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by Airman001
Mon Dec 08, 2008 12:59 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: FOV 1/32 Deuce and Elefant pics...
Replies: 26
Views: 7971

FOV 1/32 Deuce and a half at Target

Last Saturday, while in the Target Superstore in Colo Spgs, CO, I found several 2 1/2 ton trucks in the Action series priced at under $23.00. When I checked with the Service Desk, they confirmed this price. So I brought two trucks. So you have no problems with the Action Series, I would check your T...
by Airman001
Wed May 16, 2007 12:21 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Starting to get priced out of collecting FOV.
Replies: 20
Views: 8975

Starting to get priced out of collecting FOV

All of my FOV collection have come from two sources, Target or Hobbytown. Therefore, I have no problem in getting fairly priced FOV items. If you have a Super Target or Target nearby, check them out. I have picked up a 251 half track for under $20.00. I also found, while their selection maybe limite...
by Airman001
Thu Feb 22, 2007 3:09 pm
Forum: Customs & Mods
Topic: Russian P-40
Replies: 5
Views: 3242

Soviet Kill Markings

The Soviet pilot rarely used black crosses or swastikas as they felt it was great affront to decorate their aircraft with the marking of the hated fascists. They would use anything from roses to stars. While some Russian aces used black crosses or swastikas, this form of marking was frowned upon by ...
by Airman001
Wed Jan 24, 2007 11:24 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: Scored Higher than Wittmann
Replies: 23
Views: 9016

( See http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-vetscor/1180021/posts) There are other tanks aces, but we hear little about the aces of other nations. Below is the story of an American tank ace who accomplished his victories in 1944-45. "This story is about a tank commander who destroyed 258 enemy vehicle...
by Airman001
Fri Dec 22, 2006 11:34 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: New Bf-109F review
Replies: 11
Views: 8439

Me-109 F with underwing gun pods

The Me-0109 F could be equipped with under gun pods like the Me-109G (see http://www.xs4all.nl/~tozu/me109/family/109F.htm) Quote - "From the F-series, aircraft could be fitted with "Rüstsatze". These were field modification kits that could be fitted by mechanics in the field. Rüstsätze R1: 2 x MG 1...
by Airman001
Tue Jun 06, 2006 12:27 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: DRAGONARMOR Shermans comin' to town!
Replies: 13
Views: 4946

Dragon Sherman

I am a collector of Shermans and 761st Tank Battalion items. Do you have a release date yet?
by Airman001
Fri Mar 03, 2006 9:14 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: 1/72 scale easy model modle by MRC/ trumpeter
Replies: 14
Views: 5019

MRC Easy Model 1/72 AFVs

MRC is branching out to satisfy the groundpounders. Listed in Fine Scale Modeler Mag for Apr 06 are the following pre-built AFVs: AS-90 British SPG M26 Pershing M26E2 Pershing German Maus Soviet JS-3/3M. They will be pre-built and painted. Also FOV is scheduled to release in 1/72 scale in die cast, ...
by Airman001
Thu Oct 06, 2005 2:39 pm
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: M-41 Walker Bulldog Light Tank
Replies: 9
Views: 3134

M-41 Use in Viet Nam

The M-41 was used by the Vietnamese in place of the larger M-48. In one reference, they stated it was because of the size of the average Vietnamese. For actual pictures, check the Concord paperback armor series. I think it is titled Title #7007 ARMOR OF THE VIETNAM WAR: (1) ALLIED FORCES.
by Airman001
Thu Sep 15, 2005 11:15 am
Forum: 1/32nd Scale -N- Smaller Forum
Topic: FOV Recall?
Replies: 25
Views: 9495

Airman01

Today, I went to Target in Colorado Springs, CO, to purchase FOV aircraft and found that they still had the Churchill and Sherman. As I went to paid for them, they said they cannot sell me the 1/72 FOV armor units because they have been recalled by Target. THey did not know the reason for the recall...