- 75th Ranger REcon boxed figure question -- Pistol Pete, 19:18:45 08/09/08 Sat (NoHost/96.233.203.101)
Here's a question for the board-- if anyone can answer it, I figure one of you troops can. I picked up a 21c 75th Ranger Recon boxed set and when I opened it up, there was a decal floating loose in the blister packaging. It is a small 75th ranger logo including a dagger, skull, ranger scroll, and parachute. Anyone know where this decal is supposed to go?
I figure it was stuck to something hard plastic, and that's why it came loose. Maybe the bottom of the patrol cap? It hought it might go on the bright orange luminous panel on the underside of the patrol cap. See picture in this page of photos, halfway down on the right:
http://www.pistolpetechecklist.com/75thrangerrecon.html
Any intel would be appreciated. Thanks for the read!
Pete
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- That's where I found mine originally, when I got him back in the day, Pete. But the adhesive is weak and it will fall off eventually. (NT) -- El Paso Trooper HOH, 22:21:44 08/09/08 Sat
- It goes on the black t-shirt -- Mark L. Drake HOH, 11:51:23 08/10/08 Sun
- There's only one T-shirt in the set, and it's OD Green. Did you mean the back of the T-shirt? (NT) -- El Paso Trooper HOH, 23:32:50 08/10/08 Sun
- I thought is was black, it goes on the front of the t-shirt. (NT) -- Mark L. Drake HOH, 05:24:46 08/11/08 Mon
- Thanks for the intel, guys! I'm guessing the underside of the cap is the way to go, as the T-shirt already has the ranger logo on it. It would be odd, I think, to add a decal to it. (NT) -- Pistol Pete, 10:31:03 08/11/08 Mon
- graeylin's daily trivia -- graeylin, 07:50:59 08/11/08 Mon (vanacc.lehighcement.com/208.181.21.221)
Sgt horvath was close: the USAF developed Project Pluto, which was to be an unmanned ballistic missile powered by a deliberately UNSHIELDED nuclear reactor engine. It could cruise at under 1000 feet high, at mach speeds, and circle the earth for months, if needed, delivering up to 100 hydrogen bombs anywhere the USAF deemed necessary. THe shock wave alone from the huge missile was thought to be able to destroy buildings and pressurize people into paste, and the nuclear waste spewing out of the engine guaranteed those who survived the passing would be radiation victims soon enough.
Luckily, it was never tested.
Today's question: What was the objective of Operation Dracula in WWII?
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- ebay store point blank toys -- azteca, 16:40:47 08/09/08 Sat (ip72-207-17-31.sd.sd.cox.net/72.207.17.31)
hi every body if looking for parts on did or bbi or ultimate soldier hot toys or other items check us out on ebay point blank toys thank you we just put up our web store WWII or modern or other era if you dont see it there e mail us
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- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 18:24:10 08/08/08 Fri (75-104-175-201.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.201)
Steve wood got it right, the Davey Crockett was a nuclear bazooka, or more likely, a nuclear warhead mortar. The effective range of the mortar was 400 meters, the kill zone of the radiation was estimated to be 350 to 390 meters. To operate, one had best get a good tail wind.
Today's question:
In the late 1950's, the USAF designed a weapon system that was likely the inspiration for a later Star Trek episode. What was the name of the planetkiller system they designed, and how did it work?
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- OT: Mikey, found the mice figures! -- BHD, 15:21:10 08/08/08 Fri (cache04.dca.untd.com/64.136.27.228)
Remember those figures you asked about a few weeks back? Well I finally came across something that has them in it.
Lazy Bonz(I take it this is the brand)made 3000 pieces and the title of the line is called Realm of the Rodent. There was Cycket, the Mouse and Otak the Rat. The price then was $74.99 for the set. Good luck finding some.
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- mk-19 -- zman, 13:59:50 08/09/08 Sat (dialup-4.182.245.119.Dial1.SanJose1.Level3.net/4.182.245.119)
guys dug mine up,has anyone customized it to fit a humvee,1/6th of course,need pics thanks ZMAN
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- Ebay items posting this week -- Slash172, 13:54:00 08/09/08 Sat (AC8542E1.ipt.aol.com/172.133.66.225)
Here is the first listing in case anyone is interested.
190243292695 Ebay item number
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- Ends Sun 8/10 8PM PST - HT Apone, Vasquez, Rambo/TS VN Miller & TOTS -- Fareastthunder HOH, 11:29:32 08/09/08 Sat (cpe-24-143-163-096.cable.alamedanet.net/24.143.163.96)
Gotta generate some funds to pick up new and interesting stuff for the future, so have to unload a few things here....
[url]http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfcoZ1QQsassZfareastthunder[/url]
Hot Toys Nude Marine Apone Figure
Hot Toys Rambo III Nude Muscle Body
Hot Toys Hudson Loose Boots
Hot Toys Apone Loose BDUs
Hot Toys Colonial Marine Vasquez MIMB
Hot Toys Rambo III Loose Head
Hot Toys Rambo III Bowie Knife and Sheath
Hot Toys Rambo III Compound Bow, arrows and quiver
Toy Soldier Tears Of The Sun Navy Seal Rifleman
Toy Soldier Ranger Kenn Miller Vietnam LRRP w/Camo Head
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Thanks for looking and have a great weekend everyone,
FET
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- Anyone else? -- Warriors 1st BN, 23:38:48 08/08/08 Fri (pool-68-238-137-81.sea.dsl-w.verizon.net/68.238.137.81)
So I'm setting here watching Stargate SG-1 and I keep seeing in George Hammond's office 3 1/6 figures that look like the 21st VIETNAM VETERANS MEMORIAL SET, in different episodes its in different places in his office, is anyone else seeing this?
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- Happy Birthday Odwinn! -- Medi-Jeep(+)HOH, 06:42:44 08/04/08 Mon (pool-72-65-207-119.pitbpa.east.verizon.net/72.65.207.119)
Just wanted to wish you a Happy Birthday, my friend! Hope it's a great one!
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- Hear hear...best wishes for many more to come my friend! (NT) -- GL, 08:58:30 08/04/08 Mon
- Finally, somebody I can say "Happy Birthday" to. Hope you have a great day. (NT) -- Rich, 10:29:43 08/04/08 Mon
- Happy Birthday! (NT) --
okimbored, 11:27:55 08/04/08 Mon
- Happy Birthday bro! I hope you have a great one. (NT) -- BHD, 16:18:29 08/04/08 Mon
- Have a great one, buddy! (NT) -- Scarecrow (HOH), 16:23:27 08/04/08 Mon
- Happy Birthday Odwinn! (NT) -- El Paso Trooper HOH, 16:47:07 08/04/08 Mon
- Happy Birthday, brother :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 17:34:08 08/04/08 Mon
- Happy B day bro. Long time no talk :) (NT) -- irish13, 19:04:51 08/04/08 Mon
- thanks guys. and to MJ, man i had an awsome B day with friends and fam back home in MO, and when i got home last nite and saw that box and all those goodies and those custom figs you sent me MJ i had a moment of glee. MAN you rock and so do those figs. thanks a bunch (NT) -- odwinnHoH (NT) -- odwinn HoH, 12:10:19 08/05/08 Tue
- Happy (BELATED) Birthday Odwinn! -- Bear Johnson HoH, 21:44:36 08/08/08 Fri
- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 17:52:53 08/07/08 Thu (pool-72-87-32-248.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.248)
Ok troops, time for the last site update of the week. Another photo story episode, so let's get right to it!
Returning to wrap up this week is our old friend Irish13 with the next episode of the wacky misadventures of that killing machine, Lt. Cal Lee :) ,continued from photo set 3579. In this episode Lt. Lee needs to sneak into a nearby town and notices that most of the Germans have pulled out except for just a handful. A perfect opportunity for some more killing :) Another cool episode here from Irish13. Some terrific setups and some sharp camera work. I'm really looking forward to seeing, as always, what Lt. Lee gets into next. For now though, be sure to check out this cool new episode. Special thanks to Irish13 for sending this one in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that wraps up this week. I guess I'll see everybody back here regular time, Sunday night/ Monday morning when we'll get this whole thing started up again with more great work from our fellow men in the field. Until then... take it lite men.
Have a great weekend guys!
Sharp Salute!
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- Re: Site Update! -- azteca, 17:59:10 08/07/08 Thu
- Irish, 'ol Lt. Lee is leaving behind carnage again, LOL !! I like how you made the binocular rings, by blacking out the backround, that is a cool idea :) I like how he went through town, rubbing out the Germans as he encountered them ! Really cool episode, buddy :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 18:20:15 08/07/08 Thu
- O.k. o.k. maybe Lt. Lee is a bit unstable, but he's got a good heart and it shows in some upcoming episodes. Right now...he is just determined to get the mission over with so he can just go home to his fiance. :) (NT) -- Irish13 (HOH), 18:40:12 08/07/08 Thu
- Sorry that I missed this last night. At least I got a chance this morning, but will have to come in tonight and take another look. Great looking work as usualy Irish! (NT) -- Rich, 04:39:57 08/08/08 Fri
- Man, Rambo ain't got nothing on ol' Lt. Lee! Great job Irish; keep 'em coming :) (NT) -- Scarecrow (HOH), 09:52:18 08/08/08 Fri
- Man, he's on a roll! I have a feeling his luck will out if he keeps that up! Cool set again! (NT) -- Steve Wood, 17:58:24 08/08/08 Fri
- muwhaaa (semi-evil laugh) :) (NT) -- irish13, 18:05:26 08/08/08 Fri
- Irish, Lt Cal... unstable?? LOL!!!! He is methodical in his process!! Definitely enjoyed this set also! (NT) -- ilaf, 21:21:29 08/08/08 Fri
- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 17:14:06 08/06/08 Wed (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Only one set today, so let's get right to it!
Returning for today is our old friend Hogie309 with the next installment of his WWII Marwencol saga, continued from photo set 3580. Actually, this is a little side story, starring none other than Lt. Cal Lee from Irish13's storyline. You remember Irish13 in the last episode mentioning that he came across Marwencol while he was out on recon, but he didn't enter the town. Well here's a little bit of what happened to him on that recon mission. As always, more cool photos here from Hogie and I thought it was pretty neat the tie in between the two storylines. So definitely be sure to check this one out! Special thanks to Hogie309 for sending this cool new episode in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. Still one more cool site update left in the week though, so be sure to come on back tomorrow and check it out! Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Well...isn't this nice. He talks just like me too. Great job here bro. (NT) -- Irish13 (HOH), 17:19:57 08/06/08 Wed
- That was cool. Reminds me of that scene from Band of Brothers where the Kraut was from Eugene, OR. (NT) -- Rich, 17:39:46 08/06/08 Wed
- that was cool, you guys do such i great job on all these stories. (NT) -- okimbored, 17:43:33 08/06/08 Wed
- Hogie, I was expecting Lt Lee to leave carnage behind!!!! Good story!!! (NT) -- ilaf, 21:53:40 08/06/08 Wed
- Lt. Lee is not all about carnage, he just believes in getting the job done at whatever cost it may be. :) (NT) -- Irish13(HOH), 06:48:00 08/07/08 Thu
- Thank you GL and you fellows, for your compliments and comments :) I just completed, a two floor building with a fullly operational, window front (2 floors high), glass roof, and a glass panel on the first floor in the back of the new building. It's Marwencol's new "Guest House". :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 09:15:59 08/08/08 Fri
- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 17:12:57 08/07/08 Thu (75-104-175-82.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.82)
Steve and pop combined together to nail some of the bad features: the unit was top heavy, the tracking system would lock on anything, including its own barrel, it had less speed than the tanks it was supposed to support as a tank killer, and it had only 1/2 the range of typical tanks it was supposed to kill (2 mile range versus their 4 mile range). essentially, the Sgt York was a knife in a gun fight.
(and good guess Sgt Horvath, but still not the correct Brit plane)
Today's question:
What was the main hazard of operating a a W-54 Davy Crockett?
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- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 16:57:34 08/06/08 Wed (75-104-175-82.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.82)
well, no correct answer to my quote, so we will let that one stew a while. The harrier is a bit recent for the answer to that question.
Today's question: Sgt York is a hero we can all admire. However, as a weapons system, Sgt York had some major problems: What made the Sgt York such a horrible design/idea in the field?
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- It was top heavy and could tip over for fasst fire and manuever excersizes, and the tracking system cold lock on to any heat source and track it, not just aircraft, jeeps, deer, troops, etc. (NT) -- Steve Wood, 17:01:58 08/06/08 Wed
- The guns didn't work well either. They got a license to copy parts of the German twin 35mm Marder system. Then cut corners by using the M48 tank chassis, the F16 radar system and changed the 35mm guns to existing 40mm guns to continue to use stocks of existing ammo. So, it just didn't go together like the Marder, and the guns did not have the same performance in trajectory, speed, and distance either. It also could not keep up with the M1 design that was just coming to fruition at the time too. (NT) -- Rich, 19:30:17 08/06/08 Wed
- British Jet Question -- Sgt. Horvath 1, 22:54:33 08/06/08 Wed
- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 18:06:41 08/05/08 Tue (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Two more cool sets for today, so let's get right to them!
First up for today, our old friend Zman is back with more of his great modern era desert troops. This time we get to see some "SEALs at war", first Gulf War and present war in Iraq and Mogadishu. If you're fans of Zman's work like I am, then you know he always brings some cool figures to look at and the ones in this set are no exceptions to that. Definitely tought to pick my favorite out of these, but I'm going to have to go with that modern Iraq SEAL in the shades. Pics of them here posing for the camera and on those cool little mini dios of Zolimans. So if you're into that modern US Special Forces stuff, you won't want to miss this one. Special thanks to Zman for sending these in and sharing them with us. Sharp Salute!
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And last but not least for today, our friends from the UK, Ghost Recon and his buddy Rob, are back with another small installment of their Vietnam era story, continued from photo set 3573. If you remember from the last episode, the SEAL Pointman emerged from the jungle and was spotted by some NVA. In this episode, he realizes that he can't overpower them himself and disappears back into the jungle, hoping to meet up with the rest of his team and set up an ambush. More nice pics here from these guys, I'm really looking forward to seeing the next episode. Special thanks to Ghost Recon and Rob for sending this new installment in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. More cool stuff on the way for tomorrow as usual, so be sure to come on back regular time and check it out. Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Really cool Update tonight, and glad I could get here early enough to really enjoy it. Zman, those SEALs were fantastic. Ghost Recon and Rob, really good to see more Viet Nam era figures. Good work all. (NT) -- Rich, 18:23:51 08/05/08 Tue
- Zman, I really like the scuff marks on the Iraq SEAL's knee pads, and the shades ! Cool looking troops !! Ghost Recon, Your NVA are certainly A very detailed bunch ! :) I like your story, and I can't wait for the next part :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 18:25:16 08/05/08 Tue
- Really nice work Zoli, the figures are awsome. (NT) -- 11B1SG, 20:31:39 08/05/08 Tue
- Great figures there , Z! (NT) -- FET, 20:38:21 08/05/08 Tue
- Re: Cool pictures guys. I like the figures, accessories and poses. (NT) -- CK2, 18:27:58 08/06/08 Wed
- Zman, I do have to say I like your modern troops! The 1st gulf war seal is the one that I liked. Ghost/Rob... cool set! But what really caught my eye was the blueish rocks in the first picture. What is that? (NT) -- ilaf, 22:00:16 08/06/08 Wed
- hey GL sent some pics let me know if ya got them -- Mikey, 18:54:55 08/06/08 Wed (dialup-4.252.192.13.Dial1.Chicago1.Level3.net/4.252.192.13)
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 17:48:07 08/04/08 Mon (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
Ok troops, time for another cool batch of work from our fellow men in the field. Two really cool sets for today, so let's get right to it!
First up for today, our old friend 11B1SG is back with his new mini-me figure, version 2, complete with new prosthetic leg. I have to say it's good to see our old friend hasn't lost his sense of humor after his accident. We get to see a lot of different 1/6th stuff around here, but actually I never thought I'd see a 1/6th action figure with a prosthetic leg. 11B1SG has done one heck of a cool job on him. So definitely be sure to go take a peek at him. Special thanks to 11B1SG for sending this cool and unique project in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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And last but not least for today, our old friend Storm is back with another one of his cool D & D style fantasy fighters. This time we get a very bad*** looking Drow Elf assassin. You know I'm a big fan of Storm's work and especially his Drow Elves, but I have to say on this figure he's taken it up a notch. Everything is handmade on this figure except for the figure itself, the boots and the gloves. And believe me, there is lots of little handmade stuff here. I really like the blow gun & needles strapped to his leg. (At least I think that's what that is). Some fantastic work here and if you're a fan of those D & D style figures, I have to say this one is must see stuff. So be sure to check him out. Special thanks to Storm for sending this cool project in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. More cool stuff on the way for tomorrow of course, so be sure to come on back and check it out. I know I will. Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- That, 11B1SG, is the most realistic idea, that I've EVER seen !! Excellent work, on that project !! Storm, I love that new figure of yours, he's very frightening to look at, for real !!! Your craftsmanship still amazes me, with the detail that you put into everything; and I LOVE your Tavern !!! :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 18:21:30 08/04/08 Mon
- cool stuff guys, 11B1SG thats a pretty creative idea, however i think carrying it sorta defeats the purpose ;) Storm that guy is great, i've been spending more time at fantasy.net, and i'm gonna try to make a fantasy figure as soon as i can make some time, just so i don't feel guilty lol (NT) -- okimbored, 18:39:24 08/04/08 Mon
- 11B1SG, I think that is a cool thing to do. I hope the real piece is working well. Storm, i am digging that pistol/crossbow a lot! Actually there are many fine items in this update to look at! Knives/Backpack/etc!!! Good stuff! (NT) -- ilaf, 19:00:26 08/04/08 Mon
- Scott, great looking figure and I have to agree with Ilaf about the way you are dealing with this. Also, hope all is going well for you. Jim--Wow! You are the master at these fantasy figures. I am amazed with the figures you keep coming up with, and the tavern is looking great as always. (NT) -- Rich, 20:05:42 08/04/08 Mon
- What does a spooky looking dude with a big blade order at the bar? Anything he wants(no booze if he's driving though) (NT) -- 11B1SG, 21:48:26 08/04/08 Mon
- always love the scifi stuff storm that b&w shot w/the red eyes is cool.... 11B1SG great wrok w/that leg too. (NT) -- Mikey, 19:19:46 08/06/08 Wed
- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 17:23:00 08/05/08 Tue (75-104-175-82.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.82)
k.43 and Sgt Horvath were the first to nail the answer: the Ontos system was a tracked, multi-recoilless rifle platform that never made it successfully. Besides being small, high profile, and underpowered, it carried only two reloads of ammunition, and the operator had to exit the protection of his vehicle in order to load. Which would have to be done after firing and making a HUGE display of yourself, attracting a lot of attention to your location.
TOday's question:
"The most beautiful sound in the world is the sound of a XXXXX taking off, because it means you aren't IN the damn thing."
What disastrous aircraft were British Pilots refering to with that often bandied quote?
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- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 16:34:27 08/04/08 Mon (75-104-175-82.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.82)
El Paso Trooper got it right, the Italian 1877 field gun was a horrible weapon: It had no recoil mechanism, and basically rolled backwards against a block of wood shim. it could not be traversed, so aiming required moving the entire unit, and it weighed 5 tons, so moving it wasn't easy!
Today's question:
what made the Ontos Tank Destroyer such a bad idea?
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 16:51:22 08/03/08 Sun (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
Ok troops, time for the first site update of the week. Only one set to start off with, but lots of cool stuff to see. So let's get right to it!
To start off this week, our old friend One Shot is back. It seems like he took another trip over to our friend Azteca's house to see what new stuff he had on display. I have to say it's always great to see Azteca's collection. Massively impressive and a drool fest for sure. In this set, we get to see Azteca's new Dark Knight Joker from the new movie, more of his cool Mexican wrestlers (which he has a ton of now), and much much more. One Shot also brought his 21st America's Finest figures along to get those in some shots. No action stuff, just posing for the camera, but it's always cool to see the 21st America's Finest line, in my opinion. So definitely be sure to go and take a peek at this one! Special thanks to One Shot for sending this cool photo shoot in and sharing it with us, and of course to Azteca for letting us have another peek at his awesome collection. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. More cool stuff on the way for tomorrow of course, so be sure to come on back and check it out. Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Hello All! -- Boogermiester, 18:27:14 08/03/08 Sun (cpe-72-177-66-176.austin.res.rr.com/72.177.66.176)
Wow! It has been a few crazy weeks. I have been too busy even to drop by here much. I spent a little time today getting caught up and I see that i have missed a lot. The updates have been fabulous! Hopefully I will be back in the game and posting frequently again soon. It sure is nice to see everyone still kickin' it in GL's back yard.
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- An interesting way to sell a cheap SOTW figure :) -- GL, 14:57:22 08/03/08 Sun (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
http://cgi.ebay.com/Haunted-Civil-War-Doll-Gettysburg-Picketts-Charge_W0QQitemZ260269208303QQihZ016QQcategoryZ19270QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
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- Somebody ought to be pissed if they get it! (NT) -- Rich, 15:10:39 08/03/08 Sun
- someone will buy it, a former co-worker bet a friend he could sell anything on E-bay. he took a pail of sand from the beach they were drinking on, put it into little booze bottles and made little labels that said genuine lake superior shore sand, with a starting bid of $1 plus shipping he eventually sold the entire bucket of sand (NT) -- okimbored, 15:27:49 08/03/08 Sun
- too bad pointman couldnt find one for his haunted tank story (NT) -- irish13, 19:23:12 08/03/08 Sun
- When I first saw this auction I couldn't believe that someone could fling BS so openly like that. Then I chuckled a bit. Then I just felt sorry to the poor sucker who might be taken in by this one. (NT) -- GL, 09:06:04 08/04/08 Mon
- SPEAKING OF CHEAP SOTW FIGURES - KB Toys has dropped the price to $4.99. Probably means that they will discontinue selling them. (NT) -- Forester Sk, 10:37:07 08/04/08 Mon
- While they started out kind of dollar store crappy, I really liked the way that company seemed to be trying to improve the quality of their product, all the way to the (end)? i loved that simple black 1911 .45, with the tiny, faint,(but there) scale diamond pattern on the grips. All of my favorite troops got to carry one. Their belts of 308 ammo (the good molds)were great too. (NT) -- TC, 16:12:53 08/04/08 Mon
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Thanks Pistol Pete! -- Medi-Jeep(+)HOH, 20:57:38 08/02/08 Sat (pool-72-65-207-119.pitbpa.east.verizon.net/72.65.207.119)
I'm expanding my collection of 21C's "America's Finest", and recently purchased a few items from Pistol Pete's sale list. This included a "boxed" set and 2 carded uni sets. The items were well packaged and arrived in great shape. Thanks, Pete! You're an {A+} seller in my book!!!
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- Thanks Rich!!! -- Medi-Jeep(+)HOH, 20:46:59 08/02/08 Sat (pool-72-65-207-119.pitbpa.east.verizon.net/72.65.207.119)
During a recent phone conversation with Rich, he said he would send me some plastic sheet samples that I could use for scratchbuilding. Well, the package arrived the other day, and to my surprise, there was a new 21C .30 cal machine gun included in the package!!! WOW! I have been searching for this weapon here in Pittsburgh, but to no avail. Now, thanks to Rich, I have one---and 21C did a great job on this weapon! THANKS, my friend!!!
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- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 17:21:39 08/01/08 Fri (75-104-175-82.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.175.82)
RIch found one of the two "fatal flaws" in the Nuclear Bomber 36 engineering/design: the reactor had no solid way to cool down when the bird wasn't flying. El Paso Trooper had the second fatal flaw, the 4 to 10 tons of Lead Shielding needed to keep the pilot and crew safe from the radiation.
Today's question: During WWI, Italy used some 6 inch Model 1877 Field guns, without very much effect. What was so wrong with that artillery piece?
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- Huge lot sale -- Former collector, 12:32:40 08/01/08 Fri (cpe-24-210-213-32.woh.res.rr.com/24.210.213.32)
I was once a former Ultimate Soldier collector. Over the years I've lost interest in the hobby. I live in the Dayton, OH so local pickup only. I'm asking $300 for the whole lot which includes M-2 Bradley, Recon Hummvee, Villians Hummvee and 4 of the Little Bird helicopter two being customs on was a Fire Dept the other Police Dept. I also have the Fire and Police hummvee. The SEAL jeep and a raft the was made by Hasbro. Tons of figures, weapons, gear and uniforms. Again local pickup only because there is entirely to much stuff to mail out. Email me if interested I can also provide pictures just ask.
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- Big Thanks to odwinn and julie! -- Zartan, 10:37:38 08/02/08 Sat (c-68-81-119-227.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/68.81.119.227)
The police Helo was skids down yesterday at my LZ in great condition and as promised. I just wanted to give a big public thanks to Odwinn and his Household Six, Julie.
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 18:16:58 07/31/08 Thu (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
Ok troops, time for the last site update of the week. Another cool one, so let's get right to it!
Returning to wrap it up is our old friend Hogie309 back for the second time this week with the next part of his WWII Town of Marwencol saga, continued from photo set 3576. In this episode after the town has been liberated, the wounded get patched up and some refreshments are served in kind of a little victory party. As always, some fantastic photos here from ol' Hogie. He sure does know how to take one. Not much fighting action going on in this one, but as always, more superior figure posing and setups from our old friend. So definitely be sure to check out this cool new episode from him. Special thanks to Hogie309 for sending this one in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for this week. Running pretty low on photos around here, but I do have some stuff to start off next week with. So be sure to come on back regular time Sunday night/ Monday morning, when we'll get this whole thing started up again. Until then... take it lite men.
Have a great weekend guys!
Sharp Salute!
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- That was pretty cool there. With it all HOT here in Indy, those refreshments look great to me HOgie. (NT) -- Irish (No longer seal)13 (HOH), 18:41:55 07/31/08 Thu
- That was really cool. Even the brutality in one set was well done and realistic. The pics of the beer made me thirsty, just wish I could get my hands some good German or Belgian beer at the moment! (NT) -- Rich, 18:52:01 07/31/08 Thu
- Hogie, good to see ilaf / rich pounding the beer! I was digging the photos, but the ones that really caught my attention, the soldier with his feet buried in the mud. That was well done.. Also, I thanks for the close up of the tattoo! (NT) -- ilaf, 19:56:10 07/31/08 Thu
- cool stuff Hogie (NT) -- okimbored, 20:05:49 07/31/08 Thu
- Thank you GL for your compliments, and thank you fellas for your compliments, also :) That German cop is buried now, after all of the vehicles running over him. The tattoo, is the same one that I have on my left arm, in real life. It's something new, that I wanted to try :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 16:55:07 08/01/08 Fri
- Hey Medi-Jeep! -- Rich, 15:00:02 08/01/08 Fri (cache-dtc-ad16.proxy.aol.com/205.188.116.210)
I feel sheepish that I still do not have your email addy on file. Thought that I had it. Anyway, you should have recieved that package by now, and it's sort of gotten me worried that it might not have arrived. Just in case, get in touch with my email addy so that I can confirm your mailing address and go check with our post office.
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- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 17:54:15 07/31/08 Thu (75-104-186-75.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.186.75)
k.43 got it right and sgt horvath fleshed out more details. the ross rifle could be assembled with the bolt in the wrong position, allowing it to fy back to the user's face when fired, and there was little way to tell. It was much hated for that and for jamming at every opportunity.
Today's question: what huge engineering problem did the NB-36H have to overcome to be feasible, and why was this plane never successful?
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- Went to the gunshow -- Steve Wood, 05:12:56 07/21/08 Mon (adsl-147-171-216.sdf.bellsouth.net/72.147.171.216)
Played it smart on Sunday, kind of, and left the credit card at home and took only a couple of hundred dollars with me. I was wanting to get some different sights for my G17 Glock and a couple of odds and ends for the AR. Since I live only a couple of miles from the fairgrounds I figured I would just ride my bicycle there and save the $5 parking fee. So on goes the duty belt with the Glock in it and across the back goes the AR and off I went. A police car pulled up next to me at a stop light and the officer asked me where I was going and when I told him the gunshow he just said have fun. I later saw the officer in there buying some stuff and he thanked me for telling him about it as he had forgotten there was one this weekend. I rarely ever have any problems when I'm riding but on this ride cars gave me wide berth on the 2 lane road to the fairgrounds, did'nt honk, drivers did'nt yell "Get on the sidewalk" (that is'nt there) and the drivers were quite polite although a bit wide-eyed. I think from now on I'll ride well armed, I just feel safer that way. LOL!
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- where do you live? in Dodge City?.....In SOCAL (Southern California) the police would have shot first and told the news...he had a loaded weapon, I think he was reaching for it! (NT) -- One Shot, 06:45:54 07/21/08 Mon
- That is so funny, -- TC, who misses the west, 08:05:18 07/21/08 Mon
- All it would take for the police to treat you different is some "concerned citizen" to phone in and say they saw a crazed armed cyclist on the road. Why they would do that.....who knows. But be careful, that's all it would take. (NT) -- Sgt. Horvath 1, 09:04:26 07/21/08 Mon
- While I would still love to be back in Flag, I would not expect it to still be as free as it was 20 years ago, this country is becoming a banana republic style police state in some areas. Regular folks are being squeezed between the rabble and the sheeple, this next election's gonna be telling which way this countrys likely to go. (NT) -- TC, 05:33:18 07/22/08 Tue
- When I was a kid I used to patrol the Maumee River (ohio) in a steel row boat with an M-16. (NT) -- Bravo 2-2, 06:56:24 08/01/08 Fri
- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 17:17:28 07/30/08 Wed (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Another photo story installment for today, so let's get right to it!
Returning for today is our old friend Irish13 with the next installment of his WWII OSS photo story, continued from photo set 3570. In this episode, Lt. Cal Lee dons his local garb and slips into the nearest town. He sets himself up as a local drinking some wine, smoking some cigarettes and minding his own business. Well, that doesn't last long when a German happens by and starts messing with him. Again, another cool episode here from Irish13. I'm still anxiously awaiting to see what ol' Cal Lee is after for his mission though ;-) So if you've been following this cool WWII story like I have, then be sure to check out this newest episode. Special thanks to Irish13 for sending this one in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. Still one more cool site update left in the week though, so be sure to come on back and check it out. Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Looking to trade/buy some TUS stuff -- Steve, 22:03:25 07/30/08 Wed (NoHost/71.90.173.189)
Hi. I'm looking to trade/buy some TUS stuff. I have lots of TUS stuff to trade, most of it brand new. List is inside reply.
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- Sgt. Howard's Drivil -- Sgt. Howard, 20:21:27 07/31/08 Thu (NoHost/64.139.109.52)
OK- no takers on that one that were close. The US had a heavy and a light gun designed by the grand master, John Moses Browning- namely the 1917 water-cooled AND the BAR! Both guns were SOOOO radically superior to ANYTHING on the battlefield that American Generals were paranoid of what might happen should the Kaiser's men get hands on one! Even the Lewis was removed from US inventory (for reasons yet to be validated) and the chauchat was substituted. A SMALL number of BARs managed to get to the front before armisice, and it seems that this was to experiment with the concept of "walking suppressive fire" when Germany was clearly on the ropes.
ANYONE HERE FROM AROUND ASHLAND OREGON? LMK before Saturday
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- Ben Franklin & Thomas Jefferson figure photos -- GL, 15:51:20 07/30/08 Wed (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
A couple weeks ago, you'll probably remember on the board Wildcard talked about buying those Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin figures and that you might be able to strip those clothes off for use with your pirates or Colonial bashes and customs. Well, he sent a few photos of them in so you can get a closer look at them. Shoot, I thought the headsculpts were pretty darn good. If you can find these guys cheap, they would probably be a good buy. Special thanks to Wildcard for sending these photos in.
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Oh yeah, since these are completely OT, they're not permanently on the site anywhere, so if you want these photos for reference, be sure to right click and download them to your computer because they won't be here forever.
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- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 17:06:02 07/30/08 Wed (75-104-186-75.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.186.75)
LG got it, the tripod mount was by far the most expensive piece of the drainage pipe grenade tosser that was known as a Northover Project!
Today's question: What lead the Ross Rifle to become one of the most hated weapons in a Canadian's arsenal?
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- Need Claymore Mine Bags! -- stephen, 13:32:15 04/18/08 Fri (c-68-54-28-229.hsd1.sc.comcast.net/68.54.28.229)
Hey I am in need of 3x Claymore Mine Bags (preferably the TUS 'Nam ones). Let me know if you have any and we can work something out (no trades, sorry). Thanks
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- OT- horses for sale -- Zartan, 19:50:37 07/29/08 Tue (c-68-81-119-227.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/68.81.119.227)
I was playing around on ebay and found these and thought of you guys- CK2 particularly.
http://cgi.ebay.com/REAL-FUR-BROWN-HORSE-1-6-Scale-For-12-Figures_W0QQitemZ360075161929QQihZ023QQcategoryZ1341QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem
it's a 1/6 scale horse with real fur and only $25! Hope this helps some of you guys who need mounted cav.
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- Site Update -- GreenLeader, 18:07:38 07/28/08 Mon (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Only one set today, but it's definitely one I've been waiting for. So let's get right to it!
Returning for today is the next installment of Hogie309's Marwencol saga, continued from photo set 3569. In the last episode, you'll remember Hogie and his band of misfits had finally found their tank, and after refueling and reloading her, those German tank thieves showed up to do the same thing. Of course, Hogie and his group manage to overpower the Germans and got an idea on how to get into Marwencol, by disguising themselves as those Germans. In this episode, we pick up right where we left off as Hogie and the gang swap uniforms and head for Marwencol. I don't want to give too much of the rest of the story away here, so I'll just simply say another fantastic episode here from Hogie. This is a big one too, with lots of great photos in it. You won't want to miss it! Special thanks to Hogie309 for sending this awesome new episode in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. Without a doubt, more cool stuff to check out tomorrow, so be sure to come on back, regular time. Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- WOW!!!! Now that is how you liberate a town. (NT) -- IrishSEAL13 (HOH), 18:22:32 07/28/08 Mon
- Yeah, I agree with Irish13 above. Yep, I like the shortened handle there Irish. That was a hoot of a liberation. Can't wait to see what happens next in Marwencol! (NT) -- Rich, 18:27:55 07/28/08 Mon
- wow, that was an intense episode, espically the luftwaffe officer's pistol shot to the head, and i'm always impressed with your willingness to destroy figures to make your story (NT) -- okimbored, 19:29:15 07/28/08 Mon
- Wow!!! What an episode!!!! I really liked the flow of the pictures! The end ones were a surprised, but a cool touch to the whole story! (NT) -- ilaf, 20:51:51 07/28/08 Mon
- GREAT JOB there, Hogie!!! Such realistic poses and action going on here---how long did it take to film this episode? And I tell you, a few of your photos looked like you photographed actual people, instead of 1/6 figures!!! SUPER!!! (NT) -- Medi_Jeep(+), 23:06:57 07/28/08 Mon
- The shot of the guard taking two hits from handguns and being knocked off his feet- it took me a bit to figure out how you did it- cool shot!!! (NT) -- Sgt. Howard, 17:46:06 07/29/08 Tue
- Thank you GL and the other members, for the compliments on my July 4th photo-shoot. I figured that it would be my town's Independane Day, also :) okimbored, those Barbies slept with the occupying Germans, therefore (as it happened all over Europe during the war in real life), their heads were sheared of all of their hair, to show everyone that they were collaborators, and slept with the Nazis :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 18:38:41 07/29/08 Tue
- Graeylin's Daily Trivia -- graeylin, 17:23:36 07/29/08 Tue (75-104-186-75.cust.wildblue.net/75.104.186.75)
Rich got it right, Simms-Dudley designed an air propelled dynamite gun, an artillery piece with several flaws: High angle of delivery, lack of power, and lack of range. In fact, the range of the artillery piece was roughly that of a man with a typical rifle, meaning that if you could fire on them, they could fire on you...usually more accurately!
Today's question: The british home guard were outfitted with weapons called "Northover Projectors". What was the most expensive part of the weapon to manufacture?
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- Site Update! -- GreenLeader, 17:49:25 07/29/08 Tue (pool-72-87-32-40.spknwa.btas.verizon.net/72.87.32.40)
Ok troops, time for another cool site update from our fellow men in the field. Two cool sets today, so let's get right to them both.
First up for today, our old friend Checkmate King 2 is back with more of his awesome Civil War photos. In this set, we get to see some of his Union and some of his Confederates battling each other on Little Round Top, Gettysburg. Of course, we all know how cool CK2's Civil War troops are, but he's chosen a fantastic location and I swear if it wasn't for the occasional action figure wrist joint here and there, you'd swear these guys were reenactors. Another terrific Civil War set here from our old friend. And if you're a fan of this era, you definitely won't want to miss this cool new photo set from him. Oh yeah, he even added some bonus shots of his Confederate General John Hunt Morgan on horseback. Special thanks to Checkmate King 2 for sending this one in and sharing it with us. Sharp Salute!
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And last but not least for today, our old friend Warriors 1st BN is back. Just some random stuff in this one that he's been working on. The shoot starts off with a cool 1/6th Ferrari that he bought off of eBay, then we move onto a T-Virus container that he made from a fuse, then from there, we move onto some cool 1/6th swords and axes that he made, then we get some wide shots of his awesome Flash Force base, man - that's one big setup - then we finish off with another one of those cool 1/6th guitars that Warriors scratch builds. This time, the axe used by guitarist Zakk Wylde. Another great batch of projects from our talented young friend. So be sure to check them out! Special thanks to Warriors for sending these in and sharing them with us. Sharp Salute!
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Well guys, I guess that does it for today. More cool stuff on the way for tomorrow as usual, so be sure to come on back and check it out! Until then... take it lite men.
Sharp Salute!
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- Whoa, I am in awe of tonight's Update! Great looking Civil War figures CK2. Makes me proud that those Rebs were from Alabama. Warriors, what can I say? Your stuff just blows me away. From that cool Ferrari, and those swords, knives and that guitar! Great looking 1:6th hang out too. (NT) -- Rich, 18:12:07 07/29/08 Tue
- Re: Oh WOW Warrior, I like your style. I really like that bunker/hangout on your workbench. That is so cool. (NT) -- CK2, 18:24:11 07/29/08 Tue
- CK2, I really felt like I was looking at a Civil War Diorama, in a museum here, at West Point !!! That is the coolest looking battle ! I like the CSA Flag Berrer's head sculpt too !! Warriors, I love that Ferrari, and the little gun workshop bench, is amazing in it's detail !! I always love the guitars you hand-craft, because they look so darned 1/1 scale :) (NT) -- Hogie309 (HOH), 18:29:52 07/29/08 Tue
- great stuff guys, CK2 you figures look great, and Warriors, that base is really cool, all the little details look great (NT) -- okimbored, 19:11:45 07/29/08 Tue
- Great ACW shots, CK, I really like the pics of the Union group. Outstanding base, Warriors. The lights are the icing on the cake. (NT) -- Sgt.Schultz, 19:33:14 07/29/08 Tue
- That awesome Zakk Wylde Flying-V SG made someone's day...after the hardest/saddest week in a decade. I'm sure there will be more pics in the future of it :-) (NT) -- GrandSport(HOH), 20:19:58 07/29/08 Tue
- Great looking stuff guys!!! I made a sword for someone and I forgot who..? anyone know of this that I made? (NT) -- dewback matt, 22:52:28 07/29/08 Tue
- CK2, just such an impressive setup for this photo set, I definitely like the figures. Very enjoyable. Warriors.. Man what can I say, the flying V guitar is too cool, like the chain strap! I do not remember seeing the axe before... Still dig that building setup! (NT) -- ilaf, 14:47:13 07/30/08 Wed
- Items needed -- Zartan, 11:54:57 07/30/08 Wed (c-68-81-119-227.hsd1.pa.comcast.net/68.81.119.227)
I am looking for 3 helo flight helmets- preferably at least one firefighter helmet if possible. I dont have mcuh in the way in trade, but I do have cash. Thanks!
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- Website is down, this is what I have NEW to sell- -- Mark L. Drake HOH, 06:33:15 07/30/08 Wed (125.97.33.65.cfl.res.rr.com/65.33.97.125)
3 BBi SWAT $68- each
1 BBi Modern French Paratrooper 'Bruno' $35-
2 BBi GSG-9 Polizei 'Konrad' $25- each
2 BBi WWII German 21st Panzer Division Gunner $30- each
2 BBi WWII 63rd D-Day Anv. Combat Engineer $45- each
1 BBi Scorpion the Enforcer $28-
Barracks SGT 1/6 Mk 48 MOD 0 & ammo set $29-
Prices include shipping to any U.S. address, contact me for shipping cost elsewhere. I accept Paypal, Money Order or checks allowing 4-5 days to clear. All purchases outside North America Paypal payment only. Thanks, Mark
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- modern brit gear -- Will, 01:47:01 07/30/08 Wed (nat69.mia.three.co.uk/217.171.129.69)
Does anyone have any Armoury modern Brit woodland DPM trousers or helmets to swap or sell? Also looking for bbi modern Brit Allen royal marine trousers.
thanks
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- Trade List -- Sgt.Schultz, 21:41:31 07/29/08 Tue (NoHost/76.210.96.78)
Looking for a few things. Check the reply.
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