Model Forum / General / Models / June 2004

    Maryland public TV is running that documentary on the Red Baron. I've
heard of this but this is my first chance to try to record it. I hope I
get a good copy. My VCR seems to do a very poor job for some reason.
Looks like Australian Gunner Sergeant Popkin was the firer of the fatal

I need a pulley for a 1/2hp motor with a 14mm shaft with key. Ideally it
would be 3 1/4" outside diameter, but anything from 3" to 4" would do. I
guess I could cut the keyway myself if necessary.
Can anyone suggest a source for this at low cost?

Hi I'm looking for a 1:24 Escort MK 1 or 2 kit.
Anuone know where I can get hold of one.
Thanks
Zane

I'm about to become the proud owner of a Holbrook modC No10 lathe. I've
already got a Chipmaster and I can't keep both so one will have to go, my
inclination is to keep the Chippie. Any comments?
I need to move the Holbrook in a few weeks time but I can't find an obvious

http://www.ciao.co.uk/Tinchilla_Instant_Can_Cooler__Review_5338229/SortOrder/6
Anyone got one of these? I'm intrigued as to what the 'optimised
rotational speed for cooling' is.  Can't be '000s of rpm if its only
running on two AA cells.

In the DML 2004 catalogue they have listed the King Tiger Final Version,
item 6209.
The Picture however does not show a final Tiger-B at all.
It lacks the re-inforcing bars on the front fenders, it's got the MG-mount

Does anyone have MEW 27 and 33 and be willing to scan or photocopy the pages
by Stuart on Computer controlled XY table in issue 27 and XY Table update in
issue 33.
All reasonable costs will be met or simply undying gratitude if preferred!

Can anyone point me in the right direction for placement of
non-slip coating on these two tanks;
M1A1 & Challenger 2
Either books or web.

Hi;
Just bought a bottle of solvaset. I applied it onto a freshly applied
and dried decal but the solvaset just beads and will not wet the
decal.

the two me110 kits look alot a like which came first?
anyone have the radar parts they won't use?
that seems to be the only difference.

I am building the Zvezda kit of this aircraft and need to know the
colours of the undercarriage bays and doors. Anyone know?

I'm nearing the final stages of building this model, and I've been very
pleased with both the kit quality and my efforts so far.
However, I have a question maybe one of you folks can help me with.
The kit includes a nice decal sheet with many numbers in black, red,

Have been attempting exactly what you have for the last six months!!
A source of diecast single  V pulleys is : www.jacrew.net  Cat No 235
(nearest is 3" o.d)
BUT only with bores of  1/2", 5/8" and 3/4"

Heinkel He-116 A-0:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5904115245
Heinkel He-116 B-0
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5904115580

Is that roller to assist the M3 chassis in driving over obstacles
instead of driving the obstacle into the engine or under the vehicle?
thx - craig