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by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Sun May 30, 2010 10:04 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: useful japanese pill box?
Replies: 7
Views: 2037

Just another opinion on that bunker... You should make yourself one.. as Jap bunkers go, that one seems alittle FARBI... go to Ebay toys/and type in WWII MG German bunker.. the 1:18 scale one is all out of hardfoam.. easy to make...
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Sat Apr 24, 2010 8:32 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 1:18 German coastal gun
Replies: 8
Views: 2323

1:18 coastal gun

OK, I will start another defgun and apply some of the things u guys have advised... my brain is pulsing with th new info... the humble gwasshoper tanks you...
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Fri Apr 23, 2010 9:11 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 1:18 German coastal gun
Replies: 8
Views: 2323

info

Thanks. I have a friend who works t a Hobbeytown that can get me those books, This is the feedback I need to improve my work.. I will downsize the gun and hit th books.. danke
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Fri Apr 23, 2010 6:00 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 1:18 German coastal gun
Replies: 8
Views: 2323

1:18 coastal gun

GREAT.. So it would be more like 1:32 scale? I didnt find too much info on these. this one came from a picture but no refs to gage the size. Thank you for your input lookin at camo now...
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Fri Apr 23, 2010 10:28 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: 1:18 German coastal gun
Replies: 8
Views: 2323

1:18 German coastal gun

My 1:18 German coastal gun made it to EBay... It still needs something more but ??? take a look and shoot me some ideas...
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Wed Apr 21, 2010 9:15 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: pointers on coastal gun..
Replies: 2
Views: 1547

pointers on coastal gun..

Hay, Im putting together a 1:18 WWII German Coastal gun (Turret) any ideas on where on line I can get ref material. I got the turret shell done and working on the mount. I just need help on details such as seams and ladder rungs. hatches (if any)..
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Mon Apr 19, 2010 9:00 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 21st tryingto raise some $/ what proto would U want 2C
Replies: 44
Views: 8631

WWII Russian 1:18???

Where is the T-34? any WWII Russian stuff commin?? Id love to put an dio together with some Russian armor... Anyone???
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:03 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: oOPS!! JUST READ TH RULES 4 US FNG'S
Replies: 0
Views: 700

oOPS!! JUST READ TH RULES 4 US FNG'S

I AM TAKINT THE PANTHER OFF THE BLOCK. JUST READ THE RULES FOR THE NEW GUYS..THATS ME... LOOK FOR THIS PANTHER ON EBAY STARTING TOMORROW.. I'LL DISCOUNT IT FOR SSHQ MEMBER.. SORRY..
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:48 pm
Forum: Buy, Sell, & Trade Forum
Topic: 1:18 XD PANTHER TANK!!
Replies: 1
Views: 973

1:18 XD PANTHER TANK!!

GOT A NEW PANTHER IN A TRADE. TAKEN OUT OF BOX TO DISPLAY MY DIORAMAS. LATE WAR CAMO. INCLUDES FIGURE. MAY TAKE TIGER IN TRADE. MAKE OFFER. GOING ON EBAY FRIDAY.
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Foam buildings?
Replies: 12
Views: 3255

foam structures

I use the snap off type razor knifes (3 sizes of blades). Im pretty good at eye-ballin the scale but I use comm grade hard foam that come in 4x8 foot sheets. I get it ree from the local construction site. they always have stuff they have broken or trimmed off. its 3" thick. Im doing trenches for a R...
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Mon Apr 12, 2010 9:13 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: FNG member here..
Replies: 18
Views: 4337

thanx

I wished Id heard about this joint sooner..
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:50 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: FNG member here..
Replies: 18
Views: 4337

FNG member here..

Just joined up... I creat dioramas from hardcore foam and I could use some ideas from you. I just finished a few that you may have seen on EBay. I could use some comments and pointers on how I can make my stuff look better. This is all I do and have a studio just for my foamworks. I mainly do 1:6 an...
by HOWITZER RENOVATIONS
Mon Apr 12, 2010 8:36 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Foam buildings?
Replies: 12
Views: 3255

1:32 foam buildings

Hay there. Im new to the forum and saw your post. I'v been working with foam for about five years now and developed my style. I mainly do 1:18 and 1:6 scale stuff but also do alot of miniature gaming terrain as well.. what do you need help with? cutting/ carving? detail?