Small Scale Military Headquarters

Microwaving water up to the boiling point is dangerous. Microwaving water resists boiling and inserting any object can make the water kind of explode. Better to use a pot on the stove to boil the water. TTT I know the reaction you're talking about. I haven't had any problems though because I don't ...

There are bendy hands available that can be shaped to fit whatever weapon or other object you like. DiD, Soldier Story, Dragon and other companies have made bendy hands. With a little modification you can fit different manufacturers hands to different bodies. Having said that I absolutely hate bendy...

That RSO is actually from a kit. The guy that built it is a very prolific 1:6 vehicle and figure builder and he can be found on many 1:6 forums. His name is Eduardo and he goes by the user name "egonzinc". His work always amazes me. Here are some threads from the Sixth Army Group with more pictures ...

If you're an excellent customizer you can make good money in whatever scale you're working in. An extremely limited edition figure by the well known 1:6 customizer Rainman that recently sold on eBay is a good example: http://cgi.ebay.com/Lee-Van-Cleef-handmade-custom-figure-Rainman-12-1-6-/270718994...

I don't do 1:32 but this is promising news from All Go. I don't understand why they don't do some quick unaltered reissues to generate some quick income. Just use the same molds and the same paintjobs with updated packaging designs. If they reissued the right items they should sell well if the price...

That's another one. They are not so much, I prefer the BBI. Don't no how to put many pictures into one message, I loose everytime the SSMH page when going to Photobucket, who can help me? Try opening SSMHQ and Photobucket in 2 separate browser windows. Open your browser and then you can simply doub...

actually, i meant the chinese FAV, sorry to not be clear....does anyone know what it's really called? I did a good bit of searching and as far as I can tell it's called the LYT-2021. If you do a Google image search for that designation then lots of images of it turn up but unfortunately most of the...

I took a look at their website. The search system is wonky but if you check the "Toys/Boys/Pretend Play" section it looks like all of their PTE sets are listed there. I didn't see anything new but for those that have had no luck at Big Lots then these are the PTE sets besides the Bridge Set on their...

...The triplane has become the plane he's identified with, but I've actually started liking the Red Baron's Albatros better. Just looks faster, sleeker and sexier. But I'm scared of trying to build one. I have to agree that the Albatros planes he flew were very cool looking. I built a 1:48 model of...

I started one of these kits back in the 70's when I was a kid. I think it was an SE5a but I never finished it. I haven't built any type of model in years but I'm thinking of giving one of these kits another try. I looked at some pictures of builds in progress of the Dr1 and noticed that many of the ...

If you're willing to build a balsa kit there's a 1:16 Dr.1 available from Guillow's:

http://www.guillow.com/GuillowDetail.as ... FamilyId=1

They are part of the PTE Military Life set. The price is a bit high for what you get but it's available for $14.99 from here:

http://www.kids-army-store.com/product. ... oduct=129[

it's not a t-90.....it's a chinese type 95 tank... I think it's a Type 98. At least that's what I've always seen it referred to as. I did a google search for "Chinese Type 95 tank" and couldn't find any references to such a vehicle in Chinese service. They do have a light machinegun that's designat...

aferguson wrote:sears canada is no longer carrying power team stuff.

A few items still show up on their online site. They have 2 1:6 sets on clearance and the 1:18 Command Center at regular price ($39.94).

Apparently there are a number of countries where manufacturing is cheaper than in China. Here's an article that lists Mexico, India, Vietnam, Russia and Romania as cheaper for manufacturing than China: Yes, but the question is manufacturing for what..?? For textile based manufacturing (ie. clothing...

Apparently there are a number of countries where manufacturing is cheaper than in China. Here's an article that lists Mexico, India, Vietnam, Russia and Romania as cheaper for manufacturing than China:
http://www.freep.com/article/20100711/B ... ge-shrinks

It's about time to start the PTE watch at Big Lots. The first recon report of a sighting of a Power Team redeployment came in last year on 7/30.

If you use dye then make sure it works on synthetics materials. I did a quick search and found a 2 part video on YouTube that might come in helpful. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aUENb-vDMOY&feature=related OTOH you said you wanted to paint it up as scenery so that may be totally useless. Perhaps y...

This is a very generous thing to do. Count me in too please.

I think many Americans simply find the French annoying because they are perceived as obstructionists. In the modern era this probably goes back to France's refusal to allow American aircraft overflight privileges for the 1986 air raid on Libya and it has continued over the past few decades with othe...

Interesting thread. I don't have any experience using house paints for custom projects but I've seen several threads in 1:6 forums that I thought some of you might find interesting. From what I've read Sherman Williams Woodscapes paint comes highly recommended for these types of projects. There are ...

arg%$^#$ HE IS SELLING MY PLANE HE STOLE FROM ME!! THIS GUY IS BAD NEWS!! DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH HIM!! I have no idea how he has a hasbro account. Contact eBay and let them know he's selling stolen property. At the least it should cause him some problems with his account. Either that or you could ...

I'm not easily offended so I clicked those links. I read quite a bit and followed some of the links in those threads. Anybody else find it disturbing that he says he's HIV+ on his tranpassions profile but he's apparently scamming young (and stupid) women into having sex with him by posing as a porn ...

Ostketten, Testors Dullcoat is also great for dulling the shine. It works great and can be found in hobby shops or some craft stores like Michaels. Blasto I like what you've done with the insignia. Other than changing the breast eagle to a sleeve eagle you need to change the helmet decals too. They ...

That looks good. Very nice job on the smock. One thing to note for those wanting to make custom FJ's is that not all the smocks were of the step in variety. Most later types looked much like a long coat with snaps at the bottom that could be snapped together to form the leg openings. There are many ...