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by 456THBG
Wed Sep 05, 2012 8:54 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI Replacement F18 Pilots
Replies: 10
Views: 4537

BBI Replacement F18 Pilots

OK, so is there a "trick" to fitting these guys in the JSI F14? Besides removing the lower legs (like I did with the Corsair pilots going in the Mertit Dauntless)...
by 456THBG
Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:22 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: BIG NEWS! BBI will be issuing a repaint of the 1/32 F-4
Replies: 60
Views: 21920

Re: BIG NEWS! BBI will be issuing a repaint of the 1/32 F-4

ANY new paint scheme works for me...Already got a spot picked out!
by 456THBG
Sat Sep 01, 2012 6:19 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Aviatonut Interview with Tony at Merit on Future of 1:18th
Replies: 12
Views: 4684

Re: Aviatonut Interview with Tony at Merit on Future of 1:18

Great job, Aviatornut, Merit seems to really be serious in their efforts to produce 1/18th scale...The new Dauntlesses are among the best ever, with super detailed cockpits, fantastic paint...I could go on...
Thanks to Merit for helping bring back 1/18th scale...
by 456THBG
Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:05 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Replies: 699
Views: 298280

Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION

Just picked up my Midway Dauntless at Aikens...They just arrived today...I was there to pick up my new BBI F18, and up rolls the UPS truck with the Dauntless'.
Two, new, 1/18th scale aircraft in one day! Never thought that would happen again.
Thanks, Sally & Dave!
by 456THBG
Wed Aug 29, 2012 1:01 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI F-18 Sidewinders Review
Replies: 15
Views: 7684

Re: BBI F-18 Sidewinders Review

Just picked up my F18 from Dave & Sally at Aikens Airplanes...Love dealing with those guys!
by 456THBG
Tue Aug 28, 2012 3:15 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 1/18 A6M2-N Rufe
Replies: 16
Views: 8506

Re: 1/18 A6M2-N Rufe

Brilliant...I have all four BBI Zeros, and would love to convert one (have it converted, I mean), to a Rufe...
by 456THBG
Sat Aug 18, 2012 9:15 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: facebook hot deals and new items
Replies: 33
Views: 9370

Re: facebook hot deals and new items

Going to post an interview with Tony the owner of Merit the person (behind the F14 and Dauntless) sometime next week on Facebook, which will be discussing the future of 1/18 and where he sees it going. Please join in on the discussion. https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.187641635289.267893.7...
by 456THBG
Thu Aug 16, 2012 9:11 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My custom works and paint jobs
Replies: 32
Views: 17179

Re: My custom works and paint jobs

Welcome back to the board - Some of the finest custom work I have ever seen here!
The "rust" on the sides of the "U" boat looks amazingly real!
by 456THBG
Mon Aug 13, 2012 3:18 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Replies: 699
Views: 298280

Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION

yeah that's blunt, Snake. :lol: Bottom line here is I guess: everyone's entitled to their opinion, whether others like it or not. As long as it's not inflammatory, racist, sexist, yadda, yadda. If you don't like it you can disagree with it or simply ignore. We've had others on here before making wi...
by 456THBG
Wed Jul 11, 2012 6:29 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Stage Coach Toys, Bellbrook, OH
Replies: 5
Views: 2314

Re: Stage Coach Toys, Bellbrook, OH

Wow, and I was in Dayton this week...I'll be back periodically, so I'll be sure to check these guys out!
Thanks for the heads-up!
by 456THBG
Fri Jul 06, 2012 2:27 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: BBI 1/32 Coral Sea Dauntless
Replies: 11
Views: 3550

Re: BBI 1/32 Coral Sea Dauntless

Super nice paint...I know everyone seems to be clamoring for the next Merit "Midway" Duntless, but as far as paint schemes go, the early war "Coral Sea" version is much more dramatic looking!
by 456THBG
Fri Jun 29, 2012 1:58 pm
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: Imperial Japanese War Movie "Kato hayabusa sento-tai " 1944
Replies: 4
Views: 3058

Re: Imperial Japanese War Movie "Kato hayabusa sento-tai " 1

Great filming, and looking at it through the "eyes of the enemy"...

Thanks, for posting!
by 456THBG
Wed Jun 27, 2012 3:43 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: A realistic option for merit
Replies: 27
Views: 6906

Re: A realistic option for merit

Just thinking out loud here, so humor me…Merit released their 1:24 scale pre built P-51 and BF 109, based on a pre-existing model kit, The 1:16 Tiger I and T-34 are based on previously released RC tanks from Trumpeter, The 1:350 Hornet is based on the Trumpeter model kit, and the fantastic SBD Daun...
by 456THBG
Mon Jun 25, 2012 9:00 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: IS ALL-GO Dead?
Replies: 31
Views: 17794

Re: IS ALL-GO Dead?

Merit & BBI seem to represent the present, and hopefully the future, for 1/32 & 1/18 plastic aircraft models.
All-Go would make an excellent business school "model" on how NOT to start up a new business venture (NO offense, Zack, I know you're not a part of their poor decision making process!)
by 456THBG
Tue Jun 05, 2012 6:53 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Jnewboy Customs 2007-2011 1/18 Custom Aircraft Video
Replies: 10
Views: 4320

Re: Jnewboy Customs 2007-2011 1/18 Custom Aircraft Video

Been a fan of your work since day one...
Some really unique projects, complex paint schemes...
Thanks for sharing!
by 456THBG
Mon May 21, 2012 2:11 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1/18 P-38 NIGHTFIGHTER??
Replies: 23
Views: 6028

Re: 1/18 P-38 NIGHTFIGHTER??

Really nice custom...I love the P38, have all 7 of the "stock" 21st Century Lightenings...
by 456THBG
Mon May 14, 2012 8:01 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: This Would Be Awsome in 1/18th Scale !!
Replies: 16
Views: 11731

Re: This Would Be Awsome in 1/18th Scale !!

Panther F wrote:Is this large enough? :mrgreen:


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DXkjkVaVrfw

Looks like an armored John Deere backing up!










~ Jeff
by 456THBG
Tue May 01, 2012 7:19 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: My first ever Japanese repaint ~ A6m2 -- Rabaul, 1942
Replies: 16
Views: 6386

Re: My first ever Japanese repaint ~ A6m2 -- Rabaul, 1942

Really looks nice...Intricate pattern, for sure.
BBI was going to do a Rabaul version a few years ago...
by 456THBG
Tue May 01, 2012 7:14 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway
Replies: 23
Views: 8439

Re: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway

that's a really nice display. Why is there a heinkel 111 on the right, though? does the lower hull detach, so that you can make a waterline display? Wow, hoped no one would notice the Heinkel! Should have known :D , but my naval carrier books didn't fit in that spot! As far as I know the hull doesn...
by 456THBG
Mon Apr 30, 2012 6:59 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway
Replies: 23
Views: 8439

Re: Merit USS Hornet CV-8 Midway

Looks really neat displayed with the crew pix. Do you have to damage the box in order to remove it? Are the planes packaged seperately? Yes, the box no longer exists...The only boxes I keep anymore, anyway, are the Franklin Mint & Corgi ones. The planes were packed in two groups of 6 and one group ...
by 456THBG
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:40 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F14 Jolly Rogers Special Edition
Replies: 6
Views: 3868

Re: JSI F14 Jolly Rogers Special Edition

I understand, and I have similar feelings on a few models I've had in the past... But back to size & detail...And did I mention value? (Disclaimer - The following is IMO only) Look at the upcoming BBI F18...Listed at Bad Cat for $189.99...I think I paid $199.00 for my F14, and $299.00 for the lighte...
by 456THBG
Sat Apr 28, 2012 11:31 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION
Replies: 699
Views: 298280

Re: New Merit 1/18 DAUNTLESS DISCUSSION

aferguson wrote:c'est la 1/18 scale vie. Delays are par for the course.

my guess is the Midway Dauntless won't be out til year's end....the Coral Sea one will be out this summer.
Agree with your timetable, 100%...I just hope they can stick to that schedule!
I've got one of each on order w/Aikens, so we'll see.
by 456THBG
Fri Apr 27, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: BBI 1/18 Hartman 109
Replies: 3
Views: 1869

Re: BBI 1/18 Hartman 109

I'm a huge fan of Robert Taylor's...Never met him, but I probably helped put his son, Richard, through art school! I've got a dozen of his prints, mostly collected in the 80's and 90's, that I really cherish...Each is signed by the pilots and crew of the particular aviation event depicted in that pr...
by 456THBG
Fri Apr 27, 2012 11:11 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: JSI F14 Jolly Rogers Special Edition
Replies: 6
Views: 3868

Re: JSI F14 Jolly Rogers Special Edition

I've got the original "Special Edition" F14 (now in "Grim Reapers" scheme)...I am pretty sure it takes 2 or 3 AA batteries...I would take mine apart to check, but it takes a little effort and everything is so fragile... On mine, you sometimes have to "jiggle" the switch a bit to get the lights on, b...