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by navchap
Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:14 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: POST ALL 21ST CENTURY TOYS R US FINDS HERE
Replies: 792
Views: 202148

I found and purchased the 21st Century P-40 B Flying Tiger, with decals for 49.00 at the Toys R Us in Salisbury MD. Now that I see what their goin for on Badcat I should have picked up a couple of more.
by navchap
Mon Jan 02, 2006 6:55 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

PAINTING

One other note, For painting the M1A2 Tamiya XF-57 Buff seems to be a virtually exact match for the light tan. This will help cover uo all the scuffs coming from the company.
by navchap
Sun Jan 01, 2006 7:27 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

UPDATES

Well folks here's the latest. I had to return my M1A2 today, The gearbox on the right side started slipping in forward, strangely enough it ran fine in reverse. Opened it up and found the gears were loose in that side. Took it back, got another and guess what..... A first generation and yes 3 of the...
by navchap
Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:35 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

ABRAMS UPDATE

I Believe the problem with the first batch was the brittle plastic. My tank is definitely not brittle. I did create a sleave for the link on the track that broke, I used brass. It worked like a champ. Sorry you guys had a bad time. The broken barrel is a giveaway, the barrel on my tank is thick and ...
by navchap
Fri Dec 30, 2005 1:43 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

REMOTE

I had this problem for a minute or so, I changed the battery still no go, I turned the tank off and restarted it, the remote worked after that. Double check the frequencies in the handset and tank, in addition switch out the frequency, that may work.
by navchap
Fri Dec 30, 2005 12:05 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

I am irritated, I sent an email to 21st Century Toys, one of the links in my tank tread broke, the track is still together, there are 3 total links holding the track together so I'm not down, I asked 21st Century if I could get a replacement track. her response was: "unfortunately, there are no repl...
by navchap
Fri Dec 30, 2005 9:22 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

Detailing the M1A2

I have ordered a 1/8 (it's close enough) scale resin 50 cal from this site: http://www.dbalsa.com/ They are great to work with. The gun and ammo belt are 20.00 Without the ammo belt it's less. He also has scale ammo boxes. For the M240 I ordered a 1/10 scale 30 cal machine gun with an extra barrel I...
by navchap
Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:01 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

VIDEO

Yes thats my Lab. She "tolerates" this tank, she doesn't like the 1/16 Pershing I have, she does however love to chase my RC Nitro truck.
by navchap
Wed Dec 28, 2005 10:29 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

It is now posted on this link:http://www.dropshots.com/day.php?userid ... imageNum=0[/list]
by navchap
Wed Dec 28, 2005 7:38 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

ABRAMS Video

I have a video of the tank in operation. I don't have the ability to post it. If you want to see it let me know and I will send it. If someone has the ability to post it, I will send it to you.
by navchap
Tue Dec 27, 2005 9:01 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

Where are you seeing these? Walmart here in Virginia is a steadfast 199.99. Could these be the problem ones on sale?
by navchap
Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:29 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

:D Thank You!!!!!!
by navchap
Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:16 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

On a more serious note, this probabily wasn't the best item to sell at WALMART. This, while it is a "toy" it is more for the hobbyest. I plan on detailing it etc. This tank is more suited for a hobby store etc.
by navchap
Tue Dec 27, 2005 12:09 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

I hope it doesn't go that low my wife will kill me :D
by navchap
Mon Dec 26, 2005 9:55 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

IT WORKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:D Just got home with my new tank. I ran it around the back for over 1/2 hour. I ran it over sticks, etc and put it through the moves. No problem. I examined the wheels prior to the start and noticed a bit more reinforcement than I saw in the web photos of the broken tank. On further examination pos...
by navchap
Fri Dec 23, 2005 12:17 pm
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: Need help on decals for BBI F-15 cockpit.
Replies: 7
Views: 3505

DECAL

Do the decal route I have done it multiple times. For a color decal you must print on white background or else it will show up as shades of gray.
by navchap
Fri Dec 23, 2005 6:40 am
Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
Topic: 1:9th Abrams... a hopeless cause?
Replies: 74
Views: 32583

ANY UPDATES???

I just saw on of the M1A2s at Walmart in Virginia beach and WOW! I am concerned about the mixed reports. I can live with the detail flaws ( I come to accept them as cost cutting), however I can't abide them breaking out of the box. Would loosening up the wheel prior to running it help? Please give m...