Fighting 1:18th member pickelhaube, well known for his realistic Modern Era and WWII custom 1:18 scale vehicle kits, recently took time away from his busy schedule to answer questions posed by The Fighting 1:18th forum members. Q1 – I imagine you were collecting before you started customizing. When did you start collecting and what was it that drew you into collecting 1:18 scale vehicles? pickel: I have always been a collector. I Started with Nazi Helmets, switched to WW1 steel Helmets, then switched to Nazi Daggers, and finally ended up collecting WW1 style spike helmets (Pickelhaubes). Prices went sky high. So, I had to stop collecting militaria and discovered 1/18 planes and tanks. Nice and big! Q2 – When and why did you start customizing? pickel: I started trying to convert a P-40 into a P-36 about 6 years ... Read More »
Author Archives: Paul Ernst
New BBI F/A-18C confirmed!
Well, a week after a doctored photo showed up claiming to represent BBI's newest modern 1:18 jet, the official photos have arrived via BBI's Facebook page! Read More »
New 1:18 BBI F/A-18C updated!
According to a post on the Official BBI Facebook page (Link), there may be a new F/A-18C coming this June from BBI. Read More »
Bravo Team 1:18 HUMVEE – First look!
Thanks to one of our Officer's XOC2008, we have some first look photos at a BRAND NEW 1:18 scale HMMWV by Unimax/Bravo team. Read More »
Wry1’s Scarlett, RnR & Ripcord
Forum member Wry1 recently shared his latest batch of customs of some updated GI Joe characters (Scarlett, RnR, and Ripcord) and didn't disappoint. Read More »
Merit 1:18 US Navy SBD-3 “Dauntless” is incoming! *UPDATED!*
Merit International has announced that they are now accepting Pre-orders for the upcoming release of the 1:18th scale SBD-3 "Dauntless"! Read More »
Custom Vehicles – 9SFG(A) – Special Operations HMMWV
This is a custom HMMWV that I did last year, it was the most involved of the customs that I did at that time, and finally got around to adding it to the website! Read More »
1:18 Starcraft figures coming from Unimax!
Unimax is coming out with new 1:18th scale figured based on the Starcraft II universe this August! Read More »
SDCC 2011 – Hasbro Booth – Final Thoughts!
Whew. That was a week! Read More »
SDCC 2011 – Hasbro Booth – Exclusives SOLD OUT!
That was fast! As of 10AM Saturday morning, the Hasbro Toy Shop @ SDCC 11 is SOLD OUT OF JOE EXCLUSIVES FOR THE SHOW! Read More »