I'm new here and just wanted to say Hi
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I'm new here and just wanted to say Hi
I came across this web site through 21st Centurys link. I'm glad there are more people like me that get excited over the 1/18 I've been buying the XD for 3yrs now and just started getting some BBIs. My main passion is WWII and all military airplanes, but I also could'nt pass up the more popular modern vehicles.
Here are a couple of pics of my ever growing collection
I've added the Kubelwagen, a LAV, and Abrams since these pics were taken.
Anthony
Here are a couple of pics of my ever growing collection
I've added the Kubelwagen, a LAV, and Abrams since these pics were taken.
Anthony
Great Collection
Hey Anthony, Welcome and great collection you have there I really like the lighting you have set up over your stuff. Gives it that whole museum feel. Great bunch of folks here and we are always willing to lend each other a hand...
David
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immeww2 wrote:Welcome aboard! I'm envious of all that space you have!! Great looking collection!
I did have all that in one of the bedrooms, but last year when I found out my wife was pregnant and was due in Nov. I knew we needed a babys room. So that was motivation to get the basement done. Which opened up alot more space.
Thanks everyone for the warm welcome
Anthony
Wow! It looks like a XD museum! Nice! Welcome to the board Anthony. I have to add my envy to the pool. You's gots lotsa room there bud......
The lighting really does it........
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That is so beautiful it makes me want to cry--you are my inspiration man!
No kidding, nice set up I am envious of the space. Though as a word of caution--don't leave your flag hanging for more than 2 months at a stretch. It will make the fabric dederiorate quicker. Alternate it with being displayed flat and it will preserve the artifact for a longer period of time.
Aaron
No kidding, nice set up I am envious of the space. Though as a word of caution--don't leave your flag hanging for more than 2 months at a stretch. It will make the fabric dederiorate quicker. Alternate it with being displayed flat and it will preserve the artifact for a longer period of time.
Aaron
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boyx30 wrote:Hey look! my new best friend is here!...Sorry Ski you're out and WW2collector is in!...can I come over and play?...LOL...welcome aboard you're in great company here....Oh and congratulations on the "other" new addition to your family..best of luck with the baby too!
That didn't take long. Going from hero to zero is a quick ride my friends..........
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Here are a couple of shots of the bottom planes. The WWIs & Wright Bros. are Lego kits ,heres the link http://shop.lego.com/leaf.asp?cn=57&d=14&t=7. (I even have the Star Destroyer) As for the Mustang, its a genaric of Legos called Megablocks. I got that at ToysRUs.
As for the shelfs I got them at Lowes. They are plastic and are 36"L and 18"D, its the biggest you can get. They are around $30. Then you have to buy some 1/8" compressed board and cut them to fit in the shelves cause they are "egg grated" and the wheels will fall in the openings. As for the lights, they are from HomeDepot and are the Under the Cabnet lights. They run $20 for a set of 3. I ran the cords through the the hollow tubes of the shelves. Nice thing about the whole setup is that you can pick up the whole shelf assembly(empty) and move them where ever. Probably weighs no more then 20-30lbs.
Thanks for the tip Quixote511. I just took it down about 2wks ago, had have it displayed flat.
As for the shelfs I got them at Lowes. They are plastic and are 36"L and 18"D, its the biggest you can get. They are around $30. Then you have to buy some 1/8" compressed board and cut them to fit in the shelves cause they are "egg grated" and the wheels will fall in the openings. As for the lights, they are from HomeDepot and are the Under the Cabnet lights. They run $20 for a set of 3. I ran the cords through the the hollow tubes of the shelves. Nice thing about the whole setup is that you can pick up the whole shelf assembly(empty) and move them where ever. Probably weighs no more then 20-30lbs.
Thanks for the tip Quixote511. I just took it down about 2wks ago, had have it displayed flat.
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