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by big_mike
Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:47 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: TBF articulation and repair question.
Replies: 3
Views: 2157

Re: TBF articulation and repair question.

Adding photos of damage for clarification

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by big_mike
Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:31 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: TBF articulation and repair question.
Replies: 3
Views: 2157

TBF articulation and repair question.

I just recieved an Avenger I bought off ebay. When I unpacked it I discovered that one of the wings had broken at the small piece of plastic which surrounds the small metal pole where the wing moves. I'm not sure if anyone has any similar experience and can point me in the right direction for repair...
by big_mike
Tue Mar 06, 2012 8:05 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: All-Go! Toys - New 1:18 player JAGDPANTHER ANNOUNCED!
Replies: 380
Views: 118264

Re: All-Go! Toys - New 1:18 player JAGDPANTHER ANNOUNCED!

Hesitant excitement followed by immense sadness seeing this at the top of 1:18 forum list.
by big_mike
Sun Feb 26, 2012 7:57 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway
Replies: 23
Views: 7749

Re: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway

I've got one of these pre-ordered as well. I'm glad to know what to expect. I just hope they get around to releasing them, date on badcat has been pushed back 3 times now.
by big_mike
Fri Feb 24, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder
Replies: 13
Views: 3738

Re: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder

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my hornet on my coffee table recently turned work table.
by big_mike
Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:30 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder
Replies: 13
Views: 3738

Re: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder

I have the missing missile, and I have a resin casting kit. Thanks much to everyone here this was a great first thread for me. I've been made to feel rather welcome. If I could figure out how to post images I most definitely would. My new project eventually replicating the missing bombs and mounting...
by big_mike
Wed Feb 22, 2012 3:52 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: May be we should launch another F/A 18C Hornet (From BBI)
Replies: 13
Views: 3513

Re: May be we should launch another F/A 18C Hornet (From BBI

I love this idea but its about 3 months too late considering I just bought a Jolly Roger. I've been looking for a decent priced one for years finally find one with a couple small problems and now they're talking about doing new ones. Oh well, guess you can never have too many hornets.
by big_mike
Tue Feb 07, 2012 9:29 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: How I fix broken props (and most other parts)
Replies: 8
Views: 4119

Re: How I fix broken props (and most other parts)

This thread was a great find for me because I finally have been able to repair a P-47 and a Huey I bought a couple years ago. Just a couple small notes which may be useful for others. Some stores refer to a pin drill as a pin vise. I couldn't find one locally until I stumbled across the different te...
by big_mike
Sun Feb 05, 2012 7:37 pm
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: Everybody in the pool!! collection pic time
Replies: 29
Views: 11802

Re: Everybody in the pool!! collection pic time

Wow I'm sorta awe struck by these collections. I have 20 or so and every time I buy a new one my gf asks me "Don't you have enough already?" and then huffs. For a while I guess I could use these images to mitigate my situation, but I'll be jealous every time. It gives me something to aspire to I sup...
by big_mike
Sun Feb 05, 2012 2:13 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder
Replies: 13
Views: 3738

Re: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder

You understand it correctly pizza. I appreciate the recommendation, haven't talked to fw recently so I might contact you shortly on the process.
by big_mike
Sat Feb 04, 2012 2:40 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 Ho-229 Project Build ( Retired ) !!
Replies: 1000
Views: 252956

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

Wow I've really been missing out by not being a member of this form. Pickel you have a remarkable gift and are doing mind blowing things. I've seen the T-34 threads and now this piece. Really sorry I missed on this one. But at some point I'll be in the front of the line money in hand for one of thes...
by big_mike
Fri Feb 03, 2012 11:57 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder
Replies: 13
Views: 3738

Re: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder

Might be on the right track. I guess we shall see until then I'd love some other insight as a back up plan. Thanks for everything.
by big_mike
Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder
Replies: 13
Views: 3738

Re: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder

That's a very nice piece. Like I said originally I have the sidewinder off my Tomcat that I'm willing to sacrifice but i just didn't know quite where/how to start. My friend recommended modeling something in clay, my gf said just tape it on. I'm not much of a sculptor and I'm not going to be cheap a...
by big_mike
Fri Feb 03, 2012 6:31 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder
Replies: 13
Views: 3738

Re: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder

sorry fw, am a newbie so i guess i cant reply via pm. to answer your question from the nose of the plane its the left wingtip rail and missile.
by big_mike
Fri Feb 03, 2012 3:08 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder
Replies: 13
Views: 3738

Repair/replacement 1:18 F-18 wingtip sidewinder

I just recently joined this forum after visiting often over the course of last few years. I've been collecting for a while and recently purchased one of my holy grail pieces. An elite force jolly rogers f-18. It has some minor scratching etc which doesn't bother me overly much. But it is missing the...