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by olifant
Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:36 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Post Monkey Depot Deals Here
Replies: 716
Views: 198382

Re: Post Monkey Depot Deals Here

Thought I would bump this as a reminder of the famous "Monkey :D Feeding Frenzy" of aught nine.
by olifant
Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: XD Found!
Replies: 7
Views: 3193

Re: XD Found!

Thanks for the heads up Tristan. I have tried to stay current but $200 for new 1/18 and $70 for 1/32 doesn't make me want to shell out the cash. Between other hobbies and the huge piles of stuff I have in storage I can't justified the spends. I know, I was spoiled with cheap prices and helped cause ...
by olifant
Wed Aug 29, 2012 4:08 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: XD Found!
Replies: 7
Views: 3193

XD Found!

I haven't posted here in years but last week I took a trip to memory lane. I went to a swap meet where I look for antiques and old woodworking tools and my jaw dropped when I found a Flying Tigers P-40 NIB. It must have changed hands a few times as the box is a little beat up but I was able to buy i...
by olifant
Mon Jun 29, 2009 4:05 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Hanging multiple planes together from ceiling - How to?
Replies: 16
Views: 5111

I recently began work on my manclave and was going to install conduit support with adjustable hooks in the channel. In the end it would have been about $150 and I decided to go with good ole ceiling hooks instead. Hope to God I never need to pull them out and patch!
by olifant
Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:35 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Figures from Jerry Napier/Bob Hughes/Delta/Audie Murphy
Replies: 20
Views: 5313

You guys crack me up! :lol:
by olifant
Thu Jun 25, 2009 2:39 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Belated 32nd AC Spring cleaning perhaps due
Replies: 4
Views: 1943

For whatever reason 1/72 scale seems to collect dust much faster than any other scale IMHO. I have had landing gear snap from the weight. :roll:
by olifant
Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:26 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 21st Almost made a 1:32 Flying Fortress B-17
Replies: 50
Views: 11946

WOW is all I have to say. It isn't very detailed but for $200 you can't knock it. Just imagine if our better customizers here spent a few hundred man hours on it! It reminds me of that custom 1/18 Lancaster that English guy did. I know I am way off topic for the 1/32 forum and this post but with NOT...
by olifant
Fri Jun 19, 2009 10:21 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1 California Cutie lost in action
Replies: 8
Views: 2922

Last week I dropped my AT 262 while hanging and the wing partially popped out. I had glued in the screwport covers and could not get the damn things out so I had to pop the tabs in with a little elbow grease. She will never be 100% but hey, most of my models show some wear and tear from moving them ...
by olifant
Fri Jun 19, 2009 1:30 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 21st Almost made a 1:32 Flying Fortress B-17
Replies: 50
Views: 11946

no, i already have a halfway decent 1/18 B-17 from an r/c kit. So i wouldn't have gotten a 1/32 one. Would have loved to have seen it though.. :) And i suspect it would have been close to $100, because while not a lot larger than an xd fighter, it would have been a lot more complex. You and your co...
by olifant
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:31 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 1:32 Nakajima Kate Mockup by Admiral
Replies: 9
Views: 3069

I think this one is long gone and buried gentlemen...
by olifant
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:30 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 21st Almost made a 1:32 Flying Fortress B-17
Replies: 50
Views: 11946

So tell me aferg, would you have dipped into the 1/32 pot for a Fortress? :twisted:
by olifant
Thu Jun 18, 2009 6:24 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Arm Chair Quarterback what 21st should have done
Replies: 57
Views: 11884

I agree with parish here; it is easy to second guess but we really don't know the reality of 21C's business. I think WM was both a blessing and a curse to the company. Without the contract they would not have survived but ultimately brought their failure. We can talk about them dictating terms to WM...
by olifant
Fri Jun 12, 2009 8:09 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: How are you going to pay for the JSI F-14 , F-15, Su-27
Replies: 22
Views: 5458

pickelhaube wrote:You forgot the "pimp self out " option.
I thought this thing comes out this year? It could take me decades to make that much. :roll:
by olifant
Wed Jun 10, 2009 9:27 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: I miss 21st century toys
Replies: 56
Views: 16881

Thanks for the intel TKO. Now I do miss them a little more!
by olifant
Tue Jun 09, 2009 4:25 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: I miss 21st century toys
Replies: 56
Views: 16881

After a long wait I now have a room designated as a "manclave" and have moved all my historical replicas into the HRR (Historical Replica Repository). Not surprisingly my wife is awfully unhappy with the large amount of boxes and models I have accumulated through the years and begrudges me every min...
by olifant
Tue Jun 09, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New Ray Radio Control Heavy Metal 1/32 Tiger
Replies: 23
Views: 5892

Is this something new I missed? I know New Ray did craptacular Shermans and KTs that were motorized but this sounds like something new. Info anyone?
by olifant
Fri May 29, 2009 4:53 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Admiral 1/18 Mosquito
Replies: 122
Views: 26847

AWESOME!! I am really glad to see Admiral Toys tackling this plane! It was such an important Allied fighter that it is surprising it was not made yet. The plane will be large, but not too large. Just a little larger than the XD P-38. Are the pictures on the CollectorsAccess forum a full scale proto...
by olifant
Sun May 24, 2009 9:31 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: K-Marche find
Replies: 6
Views: 2695

K-Marche find

I loathe K-Mart and only desperation drove me to stop by at one yesterday. Gorged on MD and with nothing new at WM, TRU and Target where else do you go? Anyway, I found an old metal hull Paladin there. Haven't seen one in ages and only have one which is on display so I decided to get it. Best thing ...
by olifant
Sat May 23, 2009 10:09 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: jsi product lineup
Replies: 80
Views: 19761

I am on my phone so it is hard to see but it looks like the 109 Emil has an incorrect late war erle haube canopy. Am I seeing this correctly?
by olifant
Sat May 23, 2009 10:08 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: jsi product lineup
Replies: 80
Views: 19761

I am on my phone so it is hard to see but it looks like the 109 Emil has an incorrect late war erle haube canopy. Am I seeing this correctly?
by olifant
Thu May 21, 2009 12:40 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 21c 1/18 Euro Panzer IV - worth getting?
Replies: 14
Views: 4246

I think it is by far the best PzIV out there. All of these go for pretty big bucks on ebay, so if I were in the market for one spend the extra $30 and get the European version.

<= $100 is a fair price. They don't come up for sale often though so you may have to wait a month to see one.
by olifant
Thu May 21, 2009 12:37 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: What moulds could JSI have?
Replies: 70
Views: 17705

normandy wrote:What ever happened to the Panzer IV? Who's got those molds?
My guess is the PzIV molds were bought and modded by the company that does the lousy RC knockoff with non-operable hatches for sale on ebay.
by olifant
Tue May 12, 2009 11:30 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: How many 1/18 F-14's will you buy? Be realistic
Replies: 60
Views: 14175

I would buy one for sure and perhaps a second. Due to cost and size no. 2 would be a tough one to justify. Does this thing have a firm release date? Has anyone even seen a mock up? I hate to be the naysayer but just because a company announces a planned piece and some e-tailers have a note up on the...