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by Star56
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:50 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Full Build Input NEEDED !!

Matt, You will never know how much we all appreciate the work and effort you have put into this kit. It will be legendary among 1:18 collectors! Hey Guys, Here is a update. All the landing gear is done and has been finished painted. Cockpits finished Engine cones ready for final paint Wings and body...
by Star56
Wed Apr 25, 2012 10:45 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Full Build Input NEEDED !!

Put mine on the strut.

Star56
by Star56
Tue Apr 24, 2012 8:17 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Full Build Input NEEDED !!

No need to paint my end caps

BUT I do want the gear mounted on the strut in the down position.

Thanks!


Star56 (Tom)
by Star56
Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:52 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Cockpit Cage SNAFU On Shipped Kits

A couple of other things for you full build guys. I am not sure how I am going to do the flap and ailerons. Glued , static or getting those hinges that I posted on the instruction post. These full builds are a LOT more work than I ever imagined. I will have close to $80 worth of primer alone. And p...
by Star56
Sun Apr 15, 2012 4:04 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Kits Are Shipped ! Full Builds Underway

[/quote]Scott just brought over a box of Horten parts.

Next step, Assembly :D :D :D[/quote]


Assembly!! Oh Man I cannot wait to get this bird home!
by Star56
Mon Mar 26, 2012 1:24 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Battleship!
Replies: 5
Views: 2150

Re: 1/18 Battleship!

OMG! Those are amazing!
by Star56
Wed Mar 14, 2012 12:39 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Kits Are Shipped ! Paid Shipping Posted

How are the full builds progressing Mr.Pickel?

Can't wait to see what you have done with this masterpiece!
by Star56
Mon Feb 27, 2012 1:48 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Building Instructions Wing Const. Helpful Hint
Replies: 28
Views: 12632

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Building Instructions Screw Head Issue Resol

Oh man pics of the full build progress would be great. I can't imagine how much work this must involve. I could never build this myself. No skills what so ever, I am working on the full builds all 10 at a time. I will cut that to 5 so as to be a little easier on me. Besides that 2 out of the 10 wing...
by Star56
Thu Feb 23, 2012 10:50 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 PreOrder Till Oct 31 ! RTV is Here! Paymen

I am soooooo excited hat the full builds have begun! Can't wait to see this baby painted and decaled! OK Guys here is the updated full build list. I think everyone has given me their shipping address. If there is any incorrect info please pm me. I will start on the full builds today. I do need to st...
by Star56
Thu Feb 16, 2012 11:56 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Underway !!!!!

This is probably not the time to request a 1:6 resin model of a Me-262 :) :)
by Star56
Sun Feb 12, 2012 4:42 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Underway !!!!!

Your a good and brave man facing down the wife for a great cause!
by Star56
Sat Feb 11, 2012 11:17 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Underway !!!!!

Man I can't wait to see the full build final product! It will be worth the wait.
by Star56
Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:06 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Underway !!!!!

Matt,

I have a full build on order and I do want the landing gear but not the wing caps. I want the wings on and will always keep them that way.

Thanks,

Tom/Star56
by Star56
Mon Jan 02, 2012 5:38 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Underway !!!!!

Happy New Year!!!! How is the construction of the Reich's wonder weapon progressing?

Hope all is going well at the production facility!

Tom
by Star56
Mon Dec 26, 2011 4:43 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI P-38 Opinions
Replies: 5
Views: 1915

Re: JSI P-38 Opinions

I also like mine. What displeases you?
by Star56
Thu Dec 22, 2011 3:07 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Underway !!!!!

Great news Matt. I assume the full builds will take a bit longer. Can't wait to see some pics of the final masterpiece!
by Star56
Sat Dec 17, 2011 11:27 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Will Not Make Christmas Deadli

Oh that's okay! We will be getting a true rarity when it is finished! Look forward to a great present in 2012!
by Star56
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:07 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/16 tanks
Replies: 541
Views: 358140

Re: 1/16 tanks

CW4USARMY wrote:Just received shipping notice on the T-34 (and USS Hornet ) from Badcat toys!!

Oh Man! I have a T-34 coming from badcat. No email yet!
by Star56
Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:46 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/16 88mm Flak Gun
Replies: 16
Views: 5869

Re: 1/16 88mm Flak Gun

That thing looks incredible. I may have to bid!
by Star56
Tue Dec 13, 2011 4:42 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/16 tanks
Replies: 541
Views: 358140

Re: 1/16 tanks

You guys are costing me money :) Collected 1:18 stuff for years. I start reading about 1:16 armor. I now have purchased 1:16 King Tiger, T34 and Panther. Great stuff! Tiger is up next! I was primarily interested in using them as static displays but the RC component is a hoot! Of course my wife is wo...
by Star56
Fri Dec 09, 2011 10:56 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Getting Close !!

Hey Guys, Pre-production has started.I have made the first pour . The first pour is usually a throw away. When you do the first pour it is kind of an experiment. Are there enough air vents ? Do I have to make more and such. When making the moulds , one must use plenty of mould release and this gets...
by Star56
Wed Dec 07, 2011 1:37 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Production Getting Close !!

AH! The Fuhrer is pleased with news of your progress! You will be invited to Berlin after delivery of my 229!!!

:)
by Star56
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:15 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252943

Re: 1/18 Ho-229 Three Steps Forward Three Steps Back !!

Okay I gotta ask..........any update?
by Star56
Wed Nov 30, 2011 1:16 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/16 tanks
Replies: 541
Views: 358140

Re: 1/16 tanks

Just picked up a king tiger with the Porsche turret for $129 free shipping. Too good a price to pass up! Thanks for the heads up guys.
by Star56
Wed Nov 23, 2011 3:47 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI's "Erich Hartmann" Bf-109, where to put the k98 ?.
Replies: 8
Views: 2199

Re: BBI's "Erich Hartmann" Bf-109, where to put the k98 ?.

In the cockpit. Hartman was that good a marksman, he had all other armament removed from his aircraft and used to down the enemy warbirds with just one or two rounds fired from his trusty rifle. I've read he got very close to his opponents and shot them down with very few rounds, and lost a few 109...