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by flayrah
Mon Mar 28, 2016 5:55 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Yet another 'what's the value of this' question
Replies: 8
Views: 4183

Re: Yet another 'what's the value of this' question

For P51, as an 'outsider' coming back into the hobby, I'm honestly amazed at the prices and at this point I wouldn't be surprised if the prices continue to rise, at least in the short term. But the value of anything is only what someone will pay, and the higher the prices go the fewer buyers. I used...
by flayrah
Sun Mar 27, 2016 6:34 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Yet another 'what's the value of this' question
Replies: 8
Views: 4183

Yet another 'what's the value of this' question

I don't have anything to sell or want to know what something is 'worth' before buying. This is a question concerning 'what's with the high 1:18 prices and what should I EXPECT to pay?" I've been out of the hobby for many years and sold virtually everything I had. I miss collecting/displaying and wan...
by flayrah
Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:20 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Opinions on value
Replies: 12
Views: 6697

Re: Opinions on value

Tman, after all these years I never knew the difference in pilots. And to think all those boxes I opened at TRU when all I had to do was look for the pilot... :shock:
by flayrah
Fri Mar 25, 2016 3:18 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: A voice from the past (returing member)
Replies: 5
Views: 3803

Re: A voice from the past (returing member)

Great to see some of the old troopers are still around! Thanks for the greetings. I was looking through what few pieces of 1:18 I kept (just a few figures), and found my custom RAF crew (made for, back in the day, when 21st announced the B-25 and it appeared they might make a Mosquito); a custom USA...
by flayrah
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:39 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Amelia Earhart Lockheed Vega Diorama 1/72
Replies: 6
Views: 5047

Re: Amelia Earhart Lockheed Vega Diorama 1/72

Very nice. I like the crowd waving. Hope they get out of the way before she takes off. :wink:
by flayrah
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:36 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Opinions on value
Replies: 12
Views: 6697

Re: Opinions on value

Did you open the P-38 box to confirm the paint? Back in 2008 or 2009 FAO Schwarz was going out of business and selling the p-38 for $19 (yes, that's right). They must have had hundreds of them because they were listed online for at least two or three weeks. I purchased three with the thought of re-p...
by flayrah
Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:24 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: A voice from the past (returing member)
Replies: 5
Views: 3803

A voice from the past (returing member)

Hello! to anyone still on the board that has been here since the early days of 21st, XD, $29.99 1:18 aircraft at Wally World, and all the other 'old timers'. This is flayrah, I hope someone remembers me. Anyway, a couple of years ago during some some difficult times (four deaths in the family and tw...
by flayrah
Sun Feb 26, 2012 5:14 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Replacement Parts and Hamilton Standard Decals
Replies: 8
Views: 3279

Re: Replacement Parts and Hamilton Standard Decals

Any spares or replacement parts members have available are usually posted in the 'Salvage Yard' section in B/S/T.
by flayrah
Thu Feb 23, 2012 12:12 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: SCAM ALERT
Replies: 63
Views: 16057

Re: SCAM ALERT

Sorry to hear about this, Sarge. I hope it all turns out well, but if not your proof of shipping should be enough to show you fulfilled your part of the deal, if the package gets lost or mishandled it's out of your hands. If the buyer is legit (and from the sequence of events this guy already looks ...
by flayrah
Thu Feb 16, 2012 7:29 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Craigslist Finds. Good deals to be had.
Replies: 90
Views: 45500

Re: Craigslist Finds. Good deals to be had

http://tulsa.craigslist.org/tag/2843452181.html

Northern Oklahoma - Bartlesville is about 30 miles north of Tulsa. Maybe 70 miles from Joplin, Fort Smith, Wichita.
by flayrah
Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:21 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Salvage Yard
Replies: 198
Views: 171460

Re: Salvage Yard - M113

Metal version, OD green. Missing entire engine hatch and engine; both tracks; machine gun; and a few misc pieces like light bars and a few add-ons I can't identify. All other hatches/doors present and unbroken including machine gun mount, and all the plastic hanging helmets/packs/rolls/gear. No dama...
by flayrah
Fri Feb 10, 2012 1:16 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: SOLD
Replies: 1
Views: 923

SOLD

SOLD thanks
by flayrah
Sun Feb 05, 2012 5:25 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: A reason NOT to buy this item
Replies: 13
Views: 5761

Re: A reason NOT to buy this item

When I was a teenage boy, our thoughts went toward the little less...mature women.....
by flayrah
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:51 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Aircraft Carrier Diorama
Replies: 2
Views: 1441

Re: Aircraft Carrier Diorama

Matt - you might want to check out Pizzaguys' deck tractor thread: http://www.warbird-photos.com/gpxd/view ... =1&t=27162
by flayrah
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:49 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 MD-3 A/S32-31A Carrier Tractor
Replies: 51
Views: 16650

Re: 1/18 MD-3 A/S32-31A Carrier Tractor

Pizzaguy - saw those figures on the peg, the headsculpt has much potential but is oversized IMO and would look odd on the bbi body. It would take some work to find a correct body without looking overscale, but it should be possible.
by flayrah
Sun Feb 05, 2012 4:43 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: A reason NOT to buy this item
Replies: 13
Views: 5761

A reason NOT to buy this item

Look at the photo. Closely. Pilot needs to report these conditions as a violation (in more ways than one) of the Geneva Convention.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/ULTIMATE-SOLDIE ... 3cc1db94bb
by flayrah
Thu Feb 02, 2012 3:27 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Our Ebay Friend from Ohio is at is Again - BEWARE!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3351

Re: Our Ebay Friend from Ohio is at is Again - BEWARE!!!

What's with the text in his listing? Multi-colors, languages, extraneous and generally useless information, 'fill out and return this form' for foreign bidders.....he might as well put up a sign 'Items not really for sale, listing for my amusement only'
by flayrah
Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:08 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Ignore
Replies: 1
Views: 930

Ignore

Ignore
by flayrah
Wed Feb 01, 2012 6:02 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI Australian P51s on Ebay
Replies: 9
Views: 3367

Re: BBI Australian P51s on Ebay

I hope the first seller didn't pull them because of the sudden numerous listings from the Ohio seller. Those models really are rare and quite valuable. Maybe bbi will release an RAF Mustang IV..... (wishful thinking...)
by flayrah
Tue Jan 31, 2012 5:37 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Our Ebay Friend from Ohio is at is Again - BEWARE!!!
Replies: 8
Views: 3351

Re: Our Ebay Friend from Ohio is at is Again - BEWARE!!!

Thanks for the heads up. I saw those posts, as well as some other exclusive pieces he's listed and wondered what was going on. The RAAF Mustangs are virtually never seen, then a group show up at once....I feel sorry for all the guys who are bidding, hoping to get a rare model.
by flayrah
Tue Jan 31, 2012 9:11 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 cars for a village?
Replies: 16
Views: 4639

Re: 1/18 cars for a village?

I think most cars remaining would pre-date the time period by decades - going back to the '20's or earlier. More recent cars would have been driven out, stripped, confiscated, etc. There should be models available, but I'm not a die cast collector so don't know what's out there. Maybe also check for...
by flayrah
Sun Jan 29, 2012 10:49 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Does anyone on here do custom orders for figures?
Replies: 7
Views: 2525

Re: Does anyone on here do custom orders for figures?

Modifying existing figures into custom representations shouldn't be hard if you have the figure parts and pieces either in hand, or have identified and can find the figures, pieces and parts that will work. The most difficult match will be trying to identify and locate heads that are close enough to...
by flayrah
Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:55 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI Australian P51s on Ebay
Replies: 9
Views: 3367

Re: BBI Australian P51s on Ebay

456THBG wrote:Check out this rare pair on ebay
That's what she said! :shock:
by flayrah
Thu Jan 26, 2012 2:46 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 MD-3 A/S32-31A Carrier Tractor
Replies: 51
Views: 16650

Re: 1/18 MD-3 A/S32-31A Carrier Tractor

I think it's a great project pizzaguy, I just don't know if there would be enough interest to make and sell. I've made a handfull of WWII custom vehicles, all aviation-themed - from a bomb transport to an airfield tractor - and couldn't get enough interest to even pay for my materials. I have some o...
by flayrah
Wed Jan 25, 2012 9:07 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Not something you see everyday
Replies: 1
Views: 1270

Not something you see everyday

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BBI-Elite-Force-Ultimate-Soldier-1-18-P-51-Mustang-Australian-Markings-NIB-/130636358771?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item1e6a88a473 Is that a fair price? When these were a year or so old I tracked down a set in Australia - cost was reasonable but shipping would have been almo...