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by TOOL
Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:09 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Best of Show!
Replies: 47
Views: 18430

wow

as much ad I paid for my first car :shock:
by TOOL
Tue Feb 20, 2007 9:04 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Possible source of houses for 1/18???
Replies: 19
Views: 5192

answer

quote: First: Where do you get your brick textures? Second: Are you using some kind of netting on your para's helmets, and if so, what? Third: What are those bunker looking things on your left side shelf, 'bout half way down in the picture with the tower. They are plastic dollhouse forms from Hobby ...
by TOOL
Mon Feb 19, 2007 9:11 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Possible source of houses for 1/18???
Replies: 19
Views: 5192

Scratchbuild..

I found scratchbuilding to be a good way to get the buildings I wanted. Here are a few of my attempts.

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/alb ... 9121RkwNXA
by TOOL
Sun Jan 28, 2007 9:42 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Panzer IV Schurtzen Armor Kit!
Replies: 24
Views: 9906

Question

Redcharger
Great looking customs!!! What materials do you use for the customization of the XD vehicles? I would love to do some conversions like you have done.

Also what is your technique for painting the vehicles.....airbrush....patterns..ect.

Awesome stuff!!
by TOOL
Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:18 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: What would you like to see in 2007?
Replies: 73
Views: 23686

a-10

A-10 and a B-17
by TOOL
Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:11 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 1:18 Japanese WOODPECKER---WIP---
Replies: 9
Views: 4054

Sweet

love it....post more pics once its painted.... :P :P
by TOOL
Wed Jan 03, 2007 8:08 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: WW2 Custom Building
Replies: 13
Views: 3131

How too

Thanks for the generous comments. The building is made from one peice of styrofoam not including the side wall, the entry way and foundation were made from plaster poured deeper held up by wood supports until dry. Like a dope I didn't take any pictures to document the buiding process but a great ide...
by TOOL
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:19 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POTC3 Figures
Replies: 9
Views: 3251

not bad

Picked one of these up at Target for 4.99. Good for customizing for a Vietnam dio. Throw some palm leave foilage on them and remove the armour and you got yourself Viet Kong.
by TOOL
Mon Jan 01, 2007 8:10 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: WW2 Custom Building
Replies: 13
Views: 3131

How too

The buildings are made from craft store 1 inch thick styrofoam and covered in a layer of plaster. Scrap wood and small molds were used for the other details of the building. I use a brick mold on top of the un dried plaster to get the brick effect. A little tedious bu effective (beats carving them o...
by TOOL
Fri Dec 29, 2006 8:53 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: WW2 Custom Building
Replies: 13
Views: 3131

WW2 Custom Building

I needed some good backdrops for my troops...what ya think??

http://home-and-garden.webshots.com/pho ... and-garden[/url]
by TOOL
Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:10 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST PAK 40 & NEW HALFTRACK FINDS AND DISCUSSION HERE!
Replies: 629
Views: 156183

cost

oooohh la la
by TOOL
Wed Oct 18, 2006 9:47 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST PAK 40 & NEW HALFTRACK FINDS AND DISCUSSION HERE!
Replies: 629
Views: 156183

cost

What was the cost on the half tracks??? :shock:
by TOOL
Sat Oct 14, 2006 10:49 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST PAK 40 & NEW HALFTRACK FINDS AND DISCUSSION HERE!
Replies: 629
Views: 156183

Pak 40

It shouldn't be this hard to buy something.....I miss the days when 21st was sold at TRU.
by TOOL
Sun Sep 17, 2006 9:51 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Black Kiowa
Replies: 3
Views: 1740

Kiowa

I saw a couple at TRU about 2 months ago but nothing now....
by TOOL
Fri Sep 01, 2006 8:47 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST AVENGER FINDS AND DISCUSSION HERE!
Replies: 1207
Views: 333302

help

I can't take it anymore...after 20 trips to WM nothing. If anyone out there is willing to pick me up one I would appreciate it. Its like an itch I can't scratch.... :x
by TOOL
Tue Aug 22, 2006 10:08 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST AVENGER FINDS AND DISCUSSION HERE!
Replies: 1207
Views: 333302

no luck

No luck for me.......oh the agony!
by TOOL
Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:54 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Smoke II availability
Replies: 35
Views: 8948

Smoke II

I actually found a Smoke II at WM. It was in the German Scheme packaging. I guess I lucked out. $39.99
by TOOL
Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:28 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 colonial marines
Replies: 13
Views: 4150

Colonial Marines

Any ideas when they plan to be released?
by TOOL
Mon Jan 09, 2006 11:17 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Lets see some pictures of home displays!! I need some ideas!
Replies: 38
Views: 20550

My Home display

http://community.webshots.com/album/101159121RkwNXA

I am running out of space! :roll: [/url]
by TOOL
Sat Mar 26, 2005 7:04 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Wish List
Replies: 44
Views: 10568

wish

A-10 WARTHOG
T-34
KING TIGER
DUECE AND A HALF
MILITARY TRAIN
CH-64 SEA KNIGHT

TO NAME A FEW....
by TOOL
Wed Mar 16, 2005 9:58 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 21st Century Toys 1:18 Marine Photo Contest
Replies: 24
Views: 8426

contest

I received an honorable mention but no cigar....it was fun making it though. Good times, good times.
by TOOL
Wed Mar 02, 2005 9:55 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: My contest entry
Replies: 13
Views: 3653

Dioram process

Thanks for all of your comments. In answer to a few of your questions: The diorama was made out of a styrofoam base cut and layered to give elevation. I then mixed plaster and paper towels and used this to lay the sloping ground work. I sculpted the plaster with a plastic knife. I then layed the roc...
by TOOL
Tue Mar 01, 2005 8:42 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: My contest entry
Replies: 13
Views: 3653

answers

To make the water I used envyrotex which you can pick up at any craft store, it is thicker so you can add depth which is a nice effect. THe buildings in the other photos were scratch made, they are made out of boxes, foam board, wood and plaster. I just finished a large bridge which I need to post h...
by TOOL
Tue Mar 01, 2005 12:32 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: My contest entry
Replies: 13
Views: 3653

My contest entry

Here is my entry to the contest. I don't have the best camera but it does the job

[url] http://community.webshots.com/user/tool77
:wink:
by TOOL
Sun Nov 14, 2004 9:18 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Dumb Question 1/18 Women Figures, Are There Any?
Replies: 19
Views: 7379

Big Lots

If you have a Big Lots near by you may want to check there. I have seen a woman figure that looks to be a doctor or nurse that could be converted with a little work.