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- Wed Dec 14, 2022 5:45 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: The New XL-15 is Great!
- Replies: 6
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Re: The New XL-15 is Great!
Yeah, the film has come and gone, lol. Lightyear was supposed to be an origin story for the “actual” character the Buzz Lightyear toy from Pixar’s classic 1995 Toy Story film was based on, or rather the movie the kid in Toy Story saw that made him want the Buzz Lightyear action figure. It wasn’t a t...
- Wed Dec 14, 2022 3:54 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: The New XL-15 is Great!
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2064
The New XL-15 is Great!
It’s been a while since I’ve posted a review here, but if you’re into scifi ships, star fighters, etc. the new Disney-exclusive XL-15 ship from the recent Pixar film, Lightyear, is worth getting 8) https://i.postimg.cc/DwqNdfgM/3-F244-E3-C-FC71-4-D9-C-8-A19-9719-B7-D7-E8-F7.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/...
- Thu Sep 22, 2022 11:50 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1:18 scale Stryker is done!
- Replies: 16
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Re: 1:18 scale Stryker is done!
That Stryker looks amazing! I was always disappointed that 21st, FOV, or BBI never made one in 1/18…
I got to see the real deal on a tour of Fort Lewis, in Washington state, some years back in 2008
I got to see the real deal on a tour of Fort Lewis, in Washington state, some years back in 2008
- Wed Jul 27, 2022 9:34 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Elite Force Naval Gunboat
- Replies: 11
- Views: 3789
Re: Elite Force Naval Gunboat
The ProBoats R/C Alpha Patrol Boat is 1/18 scale and a great representation of the Vietnam era PBR which often ferried the Navy Seals. I have one on display in my hobby room which always draws peoples attention. I’ve got to agree with the comments on the Pro Boat PBR model! I got one when they came...
- Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:35 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 Hetzer VS Ostwind
- Replies: 8
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Re: 1/18 Hetzer VS Ostwind
Hetzer all the way :D Like Normandy said, we don’t have one of those in 1/18 scale and it’s a neat little tank hunter that saw a much greater production number and use than the Ostwind ever did. Plus it will look cool in a variety of ambush scenes and setups, much like my little 1/30 scale vignette ...
- Fri Jul 08, 2022 9:25 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: How does the Power Team Little Bird compare to BBI's?
- Replies: 2
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Re: How does the Power Team Little Bird compare to BBI's?
I have both and can get some pics later today of the two side by side, but both are quite different. The PTE Littlebird is much more toyish (thicker/more rugged landing skids, rotors, etc) and the details are generally simpler. It’s shape is also off, with the tail boom being somewhat shorter and th...
- Tue Jul 05, 2022 11:24 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: is this the World Peacekeepers Aerial Rocket Helicopter?
- Replies: 4
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Re: is this the World Peacekeepers Aerial Rocket Helicopter?
Aferg, that is a repaint of the PTE World Peacekeepers Aerial Rocket Helicopter (Chinese Z-9).The fuselage is indeed closer to 17”, though overall length with the rotors is closer to 20” - under scale, but still a believable size. It’s a great toy/model and one of the best PTE helicopters in terms o...
- Mon Jun 13, 2022 10:37 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!
- Replies: 7
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Finally got a JSI Black Knights F-14!
I was debating whether or not to resurrect an 11-12 year old thread, but just decided to make a new post… Anyways, I managed to snag an MIB JSI VF-154 Black Knights F-14 for $499.95 from Aiken’s Airplanes :shock: It was listed in their June 3 newsletter under their “Lost But Now Found” section and I...
- Thu May 12, 2022 4:35 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: A fantasitc new Acid Rain World vehicle. Perfect for Joes!
- Replies: 2
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Re: A fantasitc new Acid Rain World vehicle. Perfect for Joes!
I got the Acid Rain Anklyo last week from BigBadToyStore and it’s a gem! I’ve not collected much of the Acid Rain lineup to date but have outfitted the vehicle with Joy Toy 1/18 figures (some pics below). Are the Acid Rain figures a little smaller than Joy Toy or are they similar in size? Anyways, t...
- Thu May 12, 2022 4:19 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 kits at my local Hobbytown
- Replies: 2
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Re: 1/18 kits at my local Hobbytown
Nice find, Harry 8) The Hobby Town USA store that used to be in my area had a fantastic selection of model aircraft kits and they carried the 1/18 Hobby Boss 1/18 scale kits. They last got in the ME-262 before the store closed in 2021. I was able to get a look at the parts and it was basically an un...
- Mon May 09, 2022 11:18 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Any Interest In An Iraqi T-72 ?
- Replies: 2
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Re: Any Interest In An Iraqi T-72 ?
A T-72 is definitely a must in terms of 1/18 modern armor. It’s one of those vehicles I’m surprised none of the manufacturers made back in the day, along with other important types like the T-34 and King Tiger (I know 21st prototyped a KT, but it was never released). The closest we ever got to a 1/1...
- Wed Mar 16, 2022 4:40 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: JSI Airborne XD reissues
- Replies: 6
- Views: 2898
Re: JSI Airborne XD reissues
Does anyone know when these came out? Stumbled upon them in an eBay listing, but don't remember anyone talking about them. Don't think the paint jobs look very good: https://www.ebay.com/itm/194900791805?hash=item2d60fe11fd:g:aWEAAOSwrHNh-rhJ Nooker21, those JSI figures came out over a decade ago, ...
- Mon Jan 31, 2022 1:42 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Strange mold lines on 1/18 Spitfire canopy?
- Replies: 7
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Re: Strange mold lines on 1/18 Spitfire canopy?
Axis and Aferg, great to see some old timers posting again!
I’ve known about the mold lines on my XD Spitfire canopies for years… They are present on the canopies of all the XD Spitfires I own (NKK, ZPA, DWK) and never bothered me. The XD Spitfire is still a great model after all these years
I’ve known about the mold lines on my XD Spitfire canopies for years… They are present on the canopies of all the XD Spitfires I own (NKK, ZPA, DWK) and never bothered me. The XD Spitfire is still a great model after all these years
- Wed Nov 10, 2021 2:57 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 MARV now available
- Replies: 4
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- Tue Nov 09, 2021 8:40 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 MARV now available
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2604
Re: 1/18 MARV now available
I’m very tempted to order one of these vehicles and I’ve heard very positive reviews. Just can’t decide between either the green or black versions…
- Sun Oct 24, 2021 6:33 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: New GI Joe Skystriker
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2609
Re: New GI Joe Skystriker
I’m very tempted to back this… I know it’s not 1/18 but it appears to be far superior to the “retooled” Skystriker from a few years back that is both faithful to the original while being something new. There’s also the nostalgia factor… I never did get the original 1983 Skystriker as I was too young...
- Thu Oct 14, 2021 1:38 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Customized Corps ATK Mission Vehicle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2252
Re: Customized Corps ATK Mission Vehicle
Thanks guys! Appreciate the kind comments
- Mon Oct 11, 2021 9:54 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Customized Corps ATK Mission Vehicle
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2252
Customized Corps ATK Mission Vehicle
In an attempt to get back into the swing of things after a bit of a hiatus with customization and kit building, I undertook a simple “warmup” project to customize an old Corps ATK Mission vehicle into something a bit more realistic... Tamiya sprays, Ammo Mig washes and Tamiya weathering powders were...
- Sat Oct 02, 2021 7:37 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: It's been awhile since I've posted anything, but I thought some might fine this interesting, schrol down to the 109e
- Replies: 6
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Re: It's been awhile since I've posted anything, but I thought some might fine this interesting, schrol down to the 109e
Good to see you around, chunks! And interesting on a kit version of the BF-109E soon to be available from Hobby Boss. That’s one of the original 1/18 aircraft toolings and I imagine some builders will do some good work with that kit… I’ve got several of those ‘109s already, including the JSI “Gallan...
- Sun Sep 26, 2021 6:24 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: 1/18 Airwolf
- Replies: 4
- Views: 2746
Re: 1/18 Airwolf
Thanks for the heads up, YT! I’d checked out this Kickstarter before, but forgot it was ending on Monday… I backed it! I remember watching reruns of Airwolf on a local network as a kid in the late 80s/early 90s… Watched it again more recently when it was on Netflix. Fun show - with the catchiest ope...
- Sat Aug 28, 2021 9:57 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: The 1/18's that never happened (but i thought they would)
- Replies: 5
- Views: 2497
Re: The 1/18's that never happened (but i thought they would)
It is very curious to see what got made and what didn’t… Like Aferg said, I am very surprised we never got an F-4 Phantom in 1/18. Admiral Toys even had one prototyped years ago. 21st made an announcement about doing a Phantom as well as a B-25 and Mig-21. Those were just that - announcements - as t...
- Tue Aug 24, 2021 7:59 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Yellowed BBI models
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6710
Re: Yellowed BBI models
Here are some quick pictures I took of my BBI S1 F-18 hanging in my garage. The pictures were taken Tuesday evening around dusk. Garage light was on, though I used my camera flash. My model is definitely very dusty, but I don’t quite see something resembling the green color that Aferg is referring t...
- Mon Aug 23, 2021 2:08 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Yellowed BBI models
- Replies: 19
- Views: 6710
Re: Yellowed BBI models
Aferg, great to see you back! As for the yellowing, I’ve heard about using some kind of hydrogen peroxide solution, but that pertained more to white plastic that had yellowed on vintage toys, not grey plastic. I’ve never tried it. My BBI first-series F-18 has mostly hung out in my garage since I mov...
- Fri Aug 13, 2021 12:26 pm
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Marauder Gun Runners - Marauder Task Force Vietnam War 1/18 Scale Figure Kickstarter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4788
Re: Marauder Gun Runners - Marauder Task Force Vietnam War 1/18 Scale Figure Kickstarter
I know what you mean with the delay, YT, but I can wait… It’s a really awesome set of figures and I’m surprised to see there was such pent up desire for Vietnam War era figures!
- Thu Aug 12, 2021 8:46 am
- Forum: 1:18 Scale Forum
- Topic: Marauder Gun Runners - Marauder Task Force Vietnam War 1/18 Scale Figure Kickstarter
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4788
Re: Marauder Gun Runners - Marauder Task Force Vietnam War 1/18 Scale Figure Kickstarter
This MTF Vietnam War Kickstarter campaign has done amazingly well! As of yesterday it was at $361,000 (original goal of $64,000) and has unlocked 19 stretch-goal figures over the original four planned. The most recent unlocked figure is a USAF Fighter Pilot and it looks like there’s an MP with dog, ...