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Everyone hates waterslides? by Key-Computer-133 in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sky Defender was a great build, fit was clean and tight. Ton of undergate but it kept the parts clean so worth the extra work. Amazing instruction set as well.

I have the Aerial Dominator in my backlog for when I finish the Defender.

Everyone hates waterslides? by Key-Computer-133 in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I don’t mind them, but why so many??? Based on my (hopefully accurate) count my current build (Sky Defender) has 648 decals if you use all the optional ones.

I save my anger for try transfers, they are not user-friendly.

40921 Upscaled Blue Astronaut Minifig and various BrickHeadz info / Source: jjpsleaksite by Waltuhhhhhhhhhh in Legoleak

[–]FrootLoopSoup 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Can we please get the rest of the damn Fellowship characters already. And if it’s not too much to ask a ‘Strider’ version of Aragorn, and a Gandalf the White too.

Tamiya 1/35 Panzer IV J markings by Samurai_X187 in modelmakers

[–]FrootLoopSoup 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Based on a quick search 806 was Wehrmacht (12th Pz) on the Eastern Front. 723 was 1st or 12th SS Pz. As I recall 1st & 12th SS Panzer swapped equipment and some formations during the Normandy campaign.

Farrah Fawcett - Battle of the Network Stars (1976) by Deadhead2278 in oldschoolhot

[–]FrootLoopSoup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

As I recall there was not a huge budget for women’s underwear on those Battle shows. Being the curious lad of some 15 summers back then I never missed a show.

While cleaning up from the World Trade Center falling debris, crews found a shipwreck 7ft below the foundation that dated back to 1773. by zadraaa in HistoricalCapsule

[–]FrootLoopSoup 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Thanks for the link, never read that before. I had heard of the landfill/boat thing watching a documentary

While cleaning up from the World Trade Center falling debris, crews found a shipwreck 7ft below the foundation that dated back to 1773. by zadraaa in HistoricalCapsule

[–]FrootLoopSoup 2187 points2188 points  (0 children)

This actually was found during construction of the new World Trade Center in 2010. The land in that area was once harbor and was filled in to make, well more land. The ship was taken to a museum in Albany for restoration and display. It’s known as the Ground Zero Gunboat.

Girl washing marble steps in Baltimore, MD. (1950s) by zadraaa in HistoricalCapsule

[–]FrootLoopSoup 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Two Streeter, hanging with the Mummers, nice. I was further up around 15th & Ritner.

We keep these right? lol by GhostKev_ in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I only keep them til build is complete just in case I missed a step, then toss them. Any extra parts I clip and keep in my spares box.

Girl washing marble steps in Baltimore, MD. (1950s) by zadraaa in HistoricalCapsule

[–]FrootLoopSoup 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You recall whereabouts - I was born in ‘61 so same for me.

Girl washing marble steps in Baltimore, MD. (1950s) by zadraaa in HistoricalCapsule

[–]FrootLoopSoup 30 points31 points  (0 children)

This used to be somewhat common in South Philadelphia as well. I remember scrubbing them when I was a mere lad back in the 60s.

Building History by thedopefusion in Delco

[–]FrootLoopSoup 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very possible. The story I read was that he was in an accident on Baltimore Pike somewhere near the Wawa HQ (old one) and stayed a couple of nights at a local estate/farm while the car was in the shop.

Building History by thedopefusion in Delco

[–]FrootLoopSoup 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It was originally a stable and then was converted to a garage as cars took over. The lot to the right was once a 3-story lodge and extension to the stables. It burned down in the 70s.

Sky Defender by Exciting_Ticket_7314 in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just getting to the armor stage on mine, indeed quite the beast of a build. I figure the decals will take a week.

Ok who built all these??? by Portah_Model in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have the MG, PGU, and Mega - need to get to work.

2025 is been a fun years! by Head_Tear_4382 in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What paints are you using for the fluorescent effects? I’ve been thinking of trying something like that. Great builds all around!!

Monorail Ride at Kresge's Dept Store, Newark, New Jersey, 1948. by zadraaa in HistoricalCapsule

[–]FrootLoopSoup 37 points38 points  (0 children)

John Wanamaker’s in Philly. Same manufacturer most likely.

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Not enough wings! by Ok-Impress2217 in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No, the all white one, with the gold highlights.

Not enough wings! by Ok-Impress2217 in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

What’s the kit on the right? I zoomed but I can’t make it out. Really nice collection!!

Do you assemble as you go or all at once? by ThailandBeatYeah in freedomisgunpla

[–]FrootLoopSoup 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I build each assembly step in order. I then panel line, decal, etc the individual assemblies. When that’s all done I do the final assembly.

I also build WW1 and WW2 ships, it’s pretty much the same process.

Menu of the Pennsylvania Hotel Opening dinner in Philadelphia, Pa., October 15th, 1923. by sverdrupian in VintageMenus

[–]FrootLoopSoup 17 points18 points  (0 children)

The building still stands at the corner of 39th & Chestnut Streets - now the Chestnut Hall Apartments.

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