairly often in old photos. I don't think it was a Navy thing, because I only saw them in connection with USAAF bombers, and nev...
by Snake Man
Tue Dec 26, 2017 4:12 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Colors of USAAF bombs
Replies: 2
Views: 2675

Colors of USAAF bombs

A question for our ordnance experts.... In some of the old photos, I see bombs in different color schemes. Some are O.D. with yellow bands, some have no color bands, and some are over-all yellow with lengthwise black stripes, usually four of them, the black stripes look like they were hand-painted. ...
by Snake Man
Mon Nov 06, 2017 7:25 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Focke-Wulf Triebflügel
Replies: 19
Views: 10433

Re: 1/18 Focke-Wulf Triebflügel

I always wondered how they expected the pilot to be able to bail out of that thing without being turned in to hamburger !!
by Snake Man
Fri Aug 18, 2017 3:50 am
Forum: Forum Threads
Topic: HELP !!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 12794

Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!

[CAT]CplSlade wrote:Does it not let you view your profile? Your email that you used is listed there, which would let you know where the reset link is going.
There is no email address shown in my profile, only a PM link.
by Snake Man
Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:39 am
Forum: Forum Threads
Topic: HELP !!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 12794

Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!

Okay, it wasn't clear you were posting from a different computer but I see what you doing now. Consider yourself lucky you were able to log in from there, as I find sometimes it kicks me out of auto login and I have to re-enter my info. I am at home now, so this conversation is being conducted on m...
by Snake Man
Thu Aug 17, 2017 6:22 am
Forum: Forum Threads
Topic: HELP !!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 12794

Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!

And the account started in 2010. Is he using an older account now? He seems to be logging in to me. Apparently you are missing my point. I usually use my desk top computer, which logs me in automatically. I got a NEW laptop for traveling, and I cannot log in on it because I forgot my original log i...
by Snake Man
Wed Aug 16, 2017 5:03 am
Forum: Forum Threads
Topic: HELP !!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 12794

Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!

p51 wrote:I never got a message from you. What account are you posting with for this?
I used the PM link on your profile page. That was the only contact possibility I could find anywhere on this site. Perhaps it didn't go through because I could not log in ?
by Snake Man
Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:07 am
Forum: Forum Threads
Topic: HELP !!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 12794

Re: HELP !!!!!!!!!

Studly wrote:Hey Mate. PM Britt (P51) he might be able to access it as a Admin.

Cheers
Studly
I tried that, and never got a reply !!
by Snake Man
Thu Aug 03, 2017 3:09 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: The future
Replies: 14
Views: 8612

Re: The future

I would like to see a Sturmovik.
by Snake Man
Fri Jun 30, 2017 5:52 pm
Forum: Forum Threads
Topic: HELP !!!!!!!!!
Replies: 13
Views: 12794

HELP !!!!!!!!!

I got a new laptop, and I don't remember the password to log on to this site. I signed up so long ago that I don't remember which email address I used at the time, and in order to use the "forgot password" feature, I have to use whatever email address I originally signed in with. I'm scratching at t...
by Snake Man
Wed Jun 28, 2017 4:54 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Battleground and grunt update - June 2017
Replies: 3
Views: 3220

Re: Battleground and grunt update - June 2017

I'm confused, does this posting have something to do with computer gaming, or what ??
by Snake Man
Sat Oct 15, 2016 8:34 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Considering a New Direction
Replies: 18
Views: 9588

Re: Considering a New Direction

The only dihedral issue I am aware of is the droopy wings on the Avengers. All of mine have good dihedral on the wings. Perhaps the later issues of some models addressed this problem ? I have seen complaints about this on the P-40's, but my example has correct dihedral. I'm not a fan of the folding ...
by Snake Man
Sat Oct 15, 2016 5:39 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Considering a New Direction
Replies: 18
Views: 9588

Re: Considering a New Direction

Regarding inaccuracies in the 1/18 offerings, has anybody ever posted a complete listing of them all in one place ? I think it would be quite interesting to know about all of them. I am aware of some, but certainly not all. I probably will regret asking this question !! I may be opening a can of wor...
by Snake Man
Tue Jul 26, 2016 3:30 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Dremel questions
Replies: 3
Views: 3751

Re: Dremel questions

My only gripe about the Dremel is that it is EXTREMELY under powered. You cannot bear down with it at all. You have to learn very gentle and patient when using it. The thin cutting discs are very fragile, and break easily, so buy plenty if you plan to use them. I am used to using much more powerful ...
by Snake Man
Mon Jul 25, 2016 4:50 am
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: China: largest amphibious plane
Replies: 2
Views: 2103

Re: China: largest amphibious plane

The Spruce Goose was also NOT amphibious !!
by Snake Man
Tue Jun 21, 2016 5:37 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Quadruple Threat! Custom Flakpanzer, 251/22, Panther, Tiger!
Replies: 16
Views: 9335

Re: Quadruple Threat! Custom Flakpanzer, 251/22, Panther, Ti

As a matter of curiosity, how did the driver enter and exit his position in that half-track with the huge gun in the way ?
by Snake Man
Fri Apr 08, 2016 4:42 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: bbi F6F - 19 or 35?
Replies: 4
Views: 3320

Re: bbi F6F - 19 or 35?

Flayrah, the "non-sharkmouth" BBI F6F should have the number 19 on the tail and fuselage. It is the mount of the famed USN ace, Steve Vraciu. This was the first of the two BBI F6Fs. Its major paint flaw is that the kill markings were only included on the left side of the cockpit when they should al...
by Snake Man
Mon Feb 29, 2016 4:00 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Bunker Hill Avenger worsening horror w/silver lining
Replies: 13
Views: 6617

Re: Bunker Hill Avenger worsening horror w/silver lining

I have used aluminum TIG welding rod with great success. I can be had in 1/16" and 3/32" in the smaller sizes. soft and easy to cut, and works well. I have used the 1/16" size to repair prop blades. Can be had at welding supply shops. Not very expensive, and sold by the pound, which is far more than...
by Snake Man
Thu Feb 04, 2016 4:13 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: ISO PTE Table & Outer Wing To BBI Corsair, F-16 Ladder
Replies: 4
Views: 4450

Re: ISO PTE Table & Outer Wing To BBI Corsair, F-16 Ladder

Thanks, Corey. I never would have guessed !!
by Snake Man
Wed Feb 03, 2016 4:01 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: ISO PTE Table & Outer Wing To BBI Corsair, F-16 Ladder
Replies: 4
Views: 4450

Re: ISO PTE Table & Outer Wing To BBI Corsair, F-16 Ladder

I don't have any of these things, but as a matter of great curiosity, what does the abbreviation "ISO" stand for ?
by Snake Man
Thu Jan 14, 2016 8:02 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Spiralschnause
Replies: 3
Views: 3096

Spiralschnause

I have always been curious about the "Spiralschnause" paint jobs on German aircraft. The Germans seem to be the only ones that painted the spirals on their aircraft spinners, and also sometimes painted the spinners in black and white segments. Does anybody have info on the reason this was done ? My ...
by Snake Man
Thu Nov 05, 2015 7:05 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: New BBI Knock off Zero ?
Replies: 11
Views: 5289

Re: New BBI Knock off Zero ?

Yup, it's a molding of a foam flying model. You can tell by the wide panel lines, and I can also see the opening for the rudder push rod, and the attachment on the rudder for the rod. Not up to our standards, but if it's the only Zero you can get, so be it !!
by Snake Man
Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:23 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: 1/18 Dauntless wanted....
Replies: 2
Views: 2404

Re: 1/18 Dauntless wanted....

40th arty wrote:Did you find the Dauntless you were looking for?
I get mine directly from merit. I can do $150 shipped.
you can email me. [email protected]
Thanks, but I got one a while back.