Model Forum / General / Models / August 2004

To all you guys that gave suggestions about my Dremel tool overheating, many
thanks for your kind suggestions.
I finally got the cable off the motor and pulled the inner cable from the
flex-hose. While it wasn't bone-dry, it definately need a lube! And while that

who flew nmf ground attcak p-47's with red cowls?

Ok, I've been searching the web for an hour now but I can't find a
picture that answers my question.
 Yesterday I was in a thrift store and of all things, I found 4 large
ammo cases.  Each case is about 4 feet long, round, but has square

Okay - I'm building a UV exposure box and picked up a timer off ebay that
I'm hoping to use. It is an RS components generic time (no. 346-463).
I've never used these before and wanted to make sure how to connect it as
well as how it works. It seems that you set the time and when you ...

Oh no I wont be doing that. I am just going to order the machin
directly and fedex will hopefully get the machine from a to b in on
place
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Hi all group, having to come in through google as the news server I
normally use now requires a password?
Anyway, trying to mill a block of commercial grade steel, EN3 I think!
The mill I am using is a 1/8 Inch shank slot mill and have now managed

Which adhesive is the best for clear sheet styrene?  One that is a lot
stronger than "clear parts cement", yet has the minimum effect on the
transparency of clear sheets?
David

Kit Review: Maquette 1/35 Scale Kit No. MQ-35003; PK-43 Russian Field Kitchen;
64 parts (62 in light grey styrene and 2 in dark grey styrene); price $6.49
Advantages: interesting, off-beat kit can dress up either a diorama or a cargo
truck; comes with Soviet "meramite" cans and ...

I am wanting to add a Buff to my collection of 1/144 models, and see
that both Revell and Minicraft are offering H versions.
Could anyone offer any comments on the quality and accuracy of the two
kits, or are they the same mold?  I remember Finescale Modeler had a

Anyone got a surplus 3/4 or 1 HP 3 phase motor that needs a new home?
Must be 2 pole (3000rpm) version, preferably foot mounting. At a push
I'd take a single phase motor but they're probably even rarer!
Thanks

Product Review: Echelon Fine Details 1/35 Scale Decal Sheets:
    TM35004, United States Marine Corps Operation Iraqi Freedom M1A1HA
(Heavy Common) Abrams; six complete vehicle marking sets: price US$14.50
    TM35006,  United States Marine Corps Operation Iraqi Freedom M1A1HA

Can anyone point me in the direction of a supplier of stainless-steel
mesh? I only need a small amount, say 3 sq. ft., at least 12 inches wide.
Here's a pic of the stuff I'm talking about...
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/steveo2/P0001425.JPG

I'm  getting back into airbrushing.
Just bought some Lifecolor paint.
It is an acrylic paint from Italy.
Any idea what the ration of water to paint should be to get good airbrush

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=5916518538
Daleks/Cybermen - Citadel Miniatures & Games Workshop - 25mm polystyrene
plastic figures Unopened box with 20 Cybermen and 20 Daleks (parts included
to make them either warriors or engineers). All original parts. Cybermen ...

I have spare ESCI F-5E in 1/48th scale I'd like to build as MiG-28.
I understand Monogram once issued a model kit of F-5E or maybe F-5F with
decals for the movie MiG-28, right? If anybody is willing to part with
them or maybe scan them or measure them would be great. Are any other ...