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by jrs
Thu Aug 24, 2006 3:19 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Who will be the first to make Italian or Japanese armour?
Replies: 6
Views: 3202

While I would love to see it happen here is why I say no way. Either one could come up with a 2.5 ton truck that would sell damn well! Probably ten fold what an Italian tank coud push. Yet neither has done this. 21st or FOV would probably sell an SU85 or SU76 T34/76(21st) at ten fold what a Chi Ha o...
by jrs
Tue Aug 22, 2006 1:40 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: FOV Extreme Metal Wittmann TIGER I at Villers-Bocage
Replies: 18
Views: 5749

1/16 scale? Yet they use their 1:32 for the adverts???? Would love to see stuff like this in the 1:32 scale, they could probably sell ten thousand in 1:32 versus the 1500 that will probably be made in 1:16???
by jrs
Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:44 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: What ever happened to these???
Replies: 3
Views: 1705

There was also the US 81mm and two 30 cal and crew pics. In addition on the old site we saw Wermacht early war figures that never turned up? I got a set of russians the other day and found it funny that they were stamped 2005 on the base bottoms? Guess we will just have to wait and see? USMC and Bri...
by jrs
Mon Aug 21, 2006 8:40 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 32X scale Nebelwerfer....???
Replies: 12
Views: 3139

I would say that TSSD does a pretty good job on researching the stuff they make. Nice people as well. I am almost positive that this piece is true to scale and very accurate. In addition at ten bucks its a great price. Waiting on 21st to make one ? No thanks, how many deuce & half's do you think the...
by jrs
Mon Aug 14, 2006 7:19 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Sherman Dozer
Replies: 14
Views: 4258

Re: hedgerow cutter

Has anyone tried making one the way they were made in the field - with hedgehogs? I ask because I know fov released those rubbery hedgehogs which could be snipped with a scissor and fashioned pretty easy I assume. Might not be a bad little project. I took the one off my stuart. It attaches right to...
by jrs
Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:50 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: question about 21st Ground forces?
Replies: 1
Views: 1109

I dont think it is a priority, at least in the begining. They have always had unit markings, but numbers were not matched as far as I know. However in the 1:18 scale Ltd edition Wittman Tiger has come out etc. Also the new tigers has markings of the 505 HTB ?? So I think it is now going to be this w...
by jrs
Mon Aug 14, 2006 1:34 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New 32X Panzer IV....???
Replies: 9
Views: 3527

I like the cammo patter on the S1???? Guess I am a loner on this? I was actually happy to see 21st use a real Panzer Yellow paint and a good version of red brown! Many German vehicels were a lighter tan or a afrika mustard wth overspray!
by jrs
Tue Aug 08, 2006 5:41 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: WWII Nightvision
Replies: 9
Views: 3248

I am going with the no way crowd. Germany would have been burnt to a crisp. Jets, NVE, V2's, Big U-boats and all. The only hope or way out that could have changed things would have been had Japan went after the Soviets in 41. Waited on the pacific? Or at the very least went into Russia at the same t...
by jrs
Tue Aug 08, 2006 2:48 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: FOV at Target
Replies: 30
Views: 9870

I understand what you guys are saying! However as a business case branching out before wraping up things can be risky! It damn near killed 21st! They ventured into too many scales at once and are currently heading there again. This time with their main two scales and product subject well covered. I ...
by jrs
Mon Aug 07, 2006 5:34 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: FOV at Target
Replies: 30
Views: 9870

Could I be the only one dissapointed in Unimax? These figures make no sense to me at all. While I agree that they are well done why in the world wouldnt they have stuck with their bread and butter? They have a big chunk in WWII and Modern and the WWII figs that come in the figure sets are pure crap!...
by jrs
Thu Jul 27, 2006 8:18 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: I'd like 21st/FOV to make something based on the 38(t)
Replies: 22
Views: 8714

Its still a business plane and simple! The cold hard facts are all about dollars! 21st is telling the simple truth! Fact is a King Tiger looks cooler to most over a little Stug! $$$$$ Dollars could care less what was produced more by the axis! I think you guys are correct, but only hitting part off ...
by jrs
Thu Jul 27, 2006 7:17 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Ultimate Soldier Tiger vs Hellcat, Hanomag vs scout car NEW
Replies: 24
Views: 8462

I must be the only one who liked the first series three color cammo?
by jrs
Tue Jul 25, 2006 6:27 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Ultimate Soldier Tiger vs Hellcat, Hanomag vs scout car NEW
Replies: 24
Views: 8462

I think the figure idea or lack of is bogus! While I agree the guy checking the compass or watch is lame after the sixteenth time! But I would like to see some new figure sets! Good figures not re released. Also why not scuplt a few new crews? How much could it cost to do three new Panzer crew sculp...
by jrs
Mon Jul 24, 2006 5:39 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New "Dogfight" combos????
Replies: 27
Views: 7572

I do not think that a number change and paint scheme would be too difficult, or simply new numbers to get around the limeted edition? My question is that these sound great, so why nothing on the Web Site? 21st has to be making a killing. I hit three wallys and find that they sell out every thing fas...
by jrs
Sat Jul 15, 2006 11:27 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 1/32nd scale Russian figures....
Replies: 5
Views: 2165

Scott try some mods on the 21st pieces. The old boil and then reshape add cold water and it holds position! In addition some simple weapons swaps and head swaps and 21st six figures can be 18 poses no problem!
by jrs
Mon Jul 03, 2006 1:12 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: FOV
Replies: 28
Views: 7789

I dont know about you guys but the Target stores sell for far less then the hobby shops. The action grade Stug sells for $20.00 at my Target while an enthusiast grade goes for about $33 to $35 Sherman are the same deal, usually I have found them at discounts as well, dropping the price to $15 or $17...
by jrs
Sat Jul 01, 2006 9:44 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: FOV
Replies: 28
Views: 7789

Remeber that they most likely will end up at target stores in the toy versions. If you dont mind doing a little detail yourself. Most likely at the $20 to $25 area?
by jrs
Mon Jun 26, 2006 8:54 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Pics of the S2 21st century stuff!
Replies: 8
Views: 2712

Ya a proto but it looks so good with the Flakverling, who's complaining? Also I have pulled the flakverling from one and I was going to set it up on its on, however I figure its only a matter of time before 21st sets this up on its own. Probably with the trolly that I would never get jsut right? I g...
by jrs
Mon Jun 26, 2006 5:11 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Why do you collect the scale(s) you do?
Replies: 19
Views: 6679

1:32 for me! I guess its because its the traditional size of toy soldiers. When I was a kid I grew up on the Marx playsets, Navarone, Iwo, Battle Ground etc. So one day I am at TRU and I see this really cool Tiger Tank! I said to my wife that I would have killed for a tank like this when I was a kid...
by jrs
Sat Jun 24, 2006 11:39 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Pics of the S2 21st century stuff!
Replies: 8
Views: 2712

Pics of the S2 21st century stuff!

Sorry I cant attach as they belong to TSSD ( toy soldiers san diego) the new 88 looks great! They have the pics of the King Tiger as well. A few others!
by jrs
Wed Jun 21, 2006 8:34 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 1:32 articulated figures...
Replies: 3
Views: 1395

I am not sure if you have been able to look at what is out there but I think in 1:32 you can have it all! I agree that figures are an issue due to multiple manufactures, various states of quality, prices etc. Yet poses, seated tank riders etc can all be had. However with the popularity of the scale ...
by jrs
Thu Jun 15, 2006 8:39 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: WWII G.I's
Replies: 18
Views: 5068

Of course ! I wholly agree. The quality is the deciding factor, now that being said if that quality can be matched that would win customers, if that quality can be matched at a quarter the cost! Then you have a winner! I may be the minority here but I do care what I spend, its a huge factor in what ...
by jrs
Thu Jun 15, 2006 4:39 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Need a 32X m18 hellcat? Any help?
Replies: 1
Views: 1267

Need a 32X m18 hellcat? Any help?

looking to buy loose, new winter or od paint m18. If you have one you want to sell let me know. Or if you just know of any on line retailer who may still have one please pass on the information. Thansk for any help!
by jrs
Thu Jun 15, 2006 3:57 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: WWII G.I's
Replies: 18
Views: 5068

You need to wash them first and then use a duplco spray primer. This will ensure your paint sticks and does not crack! Its like a spray glue. TSSD has the instructions on their site! The soft plastic lends itself well to modifications of figures, cheek treefrog for examples. Contes GIs are supposed ...
by jrs
Wed Jun 14, 2006 6:20 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: WWII G.I's
Replies: 18
Views: 5068

Wieslaw wrote:Did you read? Conte announces the painted plastic GIs :D http://www.conteco.com/

Wieslaw

Announced yes! Shiped? Ready to ship? taking orders? no, no, and no! Sometimes Conte can take a while, Allamo Mexicans were announced three years ago, they arrived a few months ago?