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by iballdriver
Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 21st 1/32 B-17 Prototype on Ebay!
Replies: 19
Views: 3575

damn bastards......i coulda had the ultimate mancave.....can you imagine hanging (insert gi-normous number here) those from a 9 foot ceiling, in attack formation?
ugh.....hopefully......some day.....( i really hope)
bc
by iballdriver
Sun Apr 18, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST JSI F-14 SPOT REPAIR IDEAS HERE
Replies: 452
Views: 259762

Got my stand yesterday from Pizzaguy and it looks fantastic when lit up. For the most part my 1991 VF-84 Cat is complete. One of these days I may weather her a bit more. Enjoy! http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/NWarty/TomcatStand1.jpg you need to weather it with some anit-corrosion spots.... :...
by iballdriver
Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:44 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Looking for 1/18 FOV Bradley and BBi LAV-25
Replies: 3
Views: 1174

my wife's protestations were suddenly muted on my skyraider purchase when i unpacked the mini-candy bar..... :D
by iballdriver
Wed Apr 14, 2010 6:01 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1 18 tank question......
Replies: 8
Views: 1669

1 18 tank question......

deciding which one to buy my soon to be 9 year old.....constructive opinions/insight is encouraged.

edit: 1 18 scale m1a1 abrams tank
son will gently play with it
he has taken real good care of the 1 18 pave low he has had for the last 2 years.
by iballdriver
Wed Apr 14, 2010 5:28 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: WHat dose your Wife, Girlfriend, Friends, Mom, and Ect.
Replies: 39
Views: 8348

Re: I can relate

ANOTHER BIG BOX FOR YOU....I THOUGHT YOU SAID THE LAST ONE WAS THE LAST ONE? :D LOL, I have heard that so many times it's almost not funny. Almost. I'm glad I'm not alone in dealing with wives' sarcastic comments when it comes to collecting. -Kevin forgot to disclose my ace-in -the-hole.....when "s...
by iballdriver
Wed Apr 14, 2010 12:17 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: WHat dose your Wife, Girlfriend, Friends, Mom, and Ect.
Replies: 39
Views: 8348

DING DOG....(delivery truck drives off),(dogs barking)...door opens....exasperated sigh...(I am upstairs, wincing, she is downstairs at the front door ) ANOTHER BIG BOX FOR YOU....I THOUGHT YOU SAID THE LAST ONE WAS THE LAST ONE? she rolls her eyes at me, but then goes out shopping....i hear the fol...
by iballdriver
Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:28 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: My Collection
Replies: 26
Views: 6653

.....(it twitched)..............sorry. uhhhhhhh-i'm fishing for california cutie right now.......but gonna have to wait a bit i guess....there is a BIN/make an offer i am eyeballing....but it seems that ebay ebbs and flows in price...(i hope)
impressive collection! you lucky dog!
by iballdriver
Wed Apr 14, 2010 11:22 am
Forum: The Reference Room
Topic: Navy to name ship after John Murtha
Replies: 2
Views: 1618

edit: i used my outside voice......
by iballdriver
Mon Apr 12, 2010 4:09 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1 18 p38 landing gear question
Replies: 7
Views: 1724

thanks, y'all- i'll try it when i get home.....:D
bc

edit: should i dab some cooking oil/lube on the area in question, before pushing?
by iballdriver
Mon Apr 12, 2010 10:45 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1 18 p38 landing gear question
Replies: 7
Views: 1724

1 18 p38 landing gear question

just recieved the WW&S variant today. it was display only/used and the nose gear is in the down-and-locked position. its really locked! is there a secret handshake/ multi-step process to move it into the retracted position? i dont' want to force it and break it.
thanks for the help and advice,
bc
by iballdriver
Sun Apr 11, 2010 8:29 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: FS: 1/18 TBF Avenger Atlantic version: 60.00 plus shipping
Replies: 14
Views: 2720

excuse me, are there any more mashed 'taters on y'alls table? oh. okay, i'll wait...(sigh).......:)
by iballdriver
Sat Apr 10, 2010 9:24 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: FS: 1/18 TBF Avenger Atlantic version: 60.00 plus shipping
Replies: 14
Views: 2720

sigh...(sitting at the kid's table, looking at watch....)
by iballdriver
Mon Mar 29, 2010 9:17 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: Newb Lottery
Replies: 65
Views: 13998

not in....just want to say thank you for serving our country.
by iballdriver
Sat Mar 27, 2010 7:00 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: NEW MEMBERS: READ THE TRADING RULES BEFORE POSTING!
Replies: 31
Views: 40418

thanks for the clarification-and have a great weekend y'all!
by iballdriver
Sat Mar 27, 2010 8:20 am
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: NEW MEMBERS: READ THE TRADING RULES BEFORE POSTING!
Replies: 31
Views: 40418

is it six calander months or six months to the day? counting down my days........FWIW, A320 pilot for a major airline, would like to start establish a good name/rep for the b/s/t folks. just a buyer-trying to add to my little collection.
bc
by iballdriver
Fri Mar 26, 2010 3:56 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: FS: 1:18 P-38 Wine Women & Song
Replies: 3
Views: 1559

sorry. just read the rules. back to the sidelines for 3 more months. :(
bc
by iballdriver
Thu Mar 25, 2010 4:00 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: FS: 1:18 P-38 Wine Women & Song
Replies: 3
Views: 1559

pm sent
by iballdriver
Tue Mar 09, 2010 2:32 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: I want a CH-53
Replies: 8
Views: 2391

i'd love to have a c-53 to hang in my room...the wife would not agree with me......but if i hang it high enough.....
by iballdriver
Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:01 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: New Member, from Admiral Toys
Replies: 37
Views: 8662

Panther F wrote:Hi Jim, when you guys are ready, we want an A10. Please. :lol:


- Jeff

i'lll second the A10......but first the A1 skyraider........(drool)
bc
by iballdriver
Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:21 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: NEW Hobby Master Skyraider & Jeep are here!
Replies: 20
Views: 5033

unpacked the skyraider last week.....what an awesome model! i have an A-6 from century as well. Hobbymaster builds a much better product than century. only HM for me from here on out. I will also be ordering the cammo version- makes me really, really, REALLY want a 1:18 scale A1......fingers crossed...
by iballdriver
Mon Jan 11, 2010 6:05 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: SCUTTLE BUTT!
Replies: 228
Views: 53544

Birddog wrote:It would be nice to see them bring out more modern jets in 1/18 scale. There's a proven market for them now.

As Supersonic mentioned: A-10 and F-4!!!
.....and maybe the A1 able dog?....and i'm a sucker for the f106 and a f105 would make my toes curl too...
by iballdriver
Wed Dec 23, 2009 8:20 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Where did you put the big Tomcat?
Replies: 19
Views: 4144

plan on hanging mine from the ceiling in the carrier landing config...