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by tderespino
Sun Apr 09, 2006 8:15 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: small side doors on the bbi blackhawk
Replies: 23
Views: 6446

thank's

Thank's Rob,, I did those halo customs a few months ago,, they are combo GI Joe Spytroops and Dusty trails Halo figures.

As far as spray painting,, I use flat spray paint on the big stuff,, humbrol flat colors on the figures.

tom
by tderespino
Sun Apr 09, 2006 3:49 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 21st Century Toys MiG-15
Replies: 87
Views: 26277

pic

by tderespino
Sat Apr 08, 2006 8:56 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: small side doors on the bbi blackhawk
Replies: 23
Views: 6446

t

Thank's AF,, I was hoping BBI would do a "blackhawk down" version. I guess the big toy companies will continue to frustrate us.

They have however made my customizing skills better with each passing year.


tomd
by tderespino
Sat Apr 08, 2006 8:30 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: small side doors on the bbi blackhawk
Replies: 23
Views: 6446

shots

by tderespino
Tue Apr 04, 2006 3:25 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: How much a month do you spend on 1:18?
Replies: 23
Views: 5266

$$$$

before I got sick of the re-paints and wasting my money on stuff I really did not want but just getting something new was cool I was spending $100 per month at least. Some months like when the apache was released I bought 2.. and a new figure release I would get 1 of each.. now I am on a spending st...
by tderespino
Mon Apr 03, 2006 3:52 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: small side doors on the bbi blackhawk
Replies: 23
Views: 6446

old timer

yes that was he...I believe the pics were in the GP member gallery..
t
by tderespino
Sun Apr 02, 2006 8:00 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: small side doors on the bbi blackhawk
Replies: 23
Views: 6446

uh60

there was also another board member who did the custom UH-60 with the pictures of a diecast ford suberban - long time ago,,, I am still on a spending strike.. I have not spent any money on 1/18th stuff in 8 months...I had at least a $100 per month habit. I want XD vietnam figures. I am starting to t...
by tderespino
Sun Apr 02, 2006 7:25 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: small side doors on the bbi blackhawk
Replies: 23
Views: 6446

door

yes,,that was me,, it was a big job!!! I had to remove the mount for the external fuel tanks and cut around the window frame with a knife and a roto tool...I will see if I still have soem good pictures,, I used GI joe miniguns to get the look I wanted...tomd
by tderespino
Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:43 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 21st Century bought out by NASCAR
Replies: 19
Views: 4883

track

yes, but the race track on Staten island is a real deal,, TTT is it a go??
by tderespino
Tue Mar 21, 2006 10:58 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: WIP 82nd Abn Gun jeep Added photos
Replies: 10
Views: 4597

nice

Hey SB,,, I have been busy lately but have seen all your new posts,,, lots of great customs there...

I like this jeep but the driver is tired of being clunked in the head by the ammo box on the 50....good thing he has a steel bonnet...t
by tderespino
Sun Feb 26, 2006 10:47 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Modern German KSK 4 man Desert Team
Replies: 13
Views: 4022

yes I am a toy nut

British and American troop building??? you bet ya!!!

PS I really like the belts and leg straps :P

My dream is to have a playset with a standard (dressed) figure with tons of add on equipment, headgear, webgear and weapons...t
by tderespino
Sun Feb 26, 2006 5:04 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Modern German KSK 4 man Desert Team
Replies: 13
Views: 4022

good

as always when SB produces,, he produces BIG!!!

great stuff on all posts...

tomd
by tderespino
Wed Feb 22, 2006 5:25 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: home workbench 2
Replies: 11
Views: 49529

turret

the Turret wont be too bad.. I have some spare parts that look like those countermeasure tubes. I will just put a 50 cal and a few sandbags around the base.. The hardest part is going to be the rails, those wires I used just don't look right. ,, I just haven't found the right material. I am thinking...
by tderespino
Wed Feb 22, 2006 12:29 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: home workbench 2
Replies: 11
Views: 49529

t

great thread, keep it going

as far as my stryker,, I have a lot of work,,this is what I want

http://www4.army.mil/OCPA/uploads/large ... 3T-007.jpg


tomd
by tderespino
Mon Feb 20, 2006 9:23 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: turtle vs elephant
Replies: 7
Views: 2275

thanks

Thanks for all the kind words.. The real story behind this is my son took the elephant and dropped it off the shelf right onto my Roman testudo - http://community.webshots.com/photo/212877574/1423860199049827942ZWBfaO no real harm but I was inspired to create this sceen as I have seen it before at s...
by tderespino
Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:40 am
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: home workbench 2
Replies: 11
Views: 49529

stryker

That is the same stryker I have been working on for a while, It is a lot of work making the cage. I had to put it aside for a few months. I plan on finishing it as I am on a spending stryke :lol: You know articulation is one of my favorite subjects. I have made many custom figures, each time I try o...
by tderespino
Mon Feb 20, 2006 2:21 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: turtle vs elephant
Replies: 7
Views: 2275

close

well I am very close to 1/18,, :lol:

If you look closely you will see I took papo roman heads and put them on GI joe figures,,,,

Still small scale

I too am going to get some of the BBI romans,, take a look at my website, I did a turtle a while ago...

tomd
by tderespino
Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:23 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: home workbench 2
Replies: 11
Views: 49529

home workbench 2

hey,, whats on your workbench???

http://community.webshots.com/album/547781312xxGRHL


tomd
by tderespino
Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:06 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: M113 ACAV Take 2
Replies: 7
Views: 1927

holy s#%&*

Fantastic :lol:

I love the way you covered the equipment holes!!!!

tomd
by tderespino
Sun Feb 19, 2006 8:51 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Couple of hummers
Replies: 7
Views: 2598

m240

the m240 is from this set,, the ammo belt is from chap mei

http://community.webshots.com/photo/547 ... 7942fePvRu


tomd