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by GIJosef
Thu Oct 13, 2022 9:22 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: I just discovered i have a 1/18 Ford Mutt!
Replies: 5
Views: 2137

Re: I just discovered i have a 1/18 Ford Mutt!

Speaking of the marines, I had a sergeant in Germany, mid 80’s who served with the marines at the end of the Vietnam war and after his time was up, joined the army. I asked why? He said because the army always had new equipment and the marines got the leftovers. He said if he was in another war he w...
by GIJosef
Thu Oct 06, 2022 10:08 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: I just discovered i have a 1/18 Ford Mutt!
Replies: 5
Views: 2137

Re: I just discovered i have a 1/18 Ford Mutt!

We used the M151A2 1/4 Ton Utility Truck when I was an MP at Fort Polk in 1983-84 and during the Reforger 84 exercises we used them. When the first gulf war kicked off I was in a field artillery unit training at Fort Bragg and don’t remember seeing any “mutts”, our battery had hummers by then as sec...
by GIJosef
Wed Feb 16, 2022 3:22 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Pickelhaube's Consignment Corner
Replies: 85
Views: 25092

Re: Pickelhaube's Consignment Corner

Have you considered doing a M3 Stuart Light tank? I’ve searched everywhere for a model in the 1/16 to 1/18 scale and have yet to find one. 1/35 scale is the largest out there? Our local 3D printer guy makes them in either 1/16 scale or 1/18. Grunt Battlefield toys. What’s the best way to contact hi...
by GIJosef
Thu Feb 10, 2022 8:36 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Pickelhaube's Consignment Corner
Replies: 85
Views: 25092

Re: Pickelhaube's Consignment Corner

Have you considered doing a M3 Stuart Light tank? I’ve searched everywhere for a model in the 1/16 to 1/18 scale and have yet to find one. 1/35 scale is the largest out there?
by GIJosef
Fri Jul 16, 2021 1:09 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Marauder Gun Runners - Marauder Task Force Vietnam War 1/18 Scale Figure Kickstarter
Replies: 9
Views: 4541

Re: Marauder Gun Runners - Marauder Task Force Vietnam War 1/18 Scale Figure Kickstarter

I backed them for one figure with the thought of adding a few more of what I like in the bonus unlocked figures. I really need a 716th MP detachment to take back Saigon from the tet crowd😉
by GIJosef
Thu Jan 07, 2021 4:10 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Acid Rain World Jessie
Replies: 2
Views: 2089

Re: Acid Rain World Jessie

Cool review, I almost choked when you said it looked like she needed a bath 🙂
by GIJosef
Mon Nov 02, 2020 1:45 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Collect or Use and Display?
Replies: 8
Views: 5076

Re: Collect or Use and Display?

I have MIB stuff but only because I haven’t gotten around to rotating it into the limited space allocated for my collection. But a lot of it is specifically for my two grandsons when they are a little bit older. I want them to play with these cool toys like I did with mine and remember who the cool ...
by GIJosef
Tue Oct 13, 2020 7:16 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/16 tanks
Replies: 541
Views: 358170

Re: 1/16 tanks

So, I have bought two Heng Long 1/16 tanks recently, the M4 Sherman and a Pz III, both listed as non-RC, static models to display with my WW 2 troops. I discovered that both were equipped with the electric motors and of course the radio equipment isn’t there. I was wondering if any of you guys have ...
by GIJosef
Thu Oct 01, 2020 7:23 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: SBD on the Bench
Replies: 123
Views: 62322

Re: SBD on the Bench

Magnificent progress, it’s been a while since I viewed this thread.
by GIJosef
Thu Oct 01, 2020 4:36 pm
Forum: Announcements
Topic: WHAT IS YOUR MAIN AREA OF INTEREST WITHIN THIS HOBBY?
Replies: 36
Views: 107642

Re: WHAT IS YOUR MAIN AREA OF INTEREST WITHIN THIS HOBBY?

Let’s do some CPR on this thread, I dabble in military toys in general and 1/18 specifically. I started years ago with simple toy soldiers, then the 1/6 GI Joes from my childhood and eventually downsized to that to 1/18ish figures because of the possibilities that exist with different vehicles, both...
by GIJosef
Tue Sep 22, 2020 5:02 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Do we really want new WWII figures?
Replies: 52
Views: 30690

Re: Do we really want new WWII figures?

I’m still waiting for a good British para in the camouflage smock so I can have my Colonel Roy Urquhart custom. I have a custom painted 007 Sean Connery head from Spartan 118. A Richard Todd head sculpt would be cool too.
by GIJosef
Sun Sep 20, 2020 12:31 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Do we really want new WWII figures?
Replies: 52
Views: 30690

Re: Do we really want new WWII figures?

I’ll definitely pick up the germans to add to my marauder germans.
by GIJosef
Wed Sep 16, 2020 7:05 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Planet Green Valley Mind Controller action figure
Replies: 2
Views: 2993

Re: Planet Green Valley Mind Controller action figure

Okay, I finally got the figures I ordered from Chiner 👍 Great quality and the equipment is nicely designed. As soon as I can dig through some boxes I’m going to try some body parts swapping with MTF Valkyries and the boss fight figures. These seem to be better quality than the Joy Toy figures I have.
by GIJosef
Thu Sep 10, 2020 9:25 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Marauders at JoeFest
Replies: 4
Views: 3404

Re: Marauders at JoeFest

Does anyone know if Marauders is planning on making a British paratrooper from ww2?
by GIJosef
Sun Aug 30, 2020 9:17 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Stug IV In 1/18th Scale
Replies: 44
Views: 19696

Re: Stug IV In 1/18th Scale

So, is there a Stug III custom out there somewhere with the short gun???
by GIJosef
Fri Aug 07, 2020 6:41 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: SBD on the Bench
Replies: 123
Views: 62322

Re: SBD on the Bench

I can’t believe that detail on the instrument panel. After basic/AIT at Ft McClellan I was assigned to the 5th MP company at Ft Polk. But it got better, they then sent me to Germany with the 165th MP company at Fischbach army depot (Nuclear Physical Security 😐) I only had 13 months left when I was s...
by GIJosef
Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:18 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: SBD on the Bench
Replies: 123
Views: 62322

Re: SBD on the Bench

Folkwulfe, Awesome plane! You mentioned Pensacola earlier and it brought back memories of the museum at the Naval Air Station. All four of my kids attended PCC and over the years we went there quite a bit. I also loved the USS Alabama and USS Drum down the road at Mobile. I also noticed you’re a 95B...
by GIJosef
Thu Aug 06, 2020 4:18 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Area-21 news
Replies: 33
Views: 16633

Re: Area-21 news

Wow, this thread is a shot of nostalgia! I always wanted the M551 Sheridan in 1/18 scale that was rumored years ago. It was always great looking for 21st Century’s latest model after dinner on the town. My wife and girls would hit the books a million while I went next door to Toys R Us.
by GIJosef
Wed Jul 29, 2020 1:41 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Hobby Boss 1/18 Huey kit
Replies: 5
Views: 4573

Re: Hobby Boss 1/18 Huey kit

What kind of pricing are they putting on these kits? I didn’t see any on the website.
by GIJosef
Tue Jul 21, 2020 6:27 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Planet Green Valley Mind Controller action figure
Replies: 2
Views: 2993

Re: Planet Green Valley Mind Controller action figure

Where did you find this figure at?
by GIJosef
Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:25 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:18 Panzer I project - Shipped!
Replies: 39
Views: 25647

Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New pics 4-19-2020

How is this project coming along?
by GIJosef
Fri Jun 12, 2020 2:14 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/16 tanks
Replies: 541
Views: 358170

Re: 1/16 tanks

That’s an awesome diorama. It does remind me of some really good model Railroad layouts I’ve seen over the years.
by GIJosef
Fri Jun 12, 2020 1:52 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Do we really want new WWII figures?
Replies: 52
Views: 30690

Re: Do we really want new WWII figures?

Lol, all this brass reminds me of a special assignment that I worked near the pentagon after the 9-11 attacks. I didn’t know you could get so many generals and full colonels on one elevator 😉
by GIJosef
Fri Jun 12, 2020 6:28 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Do we really want new WWII figures?
Replies: 52
Views: 30690

Re: Do we really want new WWII figures?

I would welcome another company making WW2 figures, especially Joy Toy. I’ve got 2 sets so far and a couple extra single figures and they’re top notch 1:18 figures. I am not bothered by the joints as some people are because all I have to do is take off my bifocals and voila, no unseemly joints!
by GIJosef
Wed May 13, 2020 3:01 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:18 Panzer I project - Shipped!
Replies: 39
Views: 25647

Re: 1:18 Panzer I project - New pics 4-19-2020

What material is used for this model?