Model Forum / General / Models / July 2004

I posted a new article on www.cybermodeler.com dealing with those
frustrating Hasegawa (and others) mold lines on the canopy as well as
scratching due to poor packaging. We look at Micro-Mesh and remove some
scratches and a mold line on the Hasegawa 1/32 F-16 canopy. Check it out!

With the exception of the EF-111, was the last issue of Hasegawa's 1/72 F-111
released with the markings for a tactical gray paint scheme, instead of the SEA
paint scheme?
Jeff

what colors were the rockets carried by beaufighter?
were they the 5" zunis? i'm talking the 4 oer rail set per
wing.

All.
I don't know if you remember but I originally posted a question about a 20mm
ball nosed slot drill and its suitability for cutting a 10mm semi-circular
radius in some aluminium.  Its been a while! but I did promise an update. As

Hi,Ho group
Used the SnJ alumnium spray and want to use the powder also to polish it out.
I bought this stuff at a show so no instructions.  Do I need a sealer or am I
good to go after I put the powder on??  I beleive it will rub off.

that jet looks like a late ww2 german project. especially
the engine placement.

The KayBee stores around here are now carrying the Kitech line of 1/48th and
1/72nd scale modern aircraft.
Anybody build these yet?  If so, how are they?
Stephen "FPilot" Bierce/IPMS #35922

For the first time I am going to try the technique of applying gloss varnish
before decals and then matt varnish over the top.
I looked at the Tamiya paints in my local model shop (read toy shop) and
what I assume is matt varnish is called Flat Base.  But it looks almost

I'm about to slot the inside of some gears on the shaper.
Some books (notably Ian Bradley) suggest that the clapper box should be
clamped shut and the cut made on the return stroke. Others suggest
producing the cut on the outbound stroke.

    Is there any way to tell the revised kit with the corrected F-117
from the original issue without opening it to check?  I'm specifically
interested in knowing if kit #2007-1200 is the revised issue.

Just found out the house we are moving into has bugs and other nasties
that have to be fixed before we can move in, so more of my kids are
being sold off. Please see below.  Most likely more to follow as more
bills show up....

Well, I got my sets of Italeri 1/72 British Red Devils and US 2nd
Infantry figures in the mail yesterday.
They are both molded in light tan (thanks to all who wrote to tell me
this ahead of time), and have detail I consider very good.

sold to a guy for his 13 yr old about 20 kits along with lots of picture
books of aircraft and armor for $100.
took a loss but the point was to not have to bring them back into the
house after the sale.

Is there some brand of paint that has the right color for the metallic
blue/green seen in the avionics bay of the F-15 or do I have to mix
colors to get the right shade?
Thanks in advance

Does anyone know if Alps plans to reissue their line of printers?
Thanks and regards,
Ivan