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by tmanthegreat
Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:54 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: The New XL-15 is Great!
Replies: 6
Views: 1700

The New XL-15 is Great!

It’s been a while since I’ve posted a review here, but if you’re into scifi ships, star fighters, etc. the new Disney-exclusive XL-15 ship from the recent Pixar film, Lightyear, is worth getting 8) https://i.postimg.cc/DwqNdfgM/3-F244-E3-C-FC71-4-D9-C-8-A19-9719-B7-D7-E8-F7.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/...
by tmanthegreat
Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:50 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:18 scale Stryker is done!
Replies: 16
Views: 8251

Re: 1:18 scale Stryker is done!

That Stryker looks amazing! I was always disappointed that 21st, FOV, or BBI never made one in 1/18…

I got to see the real deal on a tour of Fort Lewis, in Washington state, some years back in 2008 8)

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by tmanthegreat
Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:34 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Elite Force Naval Gunboat
Replies: 11
Views: 3539

Re: Elite Force Naval Gunboat

The ProBoats R/C Alpha Patrol Boat is 1/18 scale and a great representation of the Vietnam era PBR which often ferried the Navy Seals. I have one on display in my hobby room which always draws peoples attention. I’ve got to agree with the comments on the Pro Boat PBR model! I got one when they came...
by tmanthegreat
Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:35 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Hetzer VS Ostwind
Replies: 8
Views: 3351

Re: 1/18 Hetzer VS Ostwind

Hetzer all the way :D Like Normandy said, we don’t have one of those in 1/18 scale and it’s a neat little tank hunter that saw a much greater production number and use than the Ostwind ever did. Plus it will look cool in a variety of ambush scenes and setups, much like my little 1/30 scale vignette ...
by tmanthegreat
Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:25 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: How does the Power Team Little Bird compare to BBI's?
Replies: 2
Views: 2404

Re: How does the Power Team Little Bird compare to BBI's?

I have both and can get some pics later today of the two side by side, but both are quite different. The PTE Littlebird is much more toyish (thicker/more rugged landing skids, rotors, etc) and the details are generally simpler. It’s shape is also off, with the tail boom being somewhat shorter and th...
by tmanthegreat
Tue Jul 05, 2022 11:24 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: is this the World Peacekeepers Aerial Rocket Helicopter?
Replies: 4
Views: 2892

Re: is this the World Peacekeepers Aerial Rocket Helicopter?

Aferg, that is a repaint of the PTE World Peacekeepers Aerial Rocket Helicopter (Chinese Z-9).The fuselage is indeed closer to 17”, though overall length with the rotors is closer to 20” - under scale, but still a believable size. It’s a great toy/model and one of the best PTE helicopters in terms o...
by tmanthegreat
Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:37 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!
Replies: 7
Views: 2592

Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!

I was debating whether or not to resurrect an 11-12 year old thread, but just decided to make a new post… Anyways, I managed to snag an MIB JSI VF-154 Black Knights F-14 for $499.95 from Aiken’s Airplanes :shock: It was listed in their June 3 newsletter under their “Lost But Now Found” section and I...
by tmanthegreat
Thu May 12, 2022 4:35 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: A fantasitc new Acid Rain World vehicle. Perfect for Joes!
Replies: 2
Views: 2841

Re: A fantasitc new Acid Rain World vehicle. Perfect for Joes!

I got the Acid Rain Anklyo last week from BigBadToyStore and it’s a gem! I’ve not collected much of the Acid Rain lineup to date but have outfitted the vehicle with Joy Toy 1/18 figures (some pics below). Are the Acid Rain figures a little smaller than Joy Toy or are they similar in size? Anyways, t...
by tmanthegreat
Thu May 12, 2022 4:19 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 kits at my local Hobbytown
Replies: 2
Views: 2087

Re: 1/18 kits at my local Hobbytown

Nice find, Harry 8) The Hobby Town USA store that used to be in my area had a fantastic selection of model aircraft kits and they carried the 1/18 Hobby Boss 1/18 scale kits. They last got in the ME-262 before the store closed in 2021. I was able to get a look at the parts and it was basically an un...
by tmanthegreat
Mon May 09, 2022 11:18 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Any Interest In An Iraqi T-72 ?
Replies: 2
Views: 1991

Re: Any Interest In An Iraqi T-72 ?

A T-72 is definitely a must in terms of 1/18 modern armor. It’s one of those vehicles I’m surprised none of the manufacturers made back in the day, along with other important types like the T-34 and King Tiger (I know 21st prototyped a KT, but it was never released). The closest we ever got to a 1/1...
by tmanthegreat
Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:40 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI Airborne XD reissues
Replies: 6
Views: 2781

Re: JSI Airborne XD reissues

Does anyone know when these came out? Stumbled upon them in an eBay listing, but don't remember anyone talking about them. Don't think the paint jobs look very good: https://www.ebay.com/itm/194900791805?hash=item2d60fe11fd:g:aWEAAOSwrHNh-rhJ Nooker21, those JSI figures came out over a decade ago, ...
by tmanthegreat
Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:42 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Strange mold lines on 1/18 Spitfire canopy?
Replies: 7
Views: 2766

Re: Strange mold lines on 1/18 Spitfire canopy?

Axis and Aferg, great to see some old timers posting again!

I’ve known about the mold lines on my XD Spitfire canopies for years… They are present on the canopies of all the XD Spitfires I own (NKK, ZPA, DWK) and never bothered me. The XD Spitfire is still a great model after all these years 8)
by tmanthegreat
Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:57 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 MARV now available
Replies: 4
Views: 2485

Re: 1/18 MARV now available

normandy wrote:
Wed Nov 10, 2021 6:24 am
Get the tan one Tman, it will go nicely wit your ATK Mission vehicle.
That’s very true, Normandy 8)
by tmanthegreat
Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:40 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 MARV now available
Replies: 4
Views: 2485

Re: 1/18 MARV now available

I’m very tempted to order one of these vehicles and I’ve heard very positive reviews. Just can’t decide between either the green or black versions…
by tmanthegreat
Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:33 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: New GI Joe Skystriker
Replies: 4
Views: 2439

Re: New GI Joe Skystriker

I’m very tempted to back this… I know it’s not 1/18 but it appears to be far superior to the “retooled” Skystriker from a few years back that is both faithful to the original while being something new. There’s also the nostalgia factor… I never did get the original 1983 Skystriker as I was too young...
by tmanthegreat
Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:38 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Customized Corps ATK Mission Vehicle
Replies: 4
Views: 2145

Re: Customized Corps ATK Mission Vehicle

Thanks guys! Appreciate the kind comments :D
by tmanthegreat
Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:54 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Customized Corps ATK Mission Vehicle
Replies: 4
Views: 2145

Customized Corps ATK Mission Vehicle

In an attempt to get back into the swing of things after a bit of a hiatus with customization and kit building, I undertook a simple “warmup” project to customize an old Corps ATK Mission vehicle into something a bit more realistic... Tamiya sprays, Ammo Mig washes and Tamiya weathering powders were...
by tmanthegreat
Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: It's been awhile since I've posted anything, but I thought some might fine this interesting, schrol down to the 109e
Replies: 6
Views: 3982

Re: It's been awhile since I've posted anything, but I thought some might fine this interesting, schrol down to the 109e

Good to see you around, chunks! And interesting on a kit version of the BF-109E soon to be available from Hobby Boss. That’s one of the original 1/18 aircraft toolings and I imagine some builders will do some good work with that kit… I’ve got several of those ‘109s already, including the JSI “Gallan...
by tmanthegreat
Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:24 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Airwolf
Replies: 4
Views: 2609

Re: 1/18 Airwolf

Thanks for the heads up, YT! I’d checked out this Kickstarter before, but forgot it was ending on Monday… I backed it! I remember watching reruns of Airwolf on a local network as a kid in the late 80s/early 90s… Watched it again more recently when it was on Netflix. Fun show - with the catchiest ope...
by tmanthegreat
Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:57 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: The 1/18's that never happened (but i thought they would)
Replies: 5
Views: 2377

Re: The 1/18's that never happened (but i thought they would)

It is very curious to see what got made and what didn’t… Like Aferg said, I am very surprised we never got an F-4 Phantom in 1/18. Admiral Toys even had one prototyped years ago. 21st made an announcement about doing a Phantom as well as a B-25 and Mig-21. Those were just that - announcements - as t...
by tmanthegreat
Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:59 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Yellowed BBI models
Replies: 19
Views: 6393

Re: Yellowed BBI models

Here are some quick pictures I took of my BBI S1 F-18 hanging in my garage. The pictures were taken Tuesday evening around dusk. Garage light was on, though I used my camera flash. My model is definitely very dusty, but I don’t quite see something resembling the green color that Aferg is referring t...
by tmanthegreat
Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:08 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Yellowed BBI models
Replies: 19
Views: 6393

Re: Yellowed BBI models

Aferg, great to see you back! As for the yellowing, I’ve heard about using some kind of hydrogen peroxide solution, but that pertained more to white plastic that had yellowed on vintage toys, not grey plastic. I’ve never tried it. My BBI first-series F-18 has mostly hung out in my garage since I mov...
by tmanthegreat
Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:26 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 know what you mean with the delay, YT, but I can wait… It’s a really awesome set of figures and I’m surprised to see there was such pent up desire for Vietnam War era figures!
by tmanthegreat
Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:46 am
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

This MTF Vietnam War Kickstarter campaign has done amazingly well! As of yesterday it was at $361,000 (original goal of $64,000) and has unlocked 19 stretch-goal figures over the original four planned. The most recent unlocked figure is a USAF Fighter Pilot and it looks like there’s an MP with dog, ...
by tmanthegreat
Thu Jul 01, 2021 9:47 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Marauder Gun Runners - Marauder Task Force Vietnam War 1/18 Scale Figure Kickstarter
Replies: 9
Views: 4541

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

For anyone that still browses the SSHQ forum, Marauder Gun Runners just opened a Kickstarter campaign for their new Marauder Task Force Vietnam War 1/18 figure line. The core 4-figure set consists of a US Army Rifleman, US Army Grenadier, Viet-Cong Soldier and Viet-Cong RPG Soldier. There are differ...