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07-24-2012, 07:04 PM | #941 |
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CobraStickers has the deck application numbered out now on their site which helps. But the tower your on your own. I always go off the pics on yojoe.com myself for all my stuff. They seem to be pretty accurate in my opinion. Going off those small sticker instruction sheets online will make your head blow off.
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07-24-2012, 07:17 PM | #942 |
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Join Date: Aug 2011
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you deck looks just like mine, with the two different variant grey colors....(i got mine off ebay..)
RE: spiderpumpkin Thanks for the link to the hasbro url.... i think i got the last Cobrasticker flagg set. i was hitting refresh religiously for a week!. i didn't know they were from Canada! lol.. anyway.. i put the stickers on the superstructure based on images i found online and in this thread, about to do the deck... taking off 30year old adhesive goo is hard!.. i already kinda screwed up on the bow flight deck, and i got some bumps underneath the "99" from the old sticker glue but the top of the sticker surface looks nice... their "black" portion within the number "9" tho, is easily marred with fingerprints. :\
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07-24-2012, 07:37 PM | #943 |
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So how do you know if the parts are original or repro? I need to pick up some off of Ebay and would like original of course.
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07-25-2012, 08:48 AM | #944 |
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Reproduction casters will focus on the easily lost parts and often the harder to come by on e-bay. Here is a list of known parts that have been repro: Missile antenna Stern railing Deck Clips Y pins Bulkhead Doors Mast cap Comm antenna Surface Radar NV caps and base Aircraft antenna Crane engine cover Arrestor hook Nozzles Tow vehicle engine cover Tow hook Purge valve If you think you have a repro part, the best thing you could do is compare the part texture and color to an original part for miss match in color or texture. Some times the flashing from the molds was not cleaned off completely and that might be a give away. So here is the bottom line. If you are trying to build a USS Flagg using all origial parts for AFA certification or just piece of mind, then some additional homework may be needed before placing that bid or order. Ask lots of questions and find out about thier return policy just in case the part does not check out. But if you are like me who is putting one together to be used as dio or to be played with by kids or grandkids, then repro parts is a cheaper and hassle free way to go. It's a nice feeling to know that if one of my deck clips should break during an assembly or dissassembly of the Flagg, there is someone to turn to get a replacement so that the toy can continue to be used and enjoyed. Its not like we can call up Hasbro and say "you know that 27 year old toy you made back then, I need this part, can you make me a replecement part for it?"
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07-25-2012, 11:28 AM | #945 |
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So here is the bottom line. If you are trying to build a USS Flagg using all origial parts for AFA certification or just piece of mind, then some additional homework may be needed before placing that bid or order. Ask lots of questions and find out about thier return policy just in case the part does not check out. But if you are like me who is putting one together to be used as dio or to be played with by kids or grandkids, then repro parts is a cheaper and hassle free way to go. It's a nice feeling to know that if one of my deck clips should break during an assembly or dissassembly of the Flagg, there is someone to turn to get a replacement so that the toy can continue to be used and enjoyed. Its not like we can call up Hasbro and say "you know that 27 year old toy you made back then, I need this part, can you make me a replecement part for it?"
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07-25-2012, 01:02 PM | #946 |
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just ordered two of these off Amazon for the display table...i like how its height adjustable.. plus when i need it for parties or if my kid needs a play table, i guess i'll scuttle the flagg.
Coleman - Pack-Away™ Outdoor Folding Table
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07-25-2012, 01:18 PM | #947 |
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Only piece I'm missing for the Flagg is the Tow Hitch for the tow vehicle. Does anyone know if someone makes them, because I never see them on Ebay?
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07-25-2012, 01:27 PM | #948 |
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He goes off line while he is restocking the store. But he should be opening soon.
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07-26-2012, 10:28 AM | #949 |
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07-28-2012, 01:06 AM | #950 |
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Join Date: Aug 2006
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Still holding out for Craig's List or a Garage Sale at the moment. Patience.
I only have the ass-end of the Flagg. Literally. I have the stern deck, fantail support, fantail deck (no railing UGH!), 2 cannons and 1 radar. Weird huh? I also have the fuel trailer, tow vehicle (both complete), the mast, 4 mast attachments (no cap), Admirals launch, and the arrestor hook. I got it all from a lady who was walking around Joe Con 2008 asking dealers (I was there as Hardly Used Toys) if they would come by her house and buy her son's old toys. I'm glad I did cuz I got more than just the Flagg stuff. Not a super deal, but worth it. I have added nothing to the Flagg since. Patience. I'll get her someday. For now, I just go over to Airedevon's place and drool next to hers.
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